HP : B4B15UA, : LY849UA, : LW883AW Introduction, Finding more information about your new computer

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This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on.

NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.

Finding more information about your new computer

The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card:

●Quick Setup poster—Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. The poster is included in the box with the computer.

NOTE: Refer to the poster for the location of your user guides and reference material.

●Getting Started—Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications.

●Help and Support—Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

●Safety & Comfort Guide—Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. This guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.

●Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices—Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Connecting to an existing WlanProtecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing a modem select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSelect Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only DisplayPort VideoHdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepSelecting a different power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Using HP Power Manager select models onlySetting password protection on wakeup Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information Identifying low battery levels Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models onlyInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital cardRemoving an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models onlyUsing optional external devices Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveInserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the displayUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Exiting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords