HP Pavilion 15 Ab000 Notebook Pc Series Manual

1 Starting 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.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions●Overview of computer setup and features
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 
http://www.hp.com/go/
contactHP. For worldwide support, go tohttp://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.●A broad range of how-to information...

Resource Contents
From the Windows desktop, click the question
mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
2.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...

2 Getting 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 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 components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of
power.
(2)
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 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.
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Left side
Component Description
(1)
Power connector Connects 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 lights Connects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the...

Display
NOTE:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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)WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(3)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam
‒ or...

Component Description
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 notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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 microphones (2) Record sound.
(3)Webcam light On:...

Component Description
(5)WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the 
Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.
To access this document:
From the Start screen, type support, and then...