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Conserving battery power	32
Identifying low battery levels	33
Resolving a low battery level	33
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	33
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	33
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	33
Storing a user-replaceable battery	33
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	33
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	34
Running on external AC power	34
Troubleshooting power problems	34
HP CoolSense (select models only)	35
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	35
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	35
7 Managing and sharing information	37
Using a USB device	37
Connecting a USB device	37
Removing a USB device	38
Connecting a powered USB device	38
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	38
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	39
8 Maintaining your computer	41
Handling drives	41
Replacing a hard drive	41
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	43
Improving performance	44
Using Disk Defragmenter	44
Using Disk Cleanup	44
Adding or replacing memory modules	45
Updating programs and drivers	47
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	48
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	48
Traveling with or shipping your computer	48
9 Securing your computer and information	50
Using passwords	50
Setting Windows passwords	51

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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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do 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 WlanConfiguring 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 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 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 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSense select models onlyPage Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationInserting 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 Traveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling Windows updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information 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 ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan LAN