HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Managing and sharing information

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Finding battery information	35
Conserving battery power	35
Identifying low battery levels	35
Resolving a low battery level	36
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	36
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	36
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	36
Storing a user-replaceable battery	36
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	36
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	36
Running on external AC power	36
Troubleshooting power problems	37
HP CoolSense	38
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	38
7 Managing and sharing information	39
Using a USB device	39
Connecting a USB device	39
Removing a USB device	40
Connecting a powered USB device	40
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	41
Using optical drives	42
Inserting an optical disc	43
Removing an optical disc	43
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	44
8 Maintaining your computer	46
Improving performance	46
Handling drives	46
Replacing a hard drive	46
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	49
Using Disk Defragmenter	49
Using Disk Cleanup	49
Adding or replacing memory modules	50
Updating programs and drivers	52
Cleaning your computer	53
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	53
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	53
Traveling with or shipping your computer	53

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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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Right sideLeft side Using a USB device onRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Checking the sound Using videoConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneConnecting an Hdmi device Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off or on Select Synaptics TouchPad TappingPinching/Zooming ScrollingRight-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Running on battery power Selecting a power planRemoving a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerResolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSenseType Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving 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 Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesPage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Traveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling Windows updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Installing HP and third-party software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading 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 ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJack