HP D1D68UA#ABA - Manual

More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features. Windows 8 Basics guide ● Overview of usin...

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, select Device Mana...

Component Description (8) AC adapter light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery ischarged. ● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low batterylevel. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery ischarging. ● Off: The computer is using DC power. (9) Power connector Connect...

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items onthe screen. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swi...

Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, whichis an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts off powerto the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernationis an ener...

Buttons and speakers Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press thebutton briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the buttondown briefly to exit Hibernation. ...

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or theDesktop. NOTE: Pressing the W...

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery lock Locks and unlocks the battery. (3) Vents (4) 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 f...

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

Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: 1. From the Start screen, type n , and then select Settings . 2. Ty...

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

Connecting to a wired network Your computer supports a local area network (LAN) wired connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. Both cables are sold separately. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or d...

4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or ...

Component Description (5) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provideenhanced USB power performance. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 47 . (6) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in(microphone) jack P...

To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 24 . Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. Connecting headphones You can connect wired headph...

Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, sold separately. To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the following instructions. 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable t...

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers: 1. From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. On models with a touch screen, press and hold the Speakers icon. 2. Select Playback devices . 3. On the Playback tab, select Spea...

5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures in addition to the 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 sep...

NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs. To view a demonstration of each gesture: 1. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel , and then select Hardware and Sound . 2. Select Synaptics TouchPad . 3. Click a gesture to activate the demonstration. ...

Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. ● Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or right. Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two finger...

Edge swipes Edge swipes allow you to perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps. Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change settings. ● Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the...

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

2. Tap All apps to view available 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. TIP: Th...

Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windowsoperating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to yourcomputer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support. f2 Decreases the screen ...

Shortcut Keys Shortcutkey 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 the Desktop. + tab Switches between open apps. NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the a...

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

Initiating and exiting Sleep With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. When the charms list opens, select Settings , select the Power icon, and then select Sle...

4. Select Require a password (recommended) . NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, select Create or change your user account password , and then follow the on- screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account passw...

HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display....

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 AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. Exi...

● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● 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...

7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your computer's software and operating system, as well as provides storage for all of your personal files. Some compu...

Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. A sound indicates ...

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 is stored on your computer. Networked computers can exchange software and data with each other. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected,...

8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about up...

To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Connect the computer to AC power. 2. From the Start screen, type disk , select Settings , and then select Defragment and optimize your drives . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanu...

NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard CAUTION: Never allow liquids to drip between the keys on the keyboard, even when you are cleaning the computer. This can permanently damage internal components....

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

● 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 then remove all password settings. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, from ...

Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Using Internet security software When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet security ...

Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer left the factory. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from M...

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

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 the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is runn...

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

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your information and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory stat...

libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you can restore the files that you backed up using File History. Restoring files is also useful if you ever choose...

Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you created. For ...

To use the Start screen: 1. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms. 2. Select Settings . 3. Select Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Scroll the right-side...

Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select modelsonly) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can only be used if the hard drive...

Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. 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 the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the c...

13 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, 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 ...

Index A AC adapter 6 AC adapter, testing 44 action keys decrease screen brightness 36 functions 35 Help and Support 36 identifying 12 increase screen brightness 36 next track or section 36 play, pause, resume 36 previous track or section 36 switch screen image 36 using 35 volume down 36 volume mute ...