HP (Hewlett-Packard) C2N11UA#ABA manual

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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do n ot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoinin g optional printer, or a soft surface, such [...]

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Configuring a wireless router .......... .......... ............. .......... ............. .......... .......... 19 Protecting your WLAN .......... ............. ........... .......... .............. .......... .......... ......... 19 Connecting to a WLAN ........... .......... ........... ............. .......... ........... ............. ....... [...]

Scrolling ......... ............ .................... .......................... ................... ............ .......... ......... ........ 36 Pinching /zoomin g ........... ................. ............ ............... .............. ............... .............. ............ 36 Rotati ng (sel ect model s only ) ................ ............[...]

7 Managing and sharin g informat ion ... .. ..... ........ ........ .......... ......... ....... ........ ......... .......... ....... ..... .......... ........ 55 Using a U SB dev ice . .............. ........... .............. .......... ............. ........... ............ ............. ......... ..... ......... . 55 Connecting a USB device ..[...]

11 Back ing up , restor ing, and recover ing ...... ............. .......... ........... ............. .......... ............ .......... .. ............. . 73 Creating recovery media an d backups .. ................. ......... .......... ......... ............ ......... .......... ......... .... .... 74 Creatin g HP Re covery media ..... .........[...]

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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. Best practices To get the most out of your smart inve stment, after you set up a nd register the computer, w[...]

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 Using video on page 29 . ● You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the computer a nd l[...]

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 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 displays all the devices installed in[...]

Right side Component Description (1) Mute button Turns speaker sound on or off. (2) Volume dial Adjusts the speaker volume. To increase the volume, rotate the dial clockwise. To decrease the volume, rotate the dial co unter-clockwise. (3) Beats Audio button Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you to view and control all audio settings. Be[...]

Component Description (7) AC adapter light ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fu lly charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to externa l power, and the batt ery is charg ing. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power, and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low o[...]

Left side Component Description (1) DisplayPort Connects an optional digita l display device, such as a high- performance monitor or projector. (2) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI 1.4 de vice. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connect[...]

Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wire le ss signals. (3) Proximity sensors (2)* Detect your presence in front of[...]

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad off or on when you qu ickly double-tap the butt on. (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button of an external mouse. (4) TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestur es to move the p[...]

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 co mputer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernatio n. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amou[...]

Component Description (6) Beats Audio light ● Red: Beats Audio is on. ● Off: Beats Audio is off. (7) Mute light ● Amber: Speaker sound is off. ● Off: Speaker sound is on. Top 11[...]

Button Component Description 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 briefly to exit Hibernation. CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will cause u[...]

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information wh en pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Performs the following tasks: ● When the key is pressed in combination with the esc key, system information is displayed. ● When the key is pressed in combination with the b key, Beats Audio is enabled or disabled. ● Whe[...]

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery cover release latch Releases the battery cover. (2) Vent Enables the computer fan to cool internal compon ents. NOTE: The fan starts up automatically to preve nt overheating. It is normal for the fan to cycle on and off while the comp uter is on. (3) Battery cover lock Locks the battery cover into place. 14 [...]

Labels Identifying the labels The labels on the compu ter provide informat io n you may need when you troubleshoot prob lems or travel internationally with the comp uter. The labels are located on the botto m of the computer, inside the battery bay, or in an other easily acce ssible location. To locate the labe ls, see Locating the labels on page 1[...]

2. Slide the battery cover (3) away from the compu ter, and then remove the battery cover. To replace the battery cover: 1. Slide the battery cover (1) toward the rear of the co mputer until it is seated. 2. Slide the battery cover lock (2) to lock the battery cover into place. NOTE: The battery cover release l atch automatically locks into p lace.[...]

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 [...]

Because the wireless devi ces are enabled at the fact ory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. 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 b[...]

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[...]

Wireless encryption uses security settings to en crypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the network. For more info rmation, from the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Support . Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is on.[...]

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[...]

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. 22 Chapter 4 Enjo[...]

Volume dial Like the dial on a stereo, the inte grated volume dial controls sp eaker volume on the comp uter. ▲ To increase speaker volume, rotate t he dial cl ockwise. – or – ▲ To decrease speaker volume, rota te the dial counter-clockwise. Volume dial 23[...]

Using the webcam Your computer has an inte grated webcam, a powerful social netw orking tool that allows you to communicate up clo se with friends and collea gues, nex t d oor or on the other side of the world . With the webcam, yo u can stream video with you r instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. ▲ To start[...]

Sharing media and data between devices Your computer is configured with Near Field Co mmuni cation (NFC) wh ich makes it simple to conn ect devices, exchange digital info rmation, and perform tran sactions with a touch. By simply tapping an NFC-enabled Android 4.0 smart phone to your computer, you can wirelessly share informa ton between you r comp[...]

From the Start screen, type s , and then select sMedio 360 Suite for HP from the list of applicatio ns. Using sMedio 360 TrueSync To migrate and synch ronize data be tween two com puters, they must be on the same home group network. For information on setting up a home group netwo rk, select the Tutorial app on the sMedio screen. Accessing sMedio 3[...]

3. Swipe left or right to find your music, vid eos, and ph otos. 4. Open the media that you want to share. 5. Tap any part o f your phone o n the left palm re st of your computer. 6. A message, “Tou ch to Beam,” appears on the pho ne screen. Press and hol d the image for a few seconds. 7. In a few second s, you are prompt ed on your co mputer t[...]

Connecting a microphone To record audio , connect a microphone to the microphon e jack on the computer. For best results when recording, sp eak directly into the microphon e and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Using HP Wireless Audio (select models only) With HP Wireless Audio, you c an set up a wirele ss sound system in your ho[...]

external speake rs connected to a USB port, or th rough Beats Audio h eadphones conne cted to the headphone ja ck. Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control a udio and bass settin gs. ▲ To open Beats Audio Control Panel, from the Start screen , type h , select HP Utility Center , and then selec[...]

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 . Connecting a digita l display device The[...]

Using Intel Wireless Display and Wi reless Music (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display and Wirele ss Music allow you to transmit yo ur computer content wirelessly to your receive/display device, such as HDTV, monitor, projector, game console , Blu-ray player, or DVR, by using an option al wireless adapter (purch ased separately). For de tai[...]

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 Touc hPa d or on the to uch screen. NOTE: An external USB mo use (purchased se parately) can be conn ected to one o f t[...]

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[...]

Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad all ows you to control th e poiner on the scre en using your fi ngers. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use th e corresponding button s on a external mouse. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are n ot supported in all apps. To view a demonst ration of ea ch gesture: 1. From the Start screen, t[...]

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 [...]

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 sweeping motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reve rse the rotation, move your forefing er from 3 o’clock to 12 o ’[...]

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[...]

Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available from 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 the[...]

Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor The radiance backlight keyboard feature , turned on at the factory, uses prox imity sensor te chnology to automatically ligh t up the keyboard wh en the sensors detect your presen ce in front of the computer. The proximity sensors, also turned on at the factory, automati cally tur n the ra diance bac[...]

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 using touch gestures. The keyb oard also allows yo u to use action key s and hot keys t o perform specific functions . TIP: The Windows logo key on the keyboard allows you to quickly retu rn to the Start screen from an [...]

Icon Key Descriptio n f5 Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or o n. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature. To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels, press and ho ld this key in combin ation with eith er the up or down arrow key. f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a D[...]

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

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 Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-savin g states, Sleep and Hibernation . ● Sleep–The Sleep state is automatically initiate d a fter a period of in activity when runni ng on battery power or on extern al power. Your work is saved to memo ry, allowing you to resume your work very quickly. You can als o initiate S[...]

When the computer exits Sl eep, the power lights turn o n and the compu ter returns to the screen where you stop ped working. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you mus t enter your W indows password before the computer will return to the screen. Enabling and exiting user -initiated hibernati on You can enable u ser-initiate[...]

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

Selecting a power plan A power plan manage s how the computer uses po wer and helps you conserve power and maximize performance. To change the power plan , from the Start screen, typ e power , select Settings , and then select Power Options . The following pow er plans are availa ble: ● HP Recommende d (recommende d) . Automatically balances perf[...]

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[...]

● Stop, disable, or remo ve any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut d own the computer. 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 following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (sel [...]

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

To test th e AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 3. 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 ter to the comp uter and the conne ction from[...]

HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and adjusts performa nce and fan settin gs to keep the su rface temperat ure of your compu ter at the optimum level of comfort. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the co mputer is not detected an d the performance and fan op[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of dam age to a USB conn ector, do not pull on the cable to rem ove the US B device . CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the fo llowing procedure to saf ely remove the USB device. 1. Save your informa tion and close a ll p rograms associat ed with the d[...]

Inserting and removing a digital storage card To insert a digita l storage card: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connecto rs facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the digi tal storage slot, and then press in on the card [...]

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

After you start Disk Defrag menter, it works without supervision. However, d epending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented file s, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete. HP recommends defragmen ting your hard d riv e at least o nce a month. You may se t Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly sche dule, but y[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 (BIO S), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc , and then press f10 . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security , and then fo llow the on-screen instru ctions. Your changes take effe ct when the computer restarts. 66 Chap[...]

TPM Embedded Security devi ce (select models only) TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provid es additional security for your computer. You can modify the TPM settings in Setup Utility. For informatio n on changing Setup Utility settings, see Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 70 . The following table describes th e TPM settings in[...]

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 damage they h ave caused. For more information abo ut computer viruses, from the Start screen , type h , and then select H[...]

If you have instal led third-party software after yo u purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Software compani es provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionali ty of the software. Securing your wireless network When you set up you r wireless network, alw ays enable security fe ature[...]

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[...]

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, crea te HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of the HP R ecovery partition on the computer. T he backup can be u sed to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the har[...]

software programs installe d at the factory, and th en configures the sett ings for the progra ms. HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of a hard drive. ● 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 Manage[...]

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[...]

To start HP Recovery Manager fr om the HP Recovery 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 me[...]

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 37 A AC adapter light 6 AC adapter, testing 51 action keys decrease screen brightness 41 Help and Suppo rt 41 identifying 13 increase screen brightness 41 next track or section 42 play, pause, resume 42 previous track or section 42 radiance backlight keyboard 42 switch screen image 41 volume down 42 volume mu[...]

hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 59 HDMI configuring audio 30 HDMI port, connecting 30 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone jack, identifying 7 headphones, co nnecting 27 Hibernation exiting 46 initiated during cr itical battery level 50 initiating 46 high-definition devi ces, connecting 30, 32 hot keys bass settings 43 Beats Audio 13 description 43 disp[...]

recycle computer 77 recycle, computer 76 refresh 77 refresh, computer 76 regulatory information regulatory label 15 wireless certification labels 15 remove everything and reinstall Windows 77 reset computer 76, 77 steps 77 restore, Windows File History 76 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 7 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 36 security cable lock, insta[...]