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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) Power light Description ● White: The computer is on. ● 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. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power. NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) on page 30 Finding your hardware and software information 3

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	9
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	11
Finding your hardware and software information	11
Locating hardware	11
Locating software	11
Right side	11
Left side	13
Display	14
Top	15
TouchPad	15
Lights	16
Buttons and speakers	17
Keys	18
Bottom	19
Labels	19
Connecting to a network	21
Connecting to a wireless network	21
Using the wireless controls	21
Using the wireless button	21
Using operating system controls	21
Using a WLAN	22
Using an Internet service provider	22
Setting up a WLAN	23
Configuring a wireless router	23
Protecting your WLAN	23
Connecting to a WLAN	24
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	24
Connecting to a wired network	24
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	25
Enjoying entertainment features	26
Using the webcam	27
Using audio	27
Connecting speakers	27
Connecting headphones	28
Connecting a microphone	28
Checking the sound	28
Using video	28
Connecting an HDMI device	28
Configuring audio settings	29
Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	30
Managing your photo, audio, and video files	30
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	31
Using the TouchPad	31
Using TouchPad gestures	31
Tapping	32
Scrolling	32
Pinching/zooming	33
Edge swipes	33
Right-edge swipe	34
Top-edge swipe	34
Left-edge swipe	35
Using the keyboard and mouse	35
Using the keys	35
Using the action keys	35
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	36
Using the hot keys	37
Using the integrated numeric keypad	37
Managing power	38
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	38
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	38
Initiating and exiting Sleep	39
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation	39
Setting password protection on wakeup	39
Using the power meter and power settings	40
Selecting a power plan	40
Running on battery power	40
Removing a user-replaceable battery	41
Finding battery information	41
Conserving battery power	42
Identifying low battery levels	42
Resolving a low battery level	42
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	42
Storing a user-replaceable battery	43
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	43
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	43
Running on external AC power	43
Troubleshooting power problems	44
HP CoolSense (select models only)	44
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	44
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Managing and sharing information	46
Using a USB device	46
Connecting a USB device	46
Removing a USB device	47
Connecting a powered USB device	47
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	48
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	48
Maintaining your computer	50
Improving performance	50
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	50
Using Disk Defragmenter	50
Using Disk Cleanup	51
Updating programs and drivers	51
Cleaning your computer	51
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	51
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	52
Traveling with or shipping your computer	52
Securing your computer and information	54
Using passwords	54
Setting Windows passwords	55
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	55
Using Internet security software	55
Using antivirus software	56
Using firewall software	56
Installing software updates	56
Installing Windows updates	56
Installing HP and third-party software updates	56
Securing your wireless network	57
Backing up your software applications and information	57
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	58
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	58
Updating the BIOS	58
Determining the BIOS version	58
Downloading a BIOS update	59
Using System Diagnostics	59
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	61
Creating recovery media and backups	61
Creating HP Recovery media	62
Restore and recovery	63
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	64
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	64
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	65
What you need to know	65
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	65
Using HP Recovery media to recover	66
Changing the computer boot order	66
Removing the HP Recovery partition	66
Specifications	67
Input power	67
Operating environment	67
Electrostatic Discharge	68