HP 13 manual Labels

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Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.

Service tag—Provides important information including the following:

Serial number (s/n) (1). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

Product name (2). This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook.

Model description (3). This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook.

Warranty period (4). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for this computer.

Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed.

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay.

Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay.

Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay.

10 Chapter 1 Notebook tour

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Identifying hardware ComponentsTop components TouchPadTouchPad buttons DescriptionLights Component DescriptionButton Front components KeysRight-side components Left-side componentsBottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Identifying wireless and network status icons Wireless and local area networkUsing wireless devices Using the wireless controls Using the wireless keyUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Setting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another networkConnecting the adapter Identifying the adapter componentsTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Using Bluetooth wireless devices Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Using the action keys Icon DescriptionUsing the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Power management Setting power devicesUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupConnecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelIdentifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequenceStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareConnecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drivesExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menuUpdating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USBWlan Hdmi