HP 15.6 E8B14UA#ABA 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 in your computer.

Locating software

▲To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to reveal the apps, and then 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 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 Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Select User guidesSee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons and speakers Hibernation onKeys Fn keyBottom Labels Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting a microphone Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionFunction 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 Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Connecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Tray-loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discSharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modulesTurn the computer upside down on a flat surface Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover 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 Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics 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 What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan