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© Copyright 2013 Hew lett-Packard 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 HP Quick Start (select models only) .................. ............ ............... ............. .............. ............. ...... .......... 1 B[...]
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4 Enjoying entertainment features . .......... .......... ......... .......... ........... ........ ........... .......... .......... .. ............. ........ 20 Using the webcam ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ .......... ........... ............ .......... .......... . ................ 21 Using a udio ............ ...[...]
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Using th e power meter an d power setti ngs ..... .......... .......... ........... ......... .......... ........... ......... .......... . .. 37 Running on bat tery pow er ..... .......... ........... .......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ... .. ......... . 37 Removing a user-replaceable battery .. .......[...]
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Updati ng progra ms and drive rs ........ .......... ......... .......... ........... ........ ......... ........... ........ ......... .... ......... 58 Cleanin g your co mputer ......... ............ ......... ........... .......... ........... ......... ........... ......... ............ . .......... ... 58 Cleanin g the di splay, s ides, and co[...]
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12 Specifications ............... ................. ............. ............ ................ .............. ........... .......... .............. ............. ....... 74 Input power ............. ............ ............. ............... ............ ............. ............... ............ .......... ............ .......... 74 Operating env[...]
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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 find additional HP resources. HP Quick Start (select models only) HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start m enu from[...]
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Fun things to do ● You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the compute r. But did you know that you can also connect your compu ter to a TV or gaming conso le? For more in formation, see Connecti ng an HDMI device on page 24 . ● You know that you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to[...]
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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 navi gating with Windows® 8 Help an[...]
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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 Manager . A list reveals all the device s installed in[...]
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Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive Reads and writes (sel ect models only) to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray. (3) 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 [...]
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Left side Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an ex ternal VGA monitor or projector. (2) Vent Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent over heating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (3) HDMI p[...]
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Component Description (7) Hard drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information about HP 3D Dr iveGuard, see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) on page 54 . (8) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The compute[...]
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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 receive wire less signa ls to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). ([...]
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Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the s creen. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge swipes on page 30 . (2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an e xternal mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button Functions li[...]
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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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Buttons and speakers 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 br[...]
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Reveals system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Reveals system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previo[...]
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Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The com puter f an star ts up aut omati cally to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and o ff during routine operation. (3) Battery release latch Releases the bat[...]
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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. ● Service label—Provides important information, including the following : NOTE: Your label may look slightly diffe rent from the illus[...]
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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 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 [...]
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Using operating system contro ls The Network and Sha ring Center al lows you to set up a connection or netwo rk, connect to a network, manage wireless ne tworks, and diagnose and repair network pro blems. To use operating system controls: 1. From the Start screen, type n , and then select Settings . 2. Type network and sharing in the se arch box, a[...]
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As your network grows, additional wirel ess and wi red computers can be connected to the ne twork to access the Internet. For help in setting up your WLAN , see the info rmation provided by yo u r router manufacturer or your ISP. Configuring a wireless router For help in setting u p a WLAN, see the info rmation provided by your router manu facturer[...]
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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 o n, the wireless light is white. If the wirel ess 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 Windows desktop, ta p or click the netw[...]
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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 faster than a modem connectio n, which uses a telephone cable. Bot h cables are sold sepa rately. WARNING! To reduce the risk of el ectric shock, fire , or damag e to the equi pmen[...]
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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 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[...]
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Component Description (6) Audio-out (headphone) ja ck/Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects optional power ed stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, o r a television audio cable. Also conn ects an optional h eadset microphone. This jack does not support o ptional microphone-only devices. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjus[...]
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Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio- out (headphone) jack on your com puter or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions . To connect high -definition sp eakers to the computer, se e Configuri[...]
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Using video Your computer is a powe rful video device th at en ables you to watch streaming vide o from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch o n your computer without needing to connect to 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, projector[...]
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Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer , you need an HDMI cable, sold separa tely. 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. Connec[...]
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To return the audio stream to the computer speakers: 1. From the Windows desktop, ri ght-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and the n click Pla yback devices . 2. On the Playback tab, click Speake rs and Headpho nes . 3. Click Set Default , and then cl ick OK . Using Intel Wireless Display and Wi rele[...]
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5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navi gation us ing touch gestures in additi on to the keyboard and mouse. Tou ch gestures can be used on your computer Touch Pad. NOTE: An external USB mo use (purchased se parately) can be conn ected to one of the USB ports on the computer. Review the Window [...]
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Tapping To make an on-scre en selection, us e the tap fun ction on the T ouchPad. ● Point to an item on the screen , and then tap one fin ger on the TouchPa d zone to make a selection. Double-tap an item to open it. Using TouchPad gestu res 27[...]
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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 in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers tog ether on th e T ouchPad zone and then [...]
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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 ’[...]
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Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you to navigate th rough scr eens or q uickly scroll through d ocuments. ● Place three fingers o n the TouchPad zo ne and f lick you r fingers in a light, quick motion up, down, left or right. Edge swipes Edge swipes allow you to perform ta sks such as changing settin gs and finding o r using apps. Ri[...]
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Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you to access All apps available on the Sta rt screen. 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 edg e to reveal availab le apps. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe accesses yo ur recently opened a pps so that you can s[...]
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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 using tou ch gestures. Th e keyboard also allo ws you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specif ic functions. TIP: The Windows key on the keyboa rd allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from a[...]
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Icon Key D escription f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f8 Increases speaker volume incrementally as lon g as you hold down the key. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD[...]
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Using the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc ke y. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press th e second key of the combination. Function Hot key Description Reveals sy stem information. fn + esc Reveals information about system hardwar e components and the system BIOS version number. Using th[...]
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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 charge . Your computer supports power pl ans to manage how your computer uses and con serves p[...]
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Initiating and e xiting Sleep With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in an y of the followin g ways: ● Close the displa y. ● From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lowe r-right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. Cl ick Settings , click the Power icon, and then click Sleep . To exit Slee p: ● Briefly press the power b[...]
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4. Click Require a password (recomme nded) . NOTE: If you need to crea te a user account p a ssword or change your curren t user account password, click Create or change y our user accou nt password , and then follow the on- screen instructions. If you do not need to crea te or change a user accou nt password, go to step 5. 5. Click Save changes . [...]
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3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3) . Finding battery information To monitor the sta tus of your batt ery, or if the ba ttery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from th e Start screen, type sup port , select the HP Support As sistant app, and then [...]
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The computer takes the follo wing actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disab led and the computer is o n or in the Sleep state, the compu ter remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shut s down and loses any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is ena bled and the com puter is on or in the Sleep state, the computer in[...]
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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. See the Regulatory, Safety a nd Environmental No tices for p roper battery disposal. To access this guide, from the Star t screen, type support , sele[...]
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Troubleshooting power problems 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[...]
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Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved inf ormation is lost wh en the comput er shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the comput er. The Shut down command closes all open programs , including the operatin g system, and then turns off the display an d computer. Shut down the co mputer under any o f the followi[...]
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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[...]
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Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB conn ector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ 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: T[...]
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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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Using optical drives An optical disc drive uses laser light to read or sto re large amounts of information. Some drives can only read information, but others can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. Use the following tips for best perfo rmance of your o ptical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of po wer, be sure the batter [...]
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Inserting an optical disc Tray-load 1. Turn on th e compute r. 2. Press the rel ease button (1) on the drive bezel to releas e the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2) . 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 [...]
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Removing an optical disc Tray-load There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray op ens normally or not. When the dis c tray opens normally 1. Press the rel ease button (1) on the d rive bezel to rele ase the disc tray, a nd then gently pu ll out the tray (2) un til it stops . 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by ge ntly [...]
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3. 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 accessi ble, tilt the disc carefully as you r emove it. 4. Close the disc tray and pla ce the disc in a protective case. Sharing [...]
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To share drives on the same network: 1. From the Windows desktop, ri ght-click the network st atus icon in the notification a rea, at the far right of the ta skbar. 2. Select Open N etwork and Sh aring Cente r . 3. Under View your active netw orks , select an active network. 4. Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options fo r pri[...]
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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[...]
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Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer comp onents that must be handle d with care. Do not drop a drive, place item s on it, or expose it to liqui ds, or temperature o r humidity extremes. See Handling drives on page 51 for specific precautio ns when handling drive s. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive syst[...]
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3. Disconnec t the hard drive cable (2) from the computer. 4. Pull the hard dr ive tab (1) , and then remove the hard dr ive (2) . NOTE: After removing the hard drive from the compu ter, you must remove the h ard drive bracket to access the hard drive itself. 5. Remove the 4 screws (1) from the hard drive. 6. Remove the hard drive sleeve (2) from t[...]
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7. Disconnec t the hard drive cable (3) from the har d drive. To install a ha rd drive, reverse this procedure. 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[...]
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To run Disk Defra gmenter: 1. Connect the compu ter to AC power. 2. From the Start screen, type d , and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings , and t hen select Defragment and optim ize your driv es . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional informatio n, access the Disk Defra gmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk C[...]
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4. Turn the computer upsid e down on a flat surface . 5. Remove the battery from the comp uter (see Removing a user-replaceable batte ry on page 37 .) 6. Remove the service door fro m the computer. 7. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The [...]
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9. Replace the service d oor. 10. Replace the battery. 11. Turn the computer ri ght-side up, and then re connect external power and extern al devices. 12. Turn on the computer. Improving performance 57[...]
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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 upd ating programs and d r ivers allows yo ur computer to run the la test technology available . Fo[...]
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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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Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. Administrator password Protects administrat or-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Function Administrator password ● Must be[...]
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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[...]
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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/ go/contactHP . At this location, you can also register to receive automa tic update notificatio ns w hen they become a vailabl[...]
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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. 64 Chapter 9 Securin g your computer and information[...]
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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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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[...]
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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: [...]
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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[...]
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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 ndo ws File History, see Help an d Support. From the Start scree n, type h , and the n select Help and Su pport . Creating HP Re[...]
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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[...]
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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.[...]
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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. Scroll the right-side choi ces down to display Remove everything and reinstall Window s . 5. Under Remove everythi ng and reinstall Windows , select Get starte d , and follow the on- screen instructions. Recovering using [...]
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3. Select Troubleshoot from the bo ot options menu. 4. Select Recov ery Manage r , and follow the on-scre en instructions. 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. [...]
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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 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 [...]
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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 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 AC adapter, testing 41 action keys decrease screen brightness 32 Help and Suppo rt 3 2 identifying 12 increase screen brightness 32 next track or section 33 play, pause, resume 33 previous track or section 33 switch screen image 32 volume down 33 volume mute 33 volume up 33 wireless 33 airport security devices 51 antivirus soft[...]
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I input power 74 installing critical security updates 62 optional security cable lock 63 integrated nume ric keypad, identifying 12, 34 Intel Wireless Display 25 Intel Wireless Music 25 internal display switch, identifying 8 internal microph one, identifyin g 8, 20 Internet co nnection setu p 1 6 Internet security software, using 62 J jacks audio-o[...]
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setting password prot ection on wakeup 36 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 61 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 42 Sleep exiting 36 initiating 36 slots Digital Media 6 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 25 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter 54 software up dates, installing 62 speakers, connecting 22 speakers, identifying 11,[...]