User Guide - Windows 8
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using power-saving states
- Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Using external AC power
- Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)
- External cards and devices
- Drives
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP Client Security Manager
- Installing an optional security cable
- Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
- Maintenance
- Backup and recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Support
- Specifications
- Traveling with the computer
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting resources
- Resolving issues
- The computer is unable to start up
- The computer screen is blank
- Software is functioning abnormally
- The computer is on but not responding
- The computer is unusually warm
- An external device is not working
- The wireless network connection is not working
- The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD
- The computer does not detect the optical drive
- A disc does not play
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- Electrostatic discharge
- Index
Left
Component Description
(1)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter/Battery light
●
White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
●
Amber: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 0 to 89 percent.
●
Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level. When
the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery
light begins blinking rapidly.
● Off: The battery is fully charged.
(3) Vents (2) 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.
(4)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(5)
RJ-45 (network) jack
RJ-45 (network) lights (2)
Connects a network cable.
●
Green (left): The network is connected.
●
Amber (right): The network is showing activity.
(6)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
component.
(7)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a USB device on page 47.
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