HP E8B04UAABA - Manual

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 an HDMI device on page 23 . ● You know that you can listen to music on the computer. But did you kno...

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) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) AC adapter light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery ischarged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the batteryis charging. ● Off: The computer is using battery power. (3) Security cable slot Attach...

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 31 . (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 and speakers 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...

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 esc key. (3) Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or theWindows desktop. NOTE...

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery lock latch Unlocks the battery. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. (3) Battery release latch Releases the battery. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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...

To use operating system controls: 1. From the Start screen, type n , and then select Settings . 2. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center . For more information, from the Start screen, type h , and then select Help and Support . Using a WLAN With a WLA...

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network toaccess the Internet. For help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or yourISP. Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, see the informatio...

4. Click Connect . If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type thecode, and then click OK to complete the connection. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to c...

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) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 49 . (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in(microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers,headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a te...

Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-out (headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition ...

Using video Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from yourfavorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are notconnected to a network. To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one o...

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 several 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 USB po...

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. 28 Chapter 5 Navigating the screen

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, orright. Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers...

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 asyou do using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys toperform specific functions. TIP: The Win...

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 tosupport. f2 Decreases the screen b...

Shortcutkey Key Description + c Reveals the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. + o Turns Autorotate on or off. + q Opens the All Apps screen. + tab Switches between open apps. NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you want is revealed. alt + f4 Closes an active app. For addi...

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 Sleep 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 to reveal the charms. Click Settings , click the Power icon, and then click Sleep . To exit Sleep: ● B...

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 reveal the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on theWindows desktop, poin...

Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Checkin HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type support , select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performa...

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down the computer. 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-replacea...

● 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...

To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool , select Settings , and then select HP CoolSense . Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology pe...

Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are equipped with either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics—Supported by both AMD™ and Intel. If your computer has AMD dynamicswitchable graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics—Su...

7 Managing and sharing information Drives are memory card devices that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Yourcomputer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software,operating system, and also provides storage for all of your personal files...

▲ 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 that the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message is revealed on the Windows desk...

Inserting and removing a memory card To insert a memory card: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the memory card connectors, use minimal force to insert a memory card. 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and t...

Using optical drives An optical disc drive uses laser light to read or store large amounts of information. Some drives canonly read information, but others can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. Use these tips for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only s...

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and plac...

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. It also provides information about upda...

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

● Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil) ● Static-free cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer. If you are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer, check the product contents to make surethat...

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...

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...

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware 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...

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 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in thefollowing order: a. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) t...

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and Windows to help you safeguard your informationand retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to a proper workingstate or even back to the original factory state, all with sim...

choose to reset the computer by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP RecoveryManager. NOTE: File History is not enabled by default, so you must turn it on. For more information and steps for enabling Windows File History, see Help and Support. Fromthe Start screen, type h , and then se...

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

3. Click 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 choices down to display Remove everything and reinstall Windows . 5. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows , select Get started , and follow the...

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. Choose your keyboard layout. 3. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu. 4. Select Recovery Manager , and follow the on-screen instru...

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

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...

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 A AC adapter 6AC adapter, testing 45action keys decrease screen brightness 38 Help and Support 38identifying 11increase screen brightness 38next track or section 38play, pause, resume 38previous track or section 38radiance backlight keyboard 38 switch screen image 38volume down 38volume mute 3...