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Component (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) USB 2.0 port Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) jack Speakers Memory card reader USB 3.0 ports (2) 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. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port. 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. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered 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. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	13
Visit the HP Apps Store	13
Best practices	13
Fun things to do	14
More HP resources	15
Getting to know your computer	17
Finding your hardware and software information	17
Locating hardware	17
Locating software	17
Right side	18
Left side	19
Display	20
Top	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Buttons and speakers	23
Keys	24
Bottom	25
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	29
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	29
Using a WLAN	29
Using an Internet service provider	30
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 (select models only)	32
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	32
Enjoying entertainment features	33
Multimedia features	33
Using the webcam	35
Using audio	35
Connecting speakers	35
Connecting headphones and microphones	35
Testing your audio features	35
Using video	36
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	36
Setting up HDMI audio	37
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	37
Navigating the screen	38
Using the TouchPad and gestures	38
Tapping	39
Scrolling	39
2-finger pinch zoom	40
2-finger click	41
Rotating (select models only)	42
Edge swipes	43
Display and select a charm	43
Display the Customize icon	44
Switch between open apps	45
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	46
One-finger slide	46
Tapping	47
Scrolling	47
2-finger pinch zoom	48
Rotating (select models only)	48
Edge swipes	49
Right-edge swipe	49
Left-edge swipe	49
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	50
Using the keyboard and mouse	50
Using the keys	50
Using the action keys	50
Using Windows shortcut keys	51
Using the hot keys	52
Using the integrated numeric keypad	52
Managing power	53
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	53
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	54
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	54
Setting password protection on wakeup	54
Using the power meter and power settings	55
Running on battery power	55
User-replaceable battery (select models only)	55
Finding battery information	55
Conserving battery power	56
Identifying low battery levels	56
Resolving a low battery level	56
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	56
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	56
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	57
Storing a user-replaceable battery	57
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	57
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	57
Running on external AC power	57
Troubleshooting power problems	58
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	58
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	59
Maintaining your computer	60
Improving performance	60
Handling drives	60
Using Disk Defragmenter	60
Using Disk Cleanup	61
Adding or replacing memory modules	61
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 (select models only)	77
Specifications	78
Input power	78
Operating environment	78
Electrostatic Discharge	79
Accessibility	80
Supported assistive technologies	80
Contacting support	80

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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. Standard USB ports will not charge all

USB devices or will charge using a low current.

Some USB devices require power and require you

to use a powered port.

(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

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 (2)

Connects an optional USB device, such as a

keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or

USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all

USB devices or will charge using a low current.

Some USB devices require power and require you

to use a powered port.

(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.

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Enjoying entertainment features