HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Index, Bios

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Index

A

 

 

 

 

 

AC adapter

4

 

 

 

AC adapter, testing

37

 

action keys

 

 

 

 

decrease screen brightness

29

 

 

 

 

 

functions

29

 

 

 

Help and Support

29

identifying

10

 

 

 

increase screen brightness 29

next track or section

30

play, pause, resume

29

previous track or section 29

switch screen image

29

using

29

 

 

 

 

volume down

30

 

 

volume mute

30

 

 

volume up

30

 

 

 

wireless

30

 

 

 

airport security devices

46

antivirus software, using

57

Apps

 

 

 

 

 

access

28

 

 

 

apps

 

 

 

 

 

access

28

 

 

 

audio 19

 

 

 

 

 

audio functions, checking

20

audio-in (microphone) jack

5

audio-out (headphone) jack

5

B

 

 

 

 

back up

 

 

 

 

personal files 64

 

 

backing up software and

 

information

58

 

 

backups 63

 

 

 

battery

 

 

 

 

conserving power

35

 

disposing

36

 

 

low battery levels

35

 

replacing

36

 

 

storing

36

 

 

battery bay

11, 12

 

 

battery information, finding

35

battery power

34

 

 

battery release latch

11

 

battery temperature

36

 

 

best practices

1

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

determining version

60

 

downloading an update

61

updating

60

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth device

13, 16

 

boot order

 

 

 

 

 

 

changing HP Recovery

 

Manager

68

 

 

 

buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

left TouchPad

7

 

 

 

optical drive eject

3

 

 

power

9

 

 

 

 

 

right TouchPad

7

 

 

TouchPad on/off

7

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

network

17

 

 

 

 

 

cables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB

40

 

 

 

 

 

caps lock light, identifying 8

caring for your computer

53

charms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

access

27

 

 

 

 

 

checking audio functions

20

cleaning your computer

53

 

components

 

 

 

 

 

 

bottom

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

display

6

 

 

 

 

 

left side

4

 

 

 

 

 

right side

3

 

 

 

 

 

top 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer reset

 

66

 

 

 

computer, traveling

36

 

 

configuring audio for HDMI

22

connecting to a WLAN

16

 

connector, power

4

 

 

conservation, power

35

 

corporate WLAN connection

16

critical battery level

35

 

 

CyberLink PowerDVD 23

 

D

 

 

 

deleted files

 

 

 

restoring

65

 

 

digital card

 

 

 

inserting

41

 

 

Digital Media Slot, identifying

5

Disk Cleanup software

49

 

Disk Defragmenter software

49

E

 

 

 

edge swipe

27

 

 

electrostatic discharge

70

 

esc key, identifying 10

 

external AC power, using 36

 

external devices 40

 

 

external monitor port

4, 21

 

external monitor port, identifying

19

 

F

 

f1 key

29

f10 key

30

f11 key

30

f12 key

30

f2 key

29

f3 key

29

f4 key

29

f6 key

29

f7 key

29

f8 key

30

f9 key

30

firewall software

57

fn key, identifying

10, 30

fun things to do

1

H

 

hard drive

 

HP 3D DriveGuard 49

hard drive bay, identifying 11

hard drive light 4

 

HDMI

 

configuring audio

22

HDMI port, connecting

21

HDMI port, identifying

5, 19

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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 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do 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 WlanSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers 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 onlyUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTurning the TouchPad off or on Select Synaptics TouchPad TappingPinching/Zooming ScrollingRight-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the keyboard and mouse Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Selecting a power plan Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Finding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels 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 HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup 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 Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information 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 ManagerRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJack