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1. Ongoing or future threats to the computer Software updates Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable lock Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information and to protect online transactions Several types of passwords can be set For example when you set up your computer for the first time you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility BIOS that is preinstalled on your computer You may find it helpful to use the same password for a Setup Utility BIOS feature and for a Windows security feature Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords e To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer record each password and store it in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer e When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program 72 Chapter9 Securing your computer and information e Change your passwords at least every three months e An ideal password is long and has letters punctuation symbols and numbers e Before you send your computer for service back up your files delete confidential files and then remove all password settings For additional information about Windows passwords such as screen saver passwords from the Start sc
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3. 66 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition This chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup It also provides information about updating your programs and drivers instructions for cleaning your computer and tips for traveling with your computer Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup you can drastically improve the performance of your computer Also as your computer gets older you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions e You drop the computer e You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power A short time after the end of one of these events HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation Ey NOTE Because solid state drives SSD lack moving parts HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary Ef NOTE Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard Hard drives connected to USB ports are not c
4. 15 Bottom Components Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce sound 2 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 16 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer The labels are located on the bottom of your computer or in other easily accessible locations e Service label Provides important information including the following Ey NOTE Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in this section 80 m8 0 ALLL eee eee Migi EE EESE EER eerus Component 1 Serial number 2 Product name 3 Model description select models only 4 Warranty period 5 Product number Have this information available when you contact support e Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer Labels 17 e Wireless certification label or labels Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices one or more certification labels are included
5. Supports the following digital card formats e Secure Digital SD Memory Card e Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Memory Card e Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDxC Memory Card e MultiMediaCard MMC Connects an optional device such as a headset power stereo speakers headphones earbuds television audio or a headset microphone WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to 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 NOTE When a device is connected to the jack the computer speakers are disabled 3 USB 2 0 charging port F Connects an optional USB device This port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players even when the computer is off NOTE AUSB charging port also referred to as a USB powered port allows you to charge connected USB devices Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port NOTE For details about different types of USB ports see Using a USB device on page 63 4 AC adapter light e White The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged e Amber The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging e Off The computer is using battery power Right side 6 C
6. TouchPad gestures 38 edge swipe gestures 40 flicking 39 pinching 37 rotating 38 scrolling 37 stretching 37 tapping 36 TouchPad light 10 12 TouchPad on off button 10 TouchPad zone identifying 10 TPM Embedded Security 74 traveling with the computer 18 71 turning off the computer 62 U unresponsive system 62 USB 3 0 ports identifying 7 USB cable connecting 64 USB devices connecting 64 description 63 removing 65 USB hubs 63 USB ports identifying 5 using external AC power 58 using passwords 72 V vents identifying 16 video 30 Ww webcam identifying 9 using 26 webcam light identifying 9 Windows backup 81 File History 81 83 Refresh 83 84 reinstall 83 84 remove everything and reinstall option 84 reset 84 restoring files 83 system restore point 81 83 Windows application key identifying 15 Windows logo key identifying 15 Windows passwords 73 Windows updates installing 75 wireless button 19 wireless certification label 18 wireless controls button 19 operating system 19 wireless light 11 19 wireless network securing 76 wireless network WLAN connecting 23 corporate WLAN connection 23 equipment needed 22 functional range 23 public WLAN connection 23 security 22 using 21 WLAN antennas identifying 13 WLAN device 21 WLAN label 18 Index 93
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8. game console Blu ray player or DVR by using an optional wireless adapter purchased separately For details about using the wireless adapter see the manufacturer s instructions A To open Intel Wireless Display from the Start screen type w and then select Intel WiDi Ey NOTE Before using the wireless display feature be sure that your wireless device is turned on Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections A To open CyberLink Power DVD from the Start screen type c and then select CyberLink PowerDVD For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD see the PowerDVD software Help Managing your audio and video files 33 5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures select models only in addition to the keyboard and mouse Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on the touch screen Ey NOTE An external USB mouse purchased separately can be connected to one of the USB ports on the computer Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer The guide provides information on common tasks using the TouchPad touch screen or the keyboard Your computer also has special action keys and hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine tasks 34 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Using th
9. keyboard backlight 48 next track or section 48 play pause resume 48 previous track or section 48 switch screen image 47 volume down 48 volume mute 48 volume up 48 wireless 48 antivirus software using 75 audio functions checking 30 audio in microphone jack 5 audio out headphone jack 5 B backing up personal files 81 software and information 76 backups 80 bass settings hot key 50 battery 56 discharging 56 low battery levels 57 battery information finding 56 battery power 56 Beats Audio 29 50 Beats Audio Control Panel 29 Beats Audio hot key 29 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 19 23 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 87 bottom 17 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 TouchPad on off 10 C cables HDMI 31 USB 64 caps lock light identifying 12 caring for your computer 70 checking audio functions 30 cleaning your computer 70 components bottom 16 display 9 left side 7 right side 5 top 10 computer reset 81 83 84 configuring audio for HDMI 31 connecting to a WLAN 23 connector power 6 corporate WLAN connection 23 critical battery level 57 CyberLink PowerDVD 33 D deleted files restoring 83 digital card inserting 66 removing 66 digital display device connecting 32 Digital Media Card Reader identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 68 Disk Defragmenter software 67 E edge swipe ge
10. stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world See Using audio on page 29 e You know that you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications But did you know you can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group See Connecting an HDMI device on page 31 or Connecting a Thunderbolt DisplayPort device on page 32 e Experience music the way the artist intended with deep controlled base and clear pure sound See Using Beats Audio on page 29 e Use the TouchPad touch screen and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and pages of text See Using TouchPad gestures on page 36 and Using touch screen gestures on page 41 2 Chapter 1 Starting right More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide To locate product details how to information and more use this table Resource Contents Setup Instructions e Overview of computer setup and features Windows 8 Basics guide e Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8 Help and Support e Abroad range of how to information and troubleshooting tips To access Help and Support from the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Safety amp Co
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12. If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability but you would like to create DVD recovery media you can use an external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from the HP website For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html If you use an external optical drive it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device such as a USB hub e Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media e The creation process can take up to an hour or more Do not interrupt the creation process e f necessary you can exit the program before you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs HP Recovery Manager will finish burning the current DVD The next time you start HP Recovery Manager you will be prompted to continue and the remaining discs will be burned To create HP Recovery media 1 From the Start screen type recovery and then select HP Recovery Manager 2 Select Recovery Media Creation and then follow the on screen instructions If you ever need to recover the system see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 85 82 Chapter11 Backing up restoring and recovering Restore and recovery There are seve
13. Transfers data at 640 MB s USB 3 0 ports also known as SuperSpeed ports are also compatible with USB 1 0 and 2 0 devices Using aUSB device 63 Connecting a USB device CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector use minimal force to connect the device A Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port Ey NOTE The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section A sound indicates that the device has been detected y NOTE The first time you connect a USB device a message displays on the Windows desktop and an icon appears in the notification area letting you know that the device is recognized by the computer 64 Chapter7 Managing and sharing information Removing a USB device Z CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device CAUTION To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the USB device 1 Save your information and close all programs associated with the device 2 From the Windows desktop click the remove hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar A message Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media displays Follow the on screen instructions Connecting a powered USB device Z CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered devic
14. action 15 esc 15 fn 15 Windows application 15 Windows logo 15 L labels Bluetooth 18 regulatory 17 serial number 17 service 17 wireless certification 18 WLAN 18 left edge swipe 40 44 lights AC adapter 5 caps lock 12 hard drive 8 keyboard backlight 11 mute 11 power 8 11 RJ 45 network 7 TouchPad 10 12 webcam 9 wireless 11 low battery level 57 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 68 Disk Defragmenter 67 microphone jack identifying 5 microphone connecting 29 minimized image creating 85 recovery 86 mouse external setting preferences 35 mute light identifying 11 N network jack identifying 7 NFC Android phone 28 O operating environment specifications 89 optional external devices using 65 original system recovery 85 P passwords Setup Utility BIOS 73 Windows 73 pinching touch screen gesture 43 pinching TouchPad gestures 37 ports HDMI 7 31 Thunderbolt DisplayPort 7 USB 5 USB 3 0 7 power button identifying 13 power connector identifying 6 power lights identifying 8 11 power battery 56 PowerDVD 33 product name and number computer 17 public WLAN connection 23 R recovery 83 84 discs 82 86 HP Recovery Manager 85 media 86 starting 86 supported discs 82 system 85 USB flash drive 86 using HP Recovery media 82 recovery media creating 82 creating using HP Recovery Manager 82 recovery partition removing 87 using 86 recycle computer 84 recycling computer 83 refresh 83 84 regulat
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16. allows you to control items on the screen directly with your fingers 9 TIP On touch screen computers you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad You can also perform on screen actions with the keyboard and mouse One finger slide The one finger slide is most often used to pan or scroll through lists and pages but you can use it for other interactions too such as moving an object e To scroll across the screen lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to move Ey NOTE When many apps are displayed from the Start screen you can slide your finger to move the screen left or right e Todrag press and hold an object and then drag the object to move it Using touch screen gestures 41 Tapping To make an on screen selection use the tap function e Use one finger to tap an object on the screen to make a selection Double tap an item to open it Ey NOTE Press and hold your finger on an object to open a help screen that provides information about the object Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up down left or right on a page or image e Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in an up down left or right motion 42 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Pinching stretching Pinching and stretching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text e Zoom out by placing two fingers apa
17. an on screen selection use the tap function on the TouchPad J selection Double tap an item to open it Point to an item on the screen and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make a about the selected item Ey NOTE Tap and hold your finger on the TouchPad to open a help screen that provides information 36 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up down or sideways on a page or image e Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up down left or right Pinching stretching Pinching and stretching allow you to zoom in or out on images or text e Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers together e Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers Z Using TouchPad gestures 37 Rotating select models only Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos e Point to an object and then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone Using your right hand slide your forefinger in a sweeping motion from 12 o clock to 3 o clock To reverse the rotation move your forefinger from 3 o clock to 12 o clock Ey NOTE Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image Rotate may not be functional for all apps 2 finger click select models only 2 fing
18. and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the optimum level of comfort When HP CoolSense is off the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain at the factory setting As a result the surface temperature of the computer may be higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on To turn CoolSense off or on follow these steps A From the Start screen type cool select Settings and then select HP CoolSense 60 Chapter6 Managing power Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology select models only When the computer is in the Sleep state Intel Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to exit Sleep Smart Connect then updates the content for certain open applications and reinitiates Sleep As a result your work is immediately available to you as soon as you exit Sleep You do not have to wait while updates are downloaded A To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings from the Start screen type smart and then select Intel Smart Connect Technology Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology select models only 61 Shutting down turning off the computer CAUTION Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down Be sure to save your work before shutting down the computer The Shut down command closes all open programs including the operating system and then turns off the dis
19. e North America Hewlett Packard MS POD 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA e Europe Middle East Africa Hewlett Packard POD Via G Di Vittorio 9 20063 Cernusco s Naviglio MI Italy e Asia Pacific Hewlett Packard POD P O Box 200 Alexandra Post Office Singapore 911507 When you request a printed copy of your warranty please include your product number warranty period found on your service label name and postal address IMPORTANT Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html More HP resources 3 4 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and 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 select Device Manager A list displays all the devices installed in your computer Locating software A To find out what software is installed on your computer from the Start screen right click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the Apps and then select the All apps icon Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Right side Component 1 a Digital Media Card Reader 2 Audio out headphone jack Audio in microphone jack Description
20. icon on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key To use an action key function press and hold the key The action key feature is enabled at the factory You can disable this feature in Setup Utility BIOS Using the instructions in Using Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics on page 77 open Setup Utility BIOS and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature you must press the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key CAUTION Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support which provides tutorials information about the Windows operating system and your computer answers to questions and updates to your computer Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to customer support f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key ale f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key 7 iol f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system For example if a monitor is connected to the computer pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer
21. information and retrieve it if you ever need to These tools will help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state all with simple steps This chapter provides information about the following processes e Creating recovery media and backups e Restoring and recovering your system Ey NOTE This guide describes an overview of backing up restoring and recovering options For more details about the tools provided see Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support 80 Chapter 11 Backing up restoring and recovering 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 create HP Recovery media This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer The backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced HP Recovery media you create will provide the following recovery options e System Recovery Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory e Minimized Image Recovery Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware related drivers and software but not other software applications e Factory Reset Restores the computer to its factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re creati
22. or if the TPM Security Device is set to Hidden this entry is hidden e If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled select Yes to reset the TPM to factory settings and then press f10 to save and exit A confirmation message is displayed to Clear the TPM Press f1 to reset the TPM or press f2 to cancel the action Using Internet security software 74 When you use your computer to access email a network or the Internet you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses spyware and other online threats To help protect your computer Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your computer as a trial offer To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information security risks security software must be kept up to date It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your computer Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable programs 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 have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your computer It is strongly r
23. page 85 If you want to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option For more information see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 87 Restore and recovery 83 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability the Windows Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you iy IMPORTANT Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the system at the factory Ey NOTE During Refresh a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a quick way to see what you might need to reinstall See Help and Support for instructions on reinstalling traditional applications From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support Ey NOTE You may be prompted for your permission or password when using Refresh See Windows Help and Support for more information From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support To start Refresh 1 From the Start screen point to the far right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms 2 Click Settings 3 Click Change PC settings in the bottom right corner of the screen and then select General from the PC settings screen 4 Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files select Get started and follow the o
24. toward the computer ig Ea ha o 24 Chapter3 Connecting to a network Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam enjoy and manage your music and download and watch movies Or to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center connect external devices like a monitor projector or TV or speakers and headphones 25 Using the webcam Your computer has an integrated webcam a powerful social networking tool that allows you to communicate up close with friends and colleagues next door or on the other side of the world With the webcam you can stream video with your instant messaging software capture and share video and take still photos A Tostart the webcam from the Start screen type c and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications For details about using the webcam refer to the help for the app Sharing media and data between devices Using sMedio 360 software you can wirelessly stream media and transfer data sync 2 way or migrate 1 way between devices on the same home group network You can also stream and transfer media to and from your computer and your Android 4 0 smart phone sMedio 360 works in both Windows 8 and Windows 7 as well as other devices on the same home group network The software includes the following three main apps e sMedio 360 Suite enables you to wirelessly stream and share media betwee
25. your power settings follow these steps or see Managing power on page 51 1 From the Start screen type p 2 In the search box type power 3 Select Settings and then select Power options 2 WLAN antennas 2 Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks WLANs Top 13 Component Description 3 Speakers 2 Produce sound The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions For wireless regulatory notices see the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region To access this guide select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen select My computer and then select User guides 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Component 1 2 esc key fn key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key or the esc key O um a Windows logo key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop NOTE Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen 4 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions RE Windows application key Displays options for a selected object Top
26. E OAOE TERRE EERE 83 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery suseeisssessrrrrsssssererrrrssesrerenennn 84 Remove everything and reinstall WiNdOWS sssssesssssssrirsseeeirrreseterrsssttirnnssttternnsstnnnnnneenn 84 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager aessssseerseeessrrrsseeerreeerinnnasteinnnaennnnnnaanannneaanana 85 What you need to KNOW sonerosirossiniiiia ioin ian een enttieeeeteedelttnandess 85 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image select models only crenicraciiicri iii a EE ERAT 86 Using HP Recovery media to recover eesssssiessrrrssseserrrnantnsinnenseeennnndaninannnaaaee 86 Changing the computer boot Order sseeeessssssesseessrnnneesseeennnnanannnannnnaaaseeeenanaaaa 87 Removing the HP Recovery partition aeeeesssseesecerresesrrrneseeerraeeinannaastannneaennnnnaaenanaaeanana 87 12 DPSCMNGAUONS sas scasiscasisaxciceazsanassadiisanndvansdanavieasd sikunbadad sian tenes aaa aa sonar Auaieacat inevinad saa sb raat snaanbedeauNennialand 88 INDUL POW ssassn toiin chocdaccniencenvedisuascsadennwesccacenndecsuvannaasauadcanaddaacecduauadddddnnagtanddeaadecatedbaddadeccseiaendeasancannays 88 Operating SNVIFOMMENT seiersen Aa A AREENA EAA REA Ania 89 13 Electostanc Disha gO singna a 90 ae L e E cates EA T nas EEE oa cys sacs ox A E E EE E E duces A EEEE EA E ET EE EEE E A AA E E E A 91 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment Read th
27. User Guide Copyright 2012 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett Packard Company under license Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition November 2012 Document Part Number 682638 001 Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement EULA If you do not accept these license terms your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product hardware and software within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase For any further information or to request a full refund of the computer please contact your local point of sale t
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29. adphone jack Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings A From the Start screen type c select Control Panel select Hardware and Sound and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Enabling and disabling Beats Audio A To enable or disable Beats Audio press the fn key in combination with the b key Using audio 29 Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer follow these steps 1 From the Start screen type c and then select Control Panel from the list of applications 2 Select Hardware and Sound and then select Sound 3 When the Sound window opens select the Sounds tab Under Program Events select any sound event such as a beep or alarm and then select Test You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones To check the recording functions on your computer follow these steps 1 From the Start screen type s and then select Sound Recorder 2 Select Start Recording and speak into the microphone Save the file to your desktop 3 Open a multimedia program and play the recording To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer 1 From the Start screen type c and then select Control Panel from the list of applications 2 Select Hardware and Sound and then select Sound Using video Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websi
30. al updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines e Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer From the Start screen type update select Settings and then select Windows Update e Run Windows Update monthly thereafter e Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs as they are released from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support Installing software updates 75 Installing HP and third party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer To download the latest versions go to http www hp com support At this location you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available If you have installed third party software after you purchased your computer regularly update the software Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality of the software Securing your wireless network When you set up your wireless network always enable security features For more information see Protecting your WLAN on page 22 Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or dama
31. all a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power docked in an optional docking device or connected to an optional power source During the download and installation follow these instructions Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord 1 From the Start screen select the HP Support Assistant app 2 Click Updates and tune ups and then click Check for HP updates now 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Atthe download area follow these steps a Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer If the update is more recent than your BIOS make a note of the date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive b Follow the on screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update YNOTE If you connect your computer to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software upd
32. and online chat by means of streaming video To use the webcam from the Start screen type c and then select CyberLink YouCam Display 9 Top TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad on off button Turns the TouchPad on or off 2 TouchPad light e On The TouchPad is off e Off The TouchPad is on 3 TouchPad zone Moves the on screen pointer and selects or activates items on the screen NOTE The TouchPad also supports gestures For more information see Using TouchPad gestures on page 36 4 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 5 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Lights Component 1 I Power light Description White The computer is on Blinking white The computer is in the Sleep state which is an energy saving mode The computer 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 amount of power to preserve your work NOTE For select models the Intel Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity For more information see Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only on page 52 2 eee Keyboard backlight light Identifies the k
33. and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard This action key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer Using the keyboard and mouse 47 Icon Key Description ce f5 Turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on NOTE To conserve battery power turn off this feature jaa f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD gt ii f7 Begins pauses or resumes playback of an audio CD a DVD or a BD f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD d f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key d 10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key q f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off tp NOTE A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible 48 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Using Windows 8 shortcut keys Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly Several shortcuts will help you with Windows 8 functions Press the Windows logo key in combination with the appropriate key to perform the action For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Suppor
34. are off 2 From the Windows desktop tap or click the network status icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 3 Select your WLAN from the list 4 Click Connect If the WLAN is a security enabled WLAN you are prompted to enter a security code Type the code and then click OK to complete the connection Ey NOTE If no WLANs are listed you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point Ey NOTE If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to from the Windows desktop right click the network status icon and then select Open Network and Sharing Center Click Set up a new connection or network A list of options is displayed allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection After the connection is made place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar to verify the name and status of the connection Ey NOTE The functional range how far your wireless signals travel depends on WLAN implementation router manufacturer and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following e Computers desktop notebook PDA e Phones cellula
35. ates especially system BIOS updates BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions are displayed follow these steps 1 From the Start screen type e and then select File Explorer 2 Click your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C 3 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update 4 Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The BIOS installation begins 5 Complete the installation by following the on screen instructions Ey NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware 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 Ey NOTE If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is running press esc Using System Diagnostics 79 11 Backing up restoring and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your
36. bled by default so you must turn it on For more information and steps for enabling Windows File History see Windows Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support Creating recovery media and backups 81 Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory and then configures the settings for the programs HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of a hard drive e Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created Handle these recovery tools carefully and keep them in a safe place e HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required e To create recovery discs your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability and you must use only high quality blank DVD R DVD R DVD R DL or DVD R DL discs Do not use re writable discs such as CD RW DVD RW double layer DVD RW or BD RE re writable Blu ray discs they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software Or instead you can use a high quality blank USB flash drive e
37. ccessing sMedio 360 Suite A From the Start screen select the sMedio 360 Suite app From the Start screen type s and then select sMedio 360 Suite for HP from the list of apps Using sMedio 360 TrueSync To migrate and synchronize data between two computers the computers must be on the same home group network For information on setting up a home group network select the Tutorial app on the sMedio screen Accessing sMedio 360 TrueSync 1 From the Windows desktop click the sMedio 360 TrueSync icon on the taskbar 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your folders that will be used for migrating and synchronizing information 29 TIP You will also be guided through copying the software to additional computers and setting them up for the synchronization relationship Sharing media and data between devices 27 Using sMedio 360 TrueLink Download the sMedio 360 TrueLink free app to your phone to wirelessly share photos videos and music between your Android 4 0 smart phone and your computer Your phone must be on the same home group network as your computer For help in connecting the phone to your home group network see the phone manufacturer s instructions NOTE In order to share media from your phone to your computer the media must be in a format that is compatible with the other network devices Determining your Android phone OS version To determine whether your Android phone is running th
38. creen resolution of the external device especially if you choose the Extend option From the Start screen type c and then select Control Panel from the list of applications Select Appearance and Personalization Under Display select Adjust screen resolution Configuring HDMI audio settings HDMI is the only video interface that supports high definition video and audio After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps 1 From the Windows desktop right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then select Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab select the name of the digital output device 3 Select Set Default and then select OK Using video 31 To return the audio stream to the computer speakers 1 From the Windows desktop right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab select Speakers and Headphones 3 Select Set Default and then select OK Connecting a Thunderbolt DisplayPort device The Thunderbolt DisplayPort connects an optional high resolution display device or a high performance data device This port delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity NOTE Thunderbolt is new technology Install all the latest drivers for your Thunderbolt device before connec
39. ct Remove Recovery Partition and then follow the on screen instructions Restore and recovery 87 12 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer The computer operates on DC power which 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 computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications Operating voltage and current varies by platform Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 19 5 V dc 3 33 A 65 W O DC plug of external HP power supply Ey NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms Ey NOTE The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label 88 Chapter 12 Specifications 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 altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft N
40. ct an optional docking or expansion device e Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down the computer Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation follow these steps 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power 2 Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button Running on battery power 57 Running on external AC power For information on connecting to AC power refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking expansion device A WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the AC adapter provided with the computer a replacement AC adapter provided by HP or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions Z WARNING Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft When charging or calibrating a battery When installing or modifying system software When writing information to a disc select models only When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives When performing a backup or recovery When you connect the compu
41. ded memory Starting Setup Utility BIOS To start Setup Utility BIOS turn on or restart the computer quickly press esc and then press f10 Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility BIOS is located at the bottom of the screen EY NOTE Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility BIOS Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed BIOS version information also known as ROM date and System BIOS can be displayed by pressing fnt esc if you are already in Windows or by using Setup Utility BIOS 1 Start Setup Utility BIOS 2 Use the arrow keys to select Main 3 To exit Setup Utility BIOS without saving your changes use the arrow keys to select Exit select Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter Starting Setup Utility BIOS 77 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation download and inst
42. e be sure that the device is turned off and its AC power cord is unplugged 1 Connect the device to the computer 2 Plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the device To disconnect an unpowered external device stop the device and then disconnect it from the computer To disconnect a powered external device turn off the device disconnect it from the computer and then unplug the AC power cord Using aUSB device 65 Inserting and removing a digital storage card To insert a digital 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 connectors facing the computer 2 Insert the card into the digital storage slot and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated A sound indicates that the device has been detected To remove a digital storage card CAUTION To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card 1 Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card 2 From the Windows desktop click the remove hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Then follow the on screen instructions 3 Press in on the card 1 and then remove it from the slot 2 y NOTE If the card is not ejected pull the card out of the slot
43. e Internet service and a modem contact a local ISP The ISP will help set up the modem install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem and test the Internet service Ey NOTE Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access Record this information and store it in a safe place Connecting to a wireless network 21 Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet you need the following equipment e A broadband modem either DSL or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider e A wireless router 2 purchased separately e A wireless computer 3 Ey NOTE Some modems have a built in wireless router Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet As your network grows additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet For help in setting up your WLAN see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP Ey NOTE It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router When the computer successfully connects to the Inter
44. e TouchPad The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings button configurations click speed and pointer options From the Start screen type c to display the Apps list Select Control Panel and then select Hardware and Sound Under Devices and Printers select Mouse Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the TouchPad off or on quickly double tap the TouchPad on off button The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on j pees lt lt The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll swipe pinch and rotate to manipulate items on the screen Using the TouchPad 35 Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers aa a external mouse TIP Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on Ey NOTE TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps To view a demonstration of each gesture 1 Hardware and Sound 2 From the Start screen type c to display the Apps list Select Control Panel and then select Select Synaptics TouchPad 3 Select a gesture to activate the demonstration To turn a gesture off or on 1 you want to turn on or off 2 Select Apply and then select OK Tapping From the Synaptics TouchPad screen select or clear the check box next to the gesture that To make
45. e required 4 0 operating system A Goto the Settings screen on your phone and then tap About Phone Downloading the sMedio 360 TrueLink app on your phone You must install the sMedio 360 TrueLink app on your phone before you can begin wirelessly sharing media This free app is located in the Google Play app store 1 From the Start screen select the sMedio 360 Suite app 2 Click the Tutorials icon for instructions on downloading and using this app Sharing media from your phone to your computer 1 Be sure that your phone and computer are connected to the same home group network 2 On your computer select sMedio 360 Suite app from the Start screen and then select Media Receiver On your phone open the sMedio TrueLink app tap My Devices and then tap My Mobile Swipe left or right to find your music videos and photos Open the media that you want to share Tap the arrow on the top of the phone screen and then select a device to receive the media file Se g SS e In a few seconds the media file will appear on the device you selected 28 Chapter4 Enjoying entertainment features Using audio On your computer you can play music CDs download and listen to music stream audio content from the web including radio record audio or mix audio and video to create multimedia To enhance your listening enjoyment attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones Connecting speakers You can attach wired speak
46. e with USB 1 0 and USB 2 0 devices Left side 7 8 Component 6 Hard drive light CO Description Blinking white The hard drive is being accessed Amber HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive NOTE For information about HP 3D DriveGuard see Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only on page 67 7 l Power light White The computer is on Blinking white The computer is in the Sleep state which is an energy saving mode The computer 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 amount of power NOTE For select models the Intel Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity For more information see Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only on page 52 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Display Component 1 Internal display switch Description 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 Internal microphones 2 Record sound 3 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 4 Webcam Records video captures still photographs and provides access to video conferences
47. ecommended that you use the antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your computer For more information about computer viruses from the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network A firewall can be software you install on your computer and or network or it can be a combination of both hardware and software There are two types of firewalls to consider e __ Host based firewalls Software that protects only the computer it is installed on e Network based firewalls Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to protect all the computers on the network When a firewall is installed on a system all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user defined security criteria Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked Installing software updates HP Windows and third party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance For more information see Updating programs and drivers on page 69 Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer left the factory Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses install all critic
48. ection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only For select models the Intel Rapid Start Technology RST feature is enabled by default Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity Rapid Start Technology manages your power saving options as follows e Sleep Rapid Start Technology allows you to select the Sleep state To exit from Sleep press any key activate the TouchPad or press the power button briefly e _Hibernation Rapid Start Technology initiates Hibernation after a period of inactivity while in the Sleep state when running on battery power or on external power or when the battery reaches a critical level After Hibernation is initiated press the power button to resume your work eNOTE Rapid Start Technology can be disabled in Setup Utility BIOS If you want to be able to initiate the Hibernation state you must enable user initiated Hibernation using Power Options See Enabling and exiting user initiated Hibernation on page 53 Initiating and exiting Sleep With the computer on you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways e Close the display e From the Start screen point to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen When the charms open select Settings select the Power icon and then select Sleep To exit Sleep e Briefly press the power button e I
49. ed and sealed at the factory A broken battery seal voids your warranty Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that can be replaced only by an authorized service provider For information about keeping your battery in good condition see Conserving battery power on page 56 To monitor the status of your battery or if the battery is no longer holding a charge run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant To access battery information select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen and then select Battery and performance If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced contact support Ey NOTE If your computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shut down procedures press and hold the power button and the mute button to shut down your computer Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery or if the battery is no longer holding a charge run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant To access battery information select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen and then select Battery and performance HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery e Battery test e Information on battery types specifications life cycles and capacity To access battery information select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen and then select Battery and performance Conserving battery power Tips for cons
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51. equire a password on wakeup Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable Click Require a password recommended y NOTE If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password click Create or change your user account password and then follow the on screen instructions If you do not need to create or change a user account password go to step 5 Click Save changes Initiating Sleep and Hibernation 53 Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on the Windows desktop The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge e To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan on the Windows desktop point over the power meter icon e To use Power Options or to change the power plan click the power meter icon and select an item from the list From the Start screen you can also type power select Settings and then select Power Options Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level 54 Chapter6 Managing power Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you conserve power and maximize performance To change the power plan from the Start screen type power select Settings and then select Power Op
52. er click allows you to make menu selections for an object on the screen e Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the selected object 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Flicking select models only Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents e Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and flick your fingers in a light quick motion up down left or right Edge swipes Edge swipes allow you to perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps Right edge swipe The right edge swipe reveals the charms which let you search share start apps access devices or change settings e Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms Using TouchPad gestures 39 Top edge swipe The top edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available from the Start screen 4 i IMPORTANT When an app is active the top edge gesture varies depending on the app e Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps Left edge swipe The left edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them quickly e Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between them quickly 40 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Using touch screen gestures A touch screen computer
53. ers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio out headphone jack on your computer or on a docking station To connect wireless speakers to your computer follow the device manufacturer s instructions To connect high definition speakers to the computer see Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 31 Before connecting speakers lower the volume setting Connecting headphones You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer To connect wireless headphones to your computer follow the device manufacturer s instructions Z WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury lower the volume setting before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information see the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen select My computer and then select User guides Connecting a microphone To record audio connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer For best results when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise Using Beats Audio Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound You can experience Beats Audio through the computer s internal speakers through external speakers connected to a USB port or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the he
54. ersonal information settings or apps that came preinstalled on your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store consider using Windows Refresh This option does not require backing up data to another drive See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 84 If you want to reset your computer to its original state Windows provides an easy way to remove all personal data apps and settings and reinstall Windows For more information see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 84 If you want to reset your computer using a minimized image you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition select models only or HP Recovery media Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware enabling applications Other applications included in the image continue to be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 85 If you want to recover the computer s original factory partitioning and content you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 85 If you have replaced the hard drive you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on
55. erving battery power and maximizing battery life e Lower the screen brightness e Select the Power saver setting in Power Options e Turn off wireless when you are not using them e Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port 56 Chapter6 Managing power e Stop disable or remove any external media cards that you are not using e Before you leave your work initiate Sleep or shut down the computer Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level the following behavior occurs e The battery light select models only indicates a low or critical battery level e The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification Ey NOTE For additional information about the power meter see Using the power meter and power settings on page 54 The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level e If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer initiates Hibernation Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available e Connect an AC adapter e Conne
56. estart in HP Recovery Manager change the computer boot order See Changing the computer boot order on page 87 3 Follow the on screen instructions 86 Chapter11 Backing up restoring and recovering Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager you can change the computer boot order which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive To change the boot order 1 Insert the HP Recovery media you created 2 Restart the computer 3 Press and hold esc while the computer is restarting and then press f9 for boot options 4 Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to boot from 5 Follow the on screen instructions Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space iy IMPORTANT Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Windows Refresh the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option or the HP Recovery Manager option for minimized image recovery Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery partition to ensure you have recovery options see Creating HP Recovery media on page 82 Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition 1 From the Start screen type recovery and then select HP Recovery Manager 2 Sele
57. eyboard backlight action key 3 q Mute light Amber Computer sound is off Off Computer sound is on 4 i 1 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 Top 11 Component Description 5 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on which switches the keys to all capital letters 6 TouchPad light e On The TouchPad is off Off The TouchPad is on 12 Chapter2 Getting to know your computer Buttons speakers and antennas Component 1 I Power button Description e When the computer is off press the button to turn on the computer e When the computer is in the Sleep state press the button briefly to exit Sleep e When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation CAUTION Pressing and holding down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information 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 turn off the computer NOTE For select models the Intel Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity For more information see Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only on page 52 To learn more about
58. factory state Using the HP Recovery media you created you can choose from one of the following recovery options System Recovery Reinstalls the original operating system and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory Minimized Image Recovery Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware related drivers and software but not other software applications Factory Reset Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re creating the partitions Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory The HP Recovery partition select models only allows Minimized Image Recovery What you need to know HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory For software not provided with this computer you must either download the software from the manufacturer s website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options you must use HP Recovery media If the HP Recovery media do not work you can obtain recovery media for your system from the HP website For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to ht
59. fthe display is closed open the display e Press a key on the keyboard e Tap or swipe the TouchPad 52 Chapter6 Managing power When the computer exits Sleep the power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you stopped working NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen Enabling and exiting user initiated Hibernation You can enable user initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options 1 2 3 4 5 From the Start screen type power select Settings and then select Power Options from the list of applications In the left pane select Choose what the power button does Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable In the When I press the power button area select Hibernate Select Save changes To exit Hibernation briefly press the power button The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation follow these steps 1 2 3 4 From the Start screen type power select Settings and then select Power Options In the left pane click R
60. ged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure For more information see Backing up restoring and recovering on page 80 Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock which is purchased separately is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen Security cable locks are only one of several methods that should be employed as part of a complete security solution to help maximize theft protection The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section For the location of the security cable slot on your computer see Getting to know your computer on page 4 1 Loop the security cable lock around a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the security cable lock 2 3 Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the security cable lock with the key Taos 4 Remove the key and keep it in a safe place 76 Chapter9 Securing your computer and information 10 Using Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics Setup Utility or Basic Input Output System BIOS controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system such as disk drives display keyboard mouse and printer Setup Utility BIOS includes settings for the types of devices installed the startup sequence of the computer and the amount of system and exten
61. he seller Safety warning notice Z 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 come into contact with the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 iv Safety warning notice Table of contents T SSCATEN VG THING ai 1 Best PraCtCe Sristi i dann dnsinatdndevesadetaseaesapadcaaeats te aea aada ene iaaa iiaae 1 Fun things tO dO seccecniciccrcaiiieoriiiieaiieieiiti aian EAA EAA ceive 2 More HP TeSOUICES oncas i a a EEA AANE AEAEE AN EAER 3 2 SUING to KNOW your compuUlET ss accasctesseiaacedicnnare nnna 4 Finding your hardware and software information 0 ccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaaeeeeeeeeeaaees 4 Locating Nardware ccecrerscsicrariiiariirii i Enere ana Ta ETAN ETAR EE aT AE e E 4 LOCatING SOMNI S ansaa E NO 4 RIQHUSIOG sescesencncdetesee cn ctuers AE AEEA E 5 LESE chs AN as fate ths saeco A sa at tecennadhsee oases een dn Sec
62. he top edge swipe or bottom edge swipe allows you to open a list of apps available on your computer 1 Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge of the display bezel onto the screen 2 Tap All apps to view available apps Using touch screen gestures 45 Keyboard backlight The keyboard backlight feature turned on at the factory lights up the keyboard A To turn the keyboard backlight feature off or on press f5 EY NOTE When this feature is on the light on the f5 key is on a r ms Cx if lt a y G 46 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to type select items scroll and to perform the same functions as using touch gestures The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions Q TIP The Windows logo key e on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen Ey NOTE Depending on the country or region your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section Using the keys Your computer has special keys and key combinations that allow you to quickly access information or perform specific functions Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function The
63. is chapter to learn about 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 investment after you set up and register the computer we recommend the following steps e Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows 8 features 29 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 e Ifyou haven t already done so connect to a wired or wireless network See details in Connecting to a network on page 19 e Become familiar with the computer hardware and software For information see Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 25 e Update or purchase antivirus software Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 75 e Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive See Backing up restoring and recovering on page 80 Best practices 1 Fun things to do e You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer But did you know that you can also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console For more information see Using video on page 30 e You know that you can listen to music on the computer But did you know that you can also
64. mfort Guide e Proper workstation setup To access this guide select the HP Support e Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your Assistant app from the Start screen select My comfort and decrease your risk of injury computer and then select User guides or go to http www hp com ergo e Electrical and mechanical safety information Worldwide support web page e Online chat with an HP technician To get support in your language go to e Email support http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact _us html e Support telephone numbers e HP service center locations Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices e Important regulatory notices To access this guide select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen select My computer and then select User guides Limited Warranty e Specific warranty information about this computer To access this warranty 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 Warranty in the box For countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy from http Awww hp com go orderdocuments or write to
65. n screen instructions Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer or you want to remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer The process described in this section provides a speedy simple way to return the computer to its original state This option removes all personal data apps and settings from your computer and reinstalls Windows iy IMPORTANT This option does not provide backups of your information Before using this option back up any personal information you want to retain You can initiate this option by using the f11 key or the Start screen To use the f11 key 1 Press f11 while the computer boots or Press and hold f11 as you press the power button 2 Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu 3 Select Reset your PC and follow the on screen instructions To use the Start screen 1 From the Start screen point to the far right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms 2 Click Settings 84 Chapter 11 Backing up restoring and recovering Click Change PC settings in the bottom right corner of the screen and then select General from the PC settings screen Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows select Get started and follow the on screen instructions Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original
66. n enabled computers and mobile devices The sMedio 360 Suite app is located from the Start screen e sMedio 360 TrueSync enables you to migrate 1 way communication or synchronize 2 way communication data between two computers on a wired or wireless home group network This app is located on the Windows desktop and is also compatible with computers running Windows 7 operating systems e sMedio 360 TrueLink enables you to transfer copy or stream play photos videos and music from either your Android phone to your computer or vice versa Finding more information For more information on using this software click the Tutorials app in the sMedio 360 main screen located from the Start screen or on the Windows desktop To explore all of the available features click Learn More in the Tutorials app 26 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Using sMedio 360 Suite To stream and share media from one device to another your computers and mobile devices must be on the same home group network and media sharing must be enabled on all devices PY NOTE For information on setting up a home group network click the Tutorial app on the sMedio screen To enable media sharing 1 From the Start screen point to the far upper right or lower corner of the screen to show the charms 2 Select Settings and then select the network status icon 3 Right click the network you are connected to and then select Turn sharing on or off A
67. nd devices must be relatively close together typically within 10 meters approximately 33 feet of each other For more information about wireless technology see the information and website links provided in Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features e Wireless button wireless switch or wireless key referred to in this chapter as the wireless button e Operating system controls Connecting to a wireless network 19 Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button one or more wireless devices and one or two wireless lights depending on the model All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory so the wireless light is on white when you turn on the computer The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices not the status of individual devices If the wireless light is white at least one wireless device is on If the wireless light is off all wireless devices are off y NOTE On some models the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously 20 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you
68. net disconnect the cable and access the Internet through your wireless network Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access WLANs in public areas hotspots like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security If you are concerned about the security of your computer when connected to a hotspot limit your network activities to email that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing Wireless radio signals travel outside the network so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals Take the following precautions to protect your WLAN e Use a firewall A firewall checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network and discards any suspicious items Firewalls are available in both software and hardware Some networks use a combination of both types e Use wireless encryption 22 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the network For more information 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 white If the wireless light is off press the wireless button Ey NOTE On some models the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices
69. ng the partitions Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory See Creating HP Recovery media on page 82 As you add hardware and software programs create system restore points A system restore point is a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time A system restore point contains information that Windows uses such as registry settings Windows creates a system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other system maintenance such as a software update security scanning or system diagnostics You can also manually create a system restore point at any time For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points see Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support As you add photos video music and other personal files create a backup of your personal information Windows File History can be set to regularly and automatically back up files from libraries desktop contacts and favorites If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle Bin or if files become corrupted you can restore the files that you backed up using File History Restoring files is also useful if you ever choose to reset the computer by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager Ey NOTE File History is not ena
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71. oftware operating system and also provides storage for all of your personal files Some computers have a built in optical drive that allows you to read or write to a CD DVD or on select models Blu ray Disc BD For added capacity or functionality connect an external drive purchased separately such as an optical drive or hard drive or insert a digital storage card directly from your phone or camera A Universal Serial Bus USB flash drive connected to the USB port on your computer also allows quick data transfer Some devices use the computer s power to run others have their own power source Some devices come with software that must be installed Ef NOTE For information about connecting external wireless devices see Connecting to a network on page 19 YNOTE For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use see the manufacturer s instructions Using a USB device Most computers have more than one USB port because this versatile interface allows you to connect to numerous kinds of external devices such as a USB keyboard mouse external drive printer scanner or USB hub to your computer Your computer has more than one type of USB port See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for the types of USB ports you have on this computer Be sure to purchase devices that are compatible with your computer Type Description USB 2 0 Transfers data at 60 MB s USB 3 0
72. omponent 5 a Power connector Description Connects an AC adapter 6 ja 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 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Left side Component 1 RJ 45 network jack lights 2 Description e White The computer is connected to a network e Amber The computer is connected to a network and activity is occurring on the network 2 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 3 ovis 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 device 4 ta Thunderbolt DisplayPort Connects an optional high resolution display device or a high performance data device NOTE Thunderbolt is new technology Install all the latest drivers for your Thunderbolt device before connecting the device to the Thunderbolt DisplayPort Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device sold separately must be compatible with Windows To determine whether your device is Thunderbolt Certified for Windows see https thunderbolttechnology net products 5 USB 3 0 ports 2 Connect optional USB 3 0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance NOTE The USB 3 0 port is also compatibl
73. omputer run more efficiently To run Disk Cleanup 1 From the Start screen type disk select Settings and then select Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files 2 Follow the on screen instructions 68 Chapter8 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer Technology is always changing and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to run the latest technology available For example older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software Without the latest driver you would not be getting the most out of your equipment Download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers and also register to receive automatic update notifications when new versions become available For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http Awelcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Updating programs and drivers 69 Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep them in good working condition If you don t clean your computer dust and dirt particles can build up A CAUTION Avoid using the following cleaning products to clean your computer Strong solvents such as alcohol acetone ammonium chloride methylene chloride and hydrocarb
74. onoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Operating environment 89 13 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact for example the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components To prevent damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions e f removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover e Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them e Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible e Use nonmagnetic tools e Before handling components discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface of the component e f you remove a component place it in an electrostatic safe container If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation contact support 90 Chapter 13 Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols Numerics 2 finger click 38 A AC adapter light identifying 5 AC adapter testing 59 action keys decrease screen brightness 47 Help and Support 47 identifying 15 increase screen brightness 47
75. ons which can permanently damage the surface of the computer Cleaning the display sides and cover Gently wipe the screen using a soft lint free cloth moistened with an alcohol free glass cleaner Allow the screen to dry before closing the display Use a pre moistened germicidal wipe to clean the outside surfaces of the computer Fibrous materials such as paper towels can scratch these surfaces NOTE When cleaning the outside surfaces of the computer use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard CAUTION Never allow liquids to drip between the keys on the keyboard even when you are cleaning the computer Liquid can permanently damage internal components e Toclean and disinfect the TouchPad and keyboard use a soft microfiber cloth or a static free cloth without oil such as a chamois cloth moistened with an alcohol free glass cleaner or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe e To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles from the keyboard use a can of compressed air with a straw extension WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface 70 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer Traveling with or shipping your computer If you have to travel with or ship your compu
76. or authorization to use your computer before you turn it on If you are traveling internationally follow these suggestions Check the computer related customs regulations for each country or region on your itinerary Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the computer Voltage frequency and plug configurations vary A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not attempt to power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances Traveling with or shipping your computer 71 9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality integrity and availability of your information Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system HP applications the non Windows Setup Utility or Basic Input Output System BIOS and other third party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks such as viruses worms and other types of malicious code i IMPORTANT Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power on password Computer viruses Antivirus software Unauthorized access to data Firewall software Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS settings and Administrator password other system identification information
77. ory information regulatory label 17 wireless certification labels 18 remove everything and reinstall Windows 84 reset computer 83 84 steps 84 restore Windows File History 83 right edge swipe 44 RJ 45 network jack identifying 7 RJ 45 network lights identifying 7 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 37 security cable lock installing 76 security cable slot identifying 6 security wireless 22 serial number computer 17 service labels locating 17 setting password protection on wakeup 53 setup of WLAN 22 Setup Utility BIOS passwords 73 sharing media 26 shipping the computer 71 shortcut keys 49 shutdown 62 Sleep exiting 52 initiating 52 slots Digital Media Card Reader 5 security cable 6 sMedio 360 Suite 26 27 sMedio 360 TrueLink 26 28 sMedio 360 TrueSync 26 27 software CyberLink PowerDVD 33 Disk Cleanup 68 Disk Defragmenter 67 sMedio 360 26 software updates installing 75 speakers connecting 29 identifying 14 stretching touch screen gesture 43 stretching TouchPad gestures 37 supported discs recovery 82 system information hot key 50 system recovery 85 system restore point creating 81 restoring 83 T testing an AC adapter 59 Thunderbolt DisplayPort connecting 32 identifying 7 Touch screen gestures 45 edge swipe gestures 44 one finger slide 41 scrolling 42 touch screen gestures 44 pinching 43 rotating 43 stretching 43 tapping 42 touch screen using 41 TouchPad buttons 10 using 35
78. overed by HP 3D DriveGuard For more information see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your computer over time the files on the hard drive become fragmented A fragmented drive means data on your drive is not contiguous Sequential and because of this the hard drive works harder to locate files thus slowing down the computer Disk Defragmenter consolidates or physically reorganizes the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently Ey NOTE It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid state drives Improving performance 67 After you start Disk Defragmenter it works without supervision However depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule but you can defragment your computer manually at any time To run Disk Defragmenter 1 Connect the computer to AC power 2 From the Start screen type disk select Settings and then select Defragment and optimize your drives 3 Follow the on screen instructions For additional information access the Disk Defragmenter software Help Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the c
79. play and computer Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions e When you need to access components inside the computer e When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port e When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can turn off the computer with the power button the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command NOTE Ifthe computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button 1 Save your work and close all open programs 2 From the Start screen point to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen 3 When the charms open click Settings click the Power icon and then click Shut down If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided Press ctrl alt delete click the Power icon and then select Shut Down e Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds e Disconnect the computer from external power 62 Chapter6 Managing power 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that help you store manage share and access information Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer s s
80. power or external power When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery it is important to monitor and conserve the battery charge Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can balance computer performance with power conservation 51 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Windows has two power saving states Sleep and Hibernation e Sleep The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power Your work is saved to memory allowing you to resume your work very quickly You can also initiate Sleep manually For more information see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 52 e __Hibernation The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level In the Hibernation state your work is saved to a hibernation file and the computer powers down E NOTE If you want to initiate Hibernation manually you must enable Hibernation using Power Options For more information see Enabling and exiting user initiated Hibernation on page 53 CAUTION To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation loss of audio or video playback functionality or loss of information do not initiate Sleep while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card Ey NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking conn
81. r cordless smart phone e Imaging devices printer camera e Audio devices headset speakers e Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer to peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network PAN of Bluetooth devices For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices see the Bluetooth software Help Connecting to a wireless network 23 Connecting to a wired network There are 2 kinds of wired connections local area network LAN and modem connection A LAN connection uses a network cable and is much faster than a modem connection which uses a telephone cable Both cables are sold separately A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ 45 network jack Connecting to a local area network LAN Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home instead of working wirelessly or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office Connecting to a LAN requires an 8 pin RJ 45 network cable To connect the network cable follow these steps 1 Plug the network cable into the network jack 1 on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack 2 or router Y NOTE Ifthe network cable contains noise suppression circuitry 3 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable
82. ral options for recovering your system Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise If you need to restore your personal 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 History see Windows Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver From the Start screen type recovery select HP Recovery Manager and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall and follow the on screen instructions If you want to restore the system to a previous state without losing any personal information Windows System Restore is an option System Restore allows you to restore without the requirements of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events Even if you did not manually create a restore point you can choose to restore to a previous point automatically created For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore see Windows Help and Support From the Start screen type h and then select Help and Support If you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your p
83. reen type h and then select Help and Support Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account Administrator password Protects administrator 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 e Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility BIOS e If you forget your administrator password you cannot access Setup Utility BIOS NOTE The administrator password can be used in place of the power on password NOTE Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows nor is it displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted NOTE If you enter the power on password at the first password check you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility BIOS Power on password e Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer e If you forget your power on password you cannot turn on or restart the computer NOTE The administrator password can be used in place of the power on password NOTE A power on password is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Using passwords 73 To set change or delete an administrator or power on password in Setup Utility BIOS 1 To start Setup Utility BIOS turn on or restart
84. rt on the screen and then move your fingers together e Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the screen and then move your fingers apart ee Rotating select models only Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos e Anchor the forefinger of your left hand on the object you want to rotate Using your right hand slide your forefinger around in a sweeping motion from 12 o clock to 3 o clock To reverse the rotation move your forefinger from 3 o clock to 12 o clock YNOTE Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image Rotate may not be functional for all apps Using touch screen gestures 43 Edge swipes With edge swipes you can perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps Right edge swipe The right edge swipe reveals the charms which let you search share start apps access devices or change settings e Gently swipe your finger inward from the right edge of the display bezel onto the screen to display the charms Left edge swipe The left edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them quickly e Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the display bezel to switch between apps e Without lifting your finger swipe back toward the left edge to display all open apps 44 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard Top edge swipe and bottom edge swipe T
85. sing TouchPad gestures eccericriciiiriricki a eet TETTERE S 36 Tapping aieea esanera ae raea eee ea daaa E aae aE aaiae niea 36 SrO oe E E E E eeaneterane 37 PINCHING StPEtCHING ccecencssanicoiiiir o mE A AEE R eed 37 Rotating select models only aeeeesseeeersssrsssserrrrreserrrrrrredaennnnneaatinnnnnaaattnnanaaaannnnnaaaaanannane 38 2 finger click select models only oo eee cece ete cette ettte eee ee tee eee ee taaeeeeteeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaas 38 Flicking select models Only s ccicsecadcn ieee teed reice died AE 39 EGGG SWIPES iran a e AA 39 vi Rightedge SWIDE snieni nii ARE AAN Aa AA 39 Top edge SWIPE sinnani ai aie a aa ia aa aiai a aR 40 Leftedge SWIPE sitet eeiiceesdeceiideeeeditaacdaeed E EEEO TEENE 40 Using touch sereen gestures 2 3 i601 c2e8 iat teeta eee Ha aad a RANNTA ANENA KRAANE AA ENANTA ANEA RRRA 41 OMeTINGSr SIGS 1 25 45 steceeda Sennsiacdcecel javasendaaaetadiaeets chisiaadaedadaeks tbacetadesdivasandeazcdagiedeed edeeta tials cs 41 TAPPING 5 echdeceadeeceisielatek aieiauecnce nec these a dv eadec tetali fades A E E es 42 SCION Gananeen Ma aa aaa ea dae a aa N 42 Pinching stretehing siereesiikonan rnane aaa a aa a aaa Aaa ea aa ie 43 Rotating select models only 2 ce ceeeeeeeeecceeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeedteeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 Edge SWIDCS 4 25s2a fee nas setaadaha a ea a a Aaaa aa aaa ala 44 Right edge SWIPE cccssdiccdaiidsassascacnnedesandenscniccsssnaagadeccddadaadhveed aa
86. stures 39 44 left edge swipe 40 44 right edge swipe 39 top edge swipe 40 45 electrostatic discharge 90 esc key identifying 15 external AC power using 58 external devices 65 F factory reset 81 85 firewall software 75 fn key identifying 15 50 fun things to do 2 H hard drive light 8 hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 67 HDMI configuring audio 31 connecting 31 HDMI port identifying 7 headphone jack identifying 5 headphones connecting 29 Hibernation exiting 53 Index 91 initiated during critical battery level 57 initiating 53 high definition devices connecting 31 33 hot keys bass settings 50 description 50 display system information 50 using 50 HP 3D DriveGuard 67 HP and third party software updates installing 76 HP Recovery Manager 85 correcting boot problems 87 starting 86 HP Recovery media creating 82 recovery 86 HP Recovery partition 86 recovery 86 removing 87 hubs 63 l input power 88 installing critical updates 75 optional security cable lock 76 integrated webcam light identifying 9 Intel Wireless Display 33 Intel Wireless Music 33 internal display switch identifying 9 internal microphones identifying 9 Internet connection setup 22 Internet security software using 74 J jacks audio in microphone 5 audio out headphone 5 RJ 45 network 7 K keyboard backlight 46 48 keyboard backlight light identifying 11 92 Index keyboard hot keys identifying 50 keys
87. t Shortcut Keys Shortcut Key Description key rT Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop Pressing the key TT again returns you to the previous screen c Opens the charms om E m PT d Opens the Windows desktop am tab Switches between open apps 8 NOTE Continue to press this key combination until the app you want is displayed alt f4 Closes an active app Using the keyboard and mouse 49 Using the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the b key or the esc key To use a hot key A Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the combination Function Hot key Description Display system information fn esc Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number Control the bass settings fn b Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound Beats Audio is enabled by default You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system To open Beats Audio Control Panel from the Start screen type c select Control Panel select Hardware and Sound and then select Beats Audio Control Panel 50 Chapter5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery
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89. ter here are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping Back up your information to an external drive Remove all discs and all external media cards such as digital storage cards from the computer Turn off and then disconnect all external devices Shut down the computer Take along a backup of your information Keep the backup separate from the computer When traveling by air carry the computer as hand luggage do not check it in with the rest of your luggage CAUTION Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry on baggage use X rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives If you plan to use the computer during a flight listen for the in flight announcement that tells you when you are allowed to use your computer In flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline If you are shipping the computer or a drive use suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE If the computer has a wireless device installed the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft in hospitals near explosives and in hazardous locations If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device ask f
90. ter to external AC power The battery begins to charge The scren brightness increases The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance When you disconnect external AC power the following events occur The computer switches to battery power The screen brightness automatically decreases to save battery life The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance 58 Chapter6 Managing power Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC power e The computer does not turn on e The display does not turn on e The power lights are off To test the 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 the computer e If the power lights turn on the AC adapter is working properly e fthe power lights remain off check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make sure the connections are secure e _If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter Running on external AC power 59 HP CoolSense select models only HP CoolSense ok automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and adjusts performance
91. tes and download video and movies to watch on your computer without needing to connect to a network To enhance your viewing enjoyment use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor projector or TV Your computer has a high definition multimedia interface HDMI port and a Thunderbolt DisplayPort iy IMPORTANT Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer using the correct cable Check the device manufacturer s instructions 30 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Connecting an HDMI device Ef NOTE To connect an HDMI device to your computer you need an HDMI cable sold separately To see the computer screen image on a high definition TV or monitor connect the high definition device according to the following instructions 1 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer HEMA D 7 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the high definition TV or monitor 3 Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states e PC screen only View the screen image on the computer only e Duplicate View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device e Extend View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device e Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press f4 the display state changes y NOTE Adjust the s
92. the computer quickly press esc and then press 10 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security and then follow the on screen instructions Your changes take effect when the computer restarts TPM Embedded Security device select models only TPM Trusted Platform Module provides additional security for your computer You can modify the TPM settings in Setup Utility For information on changing Setup Utility settings see Using Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics on page 77 The following table describes the TPM settings in Setup Utility Settings Function TPM Embedded Security Device Available Hidden e Ifthe administrator password is set you can select Available e If you select Hidden the TPM device is not visible in the operating system TPM Status Enabled Disabled e Ifthe administrator password is not set or if TPM Security Device is set to Hidden this entry is hidden e This value reflects the current physical state for the TPM The state is enabled or disabled by the Embedded Security State setting Embedded Security State No Operation Disabled Enabled e Ifthe administrator password is not set or if TPM Security Device is set to Hidden this entry is hidden e You can enable or disable the TPM function e The next time the computer is restarted after the TPM function is set this value is set to No Operation TPM Set to Factory Defaults No Yes e If the administrator password is not set
93. ting the device to the Thunderbolt Displayport Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device sold separately must be compatible with Windows To determine whether your device is Thunderbolt Certified for Windows see https thunderbolttechnology net products 1 Connect one end of the Thunderbolt DisplayPort cable to the Thunderbolt DisplayPort on the P wo D 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the digital display device 3 Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states e PC screen only View the screen image on the computer only e Duplicate View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device e Extend View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device e Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press f4 the display state changes 32 Chapter4 Enjoying entertainment features Ey NOTE Adjust the screen resolution of the external device especially if you choose the Extend option From the Start screen type c and then select Control Panel from the list of applications Select Appearance and Personalization Under Display select Adjust screen resolution Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music select models only Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music allow you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to your receive display device such as HDTV monitor projector
94. tions The following power plans are available e HP Recommended recommended Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware e Power saver Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible e High performance Favors performance but may use more energy Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan Click Show additional plans to select this power plan You can also create your own power plan and customize it to how you use the computer for your needs To use Power Options from the Start screen type power select Settings and then select Power Options Selecting a power plan 55 Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power the computer runs on battery power If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer the computer automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to conserve battery life The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power Computer battery life varies depending on power management settings programs running on the computer screen brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors Factory sealed battery iy IMPORTANT Do not attempt to replace your computer battery which is install
95. to set up a connection or network connect to a network manage wireless networks and diagnose and repair network problems To use operating system controls 1 From the Start screen type n and then select Settings 2 Type network and sharing in the search box and 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 local area network WLAN which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point Ey NOTE The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably e A large scale WLAN such as a corporate or public WLAN typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions e A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection a printer and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software To use the WLAN device in your computer you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network Using an Internet service provider When you are setting up Internet access in your home you must establish an account with an Internet service provider ISP To purchas
96. tp welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html iy IMPORTANT HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data Before beginning recovery back up any personal data you want to retain Restore and recovery 85 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image select models only The HP Recovery partition select models only allows you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive This type of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition 1 Press f11 while the computer boots or Press and hold f11 as you press the power button 2 Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu 3 Select HP Recovery Manager and follow the on screen instructions Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into the optical drive on your computer or into an optional external optical drive and then restart the computer Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created into a USB port on your computer and then restart the computer Z NOTE Ifthe computer does not automatically r
97. with your computer You may need this information when traveling internationally Additional country wireless labels are included below for the Ukraine Indonesia and Singapore Ukraine Indonesia 22151 SDPPI 2011 1823 Singapore Complies with IDA Standards DB 02941 18 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer 3 Connecting to a network Your computer can travel with you wherever you go But even at home you can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection This chapter will help you get connected to that world Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices e Wireless local area network WLAN device Connects the computer to wireless local area networks commonly referred to as Wi Fi networks wireless LANs or WLANs in corporate offices your home and public places such as airports restaurants coffee shops hotels and universities In a WLAN the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point e Bluetooth device Creates a personal area network PAN to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras Ina PAN each device communicates directly with other devices a

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