HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Starting right	1
Best practices	1
Fun things to do	1
More HP resources	2
2 Getting to know your computer	3
Finding your hardware and software information	3
Locating hardware	3
Locating software	3
Right side	3
Left side	4
Display	6
Top	7
TouchPad	7
Lights	8
Buttons and speakers	9
Keys	10
Bottom	11
Labels	12
3 Connecting to a network	13
Connecting to a wireless network	13
Using the wireless controls	13
Using the wireless button	13
Using operating system controls	13
Using a WLAN	14
Using an Internet service provider	14
Setting up a WLAN	15
Configuring a wireless router	15
Protecting your WLAN	15
Connecting to a WLAN	16
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	16
Connecting to a wired network	16
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	17

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerRight side Locating hardwareLeft side Using a USB device onRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting headphones Using videoConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi device Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyTurning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Select Synaptics TouchPad TappingPinching/Zooming ScrollingRight-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSenseConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discSelect Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwarePage Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJack