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setting password protection on

wakeup	36
setup of WLAN			16
Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
61
shipping the computer				59
shutdown	42
Sleep
exiting	36
initiating		36
slots
Digital Media			6
security cable			5
software
CyberLink PowerDVD						25
Disk Cleanup			55
Disk Defragmenter				54
software updates, installing						62
speakers, connecting				22
speakers, identifying				11, 20
storing a battery			39
supported discs
recovery		69
system information hot key						34
system recovery			72
system restore point
creating		68
restoring		70
T
temperature		39
testing an AC adapter				41
TouchPad
buttons		9
TouchPad gestures
pinching		28
rotating		29
scrolling		28
zooming		28
TouchPad zone, identifying						9
traveling with the computer						14,
39, 59
tray-load optical drive				47
turning off the computer					42
U
unresponsive system				42
USB 2.0 ports, identifying						5, 20
USB 3.0 ports identifying					6, 21
USB cable, connecting				44

USB devices
connecting			44
description			43
removing 44
USB hubs		43
using external AC power						40
using passwords				60
V
vents, identifying				6, 13
VGA port, connecting					23
video 23
W
webcam
identifying			20
using	21
webcam light, identifying						8, 20
webcam, identifying					8, 20
Windows
backup		69
File History			69, 70
Refresh		70, 71
reinstall		70, 71
remove everything and reinstall
option		71
reset	71
restoring files				70
system restore point 68, 70
Windows key, identifying						12
Windows passwords					61
Wireless Assistant software							15
wireless button			15
wireless certification label							14
wireless controls
button		15
operating system					15
Wireless Assistant software
15
wireless light			10, 15
wireless network (WLAN)
connecting			18
corporate WLAN connection
18
equipment needed					16
functional range 18
public WLAN connection							18
security		17
using	16
wireless network, securing							63

WLAN antennas, identifying		8
WLAN device	14, 16
WLAN label	14
Z
zooming TouchPad gesture		28

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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 buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanProtecting 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 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 opens normallySharing 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