HP (Hewlett-Packard) B5W50UARABA 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 . .......... .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ........... ........ ........... ... .......... ........... 20 Using the webcam ............ .......... ............ .......... ........... .......... ............ .......... .......... .......... ... ................ 21 Using a udio ............ ...[...]

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

Cleanin g the di splay, s ides, and co ver .......... ................ ................. ................. ............... ... 58 Cleanin g the Touch Pad and keyb oard .............. ............................... ....................... .......... 58 Traveling with or shippi ng your computer .............. ............... ............ ...........[...]

12 Specifications ............... ................. ............. ............ ............. ................. ........... .......... .......... ................. ....... 73 Input power ............. ............ ............... ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ ............. ........ .............. 73 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 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 an[...]

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) Optical drive Reads and writes (sel ect models only) to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light ● Green: The optical drive is being a ccessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (3) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray. (4) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The compu[...]

Component Description (9) 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. (10) Security cable slo t Attaches an opti onal security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a de[...]

Left side Component Description (1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up auto matically to cool internal components and prevent overhe ating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and o ff during routine operation. (2) External monitor port Connects an ex ternal VGA monitor or p rojector. (3) HD[...]

Display Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (2) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, capt ures still ph otographs, and allows you to video conference and chat onli ne using streaming video. To use the webcam, from the Start screen type c , and then select CyberLink YouCam . (3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. ([...]

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the s creen. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge swi[...]

Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The co mputer 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 amou[...]

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 in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button down briefly to exit Hibernation. CAUTION: Pressing and hold ing down the p[...]

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 esc key or the b key. (3) Windows logo key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop. NOTE: Pressing the Windows logo key aga[...]

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the batt ery from the battery bay and opens the service door. (3) Integrated subwoofer Provides superior bass sound. (4) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal co mponents. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components [...]

Component Description (5) Wireless module compartment Holds the wireless local area network ( WLAN) device. CAUTION : To prevent an unrespons ive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the [...]

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[...]

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 n , and then select Settings . 2. Type network and sharing in the se arch box, an d then select Network and Sharing Center . For more information, from the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Support . Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless lo cal area [...]

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 a WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless l ight is on (white). If the wireless light is amber, press the wirele ss button. 2. On the Desktop, ta p and hold, or click the network st at us icon in the notification area, at the far right of the ta skbar. 3. [...]

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 (netwo rk) cable. To connect the ne twork cable, follow these ste p[...]

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, connect externa l devices like a monitor, projec tor, or TV, or sp eakers and headphones. Here are some of [...]

Component Description (6) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. (7) b key Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in combination with the fn key. Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you to view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled b[...]

For details about u sing the webcam, go to Help and Supp ort. On the Start screen, type 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 lis[...]

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 , and th en select Sound . 3. When the Soun d window opens, select th e Sounds tab. Under Program Events , select any sound event, su ch a[...]

Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an externa l VGA monito r or projected fo r a presentati on, connect a monito r or projector to the computer's VG A port. To connect a monitor o r projector: 1. Connect the VGA ca ble from the monito r or projector to the VGA port o n the computer as shown. 2. Press f4 t[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 o f the USB ports on the computer. Review the Windo[...]

Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad all ows you to control th e po inter on the screen us ing your fingers. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use th e corresponding button s on an external mou se. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are n ot supported in all prog rams. To view a demonst ration of ea ch gesture: 1. From the Start s[...]

Tapping To make an on-scre en selection use the tap function on the TouchPad. ● 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. NOTE: Press and hold your finger on the TouchPad to open a he lp screen that provides in formation about the selected item. Scrolling Sc[...]

Pinching/Zooming Pinching and zooming allows you to zoom in or ou t 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 Rotating allows you to rotate items such as p[...]

Flicking 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. Right-edge swipe The ri[...]

Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available on the Start 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 edge to display a vailable apps. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your ope n apps so that you can switch to them [...]

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 [...]

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 A hot key is a combination of the fn key an d either the esc key or the b key. 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 Display system information. fn + esc Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS versi[...]

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[...]

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 lower-r ight corner of the screen. When the charms list o pens, clic k Settings , click the Power icon, and then click Sleep . To exit Slee p: ● Briefly press the[...]

4. Click Require a password (recomme nded) . NOTE: If you need to crea te a user account p a sswor d or change your current user account password, click Create or change you r user account p assword , and th en follow the on- screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user a ccount pass word, go to step 5. 5. Click Save changes .[...]

Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a repla cement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. CAUTION: Removing a u ser-replaceab le battery that is the sole power so urce for the computer can cause loss of informati[...]

Identifying low battery levels When a batter y that is the sole powe r source for the compu ter reaches a low or critical battery le vel, the power meter ico n on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery noti fication. NOTE: For additional information abo ut the power mete r, refer to “Using th e power meter” section. The computer ta[...]

Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in HP Support Assist ant notifies you to replace the ba ttery when an internal ce ll is not charging prop erly or when the battery storag e capa city has reached a weak co ndition. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty , instructions include a warra nty ID. A message refers you to th[...]

To test th e AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the batt ery from the comput er. 3. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. Turn on th e compute r. ● If the power lights turn on , the AC ad apter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off , check the connectio n from the AC adap te[...]

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 your work and close all op en programs. 2. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. 3. When the charms list op ens, click Se[...]

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 that stores your com puter's software and operating system, as well as provides storage for all of your personal file s. Your co mputer also has a built-in optical drive[...]

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 computer may look sl ig htly different fro m the illustrat ion in this section. A sound indicates that th e device has been detected. NOTE:[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Inserting an optical disc 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 acce ssible, tilt the disc car[...]

Removing an optical disc 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 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.[...]

To share drives on the same network: 1. On the Desk top, rig ht-clic k the Wireless icon in the notification area . 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 privacy, netw ork discovery, file and printer sharin[...]

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[...]

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. 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all ext ernal de[...]

3. Using a small Phillips screw driver, remove the 2 hard drive mounting screws (1) , and correspondin g screw mounting hardware (2) . Using the tab (3) , lift and remove the hard drive assembly from the bay. NOTE: After removing the hard drive from the compu ter, you must remove the h ard drive bracket to access the hard drive itself. 4. Spread th[...]

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help . Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your comput er over time, the files on the hard drive beco me fragmented. A fragmented drive means data on your drive is not contigu ous (sequential) and, because of thi s, the hard drive works harder to locate files, th us slowing do wn the computer. [...]

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic componen ts. Before beginning any procedure, e nsure that you are discharged of static elec tricity by touching a grounded meta l object. NOTE: To use a dual-channel con figuration with a second memory module, be sure that both memory modules are identical. To add or replace a memory modu[...]

b. Grasp th e edge of th e memory module (2) , an d then gently pull the 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. 8. Inse[...]

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. 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 [...]

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

● When traveling by ai r, carry the compu ter as hand lugg age; do no t check it in with the rest of your luggage. CAUTION: Avo id exposing a drive to magneti c fields. Se curity devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wan ds. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that ch eck carry-on baggage u[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

the security softwar e trial offer or purchase the software of you r choice in orde r to fully prote ct your computer. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable program s, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them , and in most cases, repair any dam[...]

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 downlo ad the latest versions, go to the HP website. For U.S. suppo rt, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP . For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/ wwc[...]

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 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[...]

choose to reset the computer by reinstallin g Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: File History is not enabl ed by default, so you m ust turn it on. For more information and step s for enabling Wi ndows File History, see Windows Help an d Support. From the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Support . Creating H[...]

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 sele ct 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 it[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 A AC adapter 5 AC adapter, testing 41 action keys decrease screen brightness 33 functions 33 Help and Suppo rt 33 identifying 11 increase screen brightness 33 next track or section 34 play, pause, resume 33 previous track or section 33 switch screen image 33 using 33 volume down 34 volume mute 34 volume up 34 wireless 34 airport security devi[...]

HDMI port, connecting 25 HDMI port, identifying 6, 21 headphones, co nnecting 22 Help and Support how to access 33 Hibernation exiting 37 initiated during cr itical battery level 40 initiating 37 high-definition devi ces, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 35 display system information 35 functions 35 using 35 HP 3D DriveGuard 53 HP and third-p[...]

power plan 38 power settings 38 PowerDVD 26 product name and nu mber, computer 14 public WLAN connection 18 R recovery 69, 70 discs 68, 72 HP Recovery Manage r 71 media 72 starting 71 supported discs 68 system 71 USB flash drive 72 using HP Recovery media 68 recovery media creating 68 creating using HP Recovery Manager 68 recovery partition 71 remo[...]

Windows logo key, identifying 11 Windows passwords 61 Windows updates, installing 62 Wireless Assistant softwar e 15 wireless button 15 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls button 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless light 9, 15 wireless module compar tment, identifying 13 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 18[...]