HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Managing and sharing information

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Using the power meter and power settings	34
Selecting a power plan	35
Running on battery power	35
Factory-sealed battery	35
Removing a user-replaceable battery	35
Finding battery information	36
Conserving battery power	36
Identifying low battery levels	37
Resolving a low battery level	37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	37
Storing a user-replaceable battery	37
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	38
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	38
Running on external AC power	38
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	39
HP CoolSense (select models only)	39
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	39
7 Managing and sharing information	41
Using a USB device	41
Connecting a USB device	41
Removing a USB device	42
Connecting a powered USB device	42
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	42
Using optical drives	43
Inserting an optical disc	44
Removing an optical disc	45
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	46
8 Maintaining your computer	48
Improving performance	48
Handling drives	48
Replacing a hard drive	48
Removing the hard drive	49
Installing a hard drive	50
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	52
Using Disk Defragmenter	52
Using Disk Cleanup	52
Adding or replacing memory modules	53

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontLeft side Right sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display TouchPad TopLights Buttons Managing power onFn 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 Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Checking the sound Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using Beats AudioConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Using videoConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorManaging your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/zoomingFlicking select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description List of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Function Hot key DescriptionControl Panel Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Removing a user-replaceable battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryConserving battery power Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Page 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 Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwarePage Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive onPage Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Installing HP and third-party software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsUsing System Diagnostics 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 Symbols/Numerics 2-finger clickHdmi USB