User ManualTable of ContentsStarting right11Best practices11Fun things to do11More HP resources12Getting to know your computer13Finding your hardware and software information13Front13Right side14Left side16Rear17Display18Top20TouchPad20Lights21Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)22Keys24Bottom26Labels27Connecting to a network28Connecting to a wireless network28Using the wireless controls28Using the wireless button29Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)29Using operating system controls29Using a WLAN30Using an Internet service provider30Setting up a WLAN31Configuring a wireless router31Protecting your WLAN31Connecting to a WLAN32Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)32Connecting to a local area network (LAN)33Enjoying entertainment features34Using the webcam35Using audio36Connecting speakers36Connecting headphones37Connecting a microphone37Using Beats Audio37Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel37Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio37Checking the sound38Using video38Connecting a VGA monitor or projector39Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor40Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)41Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)41Managing your audio and video files41Using the keyboard and pointing devices42Using the keyboard43Using ALT GR key combinations43Using the action keys43Using the hot keys45Using the keypad45Using the integrated numeric keypad45Using the TouchPad46Turning the TouchPad off or on46Navigating47Selecting47Using TouchPad gestures48Scrolling49Pinching/Zooming49Rotating50Flicking50Managing power51Using Sleep or Hibernation52Initiating and exiting Sleep52Initiating and exiting Hibernation53Setting password protection on wakeup53Using the power meter54Selecting a power plan54Running on battery power55Removing a user-replaceable battery55Finding battery information55Conserving battery power56Identifying low battery levels56Storing a user-replaceable battery56Disposing of a user-replaceable battery57Replacing a user-replaceable battery57Running on external power57Using HP CoolSense (select models only)58Shutting down the computer58Managing and sharing information59Using a USB device59Connecting a USB device59Removing a USB device60Connecting a powered USB device60Inserting and removing digital storage cards61Using optical drives62Inserting an optical disc63Removing an optical disc64Sharing drives on the network64Maintaining your computer65Improving performance65Handling drives65Replacing a hard drive66Using HP 3D DriveGuard68Using Disk Defragmenter68Using Disk Cleanup68Adding or replacing memory modules69Updating programs and drivers72Cleaning your computer72Cleaning the display, sides, and cover72Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard72Traveling with or shipping your computer73Securing your computer and information74Locating your security software75Using passwords75Setting Windows passwords76Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords76Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)77Using HP SimplePass77Registering fingerprints77Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows77Using Internet security software78Using antivirus software78Using firewall software78Installing software updates79Installing Windows security updates79Installing HP and third-party software updates79Securing your wireless network80Backing up your software applications and information80Using an optional security cable lock80Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics81Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)81Updating the BIOS81Determining the BIOS version82Downloading a BIOS update82Using System Diagnostics83Backing up, restoring, and recovering84Creating backups84Creating recovery media to recover the original system84What you need to know85Creating the recovery media85Creating system restore points85What you need to know86Creating a system restore point86Backing up system and personal information86Tips for a successful backup86What you need to know87Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore87Restore and recovery88Restoring to a previous system restore point88Restoring specific files88Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore88Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager88What you need to know88Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)89Recovering using the recovery media89Changing the computer boot order90Specifications91Input power91Operating environment92Troubleshooting and support93Troubleshooting94Disc drive problems94Wireless connection problems94Cannot connect to a WLAN95Cannot connect to a preferred network95Current network security codes are unavailable96WLAN connection is very weak96Cannot connect to the wireless router97Network status icon is not displayed97Audio problems97Power management problems98Resolving a low battery level98Resolving a low battery level when external power is available98Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available98Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation98Troubleshooting an AC adapter98Contacting customer support100Electrostatic Discharge101Index102Size: 3.36 MBPages: 104Language: EnglishOpen manual
