HP Pavilion Touchsmart 15 N303tx Notebook Pc Manual

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.
HP Quick Start (select models only)
HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start menu from the Windows desktop. Quick
Start functions like the traditional Windows Start menu and enables you to conveniently open files
and programs...

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 23.
●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 21.
●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...

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 on your computer.
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, right-click using the mouse.
– or –
Swipe from the...

Right side
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.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity....

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 battery power.
(3)
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.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack
RJ-45...

Display
Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphones (2) Records sound.
(3)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4)HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and provides access
to video conferences and online chat by means of streaming
video.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then
select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.
*The...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  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 31.
(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.
8 Chapter 2   Getting to know your computer 

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.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity. For...

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...