HP ENVY 15-u300 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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More HP resources

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Getting to know your computer

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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, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)

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Keys

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Using the action 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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Wireless button

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Operating system controls

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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—LAN (select models only)

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Sharing data and drives and accessing software

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Enjoying entertainment features

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Using a webcam

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Using audio

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Connecting speakers

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Connecting headsets

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Section	Page
Starting right	9
Visit the HP Apps Store	9
Best practices	9
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	13
Left side	15
Display	17
Display modes	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)	21
Keys	22
Using the action keys	22
Bottom	24
Labels	25
Connecting to a network	26
Connecting to a wireless network	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Wireless button	26
Operating system controls	27
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	28
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	28
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	28
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Using a webcam	30
Using audio	30
Connecting speakers	30
Connecting headsets	30
Using Audio	30
Accessing Audio Control Panel	31
Using video	31
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	31
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	32
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only)	32
Navigating the screen	34
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	34
Tap	34
Two-finger scroll	35
Two-finger pinch zoom	35
Two-finger click	35
Right-edge swipe (touch screen only)	36
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only)	36
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only)	36
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	37
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	37
Using the integrated numeric keypad	37
Managing power	38
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	38
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	39
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	39
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	39
Using the power meter and power settings	40
Running on battery power	40
Factory-sealed battery	40
Finding battery information	41
Conserving battery power	41
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	42
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	42
Running on AC power	42
Troubleshooting power problems	43
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	43
Maintaining your computer	45
Improving performance	45
Using Disk Defragmenter	45
Using Disk Cleanup	45
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	45
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	46
Updating programs and drivers	46
Cleaning your computer	46
Cleaning procedures	47
Cleaning the display	47
Cleaning the sides or cover	47
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	47
Traveling with or shipping your computer	47
Securing your computer and information	49
Using passwords	49
Setting Windows passwords	49
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	50
Using Internet security software	50
Using antivirus software	50
Using firewall software	50
Installing software updates	51
Installing critical security updates	51
Securing your wireless network	51
Backing up your software applications and information	51
Using an optional security cable lock	51
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Updating the BIOS	53
Determining the BIOS version	53
Downloading a BIOS update	54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	55
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	55
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	57
Creating recovery media and backups	57
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	57
Using Windows tools	58
Restore and recovery	59
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	59
What you need to know before you get started	59
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	60
Using HP Recovery media to recover	60
Changing the computer boot order	61
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	61
Specifications	62
Input power	62
Operating environment	63
Electrostatic Discharge	64
Accessibility	65
Supported assistive technologies	65
Contacting support	65

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