HP ENVY 13-ay1000 User Guide - Page 11

Getting to know your computer, Locating hardware, Right side, Search, Device Manager, Start, Apps

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2 Getting to know your computer Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work. Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your computer, select the Search icon in the taskbar, type device manager in the search box, and then select the Device Manager app. For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc (select products only). Locating software To find out what software is installed on your computer, right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features. Right side Identify the components on the right side of the computer. Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions Component (1) Memory card reader Description Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage, share, or access information. To insert a card: 1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated. To remove a card: Getting to know your computer 3

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Getting to know your computer
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Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer, select the
Search
icon in the taskbar, type
device
manager
in the search box, and then select the
Device Manager
app.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press
fn
+
esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer, right-click the
Start
button, and then select
Apps and
Features
.
Right side
Identify the components on the right side of the computer.
Table 2-1
Right-side components and their descriptions
Component
Description
(1)
Memory card reader
Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1.
Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2.
Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
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