HP 15-g029wm User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 71

installing

critical security updates

51

optional security cable lock

52

integrated numeric keypad,

identifying

13, 36

internal display switch,

identifying

9

internal microphone, identifying

9

internal microphones, identifying

22

Internet connection setup

18

Internet security software, using

50

J

jacks

audio-out (headphone)/audio-in

(microphone)

7, 23

network

7

RJ-45 (network)

7

K

keyboard hot keys, identifying

35

keys

action

13

esc

13

fn

13

num lk

13

Windows

13

L

labels

Bluetooth

15

regulatory

15

serial number

15

service

14

wireless certification

15

WLAN

15

LAN, connecting

20

latch, battery release

14

lights

AC adapter

7

caps lock

11

hard drive

8

mute

11

power

8, 11

RJ-45 (network) status

7

wireless

11

low battery level

40

M

maintenance

Disk Cleanup

45

Disk Defragmenter

44

memory card reader, identifying

5

microphone, connecting

24

minimized image

creating

58

minimized image recovery

58

Miracast-compatible wireless

displays

28

mouse, external

setting preferences

29

mute light, identifying

11

N

network jack, identifying

7

num lk key, identifying

13

num lock key, identifying

36

O

operating environment

60

optical drive, identifying

6, 22

original system recovery

58

P

passwords

Setup Utility (BIOS)

49

Windows

49

pinching TouchPad gesture

31

ports

charging (powered)

23

external monitor

7, 23, 26

HDMI

7, 23, 27

USB 2.0

6

USB 3.0

7, 23

VGA

26

power

battery

38

power button

12

identifying

12

power connector, identifying

7

power lights, identifying

8, 11

product name and number,

computer

15

public WLAN connection

19

R

recovery

discs

56, 59

HP Recovery Manager

58

media

59

options

57

starting

58

supported discs

56

system

58

USB flash drive

59

using HP Recovery media

57

recovery media

creating

56

creating using HP Recovery

Manager

57

recovery partition

removing

59

regulatory information

regulatory label

15

wireless certification labels

15

restore

Windows File History

57

RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying

7

RJ-45 (network) status lights,

identifying

7

rotating TouchPad gesture

32

S

scrolling TouchPad gesture

30

security cable lock, installing

52

security cable slot, identifying

7

security, wireless

18

serial number

15

serial number, computer

15

service labels

locating

14

setting password protection on

wakeup

38

setup of WLAN

18

Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

49

shipping the computer

46

shutdown

42

Sleep

exiting

37

initiating

37

slots

memory card

5

security cable

7

software

Disk Cleanup

45

Disk Defragmenter

44

Index

63

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Visit the HP Apps Store	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	10
More HP resources	11
Getting to know your computer	13
Finding your hardware and software information	13
Locating hardware	13
Locating software	13
Front	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	22
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Using the wireless button	24
Using operating system controls	25
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	25
Using a WLAN	25
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	26
Protecting your WLAN	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	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	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting a microphone	32
Connecting headphones and microphones	32
Testing your audio features	32
Using video	33
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select models only)	34
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	35
Setting up HDMI audio	35
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	36
Navigating the screen	37
Using the TouchPad and gestures	37
Tapping	38
Scrolling	38
2-finger pinch zoom	39
2-finger click	39
Rotating (select models only)	40
Flicking (select models only)	40
Edge swipes	40
Right-edge swipe	40
Left-edge swipe	41
Top-edge swipe	41
Using the keyboard and mouse	42
Using the keys	42
Using the action keys	42
Using Windows shortcut keys	43
Using the hot keys	43
Using the integrated numeric keypad	44
Managing power	45
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	45
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	45
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	46
Setting password protection on wakeup	46
Using the power meter and power settings	46
Running on battery power	46
Factory-sealed battery	47
Removing a user-replaceable battery	47
Finding battery information	48
Conserving battery power	48
Identifying low battery levels	48
Resolving a low battery level	48
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	48
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	49
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	49
Storing a user-replaceable battery	49
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	49
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	49
Running on external AC power	49
Troubleshooting power problems	50
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	50
Maintaining your computer	52
Improving performance	52
Handling drives	52
Using Disk Defragmenter	52
Using Disk Cleanup	53
Updating programs and drivers	53
Cleaning your computer	53
Cleaning procedures	53
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	54
Cleaning the sides or cover	54
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	54
Traveling with or shipping your computer	54
Securing your computer and information	56
Using passwords	56
Setting Windows passwords	57
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	57
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	57
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)	58
Registering fingerprints	58
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	58
Using Internet security software	58
Using antivirus software	58
Using firewall software	59
Installing software updates	59
Installing critical security updates	59
Installing HP and third-party software updates	59
Securing your wireless network	59
Backing up your software applications and information	60
Using an optional security cable lock	60
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	61
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	61
Updating the BIOS	61
Determining the BIOS version	61
Downloading a BIOS update	62
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	62
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	63
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	64
Creating recovery media and backups	64
Creating HP Recovery media	64
Restore and recovery	65
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	66
What you need to know	66
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	66
Using HP Recovery media to recover	67
Changing the computer boot order	67
Removing the HP Recovery partition	67
Specifications	68
Input power	68
Operating environment	68
Electrostatic Discharge	69

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