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HP E1Y40U8 manual 106, 111, 113, 116, 118

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Using the Windows recovery tools	102
Using f11 recovery tools	102
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)	103
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	103
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	104
Using HP Software Setup	105
12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics	106
Using Computer Setup	106
Starting Computer Setup	106
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	106
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	107
Updating the BIOS	108
Determining the BIOS version	108
Downloading a BIOS update	108
Using Advanced System Diagnostics	109
13 Support	111
Contacting support	111
Labels	112
14 Specifications	113
Input power	114
Operating environment	115
Appendix A Traveling with the computer	116
Appendix B Troubleshooting	118
Troubleshooting resources	118
Resolving issues	118
The computer is unable to start up	118
The computer screen is blank	119
Software is functioning abnormally	119
The computer is on but not responding	119
The computer is unusually warm	119
An external device is not working	120
The wireless network connection is not working	120
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD	120
The computer does not detect the optical drive	122
A disc does not play	122

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HP E1Y40U8 manual 106, 111, 113, 116, 118

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia VGA Drives 100 113 106111 116124 125Xii Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutThen select Warranty and services TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Component DescriptionTop Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyKeys Esc keyFront Right GuidesRight Getting to know your computer Left Media Card ReaderRear Display SupportWwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanRemove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIMPage Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing a modem Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting a modem cableConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Page Using the pointing stick Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and onTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionHot key combination Description Fn+f3Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Connecting headphones Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers MultimediaAdjusting the volume Connecting a microphoneChecking audio functions on the computer Webcam select models only VideoDisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Inserting or removing the battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyTesting an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesRemoving the service door Using hard drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyPage Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard driveRemoving the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Tighten the upgrade bay screw Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray fails to open normally Page Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Computer risk Security featureProtecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionIf the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password AvailableSetting a new Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Removing Automatic DriveLock protectionInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareUsing HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery toolsUsing Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsUsing HP Software Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page Support Contacting supportLabels ComponentSpecifications Input power Input Power RatingOperating environment Traveling with the computer Page Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexSIM Passwords USB VGA