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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. For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. Using audio On your computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones. 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 28. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. Connecting headphones and microphones You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially available. To connect wireless headphones or headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. 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 guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 26 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	21
Display	24
Top	25
TouchPad	25
Lights	26
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader	27
Keys	28
Bottom	29
Labels	30
Connecting to a network	31
Connecting to a wireless network	31
Using the wireless controls	31
Using the wireless button	31
Using operating system controls	31
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	32
Using a WLAN	32
Using an Internet service provider	32
Setting up a WLAN	33
Configuring a wireless router	33
Protecting your WLAN	33
Connecting to a WLAN	34
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	34
Connecting to a wired network	35
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	35
Enjoying entertainment features	36
Multimedia features	36
Using the webcam	38
Using audio	38
Connecting speakers	38
Connecting headphones and microphones	38
Using Beats Audio	39
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	39
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	39
Testing your audio features	39
Using video	39
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	40
Setting up HDMI audio	40
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	41
Navigating the screen	42
Using the TouchPad and gestures	42
Tapping	43
Scrolling	44
2-finger pinch zoom	45
2-finger click	46
Rotating (select models only)	47
Close an app	48
Edge swipes	49
Display and select a charm	49
Reveal and select open apps	51
Display the Customize icon	52
Switch between open apps	53
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	54
One-finger slide	54
Tapping	55
2-finger pinch zoom	56
Rotating	57
Edge swipes	58
Right-edge swipe	58
Left-edge swipe	58
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	59
Using the keyboard and mouse	59
Using the keys	59
Using the action keys	59
Using Windows shortcut keys	60
Using the hot keys	61
Using the integrated numeric keypad	61
Managing power	62
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	62
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	63
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	63
Setting password protection on wakeup	63
Using the power meter and power settings	64
Running on battery power	64
Removing a user-replaceable battery	64
Finding battery information	65
Conserving battery power	65
Identifying low battery levels	65
Resolving a low battery level	66
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	66
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	66
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	66
Storing a user-replaceable battery	66
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	66
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	67
Running on external AC power	67
Troubleshooting power problems	67
HP CoolSense	68
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	68
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	68
Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	69
Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)	69
Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	70
Maintaining your computer	71
Improving performance	71
Handling drives	71
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	71
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	72
Using Disk Defragmenter	72
Using Disk Cleanup	72
Updating programs and drivers	73
Cleaning your computer	73
Cleaning procedures	73
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	73
Cleaning the sides or cover	74
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	74
Traveling with or shipping your computer	74
Securing your computer and information	76
Using passwords	76
Setting Windows passwords	77
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	77
Using the fingerprint reader	77
Using HP SimplePass	78
Registering fingerprints	78
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	78
Using Internet security software	78
Using antivirus software	78
Using firewall software	79
Installing software updates	79
Installing critical security updates	79
Installing HP and third-party software updates	79
Securing your wireless network	79
Backing up your software applications and information	80
Using an optional security cable lock	80
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	81
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	81
Updating the BIOS	81
Determining the BIOS version	81
Downloading a BIOS update	82
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	82
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	83
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	84
Creating recovery media and backups	84
Creating HP Recovery media	84
Restore and recovery	85
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	86
What you need to know	86
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	86
Using HP Recovery media to recover	87
Changing the computer boot order	87
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	87
Specifications	88
Input power	88
Operating environment	89
Electrostatic Discharge	90

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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.

For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type

help

, and

then select

Help and Support

Using audio

On your computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from

the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your

listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.

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 and microphones

You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone)

jack on your computer. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially available.

To connect

wireless

headphones or headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's

instructions.

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 guide, from the Start screen, type

support

, and then select

the

HP Support Assistant

app.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features