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Lights

Component

Description

(1)

Power light

White: The computer is on.

Blinking white: The computer is in the Standby mode,
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.

(2)

Mute light

Amber: Computer sound is off.

Off: Computer sound is on.

(3)

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.

(4)

 

Caps lock light

On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.

(5)

 TouchPad 

light

On: The TouchPad is off.

Off: The TouchPad is on.

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Chapter 2   Getting to know your computer

Summary of Contents for Pavilion dm1-4300

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...tional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition September 2012 Document Part Number 696788 001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on thi...

Page 3: ...other 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 ...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ... Lights 8 Buttons 9 Keys 10 Bottom 11 Labels 12 3 Connecting to a network 13 Connecting to a wireless network 13 Using the wireless controls 13 Using the wireless button 13 Using operating system controls 13 Using a WLAN 14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN 15 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 16 ...

Page 6: ...ating using touch gestures pointing devices and the keyboard 24 Using the TouchPad 24 Using TouchPad gestures 24 Tapping 25 Scrolling 25 Pinching zooming 26 Rotating select models only 26 2 finger click select models only 27 Flicking select models only 27 Edge swipes 28 Right edge swipe 28 Top edge swipe 28 Left edge swipe 29 Using the keyboard and mouse 29 Using the keys 30 Using the action keys ...

Page 7: ...a user replaceable battery 38 Running on external AC power 38 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 39 HP CoolSense select models only 39 Shutting down turning off the computer 39 7 Managing and sharing information 41 Using a USB device 41 Connecting a USB device 41 Removing a USB device 42 Connecting a powered USB device 42 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 42 Using optical drives 43 Insertin...

Page 8: ...tware applications and information 61 Using an optional security cable lock 61 10 Using Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics 63 Starting Setup Utility BIOS 63 Updating the BIOS 63 Determining the BIOS version 63 Downloading a BIOS update 64 Using System Diagnostics 64 11 Backing up restoring and recovering 66 Creating recovery media and backups 66 Creating HP Recovery media 67 Restore and rec...

Page 9: ...12 Specifications 72 Input power 72 Operating environment 72 13 Electrostatic Discharge 73 Index 74 ix ...

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Page 11: ...familiar with the computer hardware and software Go to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 18 for information Update or purchase antivirus software Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 60 Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive See Backing up restoring and recovering on page 66 Fun things to do You know ...

Page 12: ...tices To access this guide select the HP Support Assistant tile from the Start screen select My computer and then select User guides Important regulatory notices Limited Warranty To access the warranty select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen select My computer and then select Warranty and services or go to http www hp com go orderdocuments Specific warranty information about this...

Page 13: ... Security and then in the System area click Device Manager A list displays all the devices installed in your computer Locating software 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 Front Component Description Speakers 2 Produce sound Finding your ...

Page 14: ...before using headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information see the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a device is connected to a headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 3 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 4 USB 2 0 ports 2 Connect optional USB devices NOTE For det...

Page 15: ...r 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 5 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 DriveGuard see Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only on page 52 6 HDMI por...

Page 16: ... photographs and allows video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video To use the webcam from the Start screen type cyberlink and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps 6 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 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 wire...

Page 17: ...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 screen 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 Top 7 ...

Page 18: ...an energy saving mode that uses the least amount of power 2 Mute light Amber Computer sound is off Off Computer sound is on 3 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 4 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on which switches the keys to all capital letters 5 TouchPad light On Th...

Page 19: ...olding down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings from the Start screen type power options Click Settings and then select Power Options from the options...

Page 20: ...n key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Start screen 4 Windows applications key Displays options for a selected object 5 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 21: ...y and the service door from the computer 4 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 5 Service door Provides access to the hard drive bay a memory module slot the subscriber identity module SIM slot select models onl...

Page 22: ...abel is located on the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay 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 include...

Page 23: ... feet of each other For more information about wireless technology see the information and website links provided in Help and Support To access Help and Support from the Start screen type help and then select Help and Support from the list of apps Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features Wireless button wireless switch or wireless key r...

Page 24: ...computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions 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 servic...

Page 25: ...ly connects to the Internet 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 comput...

Page 26: ...w network connection After the connection is made place the 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 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 ...

Page 27: ...N 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 NOTE If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry 3 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable toward th...

Page 28: ...nition devices Multimedia Features Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer Component Description 1 Internal microphone Records sound 2 HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video captures still photographs allows you to video conference and chat online using streaming video From the Start screen type cyberlink and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps 3 Webcam light On ...

Page 29: ...al 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 To start the webcam from the computer Start screen type cyberlink and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps For details about using the ...

Page 30: ...select Control Panel select Hardware and Sound and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio To enable or disable Beats Audio press the fn key in combination with the b key Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer follow these steps 1 From the Start screen type control and then select Control Panel from the list of apps 2 Select Hardware and S...

Page 31: ... monitor or projected for a presentation connect a monitor or projector to the computer s VGA port To connect a monitor or projector 1 Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown 2 Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states PC screen only View the screen image on the computer only Duplicate View the screen image simultaneously o...

Page 32: ...th the computer and external device Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press f4 the display state changes NOTE Adjust the screen resolution of the external device especially if you choose the Extend option From the Start screen type control and then select Control Panel from the list of apps Select Appearance and Personalization Under Display select ...

Page 33: ...k tab select Speakers and Headphones 3 Click Set Default and then click OK Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections To open CyberLink Power DVD from the computer Start screen type cyberlink and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD see the PowerDVD software He...

Page 34: ...imple 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 Tou...

Page 35: ...n on or off 2 Click Apply and then click OK Tapping To make an on screen selection use the tap function on the TouchPad Point to an item on the screen and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make a selection Double tap an item to open it NOTE Tap and hold your finger on the TouchPad to open a help screen that provides information about the selected item Scrolling Scrolling is useful for mo...

Page 36: ... then moving your fingers together Rotating select models only Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos Point to an object 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 26 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch...

Page 37: ... menu selections for an object on the screen Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the selected object Flicking select models only Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and flick your fingers in a light quick motion up down left or right Using TouchPad gestures 27 ...

Page 38: ...es or change settings Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms Top edge swipe The top edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available on the Start screen IMPORTANT When an app is active the top edge gesture varies depending on the app Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps 28 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures pointing devices and t...

Page 39: ...ge of the TouchPad to switch between apps Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to type select items scroll and to perform the same functions as you do by using touch gestures The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions Using the keyboard and mouse 29 ...

Page 40: ...ropriate 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 t...

Page 41: ... Windows logo key in combination with the 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 Support Shortcut Keys Shortcut key Key Description Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen c Opens the charms d Opens t...

Page 42: ...ced 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 view and control the bass properties From the Start screen type c and then select Control Panel from the list of apps Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control Panel 32 Chapter 5 Navigati...

Page 43: ... 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 33 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 NOTE If you want to ...

Page 44: ...st 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 exiting Sleep follow these steps 1 From the Start screen type power select Settings and then select Power Options 2 In the left pane select Require a password on wakeup 3 Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable 4 Click Requir...

Page 45: ... When the Charms displays select Settings and then select Power Options Select a power plan from the list 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 and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unp...

Page 46: ...y 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 on the Start screen and then select Battery and performance Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery Battery test Information on battery types specifications life cycles and capacity To access battery in...

Page 47: ...formation 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 Connect an AC adapter Connect an optional docking or expansion device Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is...

Page 48: ...ructions included with your computer The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking expansion device 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 exte...

Page 49: ...tact customer support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter HP CoolSense select models only HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and adjusts performance 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 p...

Page 50: ...eep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save your work and close all open programs 2 From the Start screen point to the far right upper or lower right corner of the screen When Charms displays click Settings Click the Power icon and then select Shut down If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures try the following emergency procedures in th...

Page 51: ...e that must be installed NOTE For information about connecting external wireless devices see Connecting to a network on page 13 NOTE 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 ...

Page 52: ...se all programs associated with the device 2 From the Desktop click the 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 CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device be sure that the device is turned off and its ...

Page 53: ... 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 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 NOTE If the card is not ejected pull the card out o...

Page 54: ...to record information one time on the DVD After the information is recorded on the disc it cannot be changed or erased it is permanent The DVDs can be used in DVD R drives DVD Re Writable DVD RW or DVD RW which allow to read information and record information many times to the disc Information on the disc can be erased The DVDs can be used in DVD R drives BD a Blu ray Disc holds more information t...

Page 55: ... disc snaps into place NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 6 Close the disc tray NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content Removing an optical disc 1 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the ...

Page 56: ...vie or game is copy protected it cannot be shared To share folders or libraries on the same network 1 On the Desktop open File Explorer 2 Click the Share tab on the Libraries window and then click Specific people 3 Type a name in the File Sharing box and then click Add 4 Click Share and then follow the on screen instructions To share information from your Local Disk 1 On the Desktop open File Expl...

Page 57: ...your active networks select an active network 4 Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy network discovery file and printer sharing or other network options Using optical drives 47 ...

Page 58: ...ive or on the computer Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay When the battery is the only source of power be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security device...

Page 59: ...all external devices connected to the computer 3 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery 4 With one hand slide the battery service door latch 1 to release the service door and at the same time use the other hand to press down on the service door and then slide the service door toward the front of the computer 2 5 Lift the door to remove it 3 6 Lift the hard drive cable conn...

Page 60: ...4 from the hard drive bay at an angle Installing a hard drive 1 Insert the rubber spacers on the drive into the openings 1 on the hard drive bay 2 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 2 3 Replace the Phillips screw 3 50 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer ...

Page 61: ...e service door onto the computer 1 and then slide the door 2 toward the battery bay until the battery service door latch snaps into place 6 Replace the battery 7 Reconnect external power and external devices 8 Turn on the computer Improving performance 51 ...

Page 62: ... files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently NOTE It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid state drives 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...

Page 63: ...ry module be sure that both memory modules are identical To add or replace a memory module CAUTION To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system Shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on or in the Sleep state If you are not sure whether the computer is off turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then sh...

Page 64: ...e it in an electrostatic safe container 6 Insert a new memory module CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment press the m...

Page 65: ...chnology 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 Fo...

Page 66: ...e keyboard A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface Traveling with or shipping your computer If you have to travel with or ship your computer 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 car...

Page 67: ...uter 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equ...

Page 68: ...ecurity 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 tha...

Page 69: ...y 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 passw...

Page 70: ...thorized 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 Host based firewalls Software that protects only the computer it is installed on Network based firewalls Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to protect all the ...

Page 71: ...ms 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 15 Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a...

Page 72: ...security cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the security cable lock with the key 4 Remove the key and keep it in a safe place 62 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information ...

Page 73: ... 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...

Page 74: ...f 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 NOTE If you connect your computer to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen a...

Page 75: ...NOTE If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is running press esc Using System Diagnostics 65 ...

Page 76: ...t 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 See Creating HP Recovery media on page 67 2 As you add hardware and software programs create system restore points A sys...

Page 77: ...ble layer DVD RW or BD RE rewritable Blu ray discs they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software Or instead you can use a high quality blank USB flash drive 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...

Page 78: ...rmation 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 69 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 ...

Page 79: ...t 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 on 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 descr...

Page 80: ... 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...

Page 81: ...r 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 ...

Page 82: ...fications Operating voltage and current varies by platform Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18 5 V dc 3 5 A 65 W DC plug of external HP power supply NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms NOTE The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label Operating environment Factor M...

Page 83: ... or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible Use nonmagnetic tools Before handling components discharge static electricity by touch...

Page 84: ...ck light identifying 8 caring for your computer 55 checking audio functions 20 cleaning your computer 55 components bottom 11 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 7 computer reset 69 configuring audio for HDMI 22 connecting to a WLAN 16 connector power 5 conservation power 36 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 37 D deleted files restoring 68 digital card inserting 43 Digital Med...

Page 85: ...mouse external setting preferences 24 mute light identifying 8 N network jack identifying 4 O operating environment 72 optical disc inserting 44 removing 45 optional external devices using 42 original system recovery 70 P passwords Setup Utility BIOS 59 Windows 59 pinching TouchPad gesture 26 ports external monitor 4 21 HDMI 5 19 22 USB 4 19 USB 3 0 5 19 VGA 21 power battery 35 conserving 36 power...

Page 86: ...3 0 ports identifying 5 USB cable connecting 42 USB devices connecting 41 description 41 removing 42 USB hubs 41 USB ports identifying 4 19 using external AC power 38 using passwords 58 using the power meter 34 V vent identifying 11 vents identifying 5 VGA port connecting 21 video 21 W Web browser button 9 webcam 19 webcam light identifying 6 18 webcam identifying 6 18 Windows backup 67 File Histo...

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