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...Edition: June 2014 Document Part Number: 780336-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to change without notice. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is subject to most models. Nothing herein should be ...products and services. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Intel and Pentium are U.S. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are available on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and...
...Edition: June 2014 Document Part Number: 780336-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to change without notice. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is subject to most models. Nothing herein should be ...products and services. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Intel and Pentium are U.S. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are available on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and...
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...-Fi adapter ● Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi adapter ● Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter ● Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Compatible with Miracast-certified devices Wireless display support (WiFi ...direct) HP Multi-Format Memory Card Reader slot with push-push technology, supporting the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ...
...-Fi adapter ● Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi adapter ● Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter ● Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Compatible with Miracast-certified devices Wireless display support (WiFi ...direct) HP Multi-Format Memory Card Reader slot with push-push technology, supporting the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ...
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Top 9 NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on . Lights Component (1) (2) Caps lock light Mute light (3) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all wireless devices are off . ● Off: Computer sound is on . On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is amber when all capital letters. ● Amber: Computer sound is off .
Top 9 NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on . Lights Component (1) (2) Caps lock light Mute light (3) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all wireless devices are off . ● Off: Computer sound is on . On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is amber when all capital letters. ● Amber: Computer sound is off .
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...-001 752237-001 776906-001 776772-001 777664-001 779456-001 776777-001 776775-001 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Item (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Intel Core i3-4005U processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Pentium N3530 processor...Memory modules (2, PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz): 2 GB memory module 4 GB memory module WLAN module: Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter for use on all computer models Speakers (include, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) Li-ion ...
...-001 752237-001 776906-001 776772-001 777664-001 779456-001 776777-001 776775-001 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Item (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Intel Core i3-4005U processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Pentium N3530 processor...Memory modules (2, PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz): 2 GB memory module 4 GB memory module WLAN module: Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter for use on all computer models Speakers (include, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) Li-ion ...
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... drive (does not include hardware) 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (does not include hardware) WLAN Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) RTC battery HDMI to VGA adapter WLAN Realtek RTL8188EE...
... drive (does not include hardware) 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (does not include hardware) WLAN Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) RTC battery HDMI to VGA adapter WLAN Realtek RTL8188EE...
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WLAN module Description Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi adapter Spare part number 690020-001 709848-001 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the ...
WLAN module Description Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi adapter Spare part number 690020-001 709848-001 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the ...
User Guide
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...terms, your sole remedy is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by the terms of the computer, please contact your seller. Bluetooth is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First ...L.P. The only warranties for details. If you agree to most models. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your country. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in all features are common to be available on -...
...terms, your sole remedy is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by the terms of the computer, please contact your seller. Bluetooth is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First ...L.P. The only warranties for details. If you agree to most models. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your country. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in all features are common to be available on -...
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Table of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Visit the HP Apps Store ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...5 Finding your hardware and software information 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...8 Top ...9 ... an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 19 Connecting to a wired network ...20 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 20 vii
Table of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Visit the HP Apps Store ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...5 Finding your hardware and software information 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...8 Top ...9 ... an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 19 Connecting to a wired network ...20 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 20 vii
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NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Mute light (3) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is amber when all wireless devices are off. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Mute light (3) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is amber when all wireless devices are off. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
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...to a network Your computer can travel with other devices, and devices must be equipped with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a network Your computer may be relatively close together-typically within 10 ...will help , and then select Help and Support. If the wireless light is on your computer are off. In a PAN, each other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as the wireless button) (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a ...
...to a network Your computer can travel with other devices, and devices must be equipped with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a network Your computer may be relatively close together-typically within 10 ...will help , and then select Help and Support. If the wireless light is on your computer are off. In a PAN, each other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as the wireless button) (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a ...
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..., router manufacturer, and interference from the Windows desktop, rightclick the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that is made, place the mouse pointer over the network. Some...
..., router manufacturer, and interference from the Windows desktop, rightclick the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that is made, place the mouse pointer over the network. Some...
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... of the cable toward the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your office. Connecting to a wired network Connecting... working wirelessly), or if you to set up a PAN of the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of Bluetooth devices. For information about configuring and using...
... of the cable toward the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your office. Connecting to a wired network Connecting... working wirelessly), or if you to set up a PAN of the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of Bluetooth devices. For information about configuring and using...
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... battery release latch 13 battery temperature 38 BIOS determining version 52 downloading an update 53 updating 52 Bluetooth device 16, 19 Bluetooth label 15 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 58 bottom 15 buttons left TouchPad 9 power 11 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 10 caring for...24 hot keys description 33 using 33 HP and third-party software updates, installing 50 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 54 using 53 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 58 starting 58 HP Recovery media creating 55 recovery 58 HP Recovery partition recovery 57 removing 58 I ...
... battery release latch 13 battery temperature 38 BIOS determining version 52 downloading an update 53 updating 52 Bluetooth device 16, 19 Bluetooth label 15 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 58 bottom 15 buttons left TouchPad 9 power 11 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 10 caring for...24 hot keys description 33 using 33 HP and third-party software updates, installing 50 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 54 using 53 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 58 starting 58 HP Recovery media creating 55 recovery 58 HP Recovery partition recovery 57 removing 58 I ...
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... 33 keypad, integrated numeric 12 keys action 12 esc 12 fn 12 num lock 12 Windows 12 L labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 regulatory 15 serial number 14 service 14 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN, connecting 20 latches 13 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 10 eMMC 6 hard drive 6 mute 10 power... button, identifying 11 power connector, identifying 7 power lights, identifying 6 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 19 R recovery discs 55, 58 HP Recovery Manager 57 media 58 options 56 starting 58 supported discs 55 system 57 USB flash drive 58 using...
... 33 keypad, integrated numeric 12 keys action 12 esc 12 fn 12 num lock 12 Windows 12 L labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 regulatory 15 serial number 14 service 14 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN, connecting 20 latches 13 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 10 eMMC 6 hard drive 6 mute 10 power... button, identifying 11 power connector, identifying 7 power lights, identifying 6 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 19 R recovery discs 55, 58 HP Recovery Manager 57 media 58 options 56 starting 58 supported discs 55 system 57 USB flash drive 58 using...