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More HP resources

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource

Contents

 

 

 

Setup Instructions

Overview of computer setup and features.

 

 

 

Windows 8 Basics guide

Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8.

Help and Support

To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the list of apps. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html.

A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.

Safety & Comfort Guide

Proper workstation setup.

To access this guide, select the HP Support

Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your

Assistant app from the Start screen, select My

 

comfort and decrease your risk of injury.

computer, and then select User guides, or go to

Electrical and mechanical safety information.

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

 

 

 

 

 

Worldwide support

Chat online with an HP technician.

To get support in your language, go to

Email support.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

Find worldwide support telephone numbers.

wwcontact_us.html.

 

 

 

Locate HP service center locations.

 

 

 

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal

To access this guide, select the HP Support

 

information.

 

 

Assistant app from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.

Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

Specific warranty information about this computer.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product part number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Environmental NoticesGetting to know your computer Display Top TouchPadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring 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 Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Using videoConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description 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 Running on battery power Selecting a power planRemoving a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external AC power Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Removing a USB deviceUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupAdding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan