HP E2S18UAABA manual Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information

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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, click Device Manager. A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, right-click using the mouse.

– or –

Swipe from the top of the TouchPad to reveal the apps.

2.Select the All apps icon.

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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 Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesMore HP resources Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareSelect User guides Right sideComponent Description 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 Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting a microphone Using videoConnecting headphones 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 onlyTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slideTapping Pinching/stretching Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keys Icon Key DescriptionShortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionManually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionInserting and removing a memory card Removing a USB devicePage Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard statusAdding or replacing memory modules Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Page Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseTraveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios 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 WindowsWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan