Identifying hardware, Components, Top components, TouchPad | HP 13

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Identifying hardware

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:

▲Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.

Components

Top components

TouchPad

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HP 13 manual Identifying hardware, Components, Top components, TouchPad

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 TouchPad Identifying hardwareComponents Top components Description TouchPad buttons Component Description Lights Button Keys Front components Left-side components Right-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas Additional 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 controls Using operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Protecting your Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Identifying the adapter components Connecting the adapter Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Cannot connect to a preferred network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Using TouchPad gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Scrolling Icon Description Using the action keys Using the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Using the media activity keys Installing 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 Audio Identifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power devices Using power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Removing or inserting the primary battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging 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 only Inserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a battery Shutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Click Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Drives Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard drive Connecting 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 open External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Inserting a digital card Pull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Managing an administrator password Administrator password Power-on password Using antivirus software Installing an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Main menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menu Updating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recovery Backing up your information Create a system restore point Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore points Restore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB Index Wlan Hdmi