Table of contents
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Getting started
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1
Best practices
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1
Caring for your safety and comfort
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1
Advantages of flicker-free technology (select products only)
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2
Adjusting low blue light mode (select products only)
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2
Restoring monitor brightness to factory default (select products only)
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2
Getting information
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2
2
Getting to know your computer
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5
Locating hardware
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5
Locating software
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5
Setting up your computer
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5
Identifying USB ports
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6
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
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Connecting to a network
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9
Connecting to a wireless network
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9
Using the wireless controls
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9
Airplane mode key
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9
Operating system controls
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9
Connecting to a WLAN
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10
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)
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10
Using GPS (select products only)
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11
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)
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11
Connecting Bluetooth devices
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11
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)
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12
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Enjoying entertainment features
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13
Using the camera
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13
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 headsets
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14
Using sound settings
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Sound settings
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Audio settings
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14
Using video
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14
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
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15
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
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Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
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Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
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17
Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI
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17
Setting up HDMI audio
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18
Turn on HDMI audio
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Return audio to computer speakers
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Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)
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19
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)
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20
Using data transfer
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20
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)
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20
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Navigating the screen
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