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Component (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) HDMI port USB 2.0 port Audio-in (microphone) jack Audio-out (headphone) jack Digital Media Slot Hard drive light Power light Description Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio device. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 39. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Left side 5

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	9
More HP resources	9
Getting to know your computer	11
Finding your hardware and software information	11
Front	11
Right side	11
Left side	12
Display	14
Top	15
TouchPad	15
Lights	16
Buttons and speakers	17
Keys	18
Bottom	19
Labels	20
Connecting to a network	22
Connecting to a wireless network	22
Using the wireless controls	22
Using the wireless button	22
Using operating system controls	23
Using a WLAN	23
Using an Internet service provider	23
Setting up a WLAN	24
Configuring a wireless router	24
Protecting your WLAN	24
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	25
Connecting to a wired network	25
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	26
Enjoying entertainment features	27
Using the webcam	28
Using audio	28
Connecting speakers	28
Connecting headphones	28
Connecting a microphone	29
Checking the sound	29
Using video	29
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector	29
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor	30
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)	31
Managing your audio and video files	32
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	33
Using the TouchPad	33
Using TouchPad gestures	33
Scrolling	34
Pinching/zooming	34
Edge swipes	35
Right-edge swipe	35
Top-edge swipe	35
Left-edge swipe	36
Using the keyboard and mouse	36
Using ALT GR key combinations	37
Using the keys	37
Using the action keys	37
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	38
Using the hot keys	39
Managing power	40
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep	40
Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation	41
Setting password protection on wakeup	41
Using the power meter and power settings	41
Selecting a power plan	42
Running on battery power	42
Removing a user-replaceable battery	42
Finding battery information	43
Conserving battery power	43
Identifying low battery levels	44
Resolving a low battery level	44
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	44
Storing a user-replaceable battery	44
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	44
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	45
Running on external AC power	45
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	46
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 digital storage card	48
Using optical drives	49
Inserting an optical disc	50
Removing an optical disc	51
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	52
Maintaining your computer	54
Improving performance	54
Handling drives	54
Replacing a hard drive	54
Using Disk Defragmenter	56
Using Disk Cleanup	57
Adding or replacing memory modules	57
Updating programs and drivers	59
Cleaning your computer	60
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	60
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	60
Traveling with or shipping your computer	60
Securing your computer and information	62
Locating your security software	62
Using passwords	62
Setting Windows passwords	63
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	63
Using Internet security software	64
Using antivirus software	64
Using firewall software	64
Installing software updates	64
Installing Windows security updates	64
Installing HP and third-party software updates	65
Securing your wireless network	65
Backing up your software applications and information	65
Using an optional security cable lock	65
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	67
Updating the BIOS	67
Determining the BIOS version	67
Downloading a BIOS update	68
Using System Diagnostics	68
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	70
Creating recovery media and backups	70
Creating HP Recovery media	71
What you need to know	71
To create HP Recovery media:	71
Restore and recovery	72
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	73
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	73
How to remove everything and reinstall Windows on your computer	73
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	74
What you need to know	74
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	74
Using HP Recovery media to recover	75
Changing the computer boot order	75
Removing the HP Recovery partition	75
Specifications	76
Input power	76
Operating environment	76
Electrostatic Discharge	77