HP Pavilion Touchsmart 14 F000 Sleekbook User Manual

When you connect the computer to external AC power:
●The battery begins to charge.
●The display brightness increases.
●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.
●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
Troubleshooting power problems
Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of...

Shutting down (turning off) the computer
CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work
before shutting down the computer.
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns
off the display and computer.
Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:
●When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer
●When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect...

7 Managing and sharing information
Drives are digital storage devices that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Your
computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computers software,
operating system, and also provides storage for all of your personal files. Some computers have a
built-in optical drive that allows you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc
(BD).
For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive...

▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
NOTE:The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
section.
A sound indicates that the device has been detected.
NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message is revealed on the Windows desktop
and an icon appears in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, letting you know that the
device is recognized by the computer.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a...

2.Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly
seated.
A sound indicates that the device has been detected.
To remove a memory card:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the memory card.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the memory card.
2.From the Windows desktop, select the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the...

●Be sure that you have installed the latest software updates for the drive.
●If the disc you are using is not clean, wipe it with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth.
Your computer may include an optical drive that supports one or more of the following disc
technologies:
●CD—A compact disc stores data that is read by a laser from the optical disc drive. The following
CD formats are available:
◦CD-Recordable (CD-R), which allows the computer to read information and to record
information one time on the CD. Once...

3.Type a name in the File Sharing box, and then click Add.
4.Click Share and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To share information from your Local Disk:
1.From the Windows desktop, open File Explorer.
2.Click Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window.
3.Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing.
4.On the Local Disk (C:) Properties window, select Advanced Sharing.
5.Check Share this folder.
To share drives on the same network:
1.From the Windows desktop, right-click the network status icon...

8 Maintaining your computer
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This
chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools
such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about updating your
programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your
computer.
Improving performance
Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance...

A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal
operation.
NOTE:Because solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard
protection.
NOTE:Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are protected
by HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to USB ports
are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.
For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software...

recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your
equipment.
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In
addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
Cleaning your computer
Use the following products to safely clean your computer:
●Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example:
Disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brand...