HP Pavilion 10 F100 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

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Resource Contents
Setup Instructions●Overview of computer setup and features
Windows Basics guide
●Overview of using Windows®
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type help, and then from the Search window, select
Help and Support. For U.S. support, go to...

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●Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
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IMPORTANT:Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to 
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contactHP. For...

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 Device Manager in the left column.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
To find out information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number,
press fn+esc.
Locating...

Right side
Component Description
    Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
Left side
Component Description
(1)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter light
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
●Amber: The battery is charged.
(3)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-...

Component Description
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does
not support optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access
this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers...

Display
Component Description
(1)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
NOTE:The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
(2)Internal microphone (1) Records sound.
(3)Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow
you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and
then select Camera from the list of...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
NOTE:The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures. For more information, see 
Edge swipes
on page 28.
(2)  Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Buttons
Component Description
 
Power button
●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown...

Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the spacebar, or the esc key.
(3)
Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
the previous screen.
(4)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:On select models, the f5 action key turns the...

Bottom
Component Description
(1)  Vent (1) Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(2)  Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Labels
The labels are laser etched to the computer and provide information you may need when you
troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT:All laser etched labels...