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To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type sound, and then select Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. 3. Save the file to your desktop. 4. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound. Using video Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a network. To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which connects analog video devices. Some computers also have a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions. Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port. To connect a monitor or projector: 1. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown. 2. Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	13
Visit the HP Apps Store	13
Best practices	13
Fun things to do	13
More HP resources	15
Getting to know your computer	17
Finding your hardware and software information	17
Locating hardware	17
Locating software	17
Front	17
Right side	18
Left side	19
Display	21
Top	22
TouchPad	22
Lights	23
Button	24
Keys	25
Bottom	26
Labels	27
Connecting to a network	28
Connecting to a wireless network	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Using the wireless button	28
Using operating system controls	28
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	29
Using a WLAN	29
Using an Internet service provider	29
Setting up a WLAN	30
Configuring a wireless router	30
Protecting your WLAN	30
Connecting to a WLAN	31
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	31
Connecting to a wired network	32
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	32
Enjoying entertainment features	33
Multimedia features	33
Using the webcam	34
Using audio	35
Connecting speakers	35
Connecting headphones	35
Connecting a microphone	35
Connecting headphones and microphones	35
Testing your audio features	35
Using video	36
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable	36
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	37
Setting up HDMI audio	38
Navigating the screen	39
Using the TouchPad and gestures	39
Tapping	40
Scrolling	40
2-finger pinch zoom	41
2-finger click	41
Rotating (select models only)	42
Close an app	42
Edge swipes	43
Display and select a charm	43
Switch between open apps	43
Display the Customize icon	44
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	44
One-finger slide	44
Tapping	45
Scrolling	46
2-finger pinch zoom	46
Rotating (select models only)	47
Edge swipes	47
Right-edge swipe	47
Left-edge swipe	48
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	48
Using the keyboard and mouse	49
Using the keys	49
Using the action keys	49
Using Windows shortcut keys	50
Using the hot keys	50
Managing power	51
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	51
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	51
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	51
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	52
Setting password protection on wakeup	52
Using the power meter and power settings	53
Running on battery power	53
User-replaceable battery	53
Finding battery information	54
Conserving battery power	54
Identifying low battery levels	54
Resolving a low battery level	55
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	55
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	55
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	55
Storing a user-replaceable battery	55
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	55
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	56
Running on external AC power	56
Troubleshooting power problems	56
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	57
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	57
Hybrid Graphics (select models only)	58
Using Hybrid Graphics	58
Maintaining your computer	59
Improving performance	59
Handling drives	59
Using Disk Defragmenter	59
Using Disk Cleanup	60
Adding or replacing memory modules (select models only)	60
Updating programs and drivers	64
Cleaning your computer	64
Cleaning procedures	64
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	65
Cleaning the sides or cover	65
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	65
Traveling with or shipping your computer	65
Securing your computer and information	67
Using passwords	67
Setting Windows passwords	68
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	68
Using Internet security software	68
Using antivirus software	69
Using firewall software	69
Installing software updates	69
Installing critical security updates	69
Installing HP and third-party software updates	69
Securing your wireless network	70
Backing up your software applications and information	70
Using an optional security cable lock	70
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	71
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	71
Updating the BIOS	71
Determining the BIOS version	71
Downloading a BIOS update	72
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	72
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	73
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	74
Creating recovery media and backups	74
Creating HP Recovery media	74
Restore and recovery	75
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	76
What you need to know	76
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	76
Using HP Recovery media to recover	77
Changing the computer boot order	77
Removing the HP Recovery partition	77
Specifications	78
Input power	78
Operating environment	78
Electrostatic Discharge	79