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Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information, Locating hardware

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2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your computer: 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager. A list displays all the devices installed in your computer. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the apps and then select the All apps icon. Right side Component (1) (2) Optical drive Optical drive light Optical drive eject button (3) USB 2.0 port Description Reads and writes to an optical disc. ● Green or Amber: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. Optical drive eject button releases the disc tray. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 37. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	9
More resources	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Finding your hardware and software information	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	12
Left side	13
Front	14
Display	15
Top	16
TouchPad	16
Lights	17
Button	18
Keys	19
Bottom	20
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	22
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
Connecting to a wired network	25
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	26
Enjoying entertainment features	27
Using the webcam	27
Using audio	27
Connecting speakers	27
Connecting headphones	27
Connecting a microphone	27
Checking the sound	28
Using video	28
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector	28
Managing your photo, audio, and video files	29
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	30
Using the TouchPad	30
Using TouchPad gestures	30
Tapping	31
Scrolling	31
Pinching/zooming	32
Edge swipes	32
Right-edge swipe	33
Top-edge swipe	33
Left-edge swipe	34
Using the keyboard and mouse	34
Using the keys	34
Using the action keys	34
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	36
Using the hot keys	36
Managing power	37
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	37
Initiating and exiting Sleep	37
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation	38
Setting password protection on wakeup	38
Using the power meter and power settings	39
Selecting a power plan	39
Running on battery power	39
Removing a user-replaceable battery	40
Finding battery information	40
Conserving battery power	41
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	41
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	42
Storing a user-replaceable battery	42
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	42
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	42
Running on external AC power	42
Troubleshooting power problems	43
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	44
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	44
Managing and sharing information	45
Using a USB device	45
Connecting a USB device	45
Removing a USB device	46
Connecting a powered USB device	46
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	47
Using optical drives	48
Inserting an optical disc	48
Removing an optical disc	49
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	50
Maintaining your computer	52
Improving performance	52
Handling drives	52
Replacing a hard drive	53
Using Disk Defragmenter	54
Using Disk Cleanup	55
Adding or replacing memory modules	55
Updating programs and drivers	57
Cleaning your computer	57
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	58
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	58
Traveling with or shipping your computer	58
Securing your computer and information	60
Using passwords	60
Setting Windows passwords	61
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	61
Using Internet security software	62
Using antivirus software	62
Using firewall software	62
Installing software updates	62
Installing Windows updates	63
Installing pre-installed and third-party software updates	63
Securing your wireless network	63
Backing up your software applications and information	63
Using an optional security cable lock	63
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	65
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	65
Updating the BIOS	65
Determining the BIOS version	65
Downloading a BIOS update	66
Using System Diagnostics	67
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	68
Creating recovery media and backups	68
Creating recovery media	69
Restore and recovery	70
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	72
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	72
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	73
What you need to know	73
Using the recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	73
Using recovery media to recover	74
Changing the computer boot order	74
Removing the recovery partition	74
Specifications	76
Input power	76
Operating environment	76
Electrostatic Discharge	78