HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA guide

To start System Diagnostics:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.

2.Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc.

56 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

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HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resources Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating software Right side Left side Getting to know your computer Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display Top TouchPad Lights Rapid Start Technology select models only Buttons and speakers Keys Fn key Bottom Labels Component Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using a Wlan Using an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the webcam Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Connecting an Hdmi device Using videoChecking the sound Configuring audio settings Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Edge swipes Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Left-edge swipe Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Icon Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Selecting a power plan Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery information Removing a user-replaceable batteryConserving battery power Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type Description Inserting and removing a digital storage card Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Handling drives Maintaining your computerReplacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving performance Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password Function Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows updates Using an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Using System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage 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 Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index Wlan LAN