HP 17.3 E0J92UA#ABA, 17.3 E7N75UA#ABA, 17.3 E0J83UA#ABA manual Using System Diagnostics

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Using System Diagnostics

System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly.

To start System Diagnostics:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.

2.Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc.

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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 Best practices Starting rightHP Quick Start select models only Fun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent 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 Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Protecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a 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 webcamConnecting headphones Connecting speakersConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting 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 onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionShortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysFunction Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Removing a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Tray-load Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance 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 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Installing software updates Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareUsing 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 ManagerChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan