HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Starting right	1
Best practices	1
Fun things to do	1
More HP resources	2
2 Getting to know your computer	3
Finding your hardware and software information	3
Locating hardware	3
Locating software	3
Right side	3
Left side	4
Display	6
Top	7
TouchPad	7
Lights	8
Buttons and speakers	9
Keys	10
Bottom	11
Labels	12
3 Connecting to a network	13
Connecting to a wireless network	13
Using the wireless controls	13
Using the wireless button	13
Using operating system controls	13
Using a WLAN	14
Using an Internet service provider	14
Setting up a WLAN	15
Configuring a wireless router	15
Protecting your WLAN	15
Connecting to a WLAN	16
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	16
Connecting to a wired network	16
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	17

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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 ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating software Right sideGetting 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 LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing 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 swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Left-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypadShortcut Key Description Function Hot 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 Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of 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 Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving 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 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading 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