HP 13 manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Notebook tour
Identifying hardware	1
Components	1
Top components	1
TouchPad	1
TouchPad buttons	2
Lights	3
Button	4
Keys	5
Front components	5
Right-side components	6
Left-side components	6
Bottom components	7
Display components	8
Wireless antennas	8
Additional hardware components	9
Labels	10
2 Using HP QuickWeb software (select models only)
3 Wireless and local area network
Using wireless devices	12
Identifying wireless and network status icons	12
Using the wireless controls	13
Using the wireless key	13
Using Wireless Assistant software	14
Using operating system controls	14
Using a WLAN	14
Setting up a WLAN	15
Protecting your WLAN	15
Connecting to a WLAN	16
Roaming to another network	17
Using the Voodoo Power Adapter (select models only)	17
Identifying the adapter components	18

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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 Components Identifying hardwareTop components TouchPadDescription TouchPad buttonsComponent Description LightsButton Keys Front componentsLeft-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional 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 key Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models onlyIdentifying the adapter components Connecting the adapterTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayedWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Icon Description Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Using the media activity keysInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats AudioIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for HdmiWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Setting power devices Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Viewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerConnecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models onlyInserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a batteryDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drivesIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk CleanupUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard driveConnecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsManaging an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menuUpdating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen 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 USB IndexWlan Hdmi