HP Pavilion M4 1000 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

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 setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
get more HP resources.
Best practices
To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we
recommend the following steps:
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting
to a network on page 17.
●Take a...

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
an HDMI device on page 27.
●You know 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.
●You know you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft...

More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate
product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features
Windows 8 Basics guide●Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S.
support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For
worldwide...

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 c, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager.
A list reveals all the devices installed in your computer.
Locating software
▲To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using
the mouse or swipe from the top of...

Right side
Component Description
(1)
Power light
●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume...

Component Description
(6)  Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
(7)
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.
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Left side
Component Description
(1)  Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter light
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●Off: The computer is using DC power.
(3)  Vent 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)...

Front
Component Description
(1)  Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2)
Digital Media Card Reader Supports the following digital media formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
Card
●Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
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Display
Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(3)Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then
select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.
(4)Internal microphone Records sound.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas...

Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light
●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2)  Touchpad on/off button Turns the TouchPad off or on when you quickly double-tap
the button.
(3)  TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
NOTE:The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures. For more information, see 
Edge swipes
on page 34.
(4)  Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button...