HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Improving performance Vii

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Using the keys	38
Using the action keys	38
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	39
Using the hot keys (select models only)	39
Using the integrated numeric keypad	40
6 Managing power	41
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	41
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	42
Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation	42
Setting password protection on wakeup	43
Using the power meter and power settings	43
Running on battery power	43
Removing a user-replaceable battery	43
Finding battery information	44
Conserving battery power	44
Identifying low battery levels	44
Resolving a low battery level	45
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	45
Storing a user-replaceable battery	45
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	45
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	46
Running on external AC power	46
Troubleshooting power problems	46
HP CoolSense (select models only)	47
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	47
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	47
7 Managing and sharing information	49
Using a USB device	49
Connecting a USB device	49
Removing a USB device	50
Connecting a powered USB device	50
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	51
8 Maintaining your computer	52
Improving performance	52

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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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideSelect 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 WlanConnecting to a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting 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 Configuring Hdmi audio settings Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyManaging your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTapping Pinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-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 action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys select models only Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel 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 wakeupConserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerTroubleshooting 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 Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring 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 ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Input power RatingTo 12,192 m To 3,048 mElectrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan