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......1 HP Quick Start (select models only) ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service...
......1 HP Quick Start (select models only) ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service...
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... cover 61 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 61 Traveling with or shipping your computer 62 9 Securing your computer and information 63 Using passwords ...63 Setting Windows passwords 64 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 Using Internet security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing critical security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock...
... cover 61 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 61 Traveling with or shipping your computer 62 9 Securing your computer and information 63 Using passwords ...63 Setting Windows passwords 64 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 Using Internet security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing critical security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock...
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... communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other . 3 Connecting to a network Your computer can travel with you wherever you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. Connecting to a wireless network 15 The wireless light indicates the overall power state of websites using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs...
... communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other . 3 Connecting to a network Your computer can travel with you wherever you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. Connecting to a wireless network 15 The wireless light indicates the overall power state of websites using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs...
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..., click Require a password on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Setting password protection on wakeup, you need to create or change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. Click Save changes. Click Save changes. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change a user account password, go to reveal the charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before the...
..., click Require a password on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Setting password protection on wakeup, you need to create or change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. Click Save changes. Click Save changes. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change a user account password, go to reveal the charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before the...
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... 2 weeks. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using . ● Before you leave your battery, or if the battery is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on page 42. HP Support Assistant provides...
... 2 weeks. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using . ● Before you leave your battery, or if the battery is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on page 42. HP Support Assistant provides...
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... a USB connector, use the computer's power to connect the device. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of USB ports you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on page 15. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on this versatile interface allows you store, manage, share, and access information. Some devices come...
... a USB connector, use the computer's power to connect the device. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of USB ports you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on page 15. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on this versatile interface allows you store, manage, share, and access information. Some devices come...
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... the wireless network. The following when using is permanent. The DVDs can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is inserted in DVD±R drives. ● BD-a Blu-ray Disc holds more of power, be changed or erased; Information on both the internal and an external display may cause an error, so choose only one or more information than a CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ●...
... the wireless network. The following when using is permanent. The DVDs can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is inserted in DVD±R drives. ● BD-a Blu-ray Disc holds more of power, be changed or erased; Information on both the internal and an external display may cause an error, so choose only one or more information than a CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ●...
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... computer. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: It is not necessary to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run Disk Defragmenter on your drive is important to perform regular maintenance to USB ports are...
... computer. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: It is not necessary to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run Disk Defragmenter on your drive is important to perform regular maintenance to USB ports are...
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... before installing a memory module. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your memory isn't big enough to free up disk space by pressing the power button. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can be sure that you store your computer. To reduce the risk of the computer under the service door. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in...
... before installing a memory module. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your memory isn't big enough to free up disk space by pressing the power button. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can be sure that you store your computer. To reduce the risk of the computer under the service door. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in...
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..., open the folder on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other software components. 68 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) The tool runs outside the operating system so that are revealed, follow these steps: a. If no instructions are revealed on -screen instructions. 4. Click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins...
..., open the folder on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other software components. 68 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) The tool runs outside the operating system so that are revealed, follow these steps: a. If no instructions are revealed on -screen instructions. 4. Click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins...
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... HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Help and Support. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use...
... HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Help and Support. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use...
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... battery lock latch 12 battery power 42 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 44 BIOS determining version 67 downloading an update 68 updating 67 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 60 checking audio functions 22 cleaning your computer 60 components bottom 12 display 7 left side 6 right side 5 top 8 computer reset 73 computer, traveling 44 configuring audio for HDMI...
... battery lock latch 12 battery power 42 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 44 BIOS determining version 67 downloading an update 68 updating 67 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 60 checking audio functions 22 cleaning your computer 60 components bottom 12 display 7 left side 6 right side 5 top 8 computer reset 73 computer, traveling 44 configuring audio for HDMI...
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... creating 74 minimized image recovery 74 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 11, 39 O operating environment 77 optical disc inserting 53 removing 53 optical drive, identifying 5, 20 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 64 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 6 external monitor 23 HDMI 6, 21, 23 Intel Wireless Display 25 Intel Wireless Music 25 USB 2.0 21 USB 3.0 6, 21 VGA 23 power battery...
... creating 74 minimized image recovery 74 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 11, 39 O operating environment 77 optical disc inserting 53 removing 53 optical drive, identifying 5, 20 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 64 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 6 external monitor 23 HDMI 6, 21, 23 Intel Wireless Display 25 Intel Wireless Music 25 USB 2.0 21 USB 3.0 6, 21 VGA 23 power battery...
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... steps 73 restore Windows File History 72 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 66 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 17 serial number 13 serial number, computer 13 service labels locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 41 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 Setup Utility (BIOS), using 67 shipping the computer 62 shutdown 46 Sleep exiting 41 initiating 41 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software CyberLink PowerDVD...
... steps 73 restore Windows File History 72 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 66 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 17 serial number 13 serial number, computer 13 service labels locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 41 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 Setup Utility (BIOS), using 67 shipping the computer 62 shutdown 46 Sleep exiting 41 initiating 41 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software CyberLink PowerDVD...
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... may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. b. You will need this path when you connect your selection to the hard drive. Click your hard drive where the BIOS update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open...
... may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. b. You will need this path when you connect your selection to the hard drive. Click your hard drive where the BIOS update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open...
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... optional power source. You will need to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the location on the HP website. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is downloaded. b. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Most BIOS updates on your hard drive where the BIOS update is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates...
... optional power source. You will need to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the location on the HP website. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is downloaded. b. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Most BIOS updates on your hard drive where the BIOS update is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates...
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... remove the recovery partition to another drive. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on your personal files and data, you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you want to restore the system to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Restore and recovery...
... remove the recovery partition to another drive. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on your personal files and data, you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you want to restore the system to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Restore and recovery...
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... Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive removal 51 spare part number 51 Bluetooth label 17 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager for Windows 8 computer models 120 bottom 17 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C caps lock light, identifying 11 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 14 display 9 left side 8 right side 7 top 10 computer major components 18 computer reset for Windows 8 computer models 118 computer specifications 110 connector, power 8 Cover Kit, spare part number 34 D default settings, restoring...
... Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive removal 51 spare part number 51 Bluetooth label 17 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager for Windows 8 computer models 120 bottom 17 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C caps lock light, identifying 11 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 14 display 9 left side 8 right side 7 top 10 computer major components 18 computer reset for Windows 8 computer models 118 computer specifications 110 connector, power 8 Cover Kit, spare part number 34 D default settings, restoring...
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... webcam, identifying 9 internal microphones, identifying 9 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 7 network 8 RJ-45 (network) 8 K keyboard product description 5 removal 57 spare part numbers 19, 32, 33, 57 keypad, integrated numeric 13 keys action 13 esc 13 fn 13 num lock 13 Windows 13 L labels Bluetooth 17 regulatory 17 serial number 16 service 16 wireless certification 17 WLAN 17 latch, battery release 14 latches 14 lights AC adapter 8 caps lock 11 hard drive 7 mute 11 power 7, 11 wireless 11 M memory card reader, identifying 8 memory module...
... webcam, identifying 9 internal microphones, identifying 9 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 7 network 8 RJ-45 (network) 8 K keyboard product description 5 removal 57 spare part numbers 19, 32, 33, 57 keypad, integrated numeric 13 keys action 13 esc 13 fn 13 num lock 13 Windows 13 L labels Bluetooth 17 regulatory 17 serial number 16 service 16 wireless certification 17 WLAN 17 latch, battery release 14 latches 14 lights AC adapter 8 caps lock 11 hard drive 7 mute 11 power 7, 11 wireless 11 M memory card reader, identifying 8 memory module...
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...pointing device, product description 5 ports charging (powered) 8 HDMI 8 product description 4 USB 3.0 8 power button board removal 71 spare part number 21, 34, 71 power button, identifying 12 power connector cable removal 93 spare part number 26, 34, 93 power connector, identifying 8 power cord set requirements 125 spare part numbers 28, 31 power lights, identifying 7, 11 power requirements, product description 5 processor product description 1 product description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drive 3 keyboard 5 memory module 3 microphone...
...pointing device, product description 5 ports charging (powered) 8 HDMI 8 product description 4 USB 3.0 8 power button board removal 71 spare part number 21, 34, 71 power button, identifying 12 power connector cable removal 93 spare part number 26, 34, 93 power connector, identifying 8 power cord set requirements 125 spare part numbers 28, 31 power lights, identifying 7, 11 power requirements, product description 5 processor product description 1 product description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drive 3 keyboard 5 memory module 3 microphone...