HP (Hewlett-Packard) A6X73UAR#ABA User Manuals

User Manual (English)

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
11
- Important first steps
  11
- Finding information
  12
Getting to know your computer
14
- Top
  14
  - TouchPad
    14
  - Lights
    15
  - Buttons and fingerprint reader
    16
  - Keys
    18
- Front
  19
- Right side
  20
- Left side
  21
- Display
  22
- Bottom
  23
- Labels
  24
HP QuickWeb
25
- Getting started
  25
- Starting HP QuickWeb
  26
Networking
27
- Using an Internet service provider
  28
- Creating a wireless connection
  29
- Using a WLAN
  30
  - Connecting to an existing WLAN
    31
  - Setting up a new WLAN network
    31
- Using Bluetooth wireless devices
  33
  - Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
    33
- Connecting to a wired network
  34
  - Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
    34
Pointing devices and keyboard
35
- Using pointing devices
  35
  - Setting pointing device preferences
    35
  - Using the TouchPad
    35
    - Turning the TouchPad off or on
      36
    - Navigating
      37
    - Selecting
      37
    - Using TouchPad gestures
      38
      - Scrolling
        39
      - Pinching/Zooming
        39
- Using the keyboard
  40
  - Using the action keys
    40
  - Using the hotkeys
    42
Multimedia and other features
43
- Using the media activity controls
  43
- Audio
  43
  - Adjusting the volume
    44
  - Checking audio functions on the computer
    44
- Intel Wireless Display
  45
- Using Beats Audio (select models only)
  45
- Webcam
  46
- Video
  46
  - VGA
    46
  - HDMI
    47
    - Configuring audio for HDMI
      47
- Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only)
  48
Power management
49
- Inserting or removing the battery
  49
  - Inserting the battery
    49
  - Removing the battery
    50
- Shutting down the computer
  51
- Setting power options
  51
- Using HP Power Manager (select models only)
  54
- Using battery power
  55
- Using external AC power
  59
  - Testing an AC adapter
    60
- Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)
  61
  - Using switchable graphics (select models only)
    61
  - Using dual graphics (select models only)
    62
- Refreshing your software content (select models only)
  62
External cards and devices
63
- Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only)
  63
  - Inserting a digital card
    63
  - Removing a digital card
    64
- Using a USB device
  64
  - Connecting a USB device
    65
  - Removing a USB device
    65
- Using optional external devices
  66
  - Using optional external drives
    66
Drives
67
- Handling drives
  67
- Using hard drives
  68
  - Improving hard drive performance
    68
    - Using Disk Defragmenter
      68
    - Using Disk Cleanup
      68
  - Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
    69
- Adding or replacing a hard drive
  71
  - Removing the hard drive
    71
  - Installing a hard drive
    73
- Using optical drives
  75
Memory modules
79
- Adding or replacing memory modules
  79
Securing your computer and information
84
- Locating your security software (select models only)
  85
- Using passwords
  85
  - Setting Windows passwords
    86
  - Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)
    86
- Using the fingerprint reader
  87
  - Registering fingerprints
    87
    - Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
      87
- Using Internet security software
  88
  - Using antivirus software
    88
  - Using firewall software
    88
- Installing software updates
  89
  - Installing Windows security updates
    89
    - Installing HP and third-party software updates
      89
  - Securing your wireless network
    89
- Backing up your software applications and information
  90
- Using an optional security cable lock
  90
Backup and recovery
91
- Restoring the system
  92
- Creating restore media
  92
- Performing a system recovery
  93
- Backing up and recovering your information
  95
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore
    96
  - Using Windows system restore points
    96
Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
98
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
  98
- Using System Diagnostics
  103
Troubleshooting and support
104
- Troubleshooting
  104
- Contacting customer support
  110
Cleaning your computer
111
- Cleaning the display
  111
- Cleaning the sides and cover
  111
- Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
  111
Traveling with the computer
112
Updating programs and drivers
114
Electrostatic Discharge
115
Specifications
116
- Input power
  116
  - DC plug of external HP power supply
    116
- Operating environment
  117
Index
118

Size:

4.19 MB
Pages:

121
Language:

English