Managing and sharing information | HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA specification

Using the power meter and power settings	34
Selecting a power plan	35
Running on battery power	35
Factory-sealed battery	35
Removing a user-replaceable battery	35
Finding battery information	36
Conserving battery power	36
Identifying low battery levels	37
Resolving a low battery level	37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	37
Storing a user-replaceable battery	37
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	38
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	38
Running on external AC power	38
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	39
HP CoolSense (select models only)	39
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	39
7 Managing and sharing information	41
Using a USB device	41
Connecting a USB device	41
Removing a USB device	42
Connecting a powered USB device	42
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	42
Using optical drives	43
Inserting an optical disc	44
Removing an optical disc	45
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	46
8 Maintaining your computer	48
Improving performance	48
Handling drives	48
Replacing a hard drive	48
Removing the hard drive	49
Installing a hard drive	50
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	52
Using Disk Defragmenter	52
Using Disk Cleanup	52
Adding or replacing memory modules	53

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HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Managing and sharing information

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 Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Front 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 Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls 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 Checking the sound Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using Beats Audio 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 Removing a user-replaceable battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Factory-sealed 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 Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing information 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 Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drives 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 Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus software Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Installing HP and third-party software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the Bios 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