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Using the webcam (select models only) 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. Mode Steps 1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Using audio On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones. Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or the audio-out (headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 26. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. Connecting headphones You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer. To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connecting a microphone To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
More HP resources	12
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
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Buttons and speakers	20
Keys	22
Bottom	23
Labels	24
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	26
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	27
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Using the webcam (select models only)	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting a microphone	32
Using Beats Audio (select models only)	33
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	33
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio (select models only)	33
Checking the sound	33
Using video	34
Connecting an HDMI device	35
Configuring HDMI audio settings	36
Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	36
Managing your audio and video files	36
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	37
Using the TouchPad	37
Using TouchPad gestures	37
Tapping	38
Scrolling	39
Pinching/zooming	39
Rotating (select models only)	40
2-finger click (select models only)	40
Flicking (select models only)	41
Edge swipes	41
Right-edge swipe	41
Top-edge swipe	42
Left-edge swipe	42
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	43
One-finger slide	43
Tapping	43
Scrolling	44
Pinching/stretching	44
Rotating (select models only)	45
Edge swipes	45
Right-edge swipe	45
Left-edge swipe	46
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	46
Setting touch screen preferences (select models only)	47
Using the keyboard and mouse	47
Using the keys	48
Using the action keys	48
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	49
Using the hot keys (select models only)	49
Using the integrated numeric keypad	50
Managing power	51
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	51
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	51
Initiating and exiting Sleep	52
Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation	52
Setting password protection on wakeup	53
Using the power meter and power settings	53
Running on battery power	53
Removing a user-replaceable battery	53
Finding battery information	54
Conserving battery power	54
Identifying low battery levels	54
Resolving a low battery level	55
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	55
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	55
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	55
Storing a user-replaceable battery	55
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	55
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	56
Running on external AC power	56
Troubleshooting power problems	56
HP CoolSense (select models only)	57
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	57
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	57
Managing and sharing information	59
Using a USB device	59
Connecting a USB device	59
Removing a USB device	60
Connecting a powered USB device	60
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	61
Maintaining your computer	62
Improving performance	62
Handling drives	62
Replacing a hard drive	62
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	65
Using Disk Defragmenter	65
Using Disk Cleanup	65
Adding or replacing memory modules	66
Updating programs and drivers	68
Cleaning your computer	68
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	69
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	69
Traveling with or shipping your computer	69
Securing your computer and information	71
Using passwords	71
Setting Windows passwords	72
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	72
Using the fingerprint reader	72
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)	73
Registering fingerprints	73
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	73
Using Internet security software	73
Using antivirus software	73
Using firewall software	74
Installing software updates	74
Installing critical security updates	74
Installing HP and third-party software updates	74
Securing your wireless network	74
Backing up your software applications and information	75
Using an optional security cable lock	75
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	76
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	76
Updating the BIOS	76
Determining the BIOS version	76
Downloading a BIOS update	77
Using System Diagnostics	77
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	79
Creating recovery media and backups	79
Creating HP Recovery media	80
Restore and recovery	81
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	81
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	82
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	83
What you need to know	83
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	83
Using HP Recovery media to recover	84
Changing the computer boot order	84
Removing the HP Recovery partition	84
Specifications	85
Input power	85
Operating environment	85
Electrostatic Discharge	87

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Using the webcam (select models only)

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.

Mode

Steps

Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display

the charms, tap

, and then tap the search box.

Type

, and then select

CyberLink YouCam

from the list of applications.

From the Start screen, type

, and then select

CyberLink YouCam

from the list of applications.

For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type

, and then

select

Help and Support

Using audio

On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content

from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To

enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or the audio-out

(headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station.

To connect

wireless

speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To

connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see

Configuring HDMI audio settings

on page

Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer.

To connect

wireless

headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on

headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the

Regulatory, Safety and

Environmental Notices

. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type

support

, select the

Support Assistant

app, select

My computer

, and then select

User guides

Connecting a microphone

To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results

when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background

noise.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features