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Lights

Component		Description

(1)	Power light	● White: The computer is on.
		● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
		which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
		off power to the display and other unneeded
		components.
		● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
		is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
		of power.
		NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
		Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
		Start Technology allows your computer to resume
		quickly from inactivity. For more information, see
		Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page 35.

(2)	Mute light	● Amber: Computer sound is off.
		● Off: Computer sound is on.

(3)	Wireless light	On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
		area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
		on.
		NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when
		all wireless devices are off.

(4)	Caps lock light	On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
		letters.

10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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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 resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware 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 Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider 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 speakers Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone 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 keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action 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 your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning 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 Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the 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