HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual Getting to know your computer, Locating software, Right side

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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 displays 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 display the apps, and then select the All apps icon.

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Component		Description

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

(2)	Optical drive light	●	Green or Amber: The optical drive is being accessed.
		●	Off: The optical drive is idle.

(3)	Optical drive eject button	Releases the disc tray.

Finding your hardware and software information

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsRight side Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareGetting to know your computer Left sideRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display TouchPad TopRapid Start Technology select models only LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Using audio Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Checking the sound Using videoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio settings Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingEdge swipes Pinching/zoomingTop-edge swipe Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysFunction Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Shortcut Key DescriptionIntel 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 Running on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsSelecting a power plan Conserving battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSense select models onlyPage Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerHandling drives Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Improving performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Traveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling Windows updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage 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 Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan LAN