Table of contents | HP 13 manual

Table of contents

1 Notebook tour
Identifying hardware	1
Components	1
Top components	1
TouchPad	1
TouchPad buttons	2
Lights	3
Button	4
Keys	5
Front components	5
Right-side components	6
Left-side components	6
Bottom components	7
Display components	8
Wireless antennas	8
Additional hardware components	9
Labels	10
2 Using HP QuickWeb software (select models only)
3 Wireless and local area network
Using wireless devices	12
Identifying wireless and network status icons	12
Using the wireless controls	13
Using the wireless key	13
Using Wireless Assistant software	14
Using operating system controls	14
Using a WLAN	14
Setting up a WLAN	15
Protecting your WLAN	15
Connecting to a WLAN	16
Roaming to another network	17
Using the Voodoo Power Adapter (select models only)	17
Identifying the adapter components	18

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HP 13 manual Table of contents

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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 Components Identifying hardwareTop components TouchPad 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 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred network 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 Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures 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 Setting power devices Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Viewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary battery 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 Disposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling 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 Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main 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 Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point 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