Asus 14-b013nr Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information

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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.

4	Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Hibernation onButton, speakers, and subwoofer Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless button Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsConfiguring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Ports, see Using a USB device onConnecting headphones Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting a microphoneChecking the sound Using videoConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyEdge swipes Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the action keysUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Beats Audio Control PanelIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settings Selecting a power planFinding battery information Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Conserving battery powerRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Updating programs and drivers Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery mediaTo create HP Recovery media What you need to knowRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexWlan