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Removing a user-replaceable battery	36
Finding battery information	37
Conserving battery power	37
Identifying low battery levels	37
Resolving a low battery level	38
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	38
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	38
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	38
Storing a user-replaceable battery	38
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	38
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	38
Running on external AC power	39
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	39
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	40
7 Managing and sharing information	41
Using a USB device	41
Connecting a USB device	41
Removing a 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
Using Disk Defragmenter	51
Using Disk Cleanup	51
Adding or replacing memory modules	52
Updating programs and drivers	54
Cleaning your computer	55
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	55
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	55
Traveling with or shipping your computer	55
9 Securing your computer and information	57
Using passwords	57

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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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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