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More HP resources

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource

Contents

 

 

Setup Instructions

Overview of computer setup and features.

 

 

Windows 8 Basics guide

Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8.

 

 

Help and Support

A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.

To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,

 

 

type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S.

 

 

support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For

 

 

worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/

 

 

country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

 

 

 

 

 

Safety & Comfort Guide

Proper workstation setup.

To access this guide, from the Start screen, type

Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your

support, select the HP Support Assistant app,

 

comfort and decrease your risk of injury.

select My computer, and then select User guides, or

Electrical and mechanical safety information.

go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.

 

 

 

 

Worldwide support

Online chat with an HP technician.

To get support in your language, go to

Email support.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

Find support telephone numbers.

wwcontact_us.html.

 

 

 

Locate HP service center locations.

 

 

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal

To access this guide, from the Start screen, type

 

information.

 

 

support, select the HP Support Assistant app,

 

 

select My computer, and then select User guides.

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty*

Specific warranty information about this computer.

To access this guide, from the Start screen, type

 

 

support, select the HP Support Assistant app,

 

 

select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go/ orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Improving performance Vii Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only DisplayLocal area networks WLANs Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onOptions , or see Managing power on Buttons and speakersTop Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan ModeStepsConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Using the webcam select models only Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio select models only Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking the sound Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyUsing video To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys select models onlyShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Function Hot key DescriptionSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Using the fingerprint reader Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing Internet security software Using HP SimplePass select models onlyUsing antivirus software Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsInstalling software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing critical 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 recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan