HP M6 1045DX B5S08UAR#ABA manual Electrostatic Discharge

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14 Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob.

A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

●If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer, unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover.

●Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.

●Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.

●Use nonmagnetic tools.

●Before handling components, discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface of the component.

●If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation, contact support.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety 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 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideGetting to know your computer See Using a USB device on Left sideDisplay Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onTop Or see Managing power on Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerKeys Beats Audio Control PanelBottom For use in the computer by the governmental agency that Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using an Internet service providerConnecting to a wireless network Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesSelect Start Control Panel Hardware Sound Beats Audio Control PanelUsing the webcam Using audioEnabling and Disabling Beats Audio Using videoChecking the sound IconDefinitionConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Using the action keys Icon Key DescriptionMutes or restores speaker sound Turns the wireless feature on or offSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Audio Control PanelUsing the keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Select Start Control Panel Hardware and SoundScrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or HibernationInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense Shutting down the computerPage Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical discSharing drives on the network Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Locating your security software Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Using the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass Registering fingerprintsUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups What you need to knowCreating system restore points Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Backing up system and personal informationCreating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Network status icon is not displayed Audio problems Power management problems Resolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapterContacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi