HP 15-af100 User Guide - Page 7

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Starting right

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Visit the HP Apps Store

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Best practices

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More HP resources

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Getting to know your computer

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Locating hardware

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Locating software

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Top

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TouchPad

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Lights

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Buttons

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Keys

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Using the action keys

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Bottom

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Labels

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Inserting a SIM card (select products only)

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Connecting to a network

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Connecting to a wireless network

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Using the wireless controls

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Airplane mode key

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Operating system controls

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)

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Using HP DataPass (select products only)

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Using GPS (select products only)

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)

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Sharing data and drives and accessing software

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Enjoying entertainment features

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Using a webcam or 3D camera (select products only)

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Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Top	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons	22
Keys	23
Using the action keys	23
Bottom	25
Labels	26
Inserting a SIM card (select products only)	27
Connecting to a network	28
Connecting to a wireless network	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Airplane mode key	28
Operating system controls	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	29
Using HP DataPass (select products only)	30
Using GPS (select products only)	30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	30
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	30
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	31
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using a webcam or 3D camera (select products only)	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headsets	32
Using sound settings	33
Using video	33
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)	33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	34
Setting up HDMI audio	35
Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)	36
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	36
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)	37
Navigating the screen	38
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	38
Tap	38
Two-finger pinch zoom	38
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	39
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	39
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	39
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	40
Using the integrated numeric keypad	40
Managing power	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	41
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	42
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	42
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	42
Using the power meter and power settings	43
Running on battery power	43
User-replaceable battery	43
Finding battery information	45
Conserving battery power	46
Identifying low battery levels	46
Resolving a low battery level	47
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	47
Storing a user-replaceable battery	47
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	47
Running on AC power	47
Troubleshooting power problems	48
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	49
Maintaining your computer	50
Improving performance	50
Using Disk Defragmenter	50
Using Disk Cleanup	50
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	50
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	51
Updating programs and drivers	51
Cleaning your computer	51
Cleaning procedures	51
Cleaning the display	52
Cleaning the sides or cover	52
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	52
Traveling with or shipping your computer	52
Securing your computer and information	54
Using passwords	54
Setting Windows passwords	54
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	55
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only)	55
Using Internet security software	56
Using antivirus software	56
Using firewall software	56
Installing software updates	56
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	57
Securing your wireless network	57
Backing up your software applications and information	57
Using an optional security cable	57
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	59
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	59
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	59
Determining the BIOS version	59
Downloading a BIOS update	60
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)	61
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	62
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	62
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	64
Creating recovery media and backups	64
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	64
Using Windows tools	65
Restore and recovery	66
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	66
What you need to know before you get started	66
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	67
Using HP Recovery media to recover	67
Changing the computer boot order	68
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	69
Specifications	70
Input power	70
Operating environment	70
Electrostatic Discharge	71
Accessibility	72
Supported assistive technologies	72
Contacting support	72

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