HP C2M41UA#ABA, E3U63UT#ABA, E0P69UA#ABA, D1E91UA#ABA, C2N26UA#ABA, D1E07UAABA manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Starting right	1
Best practices	1
Fun things to do	1
More HP resources	2
2 Getting to know your computer	3
Finding your hardware and software information	3
Locating hardware	3
Locating software	3
Front	3
Right side	4
Left side	5
Display	7
Top	8
TouchPad	8
Lights	9
Buttons	10
Keys	11
Bottom	12
Labels	13
3 Connecting to a network	14
Connecting to a wireless network	14
Using the wireless controls	14
Using the wireless button	14
Using operating system controls	14
Using a WLAN	15
Using an Internet service provider	15
Setting up a WLAN	16
Configuring a wireless router	16
Protecting your WLAN	16
Connecting to a WLAN	17
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	17
Connecting to a wired network	17
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	18

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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 ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left sideGetting to know your computer Display TouchPad TopLights Buttons 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 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 featuresUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Checking the soundConnecting 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 Storing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting an AC adapter Running on external AC powerShutting down turning off the computer Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving 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 Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterAdding 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 Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Installing software updates Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage 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 ManagerChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan