HP Pavilion 15 N000 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Reveals 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.
(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...

Bottom
Component Description
(1)
Battery lock latch Unlocks the battery.
(2)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(3)
Battery release latch  Releases the battery.
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Component Description
(4)  Vents (6) 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.
(5)
Service door Provides access to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module
slot and the memory module slots.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system,
replace the wireless module only with a wireless
module authorized for use in the computer by the...

Component  
(4)Warranty period
(5)Model number (select models only)
Component  
(1)Serial number
(2)Product number
(3)Warranty period
(4)Model number (select models only)
(5)Revision number
●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
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network...

To use operating system controls:
1.From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings.
2.Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing
Center.
For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of
other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
NOTE:The terms wireless router and...

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to
access the Internet.
For help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your
ISP.
Configuring a wireless router
For help in setting up a WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.
NOTE:It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by
using the network cable provided with the router. When the...

4.Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the
code, and then click OK 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 revealed, allowing you to...

Connecting to a local area 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.
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...

4 Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your
music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful
entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and
headphones.
Multimedia features
Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.
Component Description
(1)  Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2)  Webcam light On: The webcam is...