HP Pavilion 15 P000 Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Display
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 (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
NOTE:Depending on your computer model, the number of
antennas may vary.
(3)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow
you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
For information on using the webcam, select Start > All
Programs > Communication and Chat > Cyberlink YouCam 5.
*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
. To access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(2)  Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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							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 On: 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: Select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > 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 b key or the esc key.
(3)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start Menu
(4)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:On select models, the f5 action key turns the
keyboard backlight feature off or on.
(5) num lock key Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad.
Press the key to alternate between the standard numeric
function found on an external keypad (this function is
turned on at the factory) and the navigational function
(indicated by the directional arrows on the keys).
NOTE:The keypad function that is active when the
computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
(6)  Integrated numeric keypad When num lock has been enabled, it can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
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							Bottom
Component Description
(1)
Battery lock Locks the battery in the battery bay.
(2)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(3)  Vents (4)
NOTE:The number of vents vary by
computer model.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.
(4)
Battery release latch Releases the battery.
(5)  HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer (select
models only)Provides superior bass sound.
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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:All labels described in this section will be located in one of 3 places depending on
your computer model: affixed to the bottom of the computer, located in the battery bay, or under the
service door.
●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 preinstalled with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 do not have the
physical label, but have a Digital Product Key electronically installed.
●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 (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. Select Start > Help and Support
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
●Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wireless
button)
●HP Connection Manager software
●Operating system controls
Using the wireless button
The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices depending on the model. 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 the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through HP
Connection Manager.
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)
HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface
for connecting to the Internet using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving
SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi
●Bluetooth
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							HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status,
subscriber identity module (SIM) details, and SMS (text) messages. Status information and
notifications are provided in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
To open HP Connection Manager, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP
Connection Manager.
For more details about using HP Connection Manager, see the HP Connection Manager software
Help.
Using operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center.
For more information, select Start > Help and Support.
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. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other.
NOTE:When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
To share on the same network:
1.From the computer you are sharing, select Start > Computer.
2.Right-click what you want to share, and click Properties.
3.Select the Sharing tab, and then select Advanced Sharing.
4.Select the Share this folder check box.
5.Type a name in the Share name text box.
6.Click Apply, and then click OK.
7.To view the shared drive:
▲Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
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 wireless access point are often used interchangeably.
●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.
●A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and
wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional
pieces of hardware or software.
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							To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided
through a service provider or a public or corporate network).
Using an Internet service provider
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 computer to the
modem, and test the Internet service.
NOTE:Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
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