HP F3F15UA#ABA - 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 Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable on page 23 . ● You know that you can listen to music on the com...

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 control panel , and then select Control Panel . 2. Select System and Security , select System , and then click Devi...

Right side Component Description (1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in(microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Alsoconnects an optional headset microphone. This jack doesnot support optional microphone-only devices. WARNING...

Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closedwhile the power is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicat...

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates itemson the screen. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge swipes on page 29 . (2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an externa...

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 thedisplay and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernationis a power-saving state that...

Buttons Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press thebutton briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibern...

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Reveals system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressedin combination with the spacebar , or the esc key. (3) Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or theWin...

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery lock latch Unlocks the battery. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. (3) Battery release latch Releases the battery. (4) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components. (5) Speakers (2) Produce sound. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide info...

3 Connecting to a network Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globeand access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wirelessnetwork connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world. Connecting t...

For more information, from the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support . 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 softwar...

Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted overthe network. For more information, from the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support . Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is ...

Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (insteadof working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office. Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ...

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 a monitor, projector, or TV, or sp...

Component Description (5) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in(microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers,headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a televisionaudio cable. Also connects an optional headsetmicrophone. This jack does not support optionalmicrophone-only devices. WARNING! To reduce ...

Using audio On your computer, you can play music CDs on an optional external drive, download and listen tomusic, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video tocreate multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such assp...

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type sound , and then select Sound Recorder . 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. 3. Save the file to your desktop. 4. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or ...

To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definitiondevice according to the following instructions. 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 ...

5 Navigating the screen You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways: ● Touch gestures ● Keyboard and mouse Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only). NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the ...

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. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. ● Place t...

Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between themquickly. ● Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) A touch screen computer allows you to control items on the screen directl...

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

Icon Key Description f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f8 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of...

6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is runningon battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important tomonitor and conserve the battery charge. Your computer supports an optimal power pl...

Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using PowerOptions. 1. From the Start screen, type power options , select Settings , and then select Power Options from the list of applications. 2....

Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it will not be used or charged for morethan 2 weeks. ● Turn off w...

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the ACadapter to the computer and to external power. 2. Exit...

When you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to charge. ● The screen brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The ...

7 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. It also provides information about upda...

Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions.Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. Technology isalways changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to run ...

Cleaning the sides or cover To clean the sides or cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaningsolutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris....

8 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...

Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Pas...

the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect yourcomputer. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to functionabnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destr...

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update thesoftware. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problemsand improve functionality of the software. Securing your wireless network When you set up your wireles...

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PCHardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 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 t...

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...

To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc , and then press f2 . The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostics tools in the following order: a. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, s...

10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering This chapter provides information about the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This ste...

separately) to create recovery discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer fromsupport. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support , select your country or region, an...

For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 58 . Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state byusing the HP Recovery media that you created or by using the HP Recovery partition (select mo...

IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. Press f11 while the computer boots. – or – Press and hold f11 as you press the power button. 2. Choose your keyboard layout. 3. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu. 4. Select Recover...

11 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...

12 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 A AC adapter 6AC adapter, testing 42action keys decrease screen brightness 35 Help and Support 35identifying 12increase screen brightness 35next track or section 36play, pause, resume 36previous track or section 35switch screen image 35volume down 36volume mute 36volume up 36wireless 36 antivi...