Asus 14-b013nr - Manuals

Fun things to do ● You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you canalso connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see Connectingan HDMI device. ● You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can als...

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 Manag...

Left side Component Description (1) RJ-45 network lights White: The network is connected Amber: Activity is occurring on the network (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as ahigh-definition television, or any compatible dig...

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates itemson the screen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like t...

Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shutsoff power to the display and other unneededcomponents. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernationis an energ...

Component Description (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (3) HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Provides superior bass sound. Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key ● Displays system information when pressed incombination w...

Bottom Component Description Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your compu...

3 Connecting to a network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local areanetworks (commonly referred to as...

Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wirelessbutton) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, on...

Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotectedsignals. Take the following precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Use a firewall. A firewall checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network, and discards anysuspicious items. Firewalls...

● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see theBluetooth software Help. Connecting to a wired network Ther...

4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage yourmusic, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerfulentertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, pro...

Component Description (3) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allowsyou to video conference and chat online usingstreaming video. From the Start screen, type c , and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. (4) USB 2.0 charging port Connects an optio...

For details about using the webcam go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Support . Using audio On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio contentfrom the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and vide...

Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type c , and then select Control Panel from the list of applications. 2. Select Hardware and Sound > Sound . 3. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. Under Program Events,...

To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to your computer: 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3. Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen onl...

Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements. You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, andpointer options. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel , and then...

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 aselection. Double-tap an item to open it. NOTE: Tap and hold your finger on the TouchPad to open a help screen that provides informatio...

2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for an object on the screen. ● Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for theselected object. Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or...

Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions asyou do by using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys toperform specific functions TIP: The Windows logo key on the keyboard allows y...

Icon Key Description f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. Forexample, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates thescreen image from the computer ...

Shortcutkey Key Description + d Opens the Windows Desktop. + tab Switches between open apps. NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you want displays. alt + f4 Closes an active app. Using the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key or the b key. To use a...

6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is onlyrunning on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it isimportant to monitor and conserve the battery charge. Your computer supports power plans tomanag...

After Hibernation is initiated, press the power button to resume your work. NOTE: Rapid Start Technology can be disabled in Setup Utility (BIOS). If Rapid Start Technology is disabled and you want to be able to initiate the Hibernation state, you must enable user-initiatedHibernation using Power Opt...

Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, followthese steps: 1. From the Start screen, type power , then select Settings , and then select Power Options . 2. Click Hardware and Sound , and then click Power Options...

Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on the Windows Desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly accesspower settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on theWindows Desktop, poi...

Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, thecomputer runs on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapteris disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to batte...

– or – ● The power meter icon on the Windows Desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to “Using the power meter” section. The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and...

● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery When you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Windows Desktop changes appearance. Whe...

When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fanoptions remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may behigher than it would be with HP CoolSense on. To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps: ▲ From th...

7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices or solid-state drives that help you store, manage, share, andaccess information. Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your computer's software,operating system, as well as providing storage for all of your personal...

Inserting and removing a digital storage card To insert a digital 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 connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the digit...

Sharing data and drives and accessing software When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that isstored in your computer. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it...

8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. Thischapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running toolssuch as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by replacing a hard drive or adding ...

● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. Thewrite process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allowthe screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard ...

Download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP . For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html . In addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Cleaning...

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 yourequipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information to an external drive. ◦ Remove all discs and all external media cards...

9 Securing your computer andinformation Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of yourinformation. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications,the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party...

● Change your passwords at least every three months. ● An ideal password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ● Before you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and thenremove all password settings. For additional information about Wind...

To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, and then quickly press f10 . 2. Select Security , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restart...

security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as youreceive an alert. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. From the Startsc...

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). SetupUtility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of d...

Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using theAC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is runni...

Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware isfunctioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then quickly press f2 . 2. Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the ...

Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is only as good as your most recent backup. 1. After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. HP Recovery media is abackup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. It can be used to reinstall the original...

What you need to know ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, andkeep them in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity forthe blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that w...

Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering from potential problems. The method used depends on yoursituation and level of expertise: ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use Windows File History to restorethe backups you created. For more information and ...

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the WindowsRefresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any Windows Desktop apps that were not originally in...

To remove everything and reinstall Windows from the Start screen: 1. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display charms. 2. Click Settings . 3. Click Change PC settings in the bottom right corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settin...

To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Press f11 while the computer boots. —Or— Press and hold f11 as you press the power button. 2. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu. 3. Select HP Recovery Manager , and follow the on-screen instructions. Using HP Recovery media...

Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drivespace. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP ...

12 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with thecomputer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. TheAC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the com...

Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10...

13 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors m...

Index Symbols/Numerics 2–finger click 29 A AC adapter 5AC adapter, testing 41action keys 33 decrease screen brightness 32 Help and Support 32identifying 11increase screen brightness 33next track or section 33play, pause, resume 33previous track or section 33switch screen image 33volume down 33volume...