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HP 455 User Manual

HP 455
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User Guide

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HP 455 Specifications

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GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 8330
RAM4 GB DDR3
Display1366 x 768
Storage500 GB HDD
Operating SystemWindows 8
Battery4-cell
CPUAMD A4-5000 APU (1.5 GHz)

Summary

Safety Warning Notice

Starting Right

Best Practices

Steps to optimize computer usage and protect investment after setup and registration.

Getting to Know Your Computer

Finding Hardware and Software Information

How to locate details about installed hardware and software on the computer.

Connecting to a Network

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Explanation of WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity options for wireless networks.

Using a WLAN

Steps and requirements for connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).

Setting Up a WLAN

Equipment and steps needed to set up a Wireless Local Area Network.

Connecting to a WLAN

Step-by-step instructions to connect to an available Wireless Local Area Network.

Connecting to a Wired Network

Instructions for establishing a wired network connection using an Ethernet cable.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Steps to connect to a wired local area network using an RJ-45 cable.

Using the Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Using the TouchPad

Overview of the TouchPad and its functions for cursor control and selection.

Managing Power

Using Sleep or Hibernation

Explanation of the Sleep and Hibernation power-saving modes.

Running on Battery Power

Information on how the computer operates on battery power and battery life factors.

Running on External Power

How the computer operates when connected to AC power and the benefits.

Shutting Down the Computer

Procedures for safely shutting down the computer.

Managing and Sharing Information

Using a USB Device

Information on connecting and using USB devices with the computer.

Maintaining Your Computer

Improving Performance

Methods to enhance computer speed and efficiency through maintenance.

Replacing a Hard Drive

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the computer's hard drive.

Adding or Replacing Memory Modules

Instructions for installing or replacing RAM modules to improve performance.

Updating Programs and Drivers

Importance and methods for updating software and drivers for optimal performance.

Securing Your Computer and Information

Using Passwords

Tips and best practices for creating, saving, and managing passwords.

Setting Windows Passwords

Information on user and administrator passwords for Windows.

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) Passwords

How to set administrator and power-on passwords in BIOS.

Using Internet Security Software

Importance of internet security software like antivirus and firewalls.

Installing Software Updates

Importance of regularly updating software and drivers.

Securing Your Wireless Network

Enabling security features for wireless network connections.

Backing Up Software Applications and Information

Importance and methods for backing up data to prevent loss.

Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

Steps to access and enter the computer's BIOS setup utility.

Updating the BIOS

Information on how to find and install BIOS updates from HP.

Downloading a BIOS Update

Procedures for downloading and preparing BIOS update files.

Using System Diagnostics

How to run diagnostic tests to check computer hardware functionality.

Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering

Creating Backups

Steps to create system backups and restore points.

Creating Recovery Media to Recover the Original System

How to create recovery discs or flash drives for system recovery.

Creating the Recovery Media

Step-by-step guide to creating recovery media using HP Recovery Manager.

Creating System Restore Points

How to create system restore points to revert system changes.

Backing Up System and Personal Information

Importance of backing up personal files and system data.

Creating a Backup Using Windows Backup and Restore

How to create file backups using Windows built-in tools.

Restore and Recovery Overview

Overview of restoring the system or specific files.

Restoring to a Previous System Restore Point

How to revert the system to an earlier restore point.

Recovering the Original System Using HP Recovery Manager

How to restore the computer to its original factory state using HP Recovery Manager.

Recovering Using HP Recovery Partition

How to perform system recovery using a dedicated recovery partition.

Troubleshooting and Support

Troubleshooting Overview

General guidance for diagnosing and resolving computer issues.

Wireless Connection Problems

Common causes and solutions for wireless network connectivity issues.

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