HP 15.6 E8B16UA#ABA, 15.6 E8B15UA#ABA, 15.6 E8B17UA#ABA manual Right side, Component Description

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Right side

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Optical drive

Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.

 

 

 

(2)

Optical drive eject button

Releases the disc tray.

 

 

 

(3)

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

 

 

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

 

 

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being

 

 

mishandled or stolen.

 

 

 

(4)

USB 2.0 port

Connects an optional USB device.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see

 

 

Using a USB device on page 43.

 

 

 

(5)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

 

 

 

(6)

AC adapter light

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

 

 

charged.

 

 

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

 

 

is charging.

 

 

Off: The computer is using DC power.

 

 

 

(7)

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

 

 

 

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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 controlsSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia 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 Tray-load Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySharing 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