HP ENVY m6-aq100 User Guide - Page 7

Table of contents

1

Getting started

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1

Best practices

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1

More HP resources

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2

2

Getting to know your computer

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3

Locating hardware

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3

Locating software

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3

Right side

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4

Left side

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5

Display

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7

Low blue light mode (select products only)

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7

Keyboard area

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9

TouchPad

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9

Lights

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10

Speakers and

ﬁngerprint

reader

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Special keys

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Action keys

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13

Bottom

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14

Labels

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Connecting to a network

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Connecting to a wireless network

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16

Using the wireless controls

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16

Airplane mode key

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16

Operating system controls

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16

Connecting to a WLAN

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17

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)

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18

Using GPS (select products only)

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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18

Connecting Bluetooth devices

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18

Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)

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Enjoying entertainment features

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Using the camera

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Using audio

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Connecting speakers

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Section	Page
Getting started	13
Best practices	13
More HP resources	14
Getting to know your computer	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right side	16
Left side	17
Display	19
Low blue light mode (select products only)	19
Keyboard area	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Speakers and fingerprint reader	23
Special keys	24
Action keys	25
Bottom	26
Labels	26
Connecting to a network	28
Connecting to a wireless network	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Airplane mode key	28
Operating system controls	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	30
Using GPS (select products only)	30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	30
Connecting Bluetooth devices	30
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	31
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using the camera	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting headsets	33
Using sound settings	33
Using video	33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	33
Setting up HDMI audio	34
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	35
Using data transfer	35
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	35
Navigating the screen	36
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures	36
Tap	36
Two-finger pinch zoom	37
Two-finger slide (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	37
Two-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	37
Three-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	38
Four-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	38
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	39
Four-finger swipe (Precision TouchPad)	39
One-finger slide (touch screen)	40
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	40
Managing power	41
Using Sleep and Hibernation	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	42
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	42
Using the Power icon and Power Options	43
Running on battery power	43
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	43
Displaying battery charge	44
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	44
Conserving battery power	44
Identifying low battery levels	44
Resolving a low battery level	45
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	45
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	45
Factory-sealed battery	45
Running on external power	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	48
Updating programs and drivers	48
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	48
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products 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 Windows Hello (select products only)	53
Using Internet security software	53
Using antivirus software	53
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	54
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)	54
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	54
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
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	57
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	57
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	57
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version	58
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	58
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	58
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	59
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	59
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	60
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	60
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	60
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	62
Backing up information and creating recovery media	62
Using Windows tools	62
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	62
Restoring and recovery	63
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools	63
Recovering using HP Recovery media	63
Changing the computer boot order	63
Specifications	64
Input power	64
Operating environment	65
Electrostatic discharge	66
Accessibility	67
Accessibility	67
Finding the technology tools you need	67
Our commitment	67
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	67
Finding the best assistive technology	68
Assessing your needs	68
Accessibility for HP products	68
Standards and legislation	69
Standards	69
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	69
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	69
Legislation and regulations	69
United States	70
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)	70
Canada	70
Europe	71
United Kingdom	71
Australia	71
Worldwide	71
Useful accessibility resources and links	72
Organizations	72
Educational institutions	72
Other disability resources	72
HP links	72
Contacting support	73

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