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1. From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Playback devices. 2. On the Playback tab, select the name of the digital output device. 3. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To return the audio stream to the computer speakers: 1. From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Click Set Default, and then click OK. Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only) To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps, follow the steps below. To open Miracast: ▲ Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click Devices, click Project, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - or - On select computer models, from the Start screen, click the HP Quick Access to Miracast icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: To learn what type of display you have (Miracast-compatible or Intel WiDi), refer to the documentation that came with your TV or secondary display device. Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only) Use Intel WiDi to wirelessly project individual files such as photos, music, or videos, or to duplicate your entire computer screen to a TV or a secondary display device. Intel WiDi, a premium Miracast solution, makes it easy and seamless to pair your secondary display device; provides for full-screen duplication; and improves speed, quality, and scaling. Intel WiDi Media Share (select models only) enables easy multitasking and provides tools to select and flick individual media files to your secondary display device. To connect to Intel WiDi certified displays: ▲ Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click Devices, click Project, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To open Intel WiDi from the Start screen: ▲ Type Intel WiDi and then click Intel WiDi. To open Intel WiDi Media Share from the Start screen: ▲ Type Intel WiDi Media Share and then click Intel WiDi Media Share. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand	19
Changing your notebook to a tablet	20
Top	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Keys	23
Using the action keys	23
Bottom	25
Labels	25
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Wireless button	27
Operating system controls	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network—LAN	29
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Using a webcam	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headphones	31
Connecting a microphone	31
Connecting headsets	32
Using Bang & Olufsen audio	32
Accessing Audio Control Panel	32
Testing your audio features	32
Using video	32
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	33
Setting up HDMI audio	33
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	34
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only)	34
Navigating the screen	35
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	35
Tap	35
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	35
Two-finger pinch zoom	36
Two-finger click (TouchPad only)	36
Rotating (select models only)	37
Right-edge swipe (touch screen only)	37
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only)	37
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only)	38
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	38
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	38
Using the integrated numeric keypad	39
Managing power	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	40
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	41
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	41
Using the power meter and power settings	42
Running on battery power	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Finding battery information	43
Conserving battery power	43
Identifying low battery levels	43
Resolving a low battery level	43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	44
Running on AC power	44
Troubleshooting power problems	45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	48
Updating programs and drivers	48
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	49
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	49
Traveling with or shipping your computer	49
Securing your computer and information	51
Using passwords	51
Setting Windows passwords	51
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	52
Using Internet security software	52
Using antivirus software	52
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	53
Installing critical security updates	53
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only)	53
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable lock	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Updating the BIOS	55
Determining the BIOS version	55
Downloading a BIOS update	56
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models only)	57
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	58
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	58
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	60
Creating recovery media and backups	60
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	60
Using Windows tools	61
Restore and recovery	61
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	62
What you need to know before you get started	62
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	63
Using HP Recovery media to recover	63
Changing the computer boot order	63
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	64
Specifications	65
Input power	65
Operating environment	65
Electrostatic Discharge	66
Accessibility	67
Supported assistive technologies	67
Contacting support	67

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From the Windows desktop, right-click the

Speakers

icon in the notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar, and then select

Playback devices

On the

Playback

tab, select the name of the digital output device.

Click

Set Default

, and then click

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers:

From the Windows desktop, right-click the

Speakers

icon in the notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar, and then click

Playback devices

On the Playback tab, click

Speakers

Click

Set Default

, and then click

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select

models only)

To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps,

follow the steps below.

To open Miracast:

▲

Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click

Devices

, click

Project

, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

On select computer models, from the Start screen, click the

HP Quick Access to Miracast

icon,

and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

To learn what type of display you have (Miracast-compatible or Intel WiDi), refer to the

documentation that came with your TV or secondary display device.

Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models

only)

Use Intel WiDi to wirelessly project individual files such as photos, music, or videos, or to duplicate

your entire computer screen to a TV or a secondary display device.

Intel WiDi, a premium Miracast solution, makes it easy and seamless to pair your secondary display

device; provides for full-screen duplication; and improves speed, quality, and scaling. Intel WiDi

Media Share (select models only) enables easy multitasking and provides tools to select and flick

individual media files to your secondary display device.

To connect to Intel WiDi certified displays:

▲

Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click

Devices

, click

Project

, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

To open Intel WiDi from the Start screen:

▲

Type

Intel WiDi

and then click

Intel WiDi

To open Intel WiDi Media Share from the Start screen:

▲

Type

Intel WiDi Media Share

and then click

Intel WiDi Media Share

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Enjoying entertainment features