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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

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Connecting to a wired network

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Connecting to a local area network (LAN)

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Enjoying entertainment 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 headset microphone

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Checking the sound

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Using video

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Connecting an HDMI device

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Configuring HDMI audio settings

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Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)

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Managing your audio and video files

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Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard

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Using the TouchPad

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Turning the TouchPad off or on

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Using TouchPad gestures

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Tapping

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Scrolling

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Pinching/Zooming

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Edge swipes

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Right-edge swipe

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Top-edge swipe

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Left-edge swipe

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Using the keyboard and mouse

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Using the action keys

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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

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Using the hot keys

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Managing power

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Initiating Sleep and Hibernation

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Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)

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Initiating and exiting Sleep

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Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation

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Setting password protection on wakeup

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Using the power meter and power settings

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Section	Page
Starting right	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	10
More HP resources	11
Getting to know your computer	12
Finding your hardware and software information	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	12
Left side	15
Display	16
Top	17
TouchPad	17
Lights	18
Buttons and speakers	19
Keys	20
Bottom	21
Labels	22
Connecting to a network	23
Connecting to a wireless network	23
Using the wireless controls	23
Using the wireless button	23
Using operating system controls	24
Using a WLAN	24
Using an Internet service provider	24
Setting up a WLAN	25
Configuring a wireless router	25
Protecting your WLAN	25
Connecting to a WLAN	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	26
Connecting to a wired network	27
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	27
Enjoying entertainment features	28
Using the webcam	30
Using audio	30
Connecting speakers	30
Connecting headphones	30
Connecting a headset microphone	30
Checking the sound	31
Using video	31
Connecting an HDMI device	31
Configuring HDMI audio settings	33
Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	33
Managing your audio and video files	33
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard	34
Using the TouchPad	35
Turning the TouchPad off or on	36
Using TouchPad gestures	37
Tapping	37
Scrolling	38
Pinching/Zooming	38
Edge swipes	39
Right-edge swipe	39
Top-edge swipe	40
Left-edge swipe	40
Using the keyboard and mouse	41
Using the action keys	41
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	42
Using the hot keys	43
Managing power	44
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	45
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	45
Initiating and exiting Sleep	45
Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation	46
Setting password protection on wakeup	46
Using the power meter and power settings	47
Selecting a power plan	48
Running on battery power	49
Removing a user-replaceable battery	49
Finding battery information	49
Conserving battery power	50
Identifying low battery levels	50
Resolving a low battery level	50
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	50
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	50
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	51
Storing a user-replaceable battery	51
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	51
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	51
Running on external AC power	51
Troubleshooting power problems	52
HP CoolSense	53
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	54
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	54
Managing and sharing information	55
Using a USB device	55
Connecting a USB device	55
Removing a USB device	56
Connecting a powered USB device	56
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	57
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	58
Maintaining your computer	59
Improving performance	59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	59
Using Disk Defragmenter	60
Using Disk Cleanup	60
Updating programs and drivers	61
Cleaning your computer	62
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	62
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	62
Traveling with or shipping your computer	63
Securing your computer and information	64
Using passwords	64
Setting Windows passwords	65
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	65
Using Internet security software	66
Using antivirus software	66
Using firewall software	66
Installing software updates	66
Installing Windows updates	67
Installing HP and third-party software updates	67
Securing your wireless network	67
Backing up your software applications and information	67
Using an optional security cable lock	68
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	69
Updating the BIOS	69
Determining the BIOS version	69
Downloading a BIOS update	70
Using System Diagnostics	71
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	72
Creating recovery media and backups	73
Creating HP Recovery media	74
Restore and recovery	75
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	76
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	76
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	77
What you need to know	77
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	78
Using HP Recovery media to recover	78
Changing the computer boot order	78
Removing the HP Recovery partition	79
Specifications	80
Input power	80
Operating environment	81
Electrostatic Discharge	82

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