HP 13 manual

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HP 13 manual

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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 Top components Identifying hardwareComponents TouchPad TouchPad buttons Description Lights Component Description Button Front components Keys Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display components Additional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless key Using Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another network Connecting the adapter Identifying the adapter components Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the action keys Icon Description Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Using the media activity keys Multimedia software Using multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam Adjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power devices Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Setting password protection on wakeup Connecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Removing or inserting the primary battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery level Identifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequence Replacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drives Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Pull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Managing an administrator password Using antivirus software Power-on password Installing critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Using Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility Main menu Diagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information When to create restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points Create a system restore point Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USB Wlan Hdmi