User ManualTable of ContentsStarting right11Best practices11Fun things to do11More HP resources12Getting to know your computer13Finding your hardware and software information13Front13Right side14Left side15Display17Top18TouchPad18Lights19Buttons20Keys21Bottom22Labels23Connecting to a network24Connecting to a wireless network24Using the wireless controls24Using the wireless button24Using operating system controls24Using a WLAN25Using an Internet service provider25Setting up a WLAN26Configuring a wireless router26Protecting your WLAN26Connecting to a WLAN27Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)27Connecting to a wired network27Connecting to a local area network (LAN)27Enjoying entertainment features29Using the webcam30Using audio30Connecting speakers30Connecting headphones30Connecting a microphone31Checking the sound31Using video31Connecting a VGA monitor or projector31Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor32Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)33Managing your audio and video files34Using the keyboard and pointing devices35Using ALT GR key combinations36Using the action keys36Using the hot keys37Using the TouchPad37Turning the TouchPad off or on38Navigating39Selecting39Using TouchPad gestures40Scrolling41Pinching/Zooming41Rotating42Flicking42Managing power43Using Sleep or Hibernation43Initiating and exiting Sleep43Initiating and exiting Hibernation44Setting password protection on wakeup44Using the power meter44Selecting a power plan44Running on battery power45Removing a user-replaceable battery45Finding battery information46Conserving battery power46Identifying low battery levels46Storing a user-replaceable battery46Disposing of a user-replaceable battery47Replacing a user-replaceable battery47Running on external power47Shutting down the computer47Managing and sharing information49Using a USB device49Connecting a USB device49Removing a USB device50Inserting and removing a digital storage card50Using optical drives51Inserting an optical disc52Removing an optical disc53Sharing drives on the network54Maintaining your computer55Improving performance55Handling drives55Replacing a hard drive55Using Disk Defragmenter58Using Disk Cleanup58Adding or replacing memory modules59Updating programs and drivers61Cleaning your computer61Cleaning the display, sides, and cover62Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard62Traveling with or shipping your computer62Securing your computer and information64Locating your security software64Using passwords64Setting Windows passwords65Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords66Using Internet security software66Using antivirus software66Using firewall software67Installing software updates67Installing Windows security updates67Installing HP and third-party software updates67Securing your wireless network67Backing up your software applications and information68Using an optional security cable lock68Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics69Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)69Updating the BIOS69Determining the BIOS version69Downloading a BIOS update70Using System Diagnostics70Backing up, restoring, and recovering72Creating backups72Creating recovery media to recover the original system72What you need to know72Creating the recovery media73Creating system restore points73What you need to know73Creating a system restore point73Backing up system and personal information73Tips for a successful backup74What you need to know74Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore74Restore and recovery75Restoring to a previous system restore point75Restoring specific files75Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore75Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager75What you need to know75Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)76Recovering using the recovery media76Changing the computer boot order76Specifications78Input power78Operating environment78Troubleshooting and support79Troubleshooting80Disc drive problems80Wireless connection problems80Cannot connect to a WLAN81Cannot connect to a preferred network81Current network security codes are unavailable81WLAN connection is very weak82Cannot connect to the wireless router82Network status icon is not displayed82Audio problems83Power management problems83Resolving a low battery level83Resolving a low battery level when external power is available83Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available83Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation84Troubleshooting an AC adapter84Contacting support85Electrostatic Discharge86Index87Size: 2.56 MBPages: 89Language: EnglishOpen manual
