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User Guide
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© Copyright 2012 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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iv Safety warning notice
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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 Pointing devices and keyboard ................................................................................................................... 28 Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 28 Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 28 Using the TouchPad ............................................................
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Using the power meter and power settings ....................................................................... 43 Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 44 Finding additional battery information ................................................................................ 44 Using Battery Check ..............................................................................................
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Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................... 59 Removing the hard drive ................................................................................... 59 Installing a hard drive ........................................................................................ 61 Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................... 63 Using Disk Defragmenter ......
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Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 81 10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 82 Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 82 Cleaning your computer ...................................................
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Appendix B Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 105 Troubleshooting resources ............................................................................................................... 105 Resolving issues .............................................................................................................................. 105 The computer is unable to start up ......................
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1Welcome After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see Connecting to a network on page 22. ● Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 79. ● Get to know your computer—Learn about
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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, from the Start screen, ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates type help, and then select Help and Support. For ● Troubleshooting t
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Resources For information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides, 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 Warranty in the box. For some countries
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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 NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Web browser light ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wi
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Components Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Web browser light ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on ● Amb
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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer
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Component Description (3) Web browser button Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to
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Keys NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 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 other keys. For more information, see Pointing devices and keyboard on page 28. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start screen. (4) Function keys Execute frequently used sys
