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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 displays all the devices installed in your computer.

Locating software

▲To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the Apps and then select the All apps icon.

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Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

Finding your hardware and software information

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HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information, Front

Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource Contents Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Locating hardware Left side Right sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display TouchPad Top Lights Buttons Managing power on Fn key Keys Bottom Component Labels Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using an Internet service provider Using a Wlan Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment features Using audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Connecting a microphone Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio Checking the sound Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Using video Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Managing your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPad Scrolling Tapping Rotating select models only Pinching/zooming Flicking select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description List of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Function Hot key DescriptionControl Panel Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Running on battery power Selecting a power planFactory-sealed battery Removing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Finding battery information Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type Description Inserting and removing a digital storage card Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwarePage Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Removing the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive onPage Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning 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 Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Installing software updates Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Using firewall software Using an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Using System Diagnostics Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics 2-finger click Hdmi USB