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More HP resources

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

	Resource		Contents

	Setup Instructions		● Overview of computer setup and features

	Windows 8 Basics guide		● Overview of using Windows® 8

	Help and Support		● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips
	To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
	type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S.
	support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For
	worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/
	country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

	Safety & Comfort Guide		●	Proper workstation setup
	To access this guide:		● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your
	1.	From the Start screen, type support, and then		comfort and decrease your risk of injury
			● Electrical and mechanical safety information
		select the HP Support Assistant app.
	2.	Select My computer, and then select User
		guides.
	– or –
	Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.

	Worldwide support		● Online chat with an HP technician
	To get support in your language, go to		●	Email support
	http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/		●	Support telephone numbers
	wwcontact_us.html.

			● HP service center locations

	Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices		● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal
	To access this guide:			information

1.From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

2.Select My computer, and then select User guides.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using the hot keys Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesMore HP resources Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Left sideDisplay Top TouchPadLights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentModel number select models only Revision number Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Using video Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files select models only Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slideTapping Pinching/stretching Edge swipes Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysTop-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationManually initiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Running on external AC power Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionInserting and removing a memory card Removing a USB devicePage Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard statusUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupAdding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseTraveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring 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 critical security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device 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 Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan