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Component (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) USB 2.0 port Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) jack Speakers (2) Memory card reader USB 3.0 ports HDMI port Description NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Produce sound. 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: Press in on the card it until it pops out. Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Using the webcam The 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. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	15
Finding your hardware and software information	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right side	16
Left side	17
Display	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons and speakers	21
Keys	22
Bottom	23
Labels	24
Connecting to a network	26
Connecting to a wireless network	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Using the wireless button	26
Using operating system controls	27
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Using a WLAN	27
Using an Internet service provider	28
Setting up a WLAN	28
Configuring a wireless router	28
Protecting your WLAN	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	29
Connecting to a wired network	30
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Multimedia features	31
Using the webcam	32
Using audio	33
Connecting speakers	33
Connecting headphones	33
Connecting a microphone	33
Connecting headphones and microphones	33
Testing your audio features	34
Using video	34
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	34
Setting up HDMI audio	35
Navigating the screen	36
Using the TouchPad and gestures	36
Tapping	37
Scrolling	38
2-finger pinch zoom	38
2-finger click	39
Rotating (select models only)	39
Flicking (select models only)	40
Edge swipes	40
Right-edge swipe	40
Left-edge swipe	41
Top-edge swipe	41
Close an app	42
Using the keyboard and mouse	42
Using the keys	42
Using the action keys	42
Using Windows shortcut keys	43
Using the hot keys	43
Using the integrated numeric keypad	43
Managing power	44
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	44
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	45
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	45
Setting password protection on wakeup	45
Using the power meter and power settings	46
Running on battery power	46
User-replaceable battery	46
Finding battery information	46
Conserving battery power	47
Identifying low battery levels	47
Resolving a low battery level	47
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	48
Storing a user-replaceable battery	48
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	48
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	48
Running on external AC power	48
Troubleshooting power problems	49
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	49
Maintaining your computer	51
Improving performance	51
Using Disk Defragmenter	51
Using Disk Cleanup	51
Adding or replacing memory modules	51
Updating programs and drivers	55
Cleaning your computer	55
Cleaning procedures	56
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	56
Cleaning the sides or cover	56
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	56
Traveling with or shipping your computer	57
Securing your computer and information	58
Using passwords	58
Setting Windows passwords	59
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	59
Using Internet security software	59
Using antivirus software	60
Using firewall software	60
Installing software updates	60
Installing critical security updates	60
Installing HP and third-party software updates	60
Securing your wireless network	61
Backing up your software applications and information	61
Using an optional security cable lock	61
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	62
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	62
Updating the BIOS	62
Determining the BIOS version	62
Downloading a BIOS update	63
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	63
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	64
Backing up, restoring, and recovering (select models only)	65
Creating recovery media and backups	65
Creating HP Recovery media	65
Restore and recovery	66
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	67
What you need to know	67
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	67
Using HP Recovery media to recover	68
Changing the computer boot order	68
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	68
Specifications	69
Input power	69
Operating environment	69
Electrostatic Discharge	70

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Component

Description

NOTE:

For disc compatibility information, go to the

Help and Support web page (see

More HP

resources

on page

). Follow the web page

instructions to select your computer model. Select

Drivers & Downloads

, and then follow the on-screen

instructions.

(5)

USB 2.0 port

Connects an optional USB device, such as a

keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or

USB hub.

(6)

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in

(microphone) jack

Connects optional powered stereo speakers,

headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television

audio cable. Also connects an optional headset

microphone. This jack does not support optional

microphone-only devices.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury,

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety

information, refer to the

Regulatory, Safety, and

Environmental Notices

. To access this guide, from

the Start screen, type

support

, and then select the

HP Support Assistant

app.

NOTE:

When a device is connected to the jack,

the computer speakers are disabled.

NOTE:

Be sure that the device cable has a 4-

conductor connector that supports both audio-out

(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).

(7)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

(8)

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:

Press in on the card it until it pops out.

(9)

USB 3.0 ports

Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB

device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive,

printer, scanner or USB hub.

(10)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as

a high-definition television, any compatible digital or

audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

Using the webcam

The 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.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features