HP Ultrabook D7H13UA#ABA manual Shutting down turning off the computer

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Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)

When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to exit Sleep. Smart Connect then updates the content for certain open applications and reinitiates Sleep. As a result, your work is immediately available to you as soon as you exit Sleep. You do not have to wait while updates are downloaded.

▲To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, on the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology.

Shutting down (turning off) the computer

CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the computer.

The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer.

Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:

●When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer

●When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port

●When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period

Although you can turn off the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command:

NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button.

1.Save your work and close all open programs.

2.From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen.

3.When the charms list opens, select Settings, select the Power icon, and then select Shut down.

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

●Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen. Then select Shut down.

●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.

●Disconnect the computer from external power.

●Remove the battery.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety 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 Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationRight side Locating hardwareGetting to know your computer Left side Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Technology select models only onButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring 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 Using video Connecting headphonesConnecting a headset microphone Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsUsing Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Select Synaptics TouchPadScrolling Pinching/zoomingRight-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 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionInitiating 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 Installing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery information Conserving battery power Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSenseShutting 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 Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterUsing HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerMaintaining your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan LAN