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Component (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) USB 2.0 port Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) jack USB 3.0 ports HDMI port RJ-45 (network) jack Description NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Connects a network cable. ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network. Using the webcam The computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video. ▲ To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the list of applications. For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
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	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons and speakers	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	26
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	26
Using a WLAN	27
Using an Internet service provider	27
Setting up a WLAN	27
Configuring a wireless router	28
Protecting your WLAN	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Connecting to a wired network	29
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	29
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Multimedia features	31
Using the webcam	32
Using audio	33
Connecting speakers	33
Connecting headphones and microphones	33
Using Beats Audio	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
HP Quick Access to Miracast (select models only)	35
Navigating the screen	37
Using the TouchPad and gestures	37
Tapping	38
Scrolling	39
2-finger pinch zoom	39
2-finger click	40
Rotating (select models only)	40
Flicking (select models only)	41
Edge swipes	41
Right-edge swipe	41
Left-edge swipe	42
Top-edge swipe	42
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	43
One-finger slide	43
Tapping	44
Scrolling	44
2-finger pinch zoom	45
Rotating (select models only)	45
Edge swipes	46
Right-edge swipe	46
Left-edge swipe	46
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	47
Using the keyboard and mouse	47
Using the keys	47
Using the action keys	47
Using Windows shortcut keys	48
Using the hot keys	49
Managing power	50
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	50
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	51
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	51
Setting password protection on wakeup	51
Using the power meter and power settings	52
Running on battery power	52
Removing a user-replaceable battery	52
Finding battery information	53
Conserving battery power	53
Identifying low battery levels	53
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	54
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	54
Storing a user-replaceable battery	54
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	54
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	55
Running on external AC power	55
Troubleshooting power problems	55
HP CoolSense (select models only)	56
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	56
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	56
Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	57
Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)	57
Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	58
Maintaining your computer	59
Improving performance	59
Handling drives	59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	59
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	60
Using Disk Defragmenter	60
Using Disk Cleanup	60
Adding or replacing memory modules	61
Updating programs and drivers	63
Cleaning your computer	63
Cleaning procedures	64
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	64
Cleaning the sides or cover	64
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	64
Traveling with or shipping your computer	65
Securing your computer and information	66
Using passwords	66
Setting Windows passwords	67
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	67
Using Internet security software	67
Using antivirus software	68
Using firewall software	68
Installing software updates	68
Installing critical security updates	68
Installing HP and third-party software updates	68
Securing your wireless network	69
Backing up your software applications and information	69
Using an optional security cable lock	69
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	70
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	70
Updating the BIOS	70
Determining the BIOS version	70
Downloading a BIOS update	71
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	71
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	72
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	73
Creating recovery media and backups	73
Creating HP Recovery media	73
Restore and recovery	74
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	75
What you need to know	75
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	75
Using HP Recovery media to recover	76
Changing the computer boot order	76
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	76
Specifications	77
Input power	77
Operating environment	77
Electrostatic Discharge	79

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Component

Description

NOTE:

For disc compatibility information, go to the

Help and Support web page (see

More HP

resources

on page

). Follow the web page

instructions to select your computer model. Select

Drivers & Downloads

, and then follow the on-screen

instructions.

(6)

USB 2.0 port

Connects an optional USB device, such as a

keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or

USB hub.

(7)

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in

(microphone) jack

Connects optional powered stereo speakers,

headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television

audio cable. Also connects an optional headset

microphone. This jack does not support optional

microphone-only devices.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury,

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety

information, refer to the

Regulatory, Safety, and

Environmental Notices

. To access this guide, from

the Start screen, type

support

, and then select the

HP Support Assistant

app.

NOTE:

When a device is connected to the jack,

the computer speakers are disabled.

NOTE:

Be sure that the device cable has a 4-

conductor connector that supports both audio-out

(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).

(8)

USB 3.0 ports

Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB

device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive,

printer, scanner or USB hub.

(9)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as

a high-definition television, any compatible digital or

audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

(10)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects a network cable.

●

White: The network is connected.

●

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

Using the webcam

The computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models

may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.

▲

To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type

camera

, and then select

Camera

from the list

of applications.

For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type

help

, and

then select

Help and Support

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features