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Using Beats Audio Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the headphone jack. Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings. ▲ From Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Enabling and disabling Beats Audio ▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key in combination with the b key. Testing your audio features To check the audio functions 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. 3. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then click Test. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 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 the 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. Using video 27

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 Beats Audio

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a

clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through

external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the

headphone jack.

Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel

Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.

▲

From Start screen, type

control panel

, select

Control Panel

, select

Hardware and Sound

and then select

Beats Audio Control Panel

Enabling and disabling Beats Audio

▲

To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the

key in combination with the

key.

Testing your audio features

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

From the Start screen, type

control panel

, and then select

Control Panel

Select

Hardware and Sound

, and then select

Sound

When the Sound window opens, select the

Sounds

tab. Under

Program Events

, select any

sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then click

Test

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:

From the Start screen, type

sound

, and then select

Sound Recorder

Click

Start Recording

and speak into the microphone.

Save the file to your desktop.

Open a multimedia program and play the recording.

To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps:

From the Start screen, type

control panel

, and then select

Control Panel

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 the 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.

Using video