HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual Index, Bios

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Index

A
AC adapter light, identifying						4
AC adapter, testing				34
action keys
decrease screen brightness
27
Help and Support				27
identifying		10
increase screen brightness 27
next track or section					27
play, pause, resume					27
previous track or section						27
switch screen image					27
volume down			27
volume mute			27
volume up		27
wireless	27
airport security devices					41
antivirus software, using					52
audio 18
audio functions, checking						19
audio-in (microphone) jack						5
audio-out (headphone) jack						5
B
back up
personal files			58
backing up software and
information		53
backups 57
battery
conserving power				32
disposing		33
replacing		34
storing	33
battery bay	11, 12
battery information, finding						32
battery power		31
battery release latch				11
battery temperature				33
best practices		1
BIOS
determining version					54
downloading an update						55
updating		54

Bluetooth device			13, 16
Bluetooth label			12
boot order
changing HP Recovery
Manager 62
buttons
left TouchPad			7
power	9
right TouchPad				7
TouchPad on/off				7
C
cables
USB	38
caps lock light, identifying 8
caring for your computer					48
checking audio functions					19
cleaning your computer					48
components
bottom		11
display		6
left side		4
right side		3
top 7
computer reset			60
computer, traveling				33
configuring audio for HDMI						20
connecting to a WLAN					16
connector, power 4
conservation, power				32
corporate WLAN connection						16
critical battery level				33
CyberLink PowerDVD 21
D
deleted files
restoring		59
digital card
inserting		39
Digital Media Slot, identifying						5
Disk Cleanup software					44
Disk Defragmenter software						44

E
edge swipe gestures			24
right-edge swipe			25
top-edge swipe			25
electrostatic discharge				64
esc key, identifying			10
external AC power, using					34
external devices		38
external monitor port			5
F
f4 key 20
firewall software		52
fn key, identifying 10, 28
fun things to do		1
H
hard drive
HP 3D DriveGuard				43
hard drive bay, identifying					11
hard drive light		4
HDMI
configuring audio			20
HDMI port, connecting				19
HDMI port, identifying				5
headphones
connecting		18
Hibernation
exiting	30
initiated during critical battery
level	33
initiating	29, 30
high-definition devices,
connecting 19
hot keys
description		28
display system information						28
using 28
HP 3D DriveGuard			43
HP and third-party software
updates, installing			52
HP Recovery Manager				61
correcting boot problems						62
starting	61

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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 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 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 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 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 Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of 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 Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information 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 display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information 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 ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan LAN