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To test the AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the connections are secure. ● If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. HP CoolSense HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not on a horizontal surface and adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may be higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on. To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to exit Sleep. If a network connection is available, Smart Connect updates open apps such as your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then returns the computer to the Sleep state. Smart Connect also syncs content that you have created offline, such as emails. When the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your updated information. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel Smart Connect Technology. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the computer. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 46 Chapter 6 Managing power

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Revert to the familiar Start screen (select models only)	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	15
Finding your hardware and software information	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right side	16
Left side	17
Display	19
Top	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons and speakers	22
Keys	23
Bottom	24
Labels	25
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Using the wireless button	27
Using operating system controls	27
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	28
Using a WLAN	28
Using an Internet service provider	29
Setting up a WLAN	29
Configuring a wireless router	29
Protecting your WLAN	30
Connecting to a WLAN	30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	31
Connecting to a wired network	31
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	31
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Multimedia features	32
Using the webcam	34
Using audio	34
Connecting speakers	34
Connecting headphones	34
Connecting a microphone	34
Testing your audio features	34
Using video	35
Connecting video devices using a VGA cable	36
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	37
Setting up HDMI audio	38
Connecting video devices wirelessly (select models only)	38
Managing your audio and video files (select models only)	38
Navigating the screen	39
Using the TouchPad	39
Using TouchPad gestures	39
Tapping	40
Scrolling	41
Pinching/zooming	41
Edge swipes	42
Right-edge swipe	42
Top-edge swipe	42
Left-edge swipe	43
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	43
One-finger slide	43
Tapping	44
Scrolling	45
Pinching/stretching	45
Edge swipes	45
Right-edge swipe	46
Left-edge swipe	46
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	47
Using the keyboard and mouse	47
Using the keys	47
Using the action keys	47
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	48
Using the hot keys	49
Managing power	50
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	50
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	50
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	51
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	51
Setting password protection on wakeup	51
Using the power meter and power settings	52
Running on battery power	52
Removing a user-replaceable battery	52
Finding battery information	53
Conserving battery power	53
Identifying low battery levels	53
Resolving a low battery level	54
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	54
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	54
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	54
Storing a user-replaceable battery	54
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	54
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	54
Running on external AC power	55
Troubleshooting power problems	55
HP CoolSense	56
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	56
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	56
Maintaining your computer	58
Improving performance	58
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	58
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	58
Using Disk Defragmenter	59
Using Disk Cleanup	59
Adding or replacing memory modules	60
Updating programs and drivers	62
Cleaning your computer	62
Cleaning procedures	63
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	63
Cleaning the sides or cover	63
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	63
Traveling with or shipping your computer	64
Securing your computer and information	65
Using passwords	65
Setting Windows passwords	66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	66
Using Internet security software	66
Using antivirus software	67
Using firewall software	67
Installing software updates	67
Installing critical security updates	67
Installing HP and third-party software updates	67
Securing your wireless network	68
Backing up your software applications and information	68
Using an optional security cable lock	68
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	69
Updating the BIOS	69
Determining the BIOS version	69
Downloading a BIOS update	70
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	70
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	71
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	72
Creating recovery media and backups	72
Creating HP Recovery media	73
Restore and recovery	74
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	75
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	75
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	76
What you need to know	76
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	76
Using HP Recovery media to recover	77
Changing the computer boot order	77
Removing the HP Recovery partition	78
Specifications	79
Input power	79
Operating environment	79
Electrostatic Discharge	80

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To test the AC adapter:

Shut down the computer.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet.

Turn on the computer.

●

If the power lights turn

, the AC adapter is working properly.

●

If the power lights remain

off

, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer

and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the connections

are secure.

●

If the connections are secure and the power lights remain

off

, the AC adapter is not

functioning and should be replaced.

Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.

HP CoolSense

automatically detects when the computer is not on a horizontal surface and

adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the

optimum level of comfort.

When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan

options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may be

higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on.

To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps:

▲

From the Start screen, type

cool

, select

Settings

, and then select

HP CoolSense

Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart

Connect Technology (select models only)

When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the

computer to exit Sleep. If a network connection is available, Smart Connect updates open apps such

as your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then returns the computer to the

Sleep state. Smart Connect also syncs content that you have created offline, such as emails. When

the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your updated information.

▲

To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the

Start

screen, type

smart

, and

then select Intel Smart Connect Technology.

Shutting down (turning off) the computer

CAUTION:

Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work

before shutting down the computer.

The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns

off the display and computer.

Chapter 6

Managing power