HP 17.3 E0J83UA#ABA, 17.3 E7N75UA#ABA, 17.3 E0J92UA#ABA manual Managing and sharing information

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Using the power meter and power settings	37
Running on battery power	37
Removing a user-replaceable battery	37
Finding battery information	38
Conserving battery power	38
Identifying low battery levels	38
Resolving a low battery level	39
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	39
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	39
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	39
Storing a user-replaceable battery	39
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	40
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	40
Running on external AC power	40
Troubleshooting power problems	41
HP CoolSense (select models only)	41
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	41
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	42
7 Managing and sharing information	43
Using a USB device	43
Connecting a USB device	44
Removing a USB device	44
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	45
Using optical drives	46
Inserting an optical disc	47
Tray-load	47
Removing an optical disc	47
Tray-load	47
When the disc tray opens normally	47
When the disc tray fails to open normally	48
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	49
8 Maintaining your computer	51
Improving performance	51
Handling drives	51
Replacing a hard drive	52
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	54
Using Disk Defragmenter	54
Using Disk Cleanup	55
Adding or replacing memory modules	55

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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 Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page HP Quick Start select models only Starting rightBest practices Fun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideSelect User guides Left sideSee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsHibernation on Buttons and speakersFn key KeysBottom Labels Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Using the webcamChecking the sound Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Using videoConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Connecting an Hdmi deviceManaging your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTapping Pinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysShortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypadFunction Hot key Description Initiating 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 Conserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceType Description Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discTray-load When the disc tray fails to open normally Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyAdding or replacing memory modules Using Disk CleanupTurn the computer upside down on a flat surface Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Installing HP and third-party software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading 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 SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan