HP B5A04UAR#ABA specification

Running on battery power	41
Removing a user-replaceable battery	41
Finding battery information	41
Conserving battery power	42
Identifying low battery levels	42
Storing a user-replaceable battery	42
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	43
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	43
Running on external power	44
HP CoolSense	45
Shutting down the computer	45
7 Managing and sharing information	46
Using a USB device	46
Connecting a USB device	46
Removing a USB device	47
Connecting a powered USB device	47
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	48
Using optical drives	49
Inserting an optical disc	50
Removing an optical disc	50
Sharing drives on the network	51
8 Maintaining your computer	52
Improving performance	52
Handling drives	52
Replacing a hard drive	53
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	55
Using Disk Defragmenter	55
Using Disk Cleanup	55
Adding or replacing memory modules	56
Updating programs and drivers	60
Cleaning your computer	61
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	61
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	61
Traveling with or shipping your computer	62
9 Securing your computer and information	63
Locating your security software	63
Using passwords	64

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HP B5A04UAR#ABA manual Locating your security software Using passwords Vii

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