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HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Using System Diagnostics

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Using System Diagnostics

System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly.

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.

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HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Using System Diagnostics

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Index Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationRight side Locating hardwareUsing a USB device on Left sideRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Using video Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTurning the TouchPad off or on Tapping Select Synaptics TouchPadScrolling Pinching/ZoomingEdge swipes Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the keyboard and mouse Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Selecting a power plan Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Finding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Running on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense Shutting down turning off the computerUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical discSharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup 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 Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJack