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Connecting headsets 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 document, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer. To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Using Bang & Olufsen audio Bang & Olufsen audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. You can experience Bang & Olufsen through the computer's internal speakers, through external speakers connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones connected to the headphone jack. Accessing Audio Control Panel Use Bang & Olufsen Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings. 1. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Bang & Olufsen Audio Control Panel. ‒ or - From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Bang & Olufsen Audio Control Panel. Testing your audio features To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. 3. Save the file to your desktop. 4. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Using video Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a network. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

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	18
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand	19
Changing your notebook to a tablet	20
Top	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Keys	23
Using the action keys	23
Bottom	25
Labels	25
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Wireless button	27
Operating system controls	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network—LAN	29
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Using a webcam	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headphones	31
Connecting a microphone	31
Connecting headsets	32
Using Bang & Olufsen audio	32
Accessing Audio Control Panel	32
Testing your audio features	32
Using video	32
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	33
Setting up HDMI audio	33
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	34
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only)	34
Navigating the screen	35
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	35
Tap	35
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	35
Two-finger pinch zoom	36
Two-finger click (TouchPad only)	36
Rotating (select models only)	37
Right-edge swipe (touch screen only)	37
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only)	37
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only)	38
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	38
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	38
Using the integrated numeric keypad	39
Managing power	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	40
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	41
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	41
Using the power meter and power settings	42
Running on battery power	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Finding battery information	43
Conserving battery power	43
Identifying low battery levels	43
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	44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	44
Running on AC power	44
Troubleshooting power problems	45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	48
Updating programs and drivers	48
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	49
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models 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 Internet security software	52
Using antivirus software	52
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	53
Installing critical security updates	53
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only)	53
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable lock	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	55
Updating the BIOS	55
Determining the BIOS version	55
Downloading a BIOS update	56
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models 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 models only)	60
Using Windows tools	61
Restore and recovery	61
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	62
What you need to know before you get started	62
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	63
Using HP Recovery media to recover	63
Changing the computer boot order	63
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	64
Specifications	65
Input power	65
Operating environment	65
Electrostatic Discharge	66
Accessibility	67
Supported assistive technologies	67
Contacting support	67

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Connecting headsets

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 document, from the Start screen, type

support

, and then

select the

HP Support Assistant

app.

Headphones combined with a microphone are called

headsets

. You can connect wired headsets to

the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer.

To connect

wireless

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

Using Bang & Olufsen audio

Bang & Olufsen audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while

maintaining a clear sound. You can experience Bang & Olufsen through the computer's internal

speakers, through external speakers connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones

connected to the headphone jack.

Accessing Audio Control Panel

Use Bang & Olufsen Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.

From the Start screen, type

control panel

, select

Control Panel

, select

Hardware and

Sound

, and then select

Bang & Olufsen Audio Control Panel

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, right-click the

Start

button, and then select

Control Panel

Select

Hardware and Sound

, and then select

Bang & Olufsen Audio Control Panel

Testing your audio features

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

Select

Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound

When the Sound window opens, click the

Sounds

tab. Under

Program Events

, select any sound

event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the

Test

button.

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:

Select

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder

Click

Start Recording

and speak into the microphone.

Save the file to your desktop.

Open a multimedia program and play the recording.

To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select

Start > Control Panel > Hardware

and Sound > Sound

Using video

Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your

favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not

connected to a network.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features