Welcome | HP E1Y40U8 specs

1 Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

●Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® features.

TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,

press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen.

●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see Connecting to a network on page 20.

●Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 91.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices on page 29 for additional information.

●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:

From the Start screen, type a, click Apps, and then select from the displayed options. For details about using the software included with the computer, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

●Back up your hard drive—Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backup and recovery on page 100.

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HP E1Y40U8 manual Welcome

Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia VGA Drives 100 111 106113 116 125 124 Xii Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Then select Warranty and services Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Component Description Top Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Settings , and then select Power Options Esc key Keys Front Guides Right Right Getting to know your computer Media Card Reader Left Rear Support Display Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a 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 HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery onPage Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Tapping Rotating select models only Pinching/zooming Flicking select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Shortcut Key Description Fn+f3 Hot key combination Description Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypads Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Connecting speakers Using the media activity controlsConnecting headphones Multimedia Adjusting the volume Connecting a microphoneChecking audio functions on the computer Video Webcam select models only DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Finding additional battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Inserting or removing the battery Storing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing 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 Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting 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 Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using optional external devices Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Drives Removing or replacing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyPage Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing the service door Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage 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 Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally When the disc tray fails to open normally Page Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Security Computer risk Security featureProtecting the computer Using passwords Password Function Setting passwords in Windows Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupIf the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled Available Setting a new Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Installing critical security updates Using firewall softwareUsing HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning products Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recovery Performing a system recovery Using f11 recovery tools Using the Windows recovery tools Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Click Settings Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using HP Software Setup Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page Contacting support Support Component Labels Specifications Input Power Rating Input power Operating environment Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An 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 Index Symbols/Numerics SIM USB VGA Passwords