HP ZBook 14 Mobile manual Welcome

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1 Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

●Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® features.

TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,

press the Windows button

on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows button again will

return you to the previous screen.

●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see Connecting to a network on page 15.

●Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 64.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices on page 22 for additional information.

●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:

From the Start screen, type a, click Apps, and then select from the displayed options. For details about using the software included with the computer, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backup and recovery on page 72.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Adding or replacing memory modules Viii Contacting support Labels Input power Operating environment Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationThen select Warranty and services TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Fn key KeysFront Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To accessLeft Select the HP Support Assistant app DisplayBottom Computer by the governmental agency SIM slot select models only Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesPage Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick select models onlyTurning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad GesturesOne-finger slide Scrolling Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeIdentifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Webcam select models onlyDisplayPort VideoIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start TechnologyEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupMaximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Managing low battery levelsRemoving a battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Hybrid Graphics select models only Testing an AC adapterUsing Hybrid Graphics select models only Removing a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Inserting a memory cardInserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives Using hard drivesDrives Replacing the service door Removing or replacing the service doorRemoving the service door Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using the fingerprint reader select models only Using HP Client Security select models onlyInstalling an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsRemove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryUsing HP Software Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup BIOS, MultiBoot, and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using System DiagnosticsUsing System Diagnostics Contacting support SupportComponent LabelsSerial number Product number Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesComputer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Index BiosWlan SIM

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