Table of contents
1 Getting started
Using HP Instant Web (select models only) ......................................................................................... 2
2 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 3
Top components .................................................................................................................. 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 3
Light .................................................................................................................... 4
Keys .................................................................................................................... 5
Front components ................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 7
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 7
Display components ............................................................................................................ 8
Bottom components ............................................................................................................. 9
Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................. 10
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 10
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 11
3 Power management
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 12
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 12
Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 12
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 13
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 13
Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 13
Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 13
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 14
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation ........................................ 14
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 15
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 15
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 16
Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... 16
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 16
v