HP Pavilion 17 F200 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 69
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1Starting 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...

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...

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.
ResourceContentsSetup Instructions●Overview of computer setup and featuresHelp 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...

ResourceContentsWhen 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.4Chapter 1   Starting right 

2Getting 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...

Right sideNOTE:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.ComponentDescription(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...

ComponentDescriptionNOTE: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 slotAttaches 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.ComponentDescription(1)Power...

ComponentDescriptionNOTE: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 portConnects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, 
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.(5) Optical driveDepending 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...