Edge swipes select models only, Right-edge swipe | HP E1Y40U8

Edge swipes (select models only)

Edge swipes allow you to access toolbars on your computer for tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.

Right-edge swipe

The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change settings.

●Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms.

Top-edge swipe

The top-edge swipe allows you to open apps available from the Start screen.

IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.

●Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps.

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HP E1Y40U8 manual Edge swipes select models only, Right-edge swipe, Top-edge swipe

Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia VGA Drives 100 116 106111 113 125 124 Xii Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Then select Warranty and services Component Description Getting to know your computerTop TouchPad 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 Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router 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 a modem cable Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Using a modem Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Page Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick 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 Top-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Shortcut Key Description Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Identifying the hot keys Fn+f3 Hot key combination Description Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypads Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Multimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Connecting headphones Checking audio functions on the computer Connecting a microphoneAdjusting the volume Video Webcam select models only DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter and power settings Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Using Battery Check Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Conserving battery power Inserting or removing the battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting 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 Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Using hard drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Removing the service doorPage 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 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 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 Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSecurity Using passwords Password Function Setting passwords in Windows Available Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled Setting a new Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates 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 TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the sides and cover 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 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page Contacting support Support Component Labels Specifications Input Power Rating Input power Operating environment Traveling with the computer Page Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issues Computer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not responding Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Page Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics SIM USB VGA Passwords