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© Copyright 2012, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 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. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademar k of its ...
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do n ot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoinin g optional printer, or a soft surface, such ...
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Table of contents 1 Start ing righ t ..... ............ ......... ............ ......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... ......... ... ........... .......... ......... ..... 1 Best practices ................ .......... ............. ........... .......... ............ .......... .......... ............. ....... ........... ...
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4 Enjoying entertainment features . .......... .......... ......... .......... ........... ........ ........... .......... .......... .. ............. ........ 18 Using the webcam ............ ............ .......... .......... ............ .......... ........... ............ .......... .......... . ................ 19 Using a udio ............ ... ...
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Enabling and e xiting us er-ini tiated H ibernat ion ................................................................. 36 Settin g passwo rd pro tection on wakeup . ............ .......... ............. ............ ............. .......... ..... 36 Using th e power meter an d power setti ngs ..... .......... .......... ........... ......... ...... ...
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9 Securi ng your comput er and in format ion ....... ............. ............. ............. .......... ............. ............ .... ............ . 51 Using passwords ............ ......... .......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ........ ........... ........ ........ ........ ........ ......... 51 Setting Windows passwords .... .. ...
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1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool de signed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn abou t best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to get more HP resources. Best practices To get the most out of your smart inve stment, after you set up a nd register the computer, we recom ...
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More HP resources You have already u sed Setup I nstructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details , how-to informat ion, and more, use th is table. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features. Windows 8 Basics guide ● Overview of using and nav igating with Windows 8. Help an ...
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2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware an d software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your computer: 1. From the Start screen, type c , and then select Control Panel . 2. Select System and Security , and then in the System area, select Device Mana ger . A list displays all the devices installed ...
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Component Description (2) Hard drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information about HP 3D Dr iveGuard, see Using HP 3D DriveGua rd on page 47 . (3) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory ...
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Left side Component Description (1) Security cable slot Attaches an opti onal secur ity 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. (2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool i ...
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Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wire less signa ls to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, capt ures still ph otographs, and allows you to video conference and chat onli ne using streaming video. To use the w ...
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Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the s creen. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge ...
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Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The co mputer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, which is an energy-saving mode. The comp uter 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 amou ...
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Buttons and speakers Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button down briefly to exit Hibernation. CAUTION: Pressing and hold ing down the p ...
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system informatio n when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous sc ...
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Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery lock Locks and unlocks the battery. (3) Vents (4) Enable 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. ...
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Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (s elect models only) Have this information ava ilable when yo u contac t sup port. The service la bel is located on the bottom of your computer. ● Regulatory label—Provides regul atory informati on about the computer. The regulato ry label ...
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3 Connecting to a network Your computer can tr avel with you wh erever you go. But even at home, you can explor e the globe and access inform ation from millions of we bsites using your computer and a wire d or wireless network connection. This chapter will hel p you get connected to that world. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology ...
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To use operating system controls: 1. From the Start screen, type n , and then select Settings . 2. Type network and sharing in the se arch box, an d 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 lo cal area ...
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Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN an d connect to the In ternet, you need the following eq uipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-spee d Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless rout ...
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Connecting to a WLAN To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wirele ss light is on (white). If the wireless light is amber, press the wirele ss button. 2. From the Desktop, tap or click the network status icon in th e notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 3. Select yo u ...
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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connecti on if you wan t to connect the comp uter d irectly to a rout er in your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you wan t to connect to an exis ting network at your offic e. Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (netwo rk) cable. To connect the ne twork cable, follow these step ...
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4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP comput er as an enterta inment hub to socialize via the webcam, e njoy and mana ge your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your comput er an even more powerfu l entertainment center, connect externa l devices like a monitor, projec tor, or TV, or spea kers and headphones. Here are some of ...
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Component Description (5) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performan ce. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43 . (6) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (7) Audio-out (headphone) ja ck/Audio-in (microphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional power ...
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Connecting headphones You can connect wired headp hones to the audio-ou t jack/audio-in jack on yo ur computer. To connect wireless headpho nes to your computer, follow the device manufactur er's instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal inju ry, lower the volume setting before puttin g on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For add ...
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Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer , you need an HDMI cable, sold separa tely. To see the computer scre en image on a h igh-definit ion TV or monitor, connect the hig h-definition device according to the following instructions. 1. Connect one end of th e HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the compu ter. 2. Connec ...
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To return the audio stream to the computer speakers: 1. From the Windows desktop, ri ght-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. On models with a touch scree n, press and ho ld the Speakers icon. 2. Select Playback devices . 3. On the Playback tab, select Speakers and Hea dphones . 4. Select Set Default , ...
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5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard Your computer allows navi gation us ing touch gestures in additi on to the keyboard and mouse. Tou ch gestures can be used on yo ur computer T ouchPad or on a touc h screen (select models only). NOTE: An external USB mo use (purchased se parately) can be conn ected to one of the ...
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To view a demonst ration of eac h gesture: 1. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel , and then select Hardware and Sound . 2. Select Synaptics TouchPad . 3. Click a gesture to activate the demo nstration. To turn the gest ures off or on: 1. From the Synaptics To uchPad screen, select or clear the check box nex ...
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Scrolling Scrolling is useful for mo ving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. ● Place two fingers slightly apart on the Touc hPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or right. Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers tog ether on th e T ouchPad zone and then ...
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Edge swipes Edge swipes allow you to perform ta sks such as changing settin gs and finding o r using apps. Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change setting s. ● Swipe your finger gently from the right edg e to display the charms. Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe ...
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Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your ope n apps so that you can switch to them quickly. ● Swipe your finger gen tly from the left edg e of the T ouchPad to switch be tween apps. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) A touch screen computer allows you to control item s on the screen directly with your fingers. TIP: On touch ...
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Tapping To make an on-scre en selection, use th e tap function. ● Use one finger to tap an object on the screen to make a selection. Double-tap an item to ope n it. NOTE: Press and hold your fing er on an object to open a help scree n that provides information about the obj ect. Press and hold prov ides the same information as using a mouse to ri ...
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Pinch/stretch Pinching and stre tching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fing ers together on th e display and then move your fingers apa rt. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers ap art on the displ ay and then move yo ur fingers together. Using touch scree n gestures (sele ct models only) 29 ...
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Edge swipes With edge swipes you can perf orm tasks such as changing setti ngs 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 setting s. ● Gently swipe your finger in ward from the right edge of the display be zel onto the screen t o display t ...
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Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe allows you to open a list of app s available on your computer. 1. Gently swipe your finger fro m the top edge or the bottom edge of the display bezel onto the screen. 2. Tap All apps to view available apps. Using touch scree n gestures (sele ct models only) 31 ...
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Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mo use allow you to type, select items, scroll and to pe rform the same functio ns as you do by using tou ch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys an d hot keys to perform specif ic functions. TIP: The Windows key on the keyboa rd allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from ...
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Icon Key Descriptio n f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as lon g as you hold down the key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless conne ction is possible. Using Microsoft Win dows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perfo ...
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Using the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc ke y. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press th e 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. 34 Chapte ...
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6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. Wh en the computer is only running on batte ry power and an AC power source is not a vailable to charge the battery, it is important to monitor and co nserve the battery charge . Your computer supports power pl ans to manage how your computer uses and con serves p ...
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Initiating and e xiting Sleep With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in an y of the followin g ways: ● Close the displa y. ● From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. When the charms list opens, se lect Settings , select the Power icon, and then select Sleep . To exit Slee p: ● Briefly press th ...
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4. Select Require a password (recomme nded) . NOTE: If you need to crea te a user account p a ssword or change your curren t user account password, select Create or change y our user ac count passwo rd , and then follow the o n- screen instructions. If you do not need to crea te or change a user accou nt password, go to step 5. 5. Select Save chang ...
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4. Slide the battery (3) from the middle to remove it from the computer. NOTE: The battery release latch automati cally returns to its origina l position. The battery lock will remain in the unlocked position. Installing a user-replaceable battery To install the batte ry, follow these steps: CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as you insert it. 1. Ho ...
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Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery p ower and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the user-rep laceable batte ry from the co mputer when it is not bei ng used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices wh en you a re not using the m. ● D ...
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If your computer will be unused and unp lugged from external p ower for more than 2 we eks, remove the battery an d store it separa tely in a cool, dry p lace to prolon g the battery char ge. A stored battery sho uld be checked eve ry 6 months . If the capacity is less than 50 percen t, recharge the battery befo re returning it to sto rage. Disposi ...
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Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the com put er e xhibits any of th e following symptoms when i t is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does n ot turn on. ● The power lights are off. To test th e AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the batt ery from the comput er. 3. Connect ...
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Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel Smart Connect T echnology periodically cau ses the computer to exit Slee p. Smart Connec t then update s the content fo r certain open app lications and reinitiates Sleep. As a resu lt, your work is immediately av ...
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7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digita l storage devices that help you store, manage, share, an d access information. Your computer has an internal hard dr ive that stores your computer's software and ope rating system, as well as provides storage for all of your personal file s. Some computers also have a n optional optical driv ...
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Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB conn ector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cab le for the device to the USB po rt. NOTE: The USB port on your compu ter may look slig htly different from the illustration in this section. A sound indicates that th e device has been detected. NOTE: T ...
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Inserting and removing a digital storage card To insert a digita l storage card: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connecto rs facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the digi tal storage slot, and then press in on the card ...
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Sharing data and drives and accessing software When your computer is part of a networ k, you ar e not limited to using only the information tha t is stored on your co mputer. Networked compu ters ca n exchange software and data with each other. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie o r game is copy-protected, it cann ot be shared. To share folders or ...
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8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep you r computer in optimal con dition. This chapter provides information abou t improving the perfo rmance of your comp uter by running too ls such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Clea nup. It also p rovides informati on about updati ng your programs and drive rs, instr ...
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To run Disk Defra gmenter: 1. Connect the compu ter to AC power. 2. From the Start screen, type disk , select Settings , and then select Defragm ent and optimize your driv es . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional informatio n, access the Disk Defra gmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for u ...
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Cleaning the Touc hPad and keyboard CAUTION: Never allow liquids to drip be tween the keys on the keybo ard, even when you are cleaning the co mputer. This can permanently d amage internal com ponents. ● To clean and disinfec t the TouchPad and keyboard, use a so ft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (suc h as a cham ois cloth) m ...
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or d amage to the equipment, do not attempt to powe r the computer with a voltage converter kit so ld for appliances. 50 Chapter 8 Maintain ing your computer ...
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9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protectin g the confiden tiality, integrity, and avail ability of your information. Standard se curity solutions provided by the Windows operating syste m, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third- party software can help protect your computer ...
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Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. Administrator password Protects administrat or-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 ● Must be ...
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the security softwar e trial offer or purchase the software of you r choice in orde r to fully protect yo ur computer. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable program s, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them , and in most cases, repair any dam ...
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Installing HP and third- party software updates HP recommends that you regula rly update the softwar e and drivers that were origin ally installed on your computer. To downlo ad the latest versions, go to the HP website. For U.S. suppo rt, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP . For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/ wwc ...
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3. Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the compute r (3) , and then lock the security cable lock with the key. 4. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Using an optional security cable lock 55 ...
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10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic In put/Output System (BIOS), controls co mmunication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives , display, keyboard, mous e, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the sta rtup sequence of t ...
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Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an u nsuccessful installation, downlo ad and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reli able external power u sing the AC adapter. Do not d ownload or install a BIOS up date while the computer is running on batte ry power, docked in an optional ...
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Using System Diagnostics System Diag nostics a llows you to run dia gnostic te sts to de termine if the compu ter hardwa re is functioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc , and then press f2 . 2. Select the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: ...
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11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes t ools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your information and re trieve it if you ever need to . These tools wi ll help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state , all with simple steps. This chapter provid ...
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choose to reset the computer by reinstallin g Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: File History is not enabl ed by default, so you m ust turn it on. For more information and step s for enabling Wi ndows File History, see Windows Help an d Support. From the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Suppo rt . Creating ...
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Restore and recovery There are several options for re covering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and leve l of expertise: ● If you need to restore your p e rsonal files and data, you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you created. For more information and steps for using File Hi ...
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Using Windows Refresh fo r quick and easy recovery When your computer is not work ing properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allo ws you to start fres h a nd keep what is importan t to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh re moves any traditional applications that were not origina lly installed on the system at the factory. ...
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3. Select Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner o f the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Scroll the right-side choi ces down to display Remove everything and reinstall Window s . 5. Under Remove everythi ng and reinstall Windows , select Get starte d , and follow the on- screen instructions. Recovering using H ...
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3. Select Troubleshoot from the bo ot options menu. 4. Select Recov ery Manage r , and follow the on-scre en instructions. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the or iginal system. This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Reco very partition or if the hard drive is not working proper ly. 1. ...
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12 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer op erates on DC power, whi ch can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50 –60 Hz. Although the comp uter can be powered from a standalone ...
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13 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the rele ase of static electricity wh en tw o objects come into contact—for example, the sho ck you receive wh en you walk across th e carpet and touc h a metal door knob. A discharge of static ele ctricity from fingers or other electrostati c conductors may damage electronic components. To p ...
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Index A AC adapter 4 AC adapter, testing 41 action keys decrease screen brightness 32 functions 32 Help and Suppo rt 32 identifying 10 increase screen brightness 32 next track or section 32 play, pause, resume 32 previous track or section 32 switch screen image 32 using 32 volume down 32 volume mute 33 volume up 33 wireless 33 antivirus software, u ...
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high-definition devi ces, connecting 21, 22 hot keys description 34 display system information 34 functions 34 using 34 HP 3D DriveGuard 47 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP Recovery Manager 63 correcting boot problems 64 starting 63 HP Recovery media creating 60 recovery 64 HP Recovery partition 63 recovery 63 removing 64 hubs ...
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HP (Hewlett-Packard) D1C58UA#ABA - page 79
reset computer 61, 62 steps 62 restore Windows F ile History 61 right-click using touch screen g estures 28 right-edge swipe 30 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 25 security cable lock, installing 54 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 15 serial number 11 service label, computer 11 service labels loc ...
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