HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual More HP resources, Resource Contents

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More HP resources

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource

Contents

 

 

 

Setup Instructions

Overview of computer setup and features.

 

 

 

Windows 8 Basics guide

Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8.

Help and Support

To access Help and Support from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html .

A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.

Safety & Comfort Guide

Proper workstation setup.

To access this guide, select the HP Support

Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your

Assistant app on the Start screen, select My

 

comfort and decrease your risk of injury.

computer, and then select User Guides, or go to

Electrical and mechanical safety information.

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

 

 

 

 

 

Worldwide support

Chat online with an HP technician.

To get support in your language, go to

Email support.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

Find worldwide support telephone numbers.

wwcontact_us.html .

 

 

 

Locate HP service center.

 

 

 

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal

To access this guide, select the HP Support

 

information.

 

 

Assistant app on the Start screen, select My

 

 

computer, and then select User guides.

 

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty*

Specific warranty information about this computer.

To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services Or go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly-provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Right sideLeft side Getting to know your computerRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display Top TouchPadLights Rapid Start Technology select models onlyButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the webcam Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Connecting an Hdmi device Using videoChecking the sound Configuring audio settings Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Left-edge swipeUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Icon Key DescriptionShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Selecting a power plan Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery information Removing a user-replaceable batteryConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Handling drives Maintaining your computerReplacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving performance Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage 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 knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan LAN