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Right side Component (1) USB 2.0 ports (2) (2) Optical drive (3) Optical drive eject button Description Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 38. Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. Releases the disc tray. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	13
Finding your hardware and software information	13
Front	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	26
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	27
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Multimedia features	30
Using the webcam	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones and microphones	32
Checking the sound	32
Using video	32
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only)	33
Connecting an HDMI device	33
Configuring HDMI audio settings	34
Managing your audio and video files (select models only)	35
Using the keyboard and pointing devices	36
Using the keyboard	36
Using ALT GR key combinations	36
Using the action keys	36
Using the hot keys	37
Using the TouchPad	38
Navigating	38
Selecting	38
Using TouchPad gestures	39
Scrolling	39
Pinching/zooming	40
Managing power	41
Using Sleep or Hibernation	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	42
Setting password protection on wakeup	42
Using the power meter	42
Selecting a power plan	42
Running on battery power	43
Removing a user-replaceable battery	43
Finding battery information	44
Conserving battery power	45
Identifying low battery levels	45
Storing a user-replaceable battery	45
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	45
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	46
Running on external power	46
Shutting down the computer	46
Managing and sharing information	48
Using a USB device	48
Connecting a USB device	48
Removing a USB device	49
Connecting a powered USB device	49
Inserting and removing a memory card	50
Maintaining your computer	51
Improving performance	51
Handling drives	51
Using Disk Defragmenter	51
Using Disk Cleanup	52
Adding or replacing memory modules (select models only)	52
Updating programs and drivers	56
Cleaning your computer	56
Cleaning procedures	56
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	56
Cleaning the sides or cover	57
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	57
Traveling with or shipping your computer	57
Securing your computer and information	59
Locating your security software	59
Using passwords	59
Setting Windows passwords	60
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	60
Using Internet security software	61
Using antivirus software	61
Using firewall software	61
Installing software updates	61
Installing Windows security updates	61
Installing HP and third-party software updates	62
Securing your wireless network	62
Backing up your software applications and information	62
Using an optional security cable lock	62
Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	64
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	64
Updating the BIOS	64
Determining the BIOS version	64
Downloading a BIOS update	65
Using System Diagnostics	65
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)	66
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	66
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	67
Creating backups	67
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	67
What you need to know	67
Creating the recovery media	68
Creating system restore points	68
What you need to know	68
Creating a system restore point	68
Backing up system and personal information	68
Tips for a successful backup	69
What you need to know	69
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	69
Restore and recovery	70
Restoring to a previous system restore point	70
Restoring specific files	70
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	70
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	70
What you need to know	70
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	71
Recovering using the recovery media	71
Changing the computer boot order	71
Specifications	73
Input power	73
Operating environment	74
Troubleshooting and support	75
Troubleshooting	75
Wireless connection problems	75
Cannot connect to a WLAN	75
Cannot connect to a preferred network	75
Current network security codes are unavailable	76
WLAN connection is very weak	76
Cannot connect to the wireless router	77
Network status icon is not displayed	77
Audio problems	77
Power management problems	78
Resolving a low battery level	78
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	78
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	78
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	78
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	78
Contacting support	79
Electrostatic Discharge	80