HP (Hewlett-Packard) C2K41UA#ABA manual

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

4 Enjoying entertainment features . .......... .......... ......... .......... ........... .......... ......... .......... .......... .. ............. ........ 18 Using the webcam ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ .......... ........... ............ .......... .......... . ................ 19 Using a udio ............ ...[...]

Using th e power meter an d power setti ngs ..... .......... .......... ........... ......... .......... ........... ......... .......... . .. 34 Selecting a power plan ............ ........ ........... ........ ........... ........ ........... ........ ....... ........... ........ . ............... 35 Running on bat tery pow er ..... .......... ..[...]

Updati ng progra ms and drive rs ........ .......... ......... .......... ........... ........ ......... ........... ........ ......... .... ......... 55 Cleanin g your co mputer ......... ............ ......... ........... .......... ........... ......... ........... ......... ............ . .......... ... 55 Cleanin g the di splay, s ides, and co[...]

12 Specifications ............... ................. ............. ............ ................ .............. ........... .......... .............. ............. ....... 72 Input power ............. ............ ............... ............. ............ ............... ............. ............ .......... ............ .......... 72 Operating env[...]

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1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool design ed to en hance your work an d 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 get the most out of your smart inve stment, after[...]

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. Windows 8 Basics guide ● Overview of using and nav igating with Windows 8. Help and Suppo[...]

2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware an d software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your computer: 1. From the Start screen, type c , and then select Control Panel . 2. Select System and Security , and then in the System area, click Device Manage r . A list displays all the devices installed i[...]

Right side Component Description (1) Digital Media Slot Reads data from and writes data to digital memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD). (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects opti onal powered ste reo speakers, headp hones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNIN G! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume befo[...]

Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) AC adapter light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is using DC power. (3) Security cable slot Attaches an option al security cable to the compu ter. NOTE: Th[...]

Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns 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 receive wirele ss signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) [...]

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (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 external mouse. (5) Right [...]

Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is o n. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Standby mode, 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 amo[...]

Buttons 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 the button briefly t o exi[...]

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 or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Start screen. (4) Windows applications key Displays options for a selected object. (5) Acti[...]

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber iden tity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (3) Battery/service door latch Releases the battery from the battery bay and the service door from the comp uter. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool in[...]

Labels The labels affixed to the computer provid e inform ation you may need wh en you trouble shoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the comput er. The labels are in e asily accessible locations. ● Service label—Provides important information, including the following : Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product par[...]

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 your computer and a wire d or wireless network connection. This chapter will hel p you get connected to that world. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology [...]

To use operating system controls: 1. From the Start screen, type network and sharing . 2. Click Settings , and then select Network and Sharin g Center from the options displayed.. For more information, see Help and Support. To ac cess Help and Sup port, from the Start screen, type help and support type hel p , and then select Help and Support from [...]

Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN an d connect to the In ternet, you need the following eq uipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-spee d 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 rout[...]

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. From the Desktop, click the network status icon i n t[...]

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connecti on if you wan t to connect the comp uter d irectly to a rout er in your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you wan t to connect to an exis ting network at your offic e. Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cabl e. To connect the ne twork cable, follow these step s:[...]

4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP comput er as an enterta inment hub to socialize via the webcam, e njoy and mana ge your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your comput er an even more powerfu l entertainment center, connec t external devi ces lik e speakers, headph ones, monitor, projec tor, TV, and, on select mode ls, h[...]

Component Description (5) USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 41 . (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset micro phone, stereo array microphone, or monaur al microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional power[...]

Connecting headphones You can connect wired he adphones to the hea dphone jack on your co mputer. To connect wireless headpho nes or speakers to your comp uter, follo w the device manufa cturer's instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal inju ry, adjust the volume before putting on headphone s, earbuds, or a headset. For additio na[...]

Using video Your HP computer is a po werful video de vice th at en ables you to watch streaming video from you r favorite websites and download video and movies to watch o n your computer, without needing to access a ne twork. To enhance your vie wing enjoyment, use one of th e video po rts on the computer to co nnect an external moni tor, projecto[...]

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[...]

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Tap or right-clic k the Speak ers icon in the n otification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Playback devices . 2. On the Playback tab, select Speakers an d Headpho nes . 3. Click Set Default , and then cl ick OK . Managing your audio and video files C[...]

5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navi gation using touch gestures (select mode ls only) in addition to the keyboard and mo use. Touch gestu res can be used on your comp uter TouchPad or on a to uch screen (select models only). NOTE: An external USB mo use (purchased se parately) can be conn e[...]

To view a demonst ration of eac h gesture: 1. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel , and then select Hardware and Sound . 2. Select Synaptics TouchPad . 3. Click a gesture to activate the demo nstration. To turn a gest ure off or on: 1. From the Synaptics To uchPad screen, select or clear the check box next t[...]

Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers tog ether on th e T ouchPad zone and then moving your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers ap art on the Tou chPad zone and then moving your fing ers together. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to tur[...]

NOTE: Rotate is intended for specif ic apps where you can mani pulat e an object or image. Rotate may not be fu nctional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for an object on the screen. ● Place two fingers on th e TouchPad zon e and press down to o pen the options menu for the select[...]

Edge swipes Edge swipes allow you to perform ta sks such as changing settin gs and finding o r using apps. Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change setting s. ● Swipe your finger gently from the right edg e to display the charms. Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe [...]

Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your ope n apps so that you can switch to them quickly. ● Swipe from the le ft edge of the TouchPad to switch between apps. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mo use allow you to type, select items, scroll and to pe rform the same functio ns as you do by using tou ch gestures. The keyboard al[...]

TIP: The Windows logo key on the keyboard allows you to quickly re turn to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop. Pressing the Windows lo go key again will return you to the previous scree n. NOTE: Depending on the country o r region, your ke yboard may have di fferent keys and keyboard functions than those di scussed in this section. Us[...]

Icon Key Descriptio n f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as lon g as you hold down the key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: A wireless n[...]

Function Hot key Description Display system information. fn + esc Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Control the bass settings. fn + b Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that pr ovides a deep, controlled bass while maintaini ng a clear so[...]

6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. Wh en the computer is only running on batte ry power and an AC power source is not a vailable to charge th e 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 [...]

● Press a key on the keyboard . ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep , the power lights turn o n and the computer displays the screen as it was when you stopped workin g. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you mus t enter your Win dows password before the computer will return to the screen. Enabling[...]

Different pow er meter icons indi cate whether the computer is runnin g on battery or external power. The icon also disp lays a message if the battery h as reached a low or critical battery leve l. Selecting a power plan A power plan manage s how the computer uses po wer and helps you conserve power and maximize performance. To change the power pla[...]

CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole po wer source for the comp uter can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of info rmation, save your work and init iate Hibernation or shu t down the computer through Wind ows before removi ng the battery. 1. Turn the computer upsid e down on a flat surface . 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) t[...]

● Disconnec t unused ext ernal devices t hat are not plugged into an external power so urce, such as an external hard drive c onnected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remo ve any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work, initiate Sle ep or Hi bernation, or shut down the computer. Identifying low battery lev[...]

A stored battery sho uld be checked eve ry 6 months . If the capacity is less than 50 percen t, recharge the battery befo re returning it to sto rage. Disposing of a user-r eplaceable battery WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or bu rns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do n ot short external co ntacts; do not disp ose of in fire or w ater.[...]

Troubleshooting an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the com put er e xhibits any of th e following symptoms when i t is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does n ot turn on. ● The power lights are off. To test th e AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the batt ery from the comput er. 3. Connect [...]

Shut down the co mputer under any o f the following cond itions: ● When you are conne cting an exte rnal hardwa re de vice that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the compu ter will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with the p ower button, the recomme nded p[...]

7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digita l storage devices that help you store, manage, share, an d access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid st ate drive that stores yo ur computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for all of your personal files. Some computers have a built-in op[...]

▲ Connect the USB cab le for the device to the USB po rt. NOTE: The USB port on your compu ter may look slig htly different from the illustration 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 displays on th e Desktop and an icon appears in the notification a rea, [...]

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 until it i s firmly seated . A sound indicates that th e device has been detected[...]

Use these tips for best p erformance of your op tical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of po wer, be sure the batter y is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the keyboa rd or move the comput er while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Make sure you have [...]

4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid tou ching the flat surfaces and po sition the d isc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tra y is not fu lly acces sible, tilt t he disc carefully t o positio n it over t he spindle . 5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spind le until the disc snaps into place. NOTE: If the tra y is no[...]

2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by ge ntly pressing dow n on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the di sc. Hold the disc by the edg es and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tra y is not fu lly acce ssible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Close the disc tray and pla ce the disc in a protective case. Sharing d[...]

3. Under View your active netw orks , select an active network. 4. Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options fo r privacy, netw ork discovery, file and printer sharing o r other network optio ns. Using optical drives 47[...]

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

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If yo u are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn th e computer o n, and then shut it d own through the operating system. Removing the hard drive 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Dis[...]

8. Pull up the hard drive tab (3) , and th en remove the hard drive (4) from the hard drive bay at an angle. Installing a hard drive 1. Insert the ru bber spacers on the drive into the op enings (1) on the hard drive bay. 2. Insert the hard d rive into the ha rd drive bay (2) . 3. Replace the Phillips screw (3) . 50 Chapter 8 Maintain ing your comp[...]

4. Connect the hard d rive cable conn ector (4) . 5. Lower the service door onto th e computer (1) , and then slide the door (2) toward the ba ttery ba y until the battery/service door latch snaps into place. 6. Replace the battery. 7. Reconnect external po wer and external d evices. 8. Turn on th e compute r. Improving performance 51[...]

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select mode ls only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests unde r either of the following conditi ons: ● You drop the compu ter. ● You move the compute r with the display cl osed while the co mputer is running on battery power. A short time a fter the end of one of these ev[...]

Adding or replacing memory modules The computer ha s two memory module slo ts. Th e capa city of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory mo dule to the vacant expansio n me mory module slot or by upgrading th e existing memory module in the prim ary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the e quipme[...]

b. Grasp th e edge of th e memory module (2) , and then ge ntly pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Do not touch th e components on the memory modul e. To protect a memory modu le after removal, place it in an electrostatic-saf e container. [...]

c. Gently press the memory mo dule (3) down, applying pr essure to both the left an d right edges of the memo ry module, until the retenti on clips snap i nto place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memo ry module, be sure that you do not bend th e module. 7. Replace the service d oor (see Installing a hard drive on page 50 ). 8. Replace the batte[...]

Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Gently wipe the display us ing a soft, lint-free cl oth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Allow the display to dry before clo sing the computer co ver. Use a pre-moistened g ermicidal wipe to clean the si des and cover. Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. NOTE: When c[...]

● If the computer has a wireless de vice installed, the use of these devices may be re stricted in some environments. Such restrictions may apply o nboard aircraft, in ho spit als, near explosive s, and in hazardous loca tions. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device , ask for authorization to us e your c[...]

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 [...]

For additional informa tion about Windows passwor ds, such as screen-sav er passwords, see Help and Support. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help , an d then select Help and Support from the list of apps . Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. You may also set up[...]

Using Internet security software When you use your computer to access email, a ne twork, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, sp yware, and other online threats. To he lp protect your computer, Internet security softwar e that includes antivirus and firewall feature s may be preinstalled on your computer as a t[...]

To be sure that all a vailable updates are in st alled on the computer, obs erve these guidelin es: ● Run Windows Up date as soon as po ssible afte r you set up your computer. From the Start screen, type windows upd ate. Click Settings , and then select Windows Update from the options displayed. ● Run Windows Upda te monthly ther eafter. ● Ob[...]

3. Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the compute r (3) , and then lock the security cable lock with the key. 4. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. 62 Chapter 9 Securin g your computer and information[...]

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[...]

Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an u nsuccessful installation, downlo ad and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reli able external power u sing the AC adapter. Do not d ownload or install a BIOS up date while the computer is running on batte ry power, docked in an optional[...]

NOTE: If you need to stop a diagno stic test while it is ru nning, press esc . Using System Diagnostics 65[...]

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes t ools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your information and re trieve it if you ever need to . These tools wi ll help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state , all with simple steps. This chapter provid[...]

choose to reset the computer by reinstallin g Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: File History is not en abled by default, so you must turn it o n. For more information and step s for enabling Wi ndows File History, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Support . Creating HP[...]

Restore and recovery There are several options for re covering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and leve l of expertise: ● If you need to restore your p e rsonal files and data, you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you created. For more information and steps for using File Hi[...]

Using Windows Refresh fo r quick and easy recovery When your computer is not work ing properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allo ws you to start fres h a nd keep what is importan t to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh re moves any traditional applications that were not origina lly installed on the system at the factory.[...]

3. Click Change PC setting s in the bottom-right corne r of the scre en, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Under Remove everythi ng and reinstall Windows , select Get starte d , and follow the on- screen instructions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software a llows you to recov er the c omputer to its[...]

Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the or iginal system. This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Reco very partition or if the hard drive is not working proper ly. 1. If possible, bac k up all personal files. 2. Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into the optical drive on your c[...]

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 ch can be supplied 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 standalone [...]

13 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 [...]

Index Symbols/Numerics 2–finger click 27 A AC adapter 5 action keys decrease screen brightness 30 Help and Suppo rt 30 identifying 10 increase screen brightness 30 next track or section 31 play, pause, resume 30 previous track or section 30 switch screen image 30 volume down 31 volume mute 31 volume up 31 wireless 31 airport security devices 48 a[...]

HP Recovery partition 70 recovery 70 removing 71 hubs 41 I input power 72 installing critical updates 60 optional security cable lock 61 integrated webcam light, identifying 6, 18 internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microph ones, identifying 6, 18 Internet co nnection setu p 15 Internet security software, using 60 J jacks audio-in (micr[...]

serial number 12 serial number, computer 12 service door identifying 11 removing 49 service labels locating 12 setting password prot ection on wakeup 34 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 59 shipping the computer 56 Shortcut keys Windows 8 sh ortcut keys 31 shutdown 40 SIM slot 11 Sleep exiting 33 initiating 33 slots Digital Media 4 se[...]