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Enjoying entertainment features

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Multimedia features

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Using the webcam

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Using audio

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Connecting speakers

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Connecting headphones

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Connecting a microphone

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Connecting headphones and microphones

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Testing your audio features

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Using video

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Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable

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Setting up HDMI audio

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Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models

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Navigating the screen

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Using the TouchPad and gestures

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Tapping

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Scrolling

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2-finger pinch zoom

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2-finger click

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Rotating (select models only)

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Edge swipes

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Display and select a charm

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Display the Customize icon

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Switch between open apps

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Using touch screen gestures (select models only)

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One-finger slide

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Tapping

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Scrolling

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2-finger pinch zoom

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Rotating (select models only)

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Edge swipes

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Right-edge swipe

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Left-edge swipe

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Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe

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Using the keyboard and mouse

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Using the keys

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Using the action keys

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Using Windows shortcut keys

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Using the hot keys

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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	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons and speakers	21
Keys	22
Bottom	23
Labels	24
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	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	29
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	33
Connecting speakers	33
Connecting headphones	33
Connecting a microphone	33
Connecting headphones and microphones	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	37
2-finger pinch zoom	38
2-finger click	39
Rotating (select models only)	40
Edge swipes	41
Display and select a charm	41
Display the Customize icon	42
Switch between open apps	43
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	43
One-finger slide	43
Tapping	45
Scrolling	45
2-finger pinch zoom	46
Rotating (select models only)	46
Edge swipes	47
Right-edge swipe	47
Left-edge swipe	47
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	48
Using the keyboard and mouse	48
Using the keys	48
Using the action keys	48
Using Windows shortcut keys	49
Using the hot keys	49
Using the integrated numeric keypad	50
Managing power	51
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	51
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	52
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	52
Setting password protection on wakeup	52
Using the power meter and power settings	53
Running on battery power	53
User-replaceable battery	53
Finding battery information	54
Conserving battery power	54
Identifying low battery levels	54
Resolving a low battery level	54
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	54
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	55
Running on external AC power	55
Troubleshooting power problems	56
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	56
Maintaining your computer	58
Improving performance	58
Using Disk Defragmenter	58
Using Disk Cleanup	58
Adding or replacing memory modules	58
Updating programs and drivers	62
Cleaning your computer	62
Cleaning procedures	63
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	63
Cleaning the sides or cover	63
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	63
Traveling with or shipping your computer	63
Securing your computer and information	65
Using passwords	65
Setting Windows passwords	66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	66
Using Internet security software	66
Using antivirus software	67
Using firewall software	67
Installing software updates	67
Installing critical security updates	67
Installing HP and third-party software updates	67
Securing your wireless network	68
Backing up your software applications and information	68
Using an optional security cable lock	68
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	69
Updating the BIOS	69
Determining the BIOS version	69
Downloading a BIOS update	70
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	70
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	71
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	72
Creating recovery media and backups	72
Creating HP Recovery media	72
Restore and recovery	73
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	74
What you need to know	74
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	74
Using HP Recovery media to recover	75
Changing the computer boot order	75
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	75
Specifications	76
Input power	76
Operating environment	76
Electrostatic Discharge	77

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