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User Guide
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© Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Software terms Development Company, L.P. This guide describes features that are By installing, copying, downloading, or Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. Intel is a be bound by the terms of the HP End User trademark of Intel Corp
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or r
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Table of contents 1 Starting right ................................................................................................................................................... 1 HP Quick Start (select models only) ..................................................................................................... 1 Best practices ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Fun things to do ....
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4 Enjoying entertainment features ................................................................................................................. 20 Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 20 Using the webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................. 21 Using audio .....................................................
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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys ......................................................... 38 Using the hot keys ............................................................................................. 39 Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................ 39 6 Managing power ............................................................................................................................................ 40 I
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Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 53 Tray-load ........................................................................................................... 53 When the disc tray opens normally .................................................. 53 When the disc tray fails to open normally ......................................... 54 Sharing data and drives and accessing software .............................
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Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 69 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 70 Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 70 Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 7
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1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional HP resources. HP Quick Start (select models only) HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start menu from the Windows desktop. Quick Start functions like the traditional Windows Start menu and enables you to conveniently open files and pro
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Fun things to do ● 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 Connecting an HDMI device on page 23. ● You know that you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See Using audio on page 21. ● You know you can create a powerful presentation with Micr
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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 ● Overview of computer setup and features Windows 8 Basics guide ● Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8 Help and Support ● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Supp
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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, click Device Manager. A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer. Locating software To find out what software is installed on your computer: 1. From the Start screen, right-click using the mouse. – or – Swi
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Right side Component Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power- saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state 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
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Left side Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) AC adapter light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is using battery power. (3) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (4) RJ-45 (network) ja
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Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Internal microphones (2) Records sound. (3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (4) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and provides access to video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video. To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of application
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Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge swipes on page 31. (2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power- saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state 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 ina
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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 on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information. If the computer has stopped res
