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Windows Backup and Restore, Wireless Assistant software

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storing a battery 34 supported discs 52 system information hot key 26 system recovery 55 system restore points, creating 53 T temperature 34 TouchPad buttons 8, 27 using 27 TouchPad gestures pinching 29 scrolling 29 zooming 29 TouchPad zone, identifying 8, 27 traveling with the computer 13, 34, 42 troubleshooting AC adapter 62 audio functions 61 low battery level 62 power management 62 wireless connection 59 Troubleshooting and support 59 turning off the computer 35 U unresponsive system 35 USB 2.0 ports, identifying 4, 19 USB 3.0 port, identifying 5, 20 USB cable, connecting 37 USB devices connecting 37 description 37 removing 38 USB hubs 37 using external AC power 35 using passwords 44 using the power meter 31 webcam light, identifying 7, 19 Windows Backup and Restore restoring files 55 Windows key, identifying 11 Windows passwords 45 Windows security updates, installing 46 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless button 14 wireless certification label 13 wireless controls button 14 operating system 14 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless light 9, 14 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 16 corporate WLAN connection 16 equipment needed 15 functional range 17 public WLAN connection 16 security 16 using 15 wireless network, securing 47 WLAN antennas, identifying 7 WLAN device 13, 15 WLAN label 13 writable media 30 WWAN antennas, identifying 7 Z zooming TouchPad gesture 29 V vents, identifying 5, 12 VGA port, connecting 22 video 22 W webcam identifying using 20 7, 19 Index 67

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	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Using the wireless button	24
Using operating system controls	24
Using a WLAN	25
Using an Internet service provider	25
Setting up a WLAN	25
Configuring a wireless router	26
Protecting your WLAN	26
Connecting to a WLAN	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	27
Connecting to a wired network	27
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	27
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Multimedia features	29
Using the webcam	30
Using audio	30
Connecting speakers	30
Connecting headphones and microphones	31
Checking the sound	31
Using video	32
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only)	32
Connecting an HDMI device	32
Configuring HDMI audio settings	33
Managing your audio and video files (select models only)	34
Using the keyboard and pointing devices	35
Using the keyboard	35
Using ALT GR key combinations	35
Using the action keys	35
Using the hot keys	36
Using the keypad	36
Using the integrated numeric keypad	36
Using the TouchPad	37
Navigating	38
Selecting	38
Using TouchPad gestures	38
Scrolling	39
Pinching/zooming	39
Managing power	40
Using Sleep or Hibernation	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep	40
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	41
Setting password protection on wakeup	41
Using the power meter	41
Selecting a power plan	41
Running on battery power	42
Removing a user-replaceable battery	42
Finding battery information	43
Conserving battery power	44
Identifying low battery levels	44
Storing a user-replaceable battery	44
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	44
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	45
Running on external power	45
Shutting down the computer	45
Managing and sharing information	47
Using a USB device	47
Connecting a USB device	47
Removing a USB device	48
Connecting a powered USB device	48
Inserting and removing a memory card	49
Maintaining your computer	50
Improving performance	50
Handling drives	50
Using Disk Defragmenter	50
Using Disk Cleanup	51
Updating programs and drivers	51
Cleaning your computer	51
Cleaning procedures	51
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	52
Cleaning the sides or cover	52
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	52
Traveling with or shipping your computer	52
Securing your computer and information	54
Locating your security software	54
Using passwords	54
Setting Windows passwords	55
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	55
Using Internet security software	56
Using antivirus software	56
Using firewall software	56
Installing software updates	56
Installing Windows security updates	56
Installing HP and third-party software updates	57
Securing your wireless network	57
Backing up your software applications and information	57
Using an optional security cable lock	57
Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	59
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	59
Updating the BIOS	59
Determining the BIOS version	59
Downloading a BIOS update	60
Using System Diagnostics	60
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)	61
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	61
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	62
Creating backups	62
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	62
What you need to know	62
Creating the recovery media	63
Creating system restore points	63
What you need to know	63
Creating a system restore point	63
Backing up system and personal information	63
Tips for a successful backup	64
What you need to know	64
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	64
Restore and recovery	65
Restoring to a previous system restore point	65
Restoring specific files	65
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	65
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	65
What you need to know	65
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	66
Recovering using the recovery media	66
Changing the computer boot order	66
Specifications	68
Input power	68
Operating environment	68
Troubleshooting and support	69
Troubleshooting	69
Wireless connection problems	69
Cannot connect to a WLAN	69
Cannot connect to a preferred network	69
Current network security codes are unavailable	70
WLAN connection is very weak	70
Cannot connect to the wireless router	71
Network status icon is not displayed	71
Audio problems	71
Power management problems	72
Resolving a low battery level	72
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	72
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	72
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	72
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	72
Contacting support	73
Electrostatic Discharge	74

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storing a battery

supported discs

system information hot key

system recovery

system restore points, creating

temperature

TouchPad

buttons

8, 27

using

TouchPad gestures

pinching

scrolling

zooming

TouchPad zone, identifying

8, 27

traveling with the computer

13,

34, 42

troubleshooting

AC adapter

audio functions

low battery level

power management

wireless connection

Troubleshooting and support

turning off the computer

unresponsive system

USB 2.0 ports, identifying

4, 19

USB 3.0 port, identifying

5, 20

USB cable, connecting

USB devices

connecting

description

removing

USB hubs

using external AC power

using passwords

using the power meter

vents, identifying

5, 12

VGA port, connecting

video

webcam

identifying

7, 19

using

webcam light, identifying

7, 19

Windows Backup and Restore

restoring files

Windows key, identifying

Windows passwords

Windows security updates,

installing

Wireless Assistant software

wireless button

wireless certification label

wireless controls

button

operating system

Wireless Assistant software

wireless light

9, 14

wireless network (WLAN)

connecting

corporate WLAN connection

equipment needed

functional range

public WLAN connection

security

using

wireless network, securing

WLAN antennas, identifying

WLAN device

13, 15

WLAN label

writable media

WWAN antennas, identifying

zooming TouchPad gesture

Index