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Conserving battery power

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Identifying low battery levels

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Storing a user-replaceable battery

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Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

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Replacing a user-replaceable battery

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40

Running on external power

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41

Shutting down the computer

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Managing and sharing information

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Using a USB device

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Connecting a USB device

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Removing a USB device

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Inserting and removing a digital storage card

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Using optical drives

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Inserting an optical disc

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Removing an optical disc

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Sharing drives on the network

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Maintaining your computer

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Improving performance

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Handling drives

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Replacing a hard drive

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Using Disk Defragmenter

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Using Disk Cleanup

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Adding or replacing memory modules

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Updating programs and drivers

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Cleaning your computer

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Cleaning the display, sides, and cover

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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard

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Traveling with or shipping your computer

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Securing your computer and information

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Locating your security software

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Using passwords

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Setting Windows passwords

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Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

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Using Internet security software

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Using antivirus software

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Using firewall software

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Installing software updates

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Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	14
Finding your hardware and software information	14
Front	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons	21
Keys	22
Bottom	23
Labels	24
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	26
Using operating system controls	26
Using a WLAN	26
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	27
Configuring a wireless router	27
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network	29
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	29
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Using the webcam	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting a microphone	32
Checking the sound	32
Using video	33
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector	33
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor	34
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)	35
Managing your audio and video files	35
Using the keyboard and pointing devices	36
Using ALT GR key combinations	36
Using the action keys	37
Using the hot keys	38
Using the TouchPad	39
Turning the TouchPad off or on	39
Navigating	40
Selecting	40
Using TouchPad gestures	41
Scrolling	42
Pinching/Zooming	42
Rotating	43
Flicking	43
Managing power	44
Using Sleep or Hibernation	44
Initiating and exiting Sleep	45
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	46
Setting password protection on wakeup	46
Using the power meter	47
Selecting a power plan	47
Running on battery power	48
Removing a user-replaceable battery	48
Finding battery information	49
Conserving battery power	49
Identifying low battery levels	49
Storing a user-replaceable battery	50
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	50
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	50
Running on external power	51
Shutting down the computer	52
Managing and sharing information	53
Using a USB device	53
Connecting a USB device	54
Removing a USB device	54
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	55
Using optical drives	56
Inserting an optical disc	57
Removing an optical disc	58
Sharing drives on the network	59
Maintaining your computer	60
Improving performance	60
Handling drives	60
Replacing a hard drive	61
Using Disk Defragmenter	64
Using Disk Cleanup	64
Adding or replacing memory modules	65
Updating programs and drivers	68
Cleaning your computer	68
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	68
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	68
Traveling with or shipping your computer	69
Securing your computer and information	70
Locating your security software	71
Using passwords	71
Setting Windows passwords	72
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	72
Using Internet security software	73
Using antivirus software	73
Using firewall software	73
Installing software updates	74
Installing Windows security updates	74
Installing HP and third-party software updates	74
Securing your wireless network	75
Backing up your software applications and information	75
Using an optional security cable lock	75
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	76
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	76
Updating the BIOS	76
Determining the BIOS version	77
Downloading a BIOS update	77
Using System Diagnostics	78
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	79
Creating backups	79
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	79
What you need to know	80
Creating the recovery media	80
Creating system restore points	81
What you need to know	81
Creating a system restore point	81
Backing up system and personal information	81
Tips for a successful backup	82
What you need to know	82
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	83
Restore and recovery	83
Restoring to a previous system restore point	83
Restoring specific files	83
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	84
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	84
What you need to know	84
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	85
Recovering using the recovery media	85
Changing the computer boot order	86
Specifications	87
Input power	87
Operating environment	88
Troubleshooting and support	89
Troubleshooting	90
Disc drive problems	90
Wireless connection problems	91
Cannot connect to a WLAN	91
Cannot connect to a preferred network	92
Current network security codes are unavailable	92
WLAN connection is very weak	93
Cannot connect to the wireless router	93
Network status icon is not displayed	93
Audio problems	94
Power management problems	94
Resolving a low battery level	94
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	94
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	94
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	94
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	95
Contacting support	95
Electrostatic Discharge	96

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Setting Setup Utility BIOS passwords, Setting Windows passwords - drivers

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