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Component (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) HP TrueVision HD Webcam USB 2.0 charging port Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers USB 3.0 ports HDMI port Description Records video, captures still photographs, allows you to video conference and chat online using streaming video. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. Connects an optional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. NOTE: A charging USB port (also referred to as a powered USB port) allows you to charge connected USB devices. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Provides superior bass sound. Produce sound. Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Using the webcam Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to communicate up close with friends and colleagues next door or on the other side of the world. With the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. 20 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	14
Finding your hardware and software information	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button, speakers, and subwoofer	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	25
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	26
Protecting your WLAN	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	27
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Using the webcam	30
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headphones	31
Connecting a microphone	31
Using Beats Audio	31
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	31
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio	31
Checking the sound	32
Using video	32
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor	32
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)	33
Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music (select models only)	34
Managing your audio and video files	34
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	35
Using the TouchPad	36
Using TouchPad gestures	36
Tapping	37
Scrolling	37
Pinching/zooming	38
Rotating (select models only)	38
2-finger click (select models only)	39
Flicking (select models only)	39
Edge swipes	39
Right-edge swipe	40
Top-edge swipe	40
Left-edge swipe	41
Using the keyboard and mouse	42
Using ALT GR key combinations	42
Using the keys	42
Using the action keys	42
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	43
Using the hot keys	44
Managing power	45
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	45
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	45
Initiating and exiting Sleep	46
Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation	46
Setting password protection on wakeup	47
Using the power meter and power settings	48
Selecting a power plan	48
Running on battery power	49
Factory-sealed battery	49
Finding battery information	49
Conserving battery power	49
Identifying low battery levels	49
Resolving a low battery level	50
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	50
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	50
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	50
Running on external AC power	50
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	51
HP CoolSense (select models only)	51
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	52
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	52
Managing and sharing information	53
Using a USB device	53
Connecting a USB device	53
Removing a USB device	54
Connecting a powered USB device	54
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	55
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	56
Maintaining your computer	57
Improving performance	57
Handling drives	57
Using Disk Defragmenter	58
Using Disk Cleanup	58
Updating programs and drivers	58
Cleaning your computer	59
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	59
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	59
Traveling with or shipping your computer	60
Securing your computer and information	61
Using passwords	61
Setting Windows passwords	62
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	62
Using Internet security software	63
Using antivirus software	63
Using firewall software	63
Installing software updates	63
Installing Windows security updates	63
Installing HP and third-party software updates	64
Securing your wireless network	64
Backing up your software applications and information	64
Using an optional security cable lock	64
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	66
Updating the BIOS	66
Determining the BIOS version	66
Downloading a BIOS update	67
Using System Diagnostics	68
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	69
Creating recovery media and backups	70
Creating HP Recovery media	70
What you need to know	71
To create HP Recovery media:	71
Restore and recovery	72
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	73
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	73
How to remove everything and reinstall Windows on your computer	73
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	74
What you need to know	74
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	74
Using HP Recovery media to recover	75
Changing the computer boot order	75
Removing the HP Recovery partition	76
Specifications	77
Input power	77
Operating environment	78
Electrostatic Discharge	79

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Component

Description

(3)

HP TrueVision HD Webcam

Records video, captures still photographs, allows

you to video conference and chat online using

streaming video.

From the Start screen, type

, and then select

CyberLink YouCam

from the list of applications.

(4)

USB 2.0 charging port

Connects an optional USB device. The USB 2.0

charging port can also charge select models of cell

phones and MP3 players, even when the computer

is off.

NOTE:

A charging USB port (also referred to as a

powered USB port) allows you to charge connected

USB devices. Standard USB ports will not charge all

USB devices or will charge using a low current.

Some USB devices require power and require you to

use a powered port.

NOTE:

For details about different types of USB

ports, see

Using a USB device

on page

(5)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Connects optional powered stereo speakers,

headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television

audio cable.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury,

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety

information, see the

Regulatory, Safety and

Environmental Notices

(6)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

(7)

HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer

Provides superior bass sound.

(8)

Speakers

Produce sound.

(9)

USB 3.0 ports

Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide

enhanced USB power performance.

NOTE:

For details about different types of USB

ports, see

Using a USB device

on page

(10)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as

a high-definition television, any compatible digital or

audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

Using the webcam

Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to

communicate up close with friends and colleagues next door or on the other side of the world. With

the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video,

and take still photos.

To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type

, and then select

CyberLink YouCam

from the list of applications.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features