HP ENVY 15-ah100 User Guide - Page 7

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Starting right

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Visit the HP Apps Store

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Best practices

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More HP resources

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Getting to know your computer

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Locating hardware

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4

Locating software

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4

Right side

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5

Left side

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Display

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Top

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TouchPad

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Lights

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Buttons, speakers, and

ﬁngerprint

reader

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Keys

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Using the action keys

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Bottom

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Labels

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Inserting a SIM card (select products only)

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Connecting to a network

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Connecting to a wireless network

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Using the wireless controls

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Airplane mode key

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Operating system controls

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)

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Using HP DataPass (select products only)

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Using GPS (select products only)

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)

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Sharing data and drives and accessing software

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Enjoying entertainment features

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Using a webcam or 3D camera (select products only)

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Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader	21
Keys	22
Using the action keys	23
Bottom	24
Labels	25
Inserting a SIM card (select products only)	26
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Airplane mode key	27
Operating system controls	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	28
Using HP DataPass (select products only)	29
Using GPS (select products only)	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	29
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	29
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Using a webcam or 3D camera (select products only)	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headsets	31
Using sound settings	32
Using video	32
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)	32
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	33
Setting up HDMI audio	34
Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)	35
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	35
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)	36
Navigating the screen	37
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	37
Tap	37
Two-finger pinch zoom	37
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	38
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	38
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	38
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	39
Using the integrated numeric keypad	39
Managing power	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	40
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	41
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	41
Using the power meter and power settings	42
Running on battery power	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Finding battery information	43
Conserving battery power	43
Identifying low battery levels	43
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
Running on AC power	44
Troubleshooting power problems	45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	48
Updating programs and drivers	48
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	48
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	49
Traveling with or shipping your computer	49
Securing your computer and information	51
Using passwords	51
Setting Windows passwords	51
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	52
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only)	52
Using Internet security software	53
Using antivirus software	53
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	54
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	54
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Determining the BIOS version	56
Downloading a BIOS update	57
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	59
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	61
Creating recovery media and backups	61
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	61
Using Windows tools	62
Restore and recovery	63
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	63
What you need to know before you get started	63
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	64
Using HP Recovery media to recover	64
Changing the computer boot order	65
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	66
Electrostatic Discharge	67
Accessibility	68
Supported assistive technologies	68
Contacting support	68

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