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    User Guide[...]

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    © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packa rd Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademar k of its prop[...]

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    Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do n ot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoinin g optional printer, or a soft surface, such [...]

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    iv Safety warning no tice[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Start ing righ t ..... ............ ......... ............ ......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... ......... ... ........... .......... ......... ..... 1 Best practices ................ .......... .......... .............. .......... .......... .......... ............ .......... .......... ........ ..[...]

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    Connect ing to a wired n etwor k ..... ......... ......... .......... ....... ........... ........ ......... ......... .......... ....... ... .. ........ 19 Conne cting to a local a rea netw ork (L AN) ...... ............. ............. .......... .............. ............. .... 19 4 Enjoying entertainment features . .......... .......... .......[...]

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    Settin g passwo rd pro tection on wakeup . ............ .......... ............. ............ ............. .......... ..... 37 Using th e power meter .......... ......... ........... ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ........... .......... ... . .......... ... 38 Selecting a power plan ............ ........ ........... ......[...]

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    Installing HP an d third-party softwar e updates . ............................ .............. ............... ........ 55 Securing your wireless network ............... ................ ............. ............ ........... ............... ............ .. .......... 56 Backin g up your softwa re appli cations and info rmation .. .................[...]

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    Wireless connection problems ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... ......... ..... 70 Cannot connect to a WLAN ................ .......... ............. ........... .......... ............. ...... 70 Cannot c onnect t o a pr eferred n etwork . ........... ........... ........... ............ ..........[...]

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    1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool design ed to en hance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of your computer, read this cha pter to learn ab out best practices afte r setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources. Best practices To protect you r smart investment, af ter you set up [...]

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    Fun things to do ● You know you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also connect your compute r to a TV and watch th e video on TV? Fo r more information, see Connecting an HDMI TV o r monitor on page 24 . ● You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radi[...]

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    More HP resources You have already u sed Setup I nstructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For pr oduct details, how-to information, and more, use this tab le. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features. Help and Support To access Help and Support, se lect Start > Help and Support . For more[...]

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    2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware an d software information ▲ Select Start > Computer . A list displays all the devices inst alled in your comput er, including optical drives, or a secondary hard drive. To find out what software is in cluded on your compute r, select Start > All Programs . 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know you[...]

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    Right side Component Description (1) Security cable slot Attaches an optiona l security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an opt ional computer headse t microphone, stereo array microphone, or[...]

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    Left side Component Description (1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (2) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio device. (3) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. NOTE: For details about diffe[...]

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    Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turn s off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and rece ive wireless signals to communicate with w ireless local area networks (WLANs). ([...]

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    Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the s creen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an e xternal mouse. (5) Right[...]

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    Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, which is an energy-saving mode. The comp uter shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amoun[...]

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    Button, speakers, and subwoofer Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press th[...]

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    Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system informatio n when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key, the spacebar , or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Action keys Execute frequently used system function[...]

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    Bottom Component Description Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. 12 Chapter 2 Ge tting to know your compu ter[...]

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    Labels The labels affixed to the computer provid e inform ation you may need wh en you troubles hoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the comput er. The labels are in e asily accessible locations. ● Serial number label—Provides importa n t information, incl uding the following: NOTE: Your label may loo k slightly differ ent from [...]

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    3 Connecting to a network Your computer can tr avel with you wh erever you go. But even at home, you can explor e the globe and access inform ation from millions of we bsites using you r computer and a wi red or wireless network connection. This chapter will hel p you get connected to that world. 14 Chapter 3 Con necting to a network[...]

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    Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the followi ng wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) d evice—C onnects the computer to wireless l ocal area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networ ks, wireless LANs, [...]

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    HP Connection Manage r provides information and n o tifications on connection status, power sta tus, and SMS (text) messag es. Status informat ion and not ifications are p rovided in the notification area , at the far right of the ta skbar. To open HP Conn ection Manage r, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection M[...]

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    Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN an d connect to the In ternet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless route [...]

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    Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless light is off, press the wireless button. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is am ber when all wireless devices are off. 2. Click the network status icon i n the notifi cation a[...]

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    Connecting to a wired network There are 2 kinds of wired conn ections: local area network (LAN) and mo dem connection. A LAN connection use s a network cable and is much fa ster than a modem, which uses telephone cable. Both cables are sold se parately. WARNING! To reduce the risk of el ectric shock, fire , or damage to the equi pment, do not plug [...]

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    4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP comput er as an enterta inment hub to socialize via the webcam, e njoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your comput er an even more powerf ul entertainment center, connec t external devi ces lik e speakers, headphon es, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select mode ls, hig[...]

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    Component Description (4) USB 2.0 charging port Connects an op tional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. NOTE: A charging USB port (also referred to as a powered USB port) allows you to charge connected USB devices. Standard USB ports will not ch arge al[...]

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    Using the webcam Your computer has an inte grated webcam, a powerful social netw orking tool that allows you to communicate up clo se with friends and collea gues ne xt door or on the othe r side of the wo rld. With the webcam, yo u can stream video with you r instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. To start the [...]

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    Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio ▲ To enable or disab le Beats Audio, pres s the fn key in combination with the b key. The following table exp lains the meaning of t he Be ats Audio icons that appear on the screen when you press the Beats Audio hot key ( fn + b ). Icon Definiti on Beats Audio is enabled. Beats Audio is disabled. Checking the so[...]

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    Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor To see the computer scre en image on a h igh-definit ion TV or monitor, connect the hig h-definition device according to the following instructions. To connect an HDMI device to your computer , you need an HDMI cable, sold sepa rately. To connect a high-d efinition TV or monitor to your co mputer: 1. Connect one end[...]

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    To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in th e notification area, at the far righ t of the taskb ar, and then click Playback dev ices . 2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers . 3. Click Set Default , and then cl ick OK . Using Intel Wireless Displ ay (select models only) Intel® Wir[...]

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    5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on-scr een navigation with a keyboard and a pointing device, such as a TouchPad. Select model s also have action keys o r hot key shortcuts that enab le you to do common tasks. The TouchPad enables you to perform on-screen functions similar to those done by an external mouse. In ad[...]

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    Using the keyboard The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys, and hot keys allow you to perform specif ic functions. For more details ab out the keyboard keys, see Keys on page 11 . NOTE: Depending on the country o r region, your ke yboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those di scussed in this section. Using ALT GR k[...]

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    Icon Key Descriptio n f5 Turns the radiance backlight keyboard f eatu re off or on (select models only) . NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature. To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels, press and ho ld this key in combin ation with eith er the up or down arrow key. f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the [...]

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    Using the TouchPad The advanced To uchPad replaces the trad itional TouchP ad to create a high -precision, gesture- friendly mouse alternative. To move the on-screen pointer, slide one finger across the Tou chPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.[...]

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    Using the TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the s creen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an e xternal mouse. (5)[...]

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    Navigating To move the on-scree n pointer, slide one finger across the Touch Pad in the dire ction you want the pointer to go. Selecting Use the left and right Touch Pad buttons as you w oul d use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using the TouchPad 31[...]

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    Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad sup ports a variety of gestures that let your finge rs swipe, pinch, an d rotate to manipulate item s on the desktop . To use TouchP ad gestures, place two fin gers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are n ot supported in all prog rams. To view the demo nstration of a gesture: 1. Select St[...]

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    Scrolling Scrolling is useful for movi ng up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPa d , an d then dr ag them acro ss the TouchP ad in an up, down, le ft, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is co ntrolled by finger speed. Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows yo u to zoom in or out on images [...]

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    Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate it ems such as photos. T o rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger around th e an chored finger in a sweeping motion, mo ving from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock. NOTE: Rotating is dis[...]

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    6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is only running on batte ry power and an AC power source is not a vailable to charge the battery, it is important to monitor and co nserve the battery charge . Your computer supports power pl ans to manage how your computer uses and con serves po[...]

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    Using Sleep or Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-sav ing states, Sleep a nd Hibernation. NOTE: For select models, the In tel Rapid Start Techno logy (RST) feature is ena bled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your comput er t o resume quickly from inac tivity. Rapid Start Technology manag es your power-saving option s as follo[...]

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    ● Press a key on the keyboard . ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep , the power lights turn on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you stopped workin g. NOTE: If you have set the co mputer to require a password on wakeup, you must en ter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your work. Initi[...]

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    Using the power meter The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining ba ttery charge. ● To display the perce ntage of remaining battery cha rge and the curre nt power plan, move the pointer over the Power Mete r icon, at the far right of the taskbar. ● To access Power Options, or to change the power pla n, cl[...]

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    Selecting a power plan A power plan manage s how the computer uses po wer and helps you conserve power and maximize performanc e. The following pow er plans are availa ble: ● HP Recommen ded . Automatically balances performan ce with energy conservation. ● Power Saver . Saves power by redu cing system performance and scre en brightness. ● Hig[...]

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    Running on battery power When a charged battery is i n the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on batte ry power and the displa y br ightness de creases to conse rve battery life. T he battery in the compu ter slowly discharge s when the compute r is off and unplugg ed from exter nal power. Computer batte[...]

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    Running on external power For information about connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions pro vided in the co mputer box. The computer do es not use battery power wh en the computer is conne cted to external power with an approved AC adapte r or an optional docking/expa nsion device. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the[...]

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    HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the comput er is not in a stationary p osition and adjusts performa nce and fan settin gs to keep the su rface temperat ure of your compu ter at the optimum level of comfort. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the co mputer is not detected and the performance and fan o[...]

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    Refreshing your software content (select models only) When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to exit Slee p. Smart Connec t then update s the content fo r certain open a pplications and reinitiates Sleep. As a resu lt, your work is immediately av ailable to you as soo n as you exit[...]

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    7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digita l storage devices or solid-state drives that help yo u st ore, manage, sh are, and access information . Your computer has a n internal hard drive th at stores your comp uter's softwar e, operating system, as well as prov iding storage for all of your per sonal files. Some computers also have[...]

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    ▲ Connect the USB cab le for the device to the USB po rt. NOTE: The USB port on your computer may look sl ig htly different fro m the illustrat ion in this section. A sound indicates that th e device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you co nnect a USB device, a messag e in the notification are a lets you know that the device is reco gnized[...]

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    Inserting and removing a digital storage card To insert a digita l storage card: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connecto rs facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the digi tal storage slot, and then press in on the card [...]

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    8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal con dition. This chapter provides information abou t improving the perfo rmance of your comp uter by running to ols such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Clea nup. It also p rovides informati on about updati ng your programs and drive rs, instru[...]

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    Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your comput er over time, the files on the hard drive beco me fragmented. A fragmented drive means data on your drive is not contigu ous (sequential) and, because of thi s, the hard drive works harder to locate files, th us slowing do wn the computer. D isk Defragment er consolidates (o r physically reorganizes) t[...]

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    Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you up date your prog rams and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues an d bring new features an d options to your compu ter. Technology i s always chan ging, and updating programs and d r ivers allows yo ur computer to run the late st technology available . For[...]

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    Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer an d external de vices helps keep them in good working cond ition. If you don't clean your computer, d ust and dirt particles can bu ild up. CAUTION: Avoid using the following cl eaning pr oducts to clean your computer: Strong s olvent s, such a s al cohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chl[...]

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    Traveling with or shipping your computer If you have to trave l with or ship your com puter, he re are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe . ● Prepare the comput er for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your informa tion to an external d rive. ◦ Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital storage cards, fro[...]

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    9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protectin g the confiden tiality, integrity, and avail ability of your information. Standard se curity solutions provided by the Windows operating syste m, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third- party software can help protect your computer [...]

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    Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choo se to secure your computer information and to protect online t ransactions. Seve ral types of passw ords can be set. F or example, whe n you set up your computer for the first time, you were asked to create a u ser password to secu re your computer. Additional passwords can be set in[...]

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    Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Function Administrator password ● Must be entered each time you access Setup U tility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is no[...]

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    Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable program s, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them , and in most cases, repair any damage they h ave caused. For more information abo ut computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support[...]

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    If you have instal led third-party software after yo u purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Software compani es provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionali ty of the software. Securing your wireless network When you set up you r wireless network, alw ays enable security fe ature[...]

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    10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic In put/Output System (BIOS), controls co mmunication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives , display, keyboard, mous e, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the sta rtup sequence of t[...]

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    BIOS version informa tion (also known as ROM date and System BIOS ) can be displayed by pressi ng fn + esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setu p Utility (BIOS). 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Use the arrow keys to select Main . 3. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) wi thout savin g your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to selec[...]

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    NOTE: After a message on the screen rep orts a su ccessful installation, you can delete the downloaded file fro m your hard drive. Using System Diagnostics System Diag nostics allows you to run dia gnostic te sts to de termine if the compute r hardware is functioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on or restart the compu ter. While [...]

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    11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes t ools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and re trieve it if ever needed. Creating backups 1. Use HP Recovery Manage r to create re covery media immediately after you set up the working computer. 2. As you add hardware and soft ware pr ogram[...]

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    ● Store the recove ry media in a safe locat ion, separate from the computer. ● If necessary, you can exit the progra m before you have finished creating the recove ry media. The next time you open HP Re covery Manager, you will be prom pted to continue the process. Creating the r ecovery media 1. Select Start and type recovery in the sear ch fi[...]

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    Backing up system and personal information Your computer stores information that is important to you, such as files, emails, and pho tos, and you will want to keep that information even if you dow nload a virus or the syste m stops working properly. How completely you are able to re cover yo ur files depends on how re cen t your backup is. As yo u [...]

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    Creating a backup using Wi ndows Backup and Restore Windows allows you to back up files using Win dows Backup and Restore. You ca n select the level you want to back up , from individual fo lders to drives. Th e backups are co mpressed to save spa ce. To back up: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore . [...]

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    Restore and recovery Restoring to a previou s system restore point Sometimes installing a softw are program causes your computer or Windows to behave unpredictably. Usually uninstalling th e software fixes the problems . If uninstalling does not fix the probl ems, you can restore the computer to a previous system restor e point (created at an ea rl[...]

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    ● If the recovery media do not work, you can obta in recovery discs for your system from the H P website. ● The Minimized Image Reco very option is recommende d for advanced use rs only. All hardware- related drivers an d software are re- installed, bu t other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is comp lete, ot[...]

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    Changing the co mputer boot or der To change the boot or der for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is re starting, and then press f9 fo r boot options. 3. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot option s window. To change the boot o rder for a recovery flash drive: 1. Insert the flash drive into a USB p[...]

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    12 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer op erates on DC power, whi c h can be sup plied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50 –60 Hz. Although the comp uter can be powered from a standalon[...]

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    Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum alti tude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -5[...]

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    13 Troubleshooting and support ● Troubleshooting ● Contacting support 69[...]

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    Troubleshooting Wireless connect ion problems Some possible causes for wirele ss connection prob lems include the following: ● Wireless device is not turned on. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless de vice enco untered int erference f rom other devices. ● Wireless device or rout er hardware has faile[...]

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    If entering a secur ity code is not the pr oblem, you may have a corrupted WLA N connection. Man y times, Windows can auto matically repair a co rrupted WLAN conne ction. ● If there is a net work status icon in th e notification area, at the far right of the taskb ar, right-clic k the icon, and then click Tro ubleshoot prob lems . Windows resets [...]

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    WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is ver y weak, or if your comput er cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other device s, as follows: ● Move your computer closer to th e wireless router or access point. ● Temporarily disconnect wireless devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or ce llular phone to be[...]

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    Audio problems To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these ste ps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardwa re and Soun d > Sound . 2. When the So und wind ow opens, click the Sounds ta b. Under Program Even ts, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test b utton. You should hear sound through the sp[...]

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    Contacting support If the information provided in this u ser guide or in Help and Support does not answer your questions, you can contact support. Fo r U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/co ntactHP . For worldwide support, go to http:/ /welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html . Here you can: ● Chat online wi th an HP te chnician. NO[...]

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    14 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the rele ase of static electricity wh en tw o objects come into contact—for example, the sho ck you receive wh en you walk across th e carpet and touc h a metal door knob . A discharge of static ele ctricity from fingers or other electrostati c conductors may damage electronic components. To p[...]

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    Index A AC adapter 5 action keys decrease screen brightness 27 Help and Suppo rt 27 identifying 11 increase screen brightness 27 next track or section 28 play, pause, resume 28 previous track or section 28 radiance backlight keyboard 28 switch screen image 27 volume down 28 volume mute 28 volume up 28 wireless 28 antivirus software, using 55 audio [...]

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    HP 3D DriveGuard 47 HP and third-party software updates, installing 55 HP Connection Manager software 15 HP Recovery Manager 64 hubs 44 I input power 67 installing critical security updates 55 optional security cable lock 56 integrated webcam light, identifying 7, 20 Intel Wireless Display 25 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microph [...]

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    software CyberLink PowerDVD 25 Disk Cleanup 48 Disk Defragmenter 48 HP Connection Manager 15 software up dates, installing 55 speakers, identifying 10, 21 supported discs 60 system information hot key 28 system recovery 64 system restore points 61 creating 61 T TouchPad buttons 8, 30 using 29, 30 TouchPad b uttons left TouchPad 30 right 30 TouchPad[...]