HP Pavilion 14 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

1Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to 
find additional HP resources.
Visit the HP Apps Store
The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps, 
and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the Start screen. The selection is updated regularly and 
includes...

More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
ResourceContentsSetup Instructions●Overview of computer setup and featuresHelp 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 http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. 
For worldwide support, go to 
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
●A broad range of how-to information...

ResourceContents2.Select My computer, and then select Warranty and 
services
.
‒  or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer 
and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For 
countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from...

2Getting to know your computer
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.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, 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.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version...

Right sideComponentDescription(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 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/optical drive light●Blinking white: The hard drive or optical drive is being 
accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard 
drive.
(3)Audio-out...

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.(7)Security cable slotAttaches 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 
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Left sideComponentDescription(1)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.(2) AC adapter/battery light●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully 
charged.
●Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the 
battery has reached a low battery level.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is 
charging.
●Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)RJ-45 (network) jack/status lightsConnects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the...

ComponentDescriptionNOTE:For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and 
Support web page (see 
More HP resources on page 2). Follow 
the web page instructions to select your computer model. 
Select 
Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
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DisplayNOTE:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.ComponentDescription(1)Internal display switchTurns 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)WLAN antennas*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local 
area networks (WLANs).(3)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.(4)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.(5)WebcamRecords video...

ComponentDescription(1)Internal display switchTurns 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 microphones (2)Record sound.(3)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.(4)WebcamRecords 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...