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HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not on a horizontal surface and adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer might be higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on. To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type coolsense, and then select HP CoolSense. Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to exit Sleep. If a network connection is available, Smart Connect updates open apps such as your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then returns the computer to the Sleep state. Smart Connect also syncs content that you have created offline, such as emails. When the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your updated information. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the computer. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the tablet when it is not connected to the keyboard dock: ● Press the Windows key and the power button at the same time, and then tap Shut Down. Although you can turn off the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power

Section	Page
Starting right	13
Visit the HP Apps Store	13
Best practices	13
Fun things to do	14
More HP resources	15
Getting to know your computer	17
Finding your hardware and software information	17
Locating hardware	17
Locating software	17
Tablet edge components	18
Display	20
Keyboard dock	21
Top	21
TouchPad	22
Lights	23
Keys	24
Front	25
Right side	26
Rear side	27
Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock	28
Locating system information	28
Changing your tablet's settings	28
Changing your tablet's view	29
Turning your tablet's autorotate lock on or off	29
Adjusting your tablet's screen brightness	29
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	29
One-finger slide	29
Tapping	30
Scrolling	31
2-finger pinch zoom	32
Rotating (select models only)	32
Edge swipes	33
Right-edge swipe	33
Left-edge swipe	33
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	34
Setting touch screen preferences	34
Using the on-screen keyboard	34
Connecting to a network	36
Connecting to a wireless network	36
Using the wireless controls	36
Using the wireless button	36
Using operating system controls	37
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	37
Using a WLAN	37
Using an Internet service provider	38
Setting up a WLAN	38
Configuring a wireless router	38
Protecting your WLAN	38
Connecting to a WLAN	39
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	39
Enjoying entertainment features	41
Multimedia features	41
Using the webcam	43
Using audio	43
Connecting speakers	43
Connecting headphones	44
Connecting headphones and microphones	44
Using Beats Audio	44
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	44
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	44
Testing your audio features	44
Using video	45
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	45
Setting up HDMI audio	46
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	46
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	46
Navigating the screen	47
Using the TouchPad and gestures	47
Tapping	48
Scrolling	48
2-finger pinch zoom	49
2-finger click	49
Rotating (select models only)	50
Edge swipes	51
Display and select a charm	51
Left-edge swipe	51
Top-edge swipe	52
Using the keyboard and mouse	52
Using the keys	52
Using the action keys	52
Using Windows shortcut keys	54
Using the hot keys	54
Managing power	55
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	55
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	56
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	56
Setting password protection on wakeup	56
Using the power meter and power settings	57
Running on battery power	57
Factory-sealed battery	57
Finding battery information	57
Conserving battery power	57
Identifying low battery levels	58
Resolving a low battery level	58
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	58
Running on external AC power	58
Troubleshooting power problems	59
HP CoolSense (select models only)	60
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	60
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	60
Maintaining your computer	62
Improving performance	62
Handling drives	62
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	62
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	63
Using Disk Defragmenter	63
Using Disk Cleanup	63
Updating programs and drivers	63
Cleaning your computer	64
Cleaning procedures	64
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	64
Cleaning the sides or cover	65
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	65
Traveling with or shipping your computer	65
Securing your computer and information	67
Using passwords	67
Setting Windows passwords	68
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	68
Using Internet security software	68
Using antivirus software	69
Using firewall software	69
Installing software updates	69
Installing critical security updates	69
Installing HP and third-party software updates	69
Securing your wireless network	70
Backing up your software applications and information	70
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	71
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	71
Updating the BIOS	71
Determining the BIOS version	71
Downloading a BIOS update	72
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	72
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	73
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	74
Creating recovery media and backups (select models only)	74
Creating HP Recovery media	74
Restore and recovery	75
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	76
What you need to know	76
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	76
Using HP Recovery media to recover	77
Changing the computer boot order	77
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	77
Specifications	78
Input power	78
Operating environment	78
Electrostatic Discharge	79

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HP CoolSense (select models only)

HP CoolSense

automatically detects when the computer is not on a horizontal surface and

adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the

optimum level of comfort.

When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan

options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer might be

higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on.

To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps:

▲

From the Start screen, type

coolsense

, and then select

HP CoolSense

Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect

Technology (select models only)

When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the

computer to exit Sleep. If a network connection is available, Smart Connect updates open apps such

as your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then returns the computer to the

Sleep state. Smart Connect also syncs content that you have created offline, such as emails. When

the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your updated information.

▲

To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the Start screen, type

smart

, and

then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology.

Shutting down (turning off) the computer

CAUTION:

Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work

before shutting down the computer.

The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns

off the display and computer.

Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:

●

When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video

port

●

When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended

period

To shut down the tablet when it is not connected to the keyboard dock:

●

Press the Windows key and the power button at the same time, and then tap

Shut Down

Although you can turn off the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use

the Windows Shut down command:

NOTE:

If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or

Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button.

Chapter 6

Managing power