HP Pavilion Aero 13 User Guide - Page 5

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Getting started

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Best practices

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More HP resources

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Getting to know your computer

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Locating hardware

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Locating software

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Low blue light mode (select products only)

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Keyboard area

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Touchpad settings and components

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Touchpad settings

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Adjusting touchpad settings

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Turning on the touchpad

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Touchpad components

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Lights

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Power button and ﬁngerprint reader

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Special keys

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Action keys

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Bottom

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Labels

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Connecting to a network

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Connecting to a wireless network

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Using the wireless controls

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Airplane mode key

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Operating system controls

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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Connecting Bluetooth devices

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Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)

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Enjoying entertainment features

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Using the camera

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Using audio

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Connecting speakers

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Connecting headphones

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Connecting headsets

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Section	Page
Getting started	10
Best practices	10
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	12
Left side	13
Display	14
Low blue light mode (select products only)	14
Keyboard area	15
Touchpad settings and components	16
Touchpad settings	16
Adjusting touchpad settings	16
Turning on the touchpad	16
Touchpad components	16
Lights	17
Power button and fingerprint reader	18
Special keys	19
Action keys	20
Bottom	22
Labels	22
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Airplane mode key	25
Operating system controls	25
Connecting to a WLAN	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	26
Connecting Bluetooth devices	26
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	27
Enjoying entertainment features	28
Using the camera	28
Using audio	28
Connecting speakers	28
Connecting headphones	29
Connecting headsets	29
Using sound settings	29
Sound settings	29
Audio settings	29
Using video	30
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	30
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	31
Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI	31
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Turn on HDMI audio	32
Return audio to computer speakers	32
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	32
Using data transfer	32
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	33
Navigating the screen	34
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures	34
Tap	34
Two-finger pinch zoom	34
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	36
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)	36
Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)	36
One-finger slide (touch screen)	37
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	37
Managing power	38
Using Sleep and Hibernation	38
Initiating and exiting Sleep	38
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	39
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	39
Using the Power icon	40
Running on battery power	40
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	40
Displaying battery charge	40
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	41
Conserving battery power	41
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	42
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Running on external power	42
Maintaining your computer	44
Improving performance	44
Using Disk Defragmenter	44
Using Disk Cleanup	44
Updating programs and drivers	44
Updating both programs and drivers	45
Updating programs only	45
Updating drivers only	45
Cleaning your computer	45
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)	45
Removing dirt and debris from your computer	46
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant	46
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)	47
Traveling with or shipping your computer	48
Securing your computer and information	49
Using passwords	49
Setting Windows passwords	49
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	50
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	51
Using internet security software	51
Using antivirus software	51
Using firewall software	51
Installing software updates	52
Using HP TechPulse (select products only)	52
Securing your wireless network	52
Backing up your software applications and information	52
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Determining the BIOS version	53
Preparing for a BIOS update	54
Downloading a BIOS update	54
Installing a BIOS update	54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	56
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	56
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select products only)	57
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	57
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP	57
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store	57
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	57
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	58
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code	58
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	58
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	59
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	59
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	60
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	60
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	60
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	62
Backing up information and creating recovery media	62
Using Windows tools for backing up	62
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	62
Restoring and recovering your system	62
Creating a system restore	63
Restoring and recovery methods	63
Recovering using HP Recovery media	63
Changing the computer boot order	64
Electrostatic discharge	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	67
Accessibility	68
HP and accessibility	68
Finding the technology tools you need	68
The HP commitment	68
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	69
Finding the best assistive technology	69
Assessing your needs	69
Accessibility for HP products	69
Standards and legislation	70
Standards	70
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	70
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	70
Legislation and regulations	71
Useful accessibility resources and links	71
Organizations	71
Educational institutions	71
Other disability resources	72
HP links	72
Contacting support	72

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