HP E0P69UA#ABA Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information

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2 Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is included on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager. A list displays all the devices installed in your computer.

Locating software

●To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the App bar, and then click the All apps icon.

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Component	Description

Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

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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 Vii Input power Operating environment Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontComponent Description Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left sideGetting to know your computer Display TouchPad TopLights Buttons 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 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 Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting headphones Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting speakersChecking the sound Using videoConnecting a microphone Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/zoomingFlicking select models only Finger click select models onlyTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseIcon Key Description Using the keysUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Function Hot key Description Initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Replacing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting an AC adapter Running on external AC powerShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardUsing 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 drivesPage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterAdding 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 Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords 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 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