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User Guide
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© Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Software terms Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are By installing, copying, downloading, or Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. Intel and Centrino be bound by the terms of the HP End User To obtain
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4 Top .......
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4 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices ................................................... 21 Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 21 Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 21 Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................
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Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 36 Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation ................................................. 37 Using the power meter and power settings ....................................................... 37 Setting password protection on wakeup ........................................................... 37 Using battery power .................................................................
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Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................. 54 Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................... 55 9 Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 56 Protecting the computer ..................................................................................
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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 74 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 75 Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 76 Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 76 Downloading a BIOS update ...
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1Welcome After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® features. TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the Windows button on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen. ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to t
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Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components Windows 8 Basics guide Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8. Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support on the Start screen, ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates select the HP Support Assistant app. ● Troubleshooting tools To obtain
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Resources For information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access this guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services. – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited War
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2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Lights Component Description (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. (3) Microphone mute light ● Amber: Muted. ● Off: Microphone is on. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (5) Num lock light On: Num lock is on. (6) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The Tou
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or the b key. (3) Windows button Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. NOTE: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen. (4) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed
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Right Component Description (1) Power button Turns power on and off. (2) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off. (3) Rotation lock button Locks screen orientation in either Landscape or Portrait mode. NOTE: When you move between notebook and tablet configuration, the computer screen will automatically change to vertical or horizontal. To lock the current screen orientation, slide the screen orientation button. (4) Volume b
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Left Component Description (1) Vent Enables 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. (2) Speaker Produces sound. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Rear Component Description (1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (2) USB 3.0 ports (1) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 45. (3) Security cable slot Attaches an optional 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. (4) DisplayPort Connects an
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Display CAUTION: To prevent damage to the display hinges, , when in notebook configuration, do not rotate the display counterclockwise, and do not force the rotating action. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
