Managing and sharing information | HP B5A04UAR#ABA instruction

7 Managing and sharing information

Drives are digital storage devices or solid-state drives that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, as well as providing storage for all of your personal files. Some computers also have a built-in optical drive that allows you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu- ray Disc (BD), to play and record audio and video.

For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card to import information directly from your phone or camera. A USB flash drive, connected to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Some devices use the computer's power to run; others have their own power source. Some devices come with software that must be installed.

NOTE: For information about connecting external wireless devices, see Connecting to a network on page 15.

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see the manufacturer's instructions.

Using a USB device

Most computers have more than one USB port, because this versatile interface allows you to connect to numerous kinds of external devices to your computer, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub.

Your computer has more than one type of USB port. See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for the types of USB ports you have on this computer. Be sure to purchase devices that are compatible with your computer.

Type	Description

USB 2.0	Transfers data at 60 MB/s.

USB 3.0	Transfers data at 640 MB/s. USB 3.0 ports, also known as
	SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0
	devices.

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

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Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Locating your security software Using passwords Vii Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practices Fun things to do Resource Contents More HP resources Right side Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Left side Computer speakers are disabled Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam Top TouchPad Lights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn key Bottom Labels Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router 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 Enjoying entertainment features Using the webcam Using audio Using video Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using the action keys Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the hot keys Function Hot key Description Using the keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or on Navigating Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/Zooming Rotating Managing power Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using Sleep or HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter Selecting a power plan Finding battery information Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external power HP CoolSense Shutting down the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Connecting a powered USB device Removing a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Locating your security software Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security software Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock 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 backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to know Creating system restore points Creating a system restore point Tips for a successful backup Backing up system and personal information Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery media Changing the computer boot order Specifications Input power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Network status icon is not displayed Audio problemsPower management problems Resolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index Wlan