HP B5F63UAR#ABA manual Getting to know your computer

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Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(9)

Hard drive light

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

 

(10)

Power light

White: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, which

is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components.

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power.

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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Component Description Speakers Produce soundRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Environmental NoticesGetting to know your computer Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing video Connecting a microphoneConnecting 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 the keyboard and pointing devices Using the action keys Using ALT GR key combinationsIcon Key Description Using the TouchPad Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Turning the TouchPad off or on Navigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Select Start Control Panel Hardware and SoundScrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingUsing Sleep or Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Selecting a power planSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computerSelect Start Shut down Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Removing a USB deviceUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupAdding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Locating your security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Installing software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUsing Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating a system restore point Creating system restore pointsBacking up system and personal information Tips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and RestoreRestore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaPage Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Troubleshooting and support Disc drive problems TroubleshootingWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to a WlanCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerNetwork status icon is not displayed Power management problems Audio problemsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan