HP Pavilion 14 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

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TouchPad
ComponentDescription(1) TouchPad zoneReads 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 
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures on page 26.
(2) Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.(3) Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.Top11 
						

							LightsComponentDescription(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.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start 
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start 
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from 
inactivity. For more information, see 
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation on page 30.
(2) Caps lock lightOn: 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, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)ComponentDescription(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 Windows shutdown 
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button 
down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power 
options.
▲From the Start screen, type power, select Power and 
sleep settings
, and then select Power and sleep from the 
list of applications.
‒  or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, 
and then select Power Options.
(2) Speakers (2)Produce sound.Top13 
						

							KeysComponentDescription(1) esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with 
the 
fn key.
(2) fn keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with 
the 
esc key.
(3)Windows keyReturns 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 keysExecute frequently used system functions.NOTE:On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance 
backlight keyboard feature off or on.
Using the action keys
Depending on the model, your computer may have the function key features as described in this table.
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the action keys illustrates the assigned 
function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer 
from operating properly.NOTE:The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). 
Refer to Help and Support for additional information.
After you have disabled the action key feature, you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in 
combination with the appropriate action key.
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							IconDescriptionOpens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, 
answers to questions, and updates to your computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to 
the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor 
display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.Turns the radiance backlight keyboard (also known as keyboard backlight) feature off or on.NOTE:To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.Mutes or restores speaker sound.Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or off.NOTE:The airplane mode key is also referred to as the wireless button.NOTE:A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.Top15 
						

							BottomComponentDescription(1) Vents (4)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.(2)Battery lockLocks the battery in the battery bay.(3) Battery bayHolds the battery.(4)Battery release latchReleases the battery.16Chapter 2   Getting to know your computer 
						

							Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system 
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT:Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the 
computer, inside the battery bay, under the removable service door, or on the back of the display.
●Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, 
you will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model 
number. Locate these numbers before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most 
closely matches the service label on your computer.
Component(1)Serial number(2)Product number(3)Warranty period(4)Model number (select models only)
●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity label (select models only prior to Windows 8)—Contains the 
Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. 
HP platforms with Windows 8 or Windows 8.x preinstalled do not have the physical label. Instead a 
Digital Product Key is electronically installed.
NOTE:The Digital Product Key is automatically recognized and activated by Microsoft operating 
systems when a Windows 8 or Windows 8.x operating system is reinstalled using HP-approved recovery 
methods.
●Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
●Wireless certification label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval 
markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
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							3Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access 
information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This 
chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●WLAN device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi 
networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, 
restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your  computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
●Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled 
devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device 
communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically 
within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information about wireless technology, the Internet, and networking, see the information and 
website links provided in Help and Support.
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒  or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one or more of these features:
●Wireless button or wireless key (also called the airplane mode key) (referred to in this chapter as the 
wireless button)
●Operating system controls
Wireless button
The computer has a wireless button and one or more wireless devices. All the wireless devices on your 
computer are enabled at the factory.
Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn off 
all the wireless devices simultaneously.
Operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and 
diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
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							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 Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, see the information provided in Help and Support.
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
Connecting to a WLAN
NOTE:When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an 
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will 
help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the 
Internet service.
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.From the Start screen or the Windows desktop, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the 
display to reveal the charms.
3.Select Settings, and then click the network status icon.
4.Select your WLAN from the list.
5.Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the code, and 
then click 
Next to complete the connection.
NOTE:If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.NOTE:If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Windows desktop, right-click the 
network status icon, and then select 
Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a new connection 
or network
. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network 
or to create a new network connection.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification area, 
at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
NOTE:The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, 
router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and 
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							Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable 
connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:
●Computers (desktop, notebook)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smartphone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
●External keyboard
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a PAN of Bluetooth devices. For 
information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software Help.
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)
Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead of  working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office.
Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable and a network jack on the computer.
To connect the network cable, follow these steps:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE:If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents interference from 
TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.20Chapter 3   Connecting to a network