HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual

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CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

1.Save your work and shut down the computer.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

4.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

5.Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 43). Remove the hard drive:

1.Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service door (2), and then remove it (3).

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety 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 More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides Left side Display See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyLocal area networks WLANs TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Options , or see Managing power onTop Fn key KeysSupport BottomComponent LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsModeSteps Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring 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 Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresPorts, see Using a USB device on Connecting headphones Using the webcam select models onlyUsing audio Connecting speakersEnabling and disabling Beats Audio select models only Using Beats Audio select models onlyAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Checking the soundTo confirm or change the audio settings on your computer Using videoConnecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTapping Pinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeOne-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyPinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Setting touch screen preferences select models onlyUsing 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 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepRemoving a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Setting password protection on wakeupFinding 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 Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSense select models onlyPage Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesPage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning 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 Password Function Using the fingerprint readerSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass select models only Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lockDetermining 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 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Restore and recoveryClick Settings Remove everything and reinstall WindowsWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Input power RatingTo 12,192 m To 3,048 mElectrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan