HP Pavilion 15 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series Manual

							1Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your 
smart investment:
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a 
network on page 15.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer 
on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20 for information.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 44.
●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery 

						

							More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product details, 
how-to information, and more, use this table.
ResourceContentsSetup Instructions●Overview of computer setup and features.Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > 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 and troubleshooting tips.Worldwide support
To get support in your language, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
●Chat online with an HP technician
●Support telephone numbers
●HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide, select Start > HP Support Assistant  > Next > My computer > User Guides.
– or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
●Proper workstation setup
●Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort  and decrease your risk of injury
●Electrical and mechanical safety information
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide, select Start > HP Support Assistant  > Next > My computer > User Guides.
●Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal 
informationLimited Warranty*
To access this guide, select Start > HP Support Assistant  > Next > My computer > User Guides.
– or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
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							2Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
▲Select Start > Computer.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives (SSD), or a secondary hard drive.
To 

						

							Right sideComponentDescription(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, which is an 
energy-saving mode. The computer shuts o

						

							ComponentDescriptionNOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but 
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or  stolen.Right side5 
						

							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.
●2

						

							DisplayNOTE:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.ComponentDescription(1)Internal display switchTurns o

						

							ComponentDescription(1)Internal display switchTurns o

						

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TouchPad
ComponentDescription(1) TouchPad zoneReads your 

						

							LightsComponentDescription(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, which is an 
energy-saving mode. The computer shuts o