HP Provantage F3F15UA#ABA Getting to know your computer, Locating hardware, Locating software

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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 control panel, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column. A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

▲From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Finding your hardware and software information

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Revert to the familiar Start screen select models only Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store select models only Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsStarting right Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Display TouchPad TopLights Buttons Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresManaging your audio and video files select models only Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Using videoSetting up Hdmi audio Page Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadNavigating the screen Scrolling TappingFinger click Pinching/zoomingRight-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe select models only One-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Tapping Scrolling Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Using Microsoft Windows shortcut keys Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Running on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Finding battery information Removing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryShutting down turning off the computer Troubleshooting power problemsPage Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning the sides or coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDiagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceCreating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using the HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJacks