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4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and headphones. Using a webcam Your computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video. ▲ To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the list of applications. Using audio B&O Play audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. You can experience B&O Play through the computer's internal speakers, through external speakers connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones connected to the headphone jack. Accessing audio control panel Use B&O Play Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings. 1. From the Start screen, type Control Panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select B&O Play Control Panel. - or From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select B&O Play Control Panel. Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audioout (headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Setting up HDMI audio on page 24. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. Connecting headphones WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this document, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand	19
Changing your notebook to a tablet	20
Top	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Keys	23
Using the action keys	23
Bottom	25
Labels	25
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Wireless button	27
Operating system controls	28
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	29
Using HP DataPass (select models only)	29
Inserting and removing a SIM card (select models only)	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	30
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	30
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	31
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using a webcam	32
Using audio	32
Accessing audio control panel	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting a microphone	33
Connecting headsets	33
Using video	33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)	33
Setting up HDMI audio	34
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	35
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only)	35
Navigating the screen	36
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	36
Tap	36
Two-finger scroll	37
Two-finger pinch zoom	37
Two-finger click	37
Rotating (select models only)	38
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	38
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	39
Managing power	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	40
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	41
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	41
Using the power meter and power settings	42
Running on battery power	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Finding battery information	42
Conserving battery power	43
Identifying low battery levels	43
Resolving a low battery level	43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	44
Running on AC power	44
Troubleshooting power problems	44
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	48
Updating programs and drivers	48
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	49
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	49
Traveling with or shipping your computer	49
Securing your computer and information	51
Using passwords	51
Setting Windows passwords	51
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	52
Using Internet security software	52
Using antivirus software	52
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	53
Installing critical security updates	53
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only)	53
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable lock	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Updating the BIOS	55
Determining the BIOS version	55
Downloading a BIOS update	56
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models only)	57
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	58
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	58
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	60
Creating recovery media and backups	60
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	60
Using Windows tools	61
Restore and recovery	61
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	62
What you need to know before you get started	62
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	63
Using HP Recovery media to recover	63
Changing the computer boot order	64
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	64
Specifications	65
Input power	65
Operating environment	65
Electrostatic Discharge	66
Accessibility	67
Supported assistive technologies	67
Contacting support	67

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Enjoying entertainment features

Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your

music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful

entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and

headphones.

Using a webcam

Your computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some

models may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.

▲

To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type

camera

, and then select

Camera

from the list

of applications.

Using audio

B&O Play audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining

a clear sound. You can experience B&O Play through the computer’s internal speakers, through

external speakers connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones connected to the

headphone jack.

Accessing audio control panel

Use B&O Play Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.

From the Start screen, type

Control Panel

, select

Control Panel

, select

Hardware and

Sound

, and then select

B&O Play Control Panel

- or -

From the Windows desktop, right-click the

Start

button, and then select

Control Panel

Select

Hardware and Sound

, and then select

B&O Play Control Panel

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-

out (headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station.

To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To

connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see

Setting up HDMI audio

on page

. Before

connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on

headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the

Regulatory, Safety and

Environmental Notices

. To access this document, from the Start screen, type

support

, and then

select the

HP Support Assistant

app.

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Enjoying entertainment features