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User Guide
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© Copyright 2012, 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 is a be bound by the terms of the HP End User To obtain th
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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 ................................................... 26 Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 26 Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 26 Using the pointing stick .................................................................................
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6 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 41 Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 41 Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 42 Using power-saving states ...........................
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Removing a 1394 device ................................................................................................... 56 Using an eSATA device (select models only) .................................................................................... 56 Connecting an eSATA device ............................................................................................ 57 Removing an eSATA device ..............................................................................................
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Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 78 Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 78 Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 79 Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................
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12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 97 Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 97 Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 97 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ...........................................................
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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 logo key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect
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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, type h, and then select ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Help and Support. ● Troubleshooting tools To obtain the latest info
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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 NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left pointing stick button (select models Functions like the left button on an external mouse. only) (3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (4) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the scree
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Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● 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. ●
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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) 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 hold
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Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. (3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (4) Windows logo key Returns you to the Start screen from an op
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Front NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) 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. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off. (4) AC adapter/battery light ● Whit
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Right NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, select the
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Component Description (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOT
