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

Conne cting to a local a rea netw ork (L AN) ...... ............. ............. .......... .............. ............. .... 18 4 Enjoying entertainment features . .......... .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ........... ........ ........... ... .......... ........... 19 Using the webcam ............ .......... ............ .....[...]

Intel Rapi d Start Techno logy (sel ect model s onl y) ............................................................ 35 Initiating and exiting Sleep ........ ......... ......... ......... ............ ......... ........ ......... ............ ........ .... 36 Enabling and Exitin g User- Initi ated Hiber nation ................... ...................[...]

9 Securi ng your comput er and in format ion ....... ............. ............. ............. .......... ............. ............ .... ............ . 51 Using passwords ............ ......... ......... .......... ......... ........ ........ ........... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ........ .. 51 Setting Windows passwords .... .[...]

Operating environment .............. .......... .......... ............ .......... .......... .......... ............ .......... ....... ......... ..... 68 13 Electrostatic Discharge ...... ............ ........ ......... ........ ........... ......... ......... ......... .......... ........ ... ............ ........ .... 69 Index .............. ..[...]

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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 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[...]

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 gami ng conso le? For more in formation, see Conne cting an HDMI device. ● You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the compu ter a[...]

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 Finding your hardware an d software information Locating hardwa re 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 [...]

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[...]

Left side Component Description (1) RJ-45 network lights White: The network is connected Amber: Activity is occurring on the network (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio device. (4) USB 3.0 ports (2) Conne[...]

Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the displa y and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while th e powe r is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). ([...]

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● Amber: 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) Ri[...]

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[...]

Component Description (4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters. (5) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. Button, speakers, and subwoofer Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the comput[...]

Component Description (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (3) HP Tr iple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Provides superior bass sound. Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system informatio n when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key ● Displays system information when pr essed in combination wi th the esc key. ● Enables or disables B[...]

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[...]

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 loo k slightly differ ent from the illu[...]

3 Connecting to a network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead o f wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the followi ng wireless devi ces: ● 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, or WL[...]

Using the wireless controls You can control th e wireless devices in yo ur computer using these feat ures: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapte r as the wireless button) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wirele ss button, one or more wirele ss devices, and on e or[...]

Using an Internet service provider When you are setting up Internet access in your h ome, you must establ ish an account with an Internet service pr ovider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless rou ter to the modem, and test the Inte[...]

Wireless radio sign als travel outside the networ k, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals. Take th e following prec autions to protect your WLAN: ● Use a firewall. A firewall checks both data and req uests for data th at are sent to your n etwork, and discards any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and ha [...]

● Audio devices (headse t, speake rs) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. F or information about configuring and using Blue tooth devices, see th e Bluetooth softwa re Help. Connecting to a wired network There are 2 kinds of wired conn ections: l[...]

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, headph ones, monitor, projec tor, TV, and, on select mode ls, hi[...]

Component Description (3) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allows you to video conference and chat online using streami ng video. From the Start screen, type c , and then select CyberLink Yo uCam from the list of applications. (4) USB 2.0 charging port Connects an op tional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging port can[...]

For details about u sing the webcam g o to Help and Support. From the Start screen, typ e h , and then select Help and Suppor t . Using audio On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, do wnload and listen to music, stream aud io content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mi x audio and vide o to create multimedia. To enhance your l[...]

Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these ste ps: 1. From the Start screen, type c , and then select Control Panel from the list of applications. 2. Select Hardware and Sound > Sound . 3. When the Soun d window opens, select th e Sounds tab. Under Progra m Events, select any sound event, su ch as a beep or al[...]

To connect a high-d efinition TV or monitor to your co mputer: 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 to alternate the computer screen ima ge between 4 disp lay states: ● PC screen only : View the screen image on the compu t[...]

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. On the Windows Desktop, right-click the Speakers and Headphones icon in the notification area, at the fa r right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devi ces . 2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers . 3. Click Set Default , and then cl ick OK . Using Intel Wireless Disp[...]

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[...]

Using the TouchPad The TouchPa d allows you to naviga te the computer with s imple finger mo vements. You can customize the to uch gestures by cha nging settings, b utton configurations, click speed , and pointer options. From the Start screen, typ e c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel , and then select Hardware an d Sound . Under Devi[...]

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 finger on th e TouchPad zone to make a selection. Double-tap an item to open it. NOTE: Tap and hold you r finger on the T ouchPad to op en a help screen that provides informa tion about the selected item. Scrolling S[...]

Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in or out by placing two fin gers togeth er on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers ap art. ● Zoom in by placing two fing ers apart on the TouchPad zone an d then moving your fin gers together. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you [...]

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 selected object. Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you to navigate th rough scr eens or q uickly scroll through d ocuments. ● P[...]

Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change setting s. ● Slide your finger gently from t he right edge to disp lay the charms. Top-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your ope n apps so that you can switch to them quickly. IMPORTANT: Wh en an app is active , the t[...]

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 TouchPad gestu res 31[...]

Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mo use allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functio ns as you do by using tou ch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys an d hot keys to perform specif ic functions TIP: The Windows logo key on the keyboard allows you to quickly retu rn to the Start screen f[...]

Icon Key Descriptio n f3 Increases the screen brightness incremental ly as long as you hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneo[...]

Shortcut key Key Description + d Opens the Windows Desktop. + tab Switches between open apps. NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you want displays. alt + f4 Closes an active app. Using the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key or the b key. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then [...]

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[...]

After Hibernation is initiated, press the power button to resume your work. NOTE: Rapid Start Technology can be disa bled in Se tup Util ity (BIOS). If Rapid Start Tech nology is disabled and you want to be abl e to initiate the Hi bernation state, you must e nable user-initiated Hibernation using Power Options. Se e Enabling and Exiting User-Initi[...]

Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a p assword when the comp uter exits Sleep or Hibernation , follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type power , then select Settings , and then select Powe r Options . 2. Click Hardware and Sound , and then click Power Options . 3. In the left pane, clic k Requir e a pas[...]

Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on the Windows Desktop . 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 Desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To us[...]

Running on battery power When a charged battery is i n the computer and the computer i s not plugged in to external power, th e computer runs on batte ry power. If the computer has a charged battery in stalled and the AC ad apter is disconnected from the co mputer, the comput er automatically switches to battery powe r and the display brightness de[...]

– or – ● The power meter icon on the Windows Des ktop shows a low or critica l battery notific ation. NOTE: For additiona l information about the p ower meter, refer to “Using the power me ter” section. 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[...]

● When running D isk Defragmenter on computers wi th internal hard dr ives ● When performing a ba ckup or recovery When you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery be gins to charge. ● The display brig htness increases. ● The power meter ico n on the Windows De sktop changes appe arance. When you disconne ct external AC p[...]

When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the co mputer is not detected an d the performance and fan options remain at the factory setting . As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may be higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on. To turn CoolSense o ff or on, fo llow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool , select Settin[...]

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[...]

▲ 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. 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 by the comp uter. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To red[...]

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 [...]

Sharing data and drives and accessing software When your computer is part of a networ k, you ar e not limited to using only the information tha t is stored in your computer. Network computers ca n exchange software and data with each other. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie o r game is copy-protected, it cann ot be shared. To share on the same ne [...]

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 to ols such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Clea nup and by replacing a hard drive or addin g memory. It also provides information abo[...]

● 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. ● Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep an d allow the screen to clea r, or proper ly disconnect the e xternal hard dr ive. Using Disk Defragmenter As you[...]

Download the latest version s of HP progra ms and drivers. F or U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP . For worl dwide support, g o to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/ww contact_us.html . In addition, register to receive a utomatic upd ate notifications when they become availa ble. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer an[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

● Change your passwords at least every three months. ● An ideal password is lon g and has letters, punctu ation, symbols, and numbers. ● Before you send your computer for se rvice, back up your files, delete c onfidential files, and then remove all passwor d settings. For additional informa tion about Windows passwor ds, such as screen-sav er[...]

To set, change, or delete an admini strator or power-on pass word in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restar t the computer, and then quickly press f10 . 2. Select Security , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your changes take effe ct when the computer restarts. Using Internet security software When you u[...]

security breaches and computer viruses, install al l critica l updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. 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 w , and then type Windows[...]

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. Using an optional security cable lock 55[...]

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[...]

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 compute r, and then quickly press f2 . 2. Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you need[...]

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 retrie ve it if ever neede d. These tools will hel p you retu rn your comput er to a proper working state or even back to the origin al factory state, all with simple steps. This chapter provides [...]

Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is only as good as your most recent backup. 1. After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. HP Recover y media is a backup of the HP R ecovery partition on the comp uter. It can be used to reinstall the original operating system in ca ses where the hard dr [...]

What you need to know ● Only one set of HP Recove ry media can be crea ted. Handle th ese recovery tools carefully, and keep them in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determi nes the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs t hat will be required. ● To create recovery[...]

Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering from potential problems. The metho d used depends on you r 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 the backups you created. Fo r more informatio n and steps for using File History, see Win d[...]

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 removes any Windows Deskt op apps that were not originally installe d on the system at the factory. NOT[...]

To remove ev erything and re install Windows from the Start scre en: 1. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower co rner of the screen to displa y charms. 2. Click Settings . 3. Click Change PC setting s in the bottom ri ght corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Under Remove everythi ng and [...]

To start HP R ecovery Mana ger from the H P Recover y partition: 1. Press f11 while the compute r boots. —Or— Press and hold f1 1 as you press the po wer button. 2. Select Troubleshoot from the bo ot options menu. 3. Select HP Recovery Manager , and fol low the on-screen instructions. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery m[...]

Removing the HP R ecovery partition HP Recovery Manager software a llows you to remove the HP Recov ery partit ion to free up ha rd drive space. IMPORTANT: Remo ving the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Win dows Refresh, the Windows Remove e verything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for minimized ima[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 29 A AC adapter 5 AC adapter, testing 41 action keys 33 decrease screen brightness 32 Help and Suppo rt 32 identifying 11 increase screen brightness 33 next track or section 33 play, pause, resume 33 previous track or section 33 switch screen image 33 volume down 33 volume mute 33 volume up 33 wireless 33 air[...]

HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP Recovery Manager 64 correcting boot problems 65 starting 65 HP Recovery media creating 60 recovery 65 HP Recovery partition 65 recovery 64 removing 66 hubs 43 I input power 67 installing critical security updates 53 optional security cable lock 54 integrated webcam light, identifying 7, 20 inter[...]

Sleep exiting 36 initiating 36 slots Digital Media 6 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 48 Disk Defragmenter 48 software up dates, installing 53 speakers, identifying 11, 20 supported discs recovery 61 system information hot key 34 system recovery 64 system restore point creating 60 restoring 62 T testing an AC adapter 41 [...]