HP Pavilion 15 Ab000 Notebook Pc Series Manual

							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 White: 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 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.
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							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 esc key or the spacebar.
(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.
NOTE:On select models, the f5 action key turns the
radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on.
(5) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions
on the integrated numeric keypad.
(6)  Integrated numeric keypad When num lock is on, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
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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							Icon Description
Opens 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.
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							Bottom
Component Description
(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 lock Locks the battery in the battery bay.
(3)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(4)
Battery release latch Releases the battery.
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							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, 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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							3 Connecting 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 (select models only)—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 notification area, at the far right
of 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, one or more wireless devices, and, on select models, one or two
wireless lights. All the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory. If your computer
has a wireless light, the wireless light is on (white) when your computer is on.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of
individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light
is off, all wireless devices are off.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
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.
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							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:
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 notification area, at the far right
of 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. On select models, if the device is on, the wireless light is
white. If the wireless light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
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.
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							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 floors.

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
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.
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							Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is
stored in your computer. Computers connected to the network can exchange software and data with
each other.
For more information about sharing files, folders, or drives, 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 notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE:When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
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