HP (Hewlett-Packard) C2K61UA#ABA manuale d’uso

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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 computer d irectly on your la p. Use the comp uter only on a hard , flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoini ng optional printe r, or a soft surface, such as pillo ws or rugs or clothing, t[...]

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

Rotating (select models only) .... ..... ............... .......... ............ ............. ............ ............ ......... 22 Edge s wipes .... ........... ................ ........... ............... ............ .............. ............. .............. ..... ... 22 Right- edge swip e ................ ...................... ............[...]

5 Naviga ting usi ng the keyboard, touch g estures and point ing devi ces ..................... ................. ............. 39 Using the TouchPad ................... .......... .......... ............. .......... .......... ............. ......... .......... .... ............... 39 Using the keyboard and mouse .................. ...............[...]

Traveling with or shippi ng your computer .............. ............... ............ ............... ........... ............ ....... ..... 53 9 Securi ng your comput er and in format ion ....... ............. ............. ............. .......... ............. ............ .... ............ . 55 Using passwords ............ ......... .......... [...]

1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool de signed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn abou t best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to get more HP resources. Best practices To get the most out of your smart inve stment, after you set up a nd register the computer, we recom[...]

More HP resources You have already u sed Setup I nstructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details , how-to informat ion, and more, use th is table. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features. Windows 8 Basics guide ● Overview of using and nav igating with Windows® 8. Help [...]

2 Getting to know your computer Tablet edge components Tablet edge compone nts 3[...]

Components Descripti on (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the tabl et. ● When the computer is on, press th e button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. CAUTION : Pressing and holding down the power button will result in the loss of[...]

Components Descripti on (8) System information Displays serial number, product number, warr anty, and regulatory and wireless ce rtification information. (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects optional power ed stereo speakers, h eadphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television a udio cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of [...]

Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wire le ss signals. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record audio, automatically filtering out the noise ar ound you and cance lling echoes. (3) Webcam (front) Records video and takes still photographs. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, [...]

Component Description (8) Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna With HP TouchZone, you can wireless ly connect, communicate and tran sfer data/info to and from your Near Field Communication (NFC)-compatible devices. *The antennas are not visible from the outsid e of the comput er. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immedia tely around the an[...]

Keyboard dock Top Component Description (1) Alignment posts Align and attach the tablet to the keyboard dock. (2) Release latch Releases the tablet. To release the tablet, slide the release latch to the left. (3) Docking connector Connects the tablet to the ke yboard dock. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer[...]

TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad off or on when you do uble-tap the button. (2) TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestur e to move the pointer or activate items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button of an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right but[...]

Lights Component Description (1) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is o n. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (2) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. 10 Chapter 2 Ge tting to know your compu ter[...]

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information wh en pressed in combination with the fn key (select models only). (2) fn Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key (select models only). (3) Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an op en app or the Windows desktop. NOTE: Pressing the Windo[...]

Right side Component Description (1) Media card reader Reads data from and writes data to digital memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD). (2) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device. (3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 12 Chapter 2 Ge tting to know your compu ter[...]

Left side Component Description (1) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. (2) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device. (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speake r[...]

Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock To release the ta blet from the ke yboard dock, fo llow these steps: 1. Slide the release lat ch on the keyboard do ck to the left (1) . 2. Lift and remove th e tablet (2) . Locating system information Important system information is located on the bottom edge of the t ablet. You may need the information [...]

Changing your tablet's view Your tablet's orientation, or vi ew, changes automatically from land scape to portrait view, or from portrait to land scape view. To change the view of your tablet fr om landscape view to p ortrait view: ▲ Hold the tablet horizontal ly, and then turn it 90 deg rees to the right (in a clo ckwise direction). To[...]

Scrolling Scrolling is useful for mo ving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. ● Place two fingers slightly apart on the Touc hPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or right. Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers tog ether on th e T ouchPad zone and then [...]

Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn i tems such as photos. ● Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone. Using yo ur right hand, slide yo ur forefinger in a sw eeping motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your forefing er from 3 o’clock to 12 o ’[...]

Edge swipes Edge swipes allow you to access toolbars on your computer for tasks such as changing settings and finding or using ap ps. Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe accesse s the charms, which let you search, sh are, start apps, access devices, or change settin gs. ● Swipe your finger gently from the right edg e to display the charms. Top-[...]

IMPORTANT: Wh en an app is active , the top-edg e gesture varies depe nding on th e app. ● Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display a vailable apps. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe accesses yo ur recently opened a pps so that you can switch between them quickly. ● Swipe your finger gently fro m the left edge of the TouchPad to [...]

TIP: On touch scr een computers, you can perform th e gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad. You can also perfor m on-screen actions with the keyboard and mouse. One-finger slide The one-finge r slide is mostly u sed to pan o r scroll through lists and pa ges, but you can use it for other interact ions, too, such as moving an objec t. ● To sc[...]

Scrolling Scrolling is useful fo r moving the pointer u p, down, left, or right on a page or image. ● Place two fingers on the screen and th en drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion. Pinching/stretching Pinching and stre tching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fing ers together on th e display a[...]

Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn i tems such as photos. ● Anchor the forefinger of yo ur left hand on the object you want to rotate. Using you r right hand, slide your forefinge r around in a swe eping motion from 1 2 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your forefing er from 3 o’clock to 12 o ’cloc[...]

Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe accesses yo ur recently opened a pps so that you can switch between them quickly. ● Gently swipe your finger inward from the le ft edge of the display bezel to switch between recently-opened apps. ● Without lift ing your finger, sw ipe back toward t h e left edge to display all recently o pened apps. Top-edge[...]

2. Tap All apps to view available apps. Setting touch screen preferences Mode Steps 1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch scree n to display the charms, tap Search , and then tap the search box. 2. Type c , tap Control Panel, tap Hardw are and Sound , tap Pen and Touc h , and then follow the on-screen instru ctions. To change or cre[...]

1. To display the ke yboard, tap in the first data field. Tap th e small keyboard icon that is displayed. – or – From the Windows desktop, ta p the keyboard icon right side of the notificatio n area. 2. Tap each character, contin uing until you have spelle d out the name or wo rd that you are entering into the data field. NOTE: Action keys do n[...]

To calibrate the pe n and change pe n setting s, such as pen sensitivity, on the Start street, tap Control Panel , tap Hardware and Sound , tap Pen a nd Touch , tap Calibrate the scree n for pen or touch input , and then follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: For regula tory and safety information, refer to the Regul atory, Safety, and Environme[...]

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 [...]

Mode Steps 1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch scree n to display the charms, tap Search , and then tap the search box. 2. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network an d Sharing Center . 1. From the Start screen, type n , and then select Sett ings . 2. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then [...]

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 WL AN device is on. 2. From the Windows desktop, ta p or click the network status icon in the no tification area, at the fa r right of the ta skbar. 3. Select yo ur WLAN fro m the list. 4. Click Connect . 5. If the WLAN is a security-enab led WLAN, you ar e p rompt[...]

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, connect externa l devices like a monitor, projec tor, or TV, or spea kers and headphones. Multimedia featu[...]

Component Description (3) Volume button Controls speaker volume. ● To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the button. ● To decrease speaker volume, press the – edge of the button. (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio [...]

Component Description (2) Webcam (front) Records video, captures still photographs, allows you to video conference and chat online using streaming video . Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, tap Search , and then tap the search box. type c , and then select Cam era from the list of applications. – or ?[...]

Using the webcams The computer has two integrated we bcams, which are powe rful social networ king tools that allow you to communicate up close with friends and colleagues , ne xt door or on the othe r side of the wo rld. With the webcams, you ca n stream video with yo ur instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. T[...]

Mode Steps 1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the ch arms, tap Search , and then tap the search box. 2. Type c , select Control Panel , select Hardware and So und , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel . From the Start screen, type c , select Control Panel , select Hardware and Sound , and then select Beats[...]

Mode Steps 1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch scree n to display the charms, tap Search , and then tap the search box. 2. Type s , and then select Sound Recorder . 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop . 4. Open a multimedia program and play the reco rding. 1. From the Start screen,[...]

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. 1. Connect one end of th e HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the compu ter. 2. Connect the other en d of the cable to the high-definition T V or monitor. 3. Press f4 on the computer to alternate the comp [...]

Configuring HDMI audio settings HDMI is the only video interface th at supports high-definition vid eo and audi o . After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer, you can then turn on HDMI audi o by following these steps: 1. From the Windows desktop, ri ght-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, an d then [...]

5 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices Your computer allows navi gation us ing touch gestures in additi on to the keyboard and mouse. Tou ch gestures can be used on yo ur comput er's T ouchPad or on a touch screen. NOTE: An external USB mo use (purchased se parately) can be conn ected to one of the USB ports on th[...]

TIP: The Windows key on th e keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or th e Windows de sktop. Pressing th e Windows key again will return you to the previous screen. 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. Usi[...]

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[...]

Using the hot keys (select models only) A hot key is a combination of the fn key an d either the esc key. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the seco nd key of the combination (select models only). Function Hot key Description Display system information. (select models only) fn + esc Displays information about sy[...]

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 the battery, it is important to monitor and co nserve the battery char ge. Your computer suppor ts an optimal power plan to manage how yo ur computer uses and c[...]

● Press a key on the keyboard . ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sl eep, the power lights turn o n and the compu ter returns to the screen where you stop ped working. 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 and e[...]

Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on the Windows deskto p. The power meter allo ws you to quickly access power settings and view the remai ning battery ch arge. ● To display the perce ntage of remaining battery cha rge and the current p ower plan, on the Windows de sktop, point ove r the power mete r icon. ● To[...]

Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery p ower and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Turn off wireless when you are not u sing it. ● Disconnec t unused ext ernal devices t hat are not plugged into an external power so urce, such as an external ha[...]

Running on external AC power For information on connecting to AC power, refe r to the Setup Instructions poster provid ed in the computer box. The computer do es not use battery power wh en the computer is connected to AC external po wer with an approved AC adap ter or an optional docking /expansion device. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issue[...]

Although you can tu rn off the comp uter by holding do wn the power but ton, the rec ommended procedure to shut down computer is to use the Wind ows Shut down co mmand. NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hi bernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdo wn is possible by b riefly pressing the powe r button. 1. Save[...]

7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digita l storage devices that help you store, manage, share, an d access information. Your computer has a solid state drive that stores your compute r's software, operating system, a nd also provides stor age for all of your personal f iles. For added capacity or func tionality, conn ect an externa[...]

▲ 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 Windows desktop and an icon appears in the notification[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 cleaning the cover of the computer, use a circular motion to a id in removing di rt and debris. Cleaning the Touc hPad and keyboard CAUTION: Never allow liquids to drip be tween the keys on the keybo ard,[...]

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 com puter before you turn it on. ● If you are trave ling internationa lly, follow these sugg estions: ◦ Check the computer-related customs re gulations for ea ch country or region on your itinerary.[...]

9 Securing your computer and information Tablet security is essential for protecting the co nfidentiality, integ rity, and availabil ity 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 fr[...]

Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. You may also set up your computer to require the user password to exit Sleep. See Setting password protection on wakeup on page 44 for more information. Administrator password Protects administrat or-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This pas[...]

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, spyware, and ot her o nline threats. An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your computer. It is strongly re co mmended that you use an ant ivirus pr ogram of your choice in order t[...]

Installing HP and third- party software updates HP recommends that you regula rly update the softwar e and drivers that were origin ally installed on your computer. To download the latest versio ns, go to http://www.hp.com/ support . At this locati on, you can also register to receive automatic upd ate notifications whe n they become available . If[...]

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 download or in stall a BIOS upda te while the compu ter is running on battery power or connected to an opt[...]

Using System Diagnostics System Diag nostics a llows you to run dia gnostic te sts to de termine if the compu ter hardwa re is functioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc , and then press f2 . 2. Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: [...]

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[...]

If you need to correct a problem with a prei nstalled applic ation or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall o ption of HP Recovery Manager to re install the indi vidual applica tion or driver. ● From the Start screen on the keyboard dock, typ e recovery , select HP Recovery Manager , and then select Drivers and Applic ations Reinstal[...]

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[...]

Changing the boot order If the computer do es not restart i n HP Recovery Ma nager, you can chan ge the compu ter boot order, which is the order of de vices liste d in BIOS where the computer looks for startup inf ormation. You can change the selection for an optic al drive or a USB fla sh drive. To change the boot o rder: 1. Insert the HP Recove r[...]

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 (webcam front), identifying 6 A action keys decrease screen brightness 40 Help and Suppo rt 40 identifying 11 increase screen brightness 40 next track or section 41 play, pause, resume 40 previous track or section 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 41 volume up 41 antivirus software, using 57 audio functions[...]

J jacks audio-out (headphon e) 5, 13 , 32, 33 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 42 keys action 11 esc 11 Windows ke y 11 L labels serial number 14 left-edge swipe 23 lights caps lock 10 mute 10 webcam 4, 6, 31, 33 low battery level 46 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 52 minimized image creating 65 minimized image recovery 65 mouse, external setting pref e[...]

remove everything and reinsta ll option 64 reset 64 system restore point 62, 63 Windows key, identifying 11 Windows passwords 56 Windows updates, installing 57 wireless certification information 14 wireless controls operating system 27 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 30 corporate WLAN connection 30 equipment needed 2 9 functional range 30 public[...]