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Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information, Locating hardware – HP 256 G3 Notebook PC User Manual

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Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

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From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.

2.

Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.

To find out information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number,

press

fn

+

esc

.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Front

Component

Description

Memory card reader

Reads optional memory cards that store, manage,

share, or access information.

To insert a card:

Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing

the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push

in on the card until it is firmly seated.

To remove a card:

Pull the card out of the slot.

Finding your hardware and software information

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