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
Using the keyboard
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.
TIP: The Windows button on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen
from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the
previous screen.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows button
in combination with the key to perform the
action.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP
Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Shortcut
key
Key Description
Opens the Start screen.
+ c Opens the charms.
+ d Opens the Windows desktop.
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