HP ENVY 17-k300 User Guide - Page 8

Connecting speakers

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Connecting headphones

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Connecting a microphone

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Connecting headsets

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Using sound settings

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Using video

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Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)

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Setting up HDMI audio

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Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)

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Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)

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Navigating the screen

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Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures

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Tap

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Two-finger pinch zoom

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Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)

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Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)

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Using the keyboard and optional mouse

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Using the integrated numeric keypad

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Managing power

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Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation

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Manually initiating and exiting Sleep

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Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)

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Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)

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Using the power meter and power settings

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Running on battery power

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User-replaceable battery

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Finding battery information

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Conserving battery power

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Identifying low battery levels

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Resolving a low battery level

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Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

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Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

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Storing a user-replaceable battery

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Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

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Running on AC power

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Troubleshooting power problems

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Shutting down (turning off) the computer

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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	17
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader	21
Keys	22
Using the action keys	22
Bottom	24
Labels	24
Connecting to a network	26
Connecting to a wireless network	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Airplane mode key	26
Operating system controls	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	27
Using HP DataPass (select products only)	28
Using GPS (select products only)	28
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	28
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	28
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	29
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Using a webcam (select products only)	30
Using audio	30
Connecting speakers	30
Connecting headphones	30
Connecting a microphone	31
Connecting headsets	31
Using sound settings	31
Using video	31
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	32
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	33
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)	33
Navigating the screen	34
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	34
Tap	34
Two-finger pinch zoom	34
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	35
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	35
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	35
Using the integrated numeric keypad	36
Managing power	37
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	37
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	38
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	38
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	38
Using the power meter and power settings	39
Running on battery power	39
User-replaceable battery	39
Finding battery information	41
Conserving battery power	42
Identifying low battery levels	42
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	43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	43
Storing a user-replaceable battery	43
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	43
Running on AC power	43
Troubleshooting power problems	44
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	46
Improving performance	46
Using Disk Defragmenter	46
Using Disk Cleanup	46
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	46
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	47
Updating programs and drivers	47
Cleaning your computer	47
Cleaning procedures	47
Cleaning the display	48
Cleaning the sides or cover	48
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	48
Traveling with or shipping your computer	48
Securing your computer and information	50
Using passwords	50
Setting Windows passwords	50
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	51
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only)	51
Using Internet security software	52
Using antivirus software	52
Using firewall software	52
Installing software updates	52
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	53
Securing your wireless network	53
Backing up your software applications and information	53
Using an optional security cable	53
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Determining the BIOS version	55
Downloading a BIOS update	56
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products 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 products only)	60
Using Windows tools	61
Restore and recovery	62
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	62
What you need to know before you get started	62
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	63
Using HP Recovery media to recover	63
Changing the computer boot order	64
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	66
Electrostatic Discharge	67
Accessibility	68
Supported assistive technologies	68
Contacting support	68

HP ENVY 17-k300 User Guide - Page 8

Navigating the screen, Managing power, Finding battery information

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