HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Improving performance Vii

Using the keys	38
Using the action keys	38
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	39
Using the hot keys (select models only)	39
Using the integrated numeric keypad	40
6 Managing power	41
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	41
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	42
Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation	42
Setting password protection on wakeup	43
Using the power meter and power settings	43
Running on battery power	43
Removing a user-replaceable battery	43
Finding battery information	44
Conserving battery power	44
Identifying low battery levels	44
Resolving a low battery level	45
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	45
Storing a user-replaceable battery	45
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	45
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	46
Running on external AC power	46
Troubleshooting power problems	46
HP CoolSense (select models only)	47
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	47
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	47
7 Managing and sharing information	49
Using a USB device	49
Connecting a USB device	49
Removing a USB device	50
Connecting a powered USB device	50
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	51
8 Maintaining your computer	52
Improving performance	52

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