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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) (2) Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive light (3) Optical drive eject button Description Reads and writes to an optical disc. ● Green or Amber: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. Releases the disc tray. 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	12
Display	14
Top	15
TouchPad	15
Lights	16
Buttons and speakers	17
Keys	18
Bottom	19
Labels	20
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	26
Using audio	26
Connecting speakers	26
Connecting headphones	26
Connecting a microphone	26
Checking the sound	27
Using video	27
Connecting an HDMI device	27
Configuring audio settings	28
Managing your photo, audio, and video files	29
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	30
Using the TouchPad	30
Using TouchPad gestures	30
Tapping	31
Scrolling	31
Pinching/zooming	32
Edge swipes	32
Right-edge swipe	33
Top-edge swipe	33
Left-edge swipe	34
Using the keyboard and mouse	34
Using the keys	34
Using the action keys	34
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	35
Using the hot keys	36
Using the integrated numeric keypad	36
Managing power	37
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	37
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	37
Initiating and exiting Sleep	38
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation	38
Setting password protection on wakeup	38
Using the power meter and power settings	39
Selecting a power plan	39
Running on battery power	39
Removing a user-replaceable battery	40
Finding battery information	40
Conserving battery power	40
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	41
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	41
Storing a user-replaceable battery	41
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	41
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	42
Running on external AC power	42
Troubleshooting power problems	42
HP CoolSense (select models only)	43
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	43
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	43
Managing and sharing information	45
Using a USB device	45
Connecting a USB device	45
Removing a USB device	46
Connecting a powered USB device	46
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	46
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	47
Maintaining your computer	49
Handling drives	49
Replacing a hard drive	49
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	51
Improving performance	52
Using Disk Defragmenter	52
Using Disk Cleanup	52
Adding or replacing memory modules	53
Updating programs and drivers	55
Cleaning your computer	56
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	56
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	56
Traveling with or shipping your computer	56
Securing your computer and information	58
Using passwords	58
Setting Windows passwords	59
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	59
Using Internet security software	59
Using antivirus software	60
Using firewall software	60
Installing software updates	60
Installing Windows updates	60
Installing HP and third-party software updates	60
Securing your wireless network	61
Backing up your software applications and information	61
Using an optional security cable lock	61
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	62
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	62
Updating the BIOS	62
Determining the BIOS version	62
Downloading a BIOS update	63
Using System Diagnostics	63
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	65
Creating recovery media and backups	65
Creating HP Recovery media	66
Restore and recovery	67
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	68
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	68
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	69
What you need to know	69
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	69
Using HP Recovery media to recover	70
Changing the computer boot order	70
Removing the HP Recovery partition	70
Specifications	71
Input power	71
Operating environment	71
Electrostatic Discharge	72