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HP 15.6 E8B14UA#ABA Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information

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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 reveals 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 reveal the apps, and then select the All apps icon.

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HP 15.6 E8B14UA#ABA manual Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information, Locating hardware

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software terms 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 rightHP Quick Start select models only Fun things to do Resource Contents More HP resources Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating software Right side Component Description Left side Select User guides See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPad Lights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on Buttons and speakers Hibernation on Keys Fn key Bottom Labels Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia Features Using the webcam Using audio Connecting a microphone Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Checking the sound Using video Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settings Managing your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Rotating select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Icon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Removing a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Tray-load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and drivers Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall software Installing HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Recovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to know Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index Wlan