HP Pavilion 17 F100 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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							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 regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the
HP Apps Store frequently for new and updated features.
IMPORTANT:You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.
NOTE:HP picks is available in select countries only.
To view and download an app:
1.From the Start screen, select the Store app.
2.Select HP picks to view all the available apps.
3.Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the
download is complete, the app appears on the All apps screen.
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 18.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see 
Getting to
know your computer on page 5 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 23.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. See 
Using antivirus software on page 57.
●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See 
Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 62.
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							Fun things to do
●You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can
also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see 
Connecting
video devices by using an HDMI cable on page 26.
●You know that you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also
stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See
Using audio on page 25.
●Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled bass and clear, pure sound.
See 
Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 25.
●Use the TouchPad and the new Windows touch gestures for smooth control of images and
pages of text. See 
Using the TouchPad and gestures on page 28.
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							More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. 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 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.●Online chat with an HP technician
●Support telephone numbers
●HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
2.Select My computer, and then select 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:
▲From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.●Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal
information
Limited Warranty*
To access this guide:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
2.Select My computer, and then select Warranty
and services.
– or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.●Specific warranty information about this computer
*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 countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
copy from 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
●North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA
●Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
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							Resource Contents
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
service label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT:Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. 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.
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							2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
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.
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.
To find out information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number,
press fn+esc.
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
▲From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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							Right side
NOTE:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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)
Hard drive light
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE:For information about HP 3D DriveGuard,
see 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)on page 50.
(3)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does
not support optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access
this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE:Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(4)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(5)  Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc
or reads and writes to an optical disc.
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							Component Description
NOTE:For disc compatibility information, go to the Help
and Support web page (see 
More HP resources on page 3).
Follow the web page instructions to select your computer
model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
(6)
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.
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)
Hard drive light
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE:For information about HP 3D DriveGuard,
see 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)on page 50.
(3)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does
not support optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access
this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
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							Component Description
NOTE:Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(4)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(5)  Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc
or reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE:For disc compatibility information, go to the Help
and Support web page (see 
More HP resources on page 3).
Follow the web page instructions to select your computer
model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
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