HP Pavilion 14 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●From the Start screen or the Windows desktop, 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.
You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the computer is closed, raise the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer...

3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, 
click 
Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you 
do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5.Click Save changes.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows...

3.Pivot the battery (3) upward and remove it from the computer (4).
Finding battery information
To access battery information:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select Battery and Performance.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:
●Battery Check
●Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity...

●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification.NOTE:For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and power 
settings on page 32.
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
●If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.
●If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in...

From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
Running on AC power
For information about connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the 
computer box.
The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC power with an approved AC 
adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.
WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a 
replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a...

●If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly.
●If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the 
connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the connections are secure.
●If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning 
and should be replaced.
Contact support for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.
Shutting down (turning off) the computer...

7Maintaining your computer
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter 
explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating 
programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools  such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk...

NOTE:Only internal hard drives are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional 
docking device or connected to a USB port is not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.NOTE:Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these 
drives.
For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or 
the...

Cleaning procedures
Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer.
WARNING!To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer 
while it is on.
1.Turn off the computer.
2.Disconnect AC power.
3.Disconnect all powered external devices.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on 
any computer surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.
Cleaning the...

CAUTION:Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include 
airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices 
that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.
●If you plan to use the computer during a flight, listen for the in-flight announcement that tells you when 
you are allowed to use your computer. In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline.
●If you are...