HP Pavilion 13 B200 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

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Help and Support
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type help, and then from the Search window, select
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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
(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 the
display and other unneeded components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of
power.
(2)
Hard drive light
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE:For information about HP 3D...

Left side
Component Description
(1)  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.
(2)  Vents (2) Enable 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.
(3)
USB 2.0 port Connects an...

Display
Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4)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 applications.
*The antennas are not visible from the...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate
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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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 the
display and other unneeded components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of
power.
(2)  Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.
(3)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
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Buttons and speakers
Component Description
(1)
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...

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 b key 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.
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