HP Ultrabook D7H13UA#ABA manual Getting to know your computer, Right side, Locating hardware

Page 13

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 c, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, select Device Manager. A list displays all the devices installed in your computer.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the apps. Select the All apps icon.

Right side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Power light

White: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,

 

 

which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts

 

 

off power to the display and other unneeded

 

 

components.

 

 

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation

 

 

is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount

 

 

of power.

 

 

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start

 

 

Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid

 

 

Start Technology allows your computer to resume

 

 

quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Intel

 

 

Rapid Start Technology (select models only)

 

 

on page 35.

 

 

 

Finding your hardware and software information

3

Image 13
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 ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerRight side Locating hardwareGetting to know your computer Left side Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopTechnology select models only on LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing 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 Connecting headphones Using videoConnecting a headset microphone Checking the soundConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Connecting an Hdmi deviceManaging your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadSelect Synaptics TouchPad TappingPinching/zooming ScrollingRight-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe One-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Tapping Pinch/stretch Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseIcon Key Description Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysFunction Hot key Description Using the hot keysInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Running on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsRemoving a user-replaceable battery Finding battery information Installing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceType Description Connecting a powered USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardMaintaining your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring 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 ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan LAN