HP 17.3 E7N75UA#ABA, 17.3 E0J83UA#ABA, 17.3 E0J92UA#ABA manual Index, Bios

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Index

A
AC adapter		5
AC adapter, testing				41
action keys
decrease screen brightness
32
Help and Support				32
identifying		12
increase screen brightness 32
next track or section					33
play, pause, resume					33
previous track or section						33
switch screen image					32
volume down			33
volume mute			33
volume up		33
wireless	33
airport security devices					51
antivirus software, using					62
audio functions, checking					22
audio-out (headphone) jacks						6,
21
B
back up
personal files			69
backing up software and
information		63
backups 68
battery
discharging			38
disposing		40
low battery levels				38
replacing		40
storing	39
battery cover, identifying					13
battery information, finding						38
battery power		37
battery release latch				13
battery temperature				39
BIOS
determining version 65
downloading an update						66
updating		65
Bluetooth device			15, 18

Bluetooth label			14
boot order
changing HP Recovery
Manager			73
bottom	14
buttons
left TouchPad				9
power 11
right TouchPad				9
C
cables
USB	44
caps lock light, identifying 10
caring for your computer					58
checking audio functions					22
cleaning your computer					58
components
bottom		13
display		8
left side		6
right side		5
top	9
computer reset			71
computer, traveling				39
configuring audio for HDMI						24
connecting to a WLAN					17
connector, power				5
corporate WLAN connection						17
critical battery level				39
critical security updates,
installing		62
CyberLink PowerDVD 25
D
deleted files
restoring		70
digital card
inserting		45
Disk Cleanup software					55
Disk Defragmenter software						54
E
electrostatic discharge					76
esc key, identifying				12

external AC power, using 40 external monitor port 23 external monitor port, identifying

6, 21
F
firewall software			62
fn key, identifying 12, 34
Fun things to do			2
H
hard drive
HP 3D DriveGuard					54
hard drive light			7
hard drive, identifying					13
HDMI
configuring audio				24
HDMI port, connecting					24
HDMI port, identifying					6, 21
headphones, connecting 22
Hibernation
exiting	36
initiated during critical battery
level	39
initiating		36
high-definition devices,
connecting		24, 25
hot keys
description			34
reveal system information						34
using	34
HP 3D DriveGuard				54
HP and third-party software
updates, installing				63
HP Recovery Manager					72
correcting boot problems						73
starting		72
HP Recovery media
creating		69
recovery		73
HP Recovery partition					72
recovery		72
removing		73
hubs 43

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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 Starting right HP Quick Start select models onlyBest 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 a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless router Connecting to a WlanProtecting 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 onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-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 integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting SleepEnabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Using the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Finding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelRunning on external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationType Description Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing 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 Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling 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 Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios 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 ManagerRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan