HP 20-k120us Mobile Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information

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2 Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager. A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, right-click using the external wireless mouse.

– or –

Swipe down from the top edge of the computer screen.

2.Select the All apps icon.

Front

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

WLAN antennas (2)*

Send and receive wireless signals.

 

 

 

(2)

Internal microphones (2)

Record audio, automatically filtering out the noise around you and cancelling

 

 

echoes.

 

 

 

(3)

Webcam light

On: The webcam is on.

 

 

 

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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Performing routine maintenance Wireless connection problems Vii Input power Operating specifications Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesMore HP resources Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareRight side Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left side Back TopBottom LabelsIdentifying the labels Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Volume controlUsing the webcam Using audioUsing video Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio Accessing Beats AudioNavigating using the keyboard and pointing devices Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping ScrollingPinching/stretching Rotating select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeTop-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard Fn keyUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the integrated numeric keypadNum lock key Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Manually initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup HP CoolSense select models onlyManually initiating and exiting Hibernation Shutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a memory card Performing routine maintenance Using Disk CleanupUsing Disk Defragmenter Maintaining peak performanceCleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Using security measures Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Installing Windows updatesUpdating software Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Page Troubleshooting Wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCannot connect to the wireless router Current network security codes are unavailablePower problems Hard drive errorNetwork status icon is not displayed Computer will not turn on or startDisplay problems Keyboard and mouse problemsComputer is not responding Computer shuts down unexpectedlyPage Audio problems No sound is producedSoftware problems Specifications Input powerOperating specifications Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index
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