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Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only) Select computers are equipped with either the Hybrid Graphics feature or the AMD Dual Graphics feature. NOTE: To determine whether Hybrid Graphics or AMD Dual Graphics is installed on your computer, see your notebook graphics processor configuration and software Help. Both Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics offer two modes for processing graphics: ● High Performance mode-Applications assigned to this mode run on the higher-performance graphics processing unit (GPU) for optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Applications assigned to this mode run on the lower-performance GPU to conserve battery power. Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only) The Hybrid Graphics feature allows an application to run in either High Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on the application's graphics-processing demands. Typically, 3D and gaming applications run on the higher-performance GPU, and applications with lightweight graphicsprocessing demands run on the lower-performance GPU. You can change the mode an application uses (High Performance or Power Saving) through the Hybrid Graphics control panel. NOTE: Due to hardware limitations, some applications can be run in only one of the two modes. For more information, see your Hybrid Graphics software Help. Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only) The AMD Dual Graphics feature allows the AMD accelerated processing unit (APU) and the discrete AMD graphics card to work together. When AMD Dual Graphics is enabled, graphics performance improves over the performance available using only one of the graphics devices. This improvement applies to DirectX versions 10 or 11 (DX10 and DX11) applications operating in full-screen mode. In windowed mode or when running non-DX10/11 applications, the system operates in a manner similar to Hybrid Graphics. For more information, see the AMD Dual Graphics software Help. Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only) 53

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	15
Finding your hardware and software information	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right side	16
Left side	17
Display	19
Top	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)	22
Keys	23
Bottom	24
Labels	25
Connecting to a network	26
Connecting to a wireless network	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Using the wireless button	26
Using operating system controls	27
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Using a WLAN	27
Using an Internet service provider	28
Setting up a WLAN	28
Configuring a wireless router	28
Protecting your WLAN	29
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	30
Connecting to a wired network	30
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Multimedia features	31
Using the webcam	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	33
Connecting headphones and microphones	33
Using Beats Audio (select models only)	33
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	33
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	33
Testing your audio features	33
Using video	34
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	34
Setting up HDMI audio	35
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	35
Navigating the screen	36
Using the TouchPad and gestures	36
Tapping	37
Scrolling	38
2-finger pinch zoom	39
2-finger click	40
Rotating (select models only)	41
Flicking (select models only)	42
Close an app	43
Edge swipes	44
Display and select a charm	44
Reveal and select open apps	45
Display the Customize icon	46
Switch between open apps	47
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	48
One-finger slide	48
Tapping	49
Scrolling	49
2-finger pinch zoom	50
Rotating (select models only)	50
Edge swipes	51
Right-edge swipe	51
Left-edge swipe	51
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	52
Using the keyboard and mouse	52
Using the keys	53
Using the action keys	53
Using Windows shortcut keys	55
Using the hot keys	55
Using the integrated numeric keypad	55
Using voice navigation (select models only)	55
Managing power	56
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	56
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	57
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	57
Setting password protection on wakeup	57
Using the power meter and power settings	58
Running on battery power	58
Removing a user-replaceable battery	58
Finding battery information	59
Conserving battery power	59
Identifying low battery levels	59
Resolving a low battery level	59
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	59
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	60
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	60
Storing a user-replaceable battery	60
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	60
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	60
Running on external AC power	60
Troubleshooting power problems	61
HP CoolSense (select models only)	61
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	62
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	62
Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	63
Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)	63
Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	63
Maintaining your computer	64
Improving performance	64
Handling drives	64
Replacing a hard drive	65
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	67
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	67
Using Disk Defragmenter	68
Using Disk Cleanup	68
Adding or replacing memory modules	69
Updating programs and drivers	71
Cleaning your computer	72
Cleaning procedures	72
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	72
Cleaning the sides or cover	72
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	72
Traveling with or shipping your computer	73
Securing your computer and information	74
Using passwords	74
Setting Windows passwords	75
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	75
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	75
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)	76
Registering fingerprints	76
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	76
Using Internet security software	76
Using antivirus software	76
Using firewall software	77
Installing software updates	77
Installing critical security updates	77
Installing HP and third-party software updates	77
Securing your wireless network	78
Backing up your software applications and information	78
Using an optional security cable lock	78
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	79
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	79
Updating the BIOS	79
Determining the BIOS version	79
Downloading a BIOS update	80
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	81
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	81
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	82
Creating recovery media and backups	82
Creating HP Recovery media	82
Restore and recovery	83
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	84
What you need to know	84
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	84
Using HP Recovery media to recover	85
Changing the computer boot order	85
Removing the HP Recovery partition	85
Specifications	86
Input power	86
Operating environment	86
Electrostatic Discharge	87

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Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)

Select computers are equipped with either the Hybrid Graphics feature or the AMD Dual Graphics

feature.

NOTE:

To determine whether Hybrid Graphics or AMD Dual Graphics is installed on your computer,

see your notebook graphics processor configuration and software Help.

Both Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics offer two modes for processing graphics:

●

High Performance mode—Applications assigned to this mode run on the higher-performance

graphics processing unit (GPU) for optimal performance.

●

Power Saving mode—Applications assigned to this mode run on the lower-performance GPU to

conserve battery power.

Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)

The Hybrid Graphics feature allows an application to run in either High Performance mode or Power

Saving mode, based on the application’s graphics-processing demands. Typically, 3D and gaming

applications run on the higher-performance GPU, and applications with lightweight graphics-

processing demands run on the lower-performance GPU. You can change the mode an application

uses (High Performance or Power Saving) through the Hybrid Graphics control panel.

NOTE:

Due to hardware limitations, some applications can be run in only one of the two modes.

For more information, see your Hybrid Graphics software Help.

Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)

The AMD Dual Graphics feature allows the AMD accelerated processing unit (APU) and the discrete

AMD graphics card to work together. When AMD Dual Graphics is enabled, graphics performance

improves over the performance available using only one of the graphics devices. This improvement

applies to DirectX versions 10 or 11 (DX10 and DX11) applications operating in full-screen mode. In

windowed mode or when running non-DX10/11 applications, the system operates in a manner similar

to Hybrid Graphics.

For more information, see the AMD Dual Graphics software Help.

Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)