HP ENVY 15-u010dx User Guide - Page 5

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Starting right

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Visit the HP Apps Store

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Best practices

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Fun things to do

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More HP resources

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Getting to know your computer

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Finding your hardware and software information

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Locating hardware

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Locating software

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Display modes

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Top

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TouchPad

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Lights

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Buttons and speakers

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Keys

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Bottom

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Labels

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Connecting to a network

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Connecting to a wireless network

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Using the wireless controls

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Using the wireless button

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Using operating system controls

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Sharing data and drives and accessing software

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Using a WLAN

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Using an Internet service provider

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Setting up a WLAN

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Configuring a wireless router

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Protecting your WLAN

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices

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Connecting to a wired network

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Section	Page
Starting right	9
Visit the HP Apps Store	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	9
More HP resources	11
Getting to know your computer	13
Finding your hardware and software information	13
Locating hardware	13
Locating software	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	16
Display modes	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Buttons and speakers	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Using the wireless button	24
Using operating system controls	24
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	25
Using a WLAN	25
Using an Internet service provider	25
Setting up a WLAN	25
Configuring a wireless router	26
Protecting your WLAN	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	27
Connecting to a wired network	27
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	27
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Multimedia features	29
Using the webcam	30
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headphones and microphones	31
Using Beats Audio	31
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	31
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	31
Testing your audio features	32
Using video	32
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	32
Setting up HDMI audio	33
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays	34
Navigating the screen	35
Using the TouchPad and gestures	35
Tapping	36
Scrolling	37
2-finger pinch zoom	38
2-finger click	39
Rotating	40
Close an app	41
Edge swipes	42
Display and select a charm	42
Reveal and select open apps	44
Display the Customize icon	45
Switch between open apps	46
Using touch screen gestures	46
One-finger slide	46
Tapping	47
Scrolling	48
2-finger pinch zoom	49
Rotating	49
Edge swipes	50
Right-edge swipe	50
Left-edge swipe	50
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	51
Using the keyboard and mouse	51
Using the keys	51
Using the action keys	51
Using Windows shortcut keys	53
Using the hot keys	53
Using the integrated numeric keypad	53
Managing power	54
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	54
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	55
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	55
Setting password protection on wakeup	55
Using the power meter and power settings	56
Running on battery power	56
Factory-sealed battery	56
Finding battery information	56
Conserving battery power	56
Identifying low battery levels	57
Resolving a low battery level	57
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	57
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	57
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	57
Running on external AC power	58
Troubleshooting power problems	58
HP CoolSense	59
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology	59
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	59
Maintaining your computer	61
Improving performance	61
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	61
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	61
Using Disk Defragmenter	61
Using Disk Cleanup	62
Updating programs and drivers	62
Cleaning your computer	62
Cleaning procedures	63
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	63
Cleaning the sides or cover	63
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	63
Traveling with or shipping your computer	63
Securing your computer and information	65
Using passwords	65
Setting Windows passwords	66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	66
Using Internet security software	66
Using antivirus software	67
Using firewall software	67
Installing software updates	67
Installing critical security updates	67
Installing HP and third-party software updates	67
Securing your wireless network	68
Backing up your software applications and information	68
Using an optional security cable lock	68
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	69
Updating the BIOS	69
Determining the BIOS version	69
Downloading a BIOS update	70
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	70
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	71
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	72
Creating recovery media and backups	72
Creating HP Recovery media	72
Restore and recovery	73
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	74
What you need to know	74
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	74
Using HP Recovery media to recover	75
Changing the computer boot order	75
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	75
Specifications	76
Input power	76
Operating environment	76
Electrostatic Discharge	77

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