Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
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38
Using the hot keys
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39
Using the integrated numeric keypad
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39
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Managing power
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40
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
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40
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)
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40
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
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41
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)
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41
Setting password protection on wakeup
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41
Using the power meter and power settings
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42
Running on battery power
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42
Removing a user-replaceable battery
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42
Finding battery information
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43
Conserving battery power
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43
Identifying low battery levels
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43
Resolving a low battery level
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43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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44
Storing a user-replaceable battery
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44
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
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44
Replacing a user-replaceable battery
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44
Running on external AC power
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44
Troubleshooting power problems
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45
HP CoolSense (select models only)
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45
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
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46
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
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46
Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)
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47
Using switchable graphics (select models only)
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47
Using dual graphics (select models only)
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48
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Managing and sharing information
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49
Using a USB device
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49
Connecting a USB device
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49
Removing a USB device
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50
Connecting a powered USB device
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50
Inserting and removing a memory card
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51
Using optical drives
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52
Inserting an optical disc
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53
Tray-load
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53
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