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To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of applications. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer without needing to connect to a network. To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which connects analog video devices. Some computers also have a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port. To connect a monitor or projector: 1. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown. 2. Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● PC Screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device. ● Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only. 26 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	14
Finding your hardware and software information	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	17
Front	18
Display	19
Top	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Button	22
Keys	23
Bottom	24
Labels	26
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	28
Using the wireless button	28
Using operating system controls	29
Using a WLAN	29
Using an Internet service provider	29
Setting up a WLAN	29
Configuring a wireless router	30
Protecting your WLAN	30
Connecting to a WLAN	30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	31
Connecting to a wired network	32
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	32
Enjoying entertainment features	33
Using the webcam	34
Using audio	35
Connecting speakers	35
Connecting headphones	35
Connecting a microphone	35
Checking the sound	35
Using video	36
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector	36
Connecting an HDMI device	37
Configuring HDMI audio settings	38
Managing your audio and video files	38
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	39
Using the TouchPad	40
Turning the TouchPad off or on	40
Using TouchPad gestures	41
Tapping	41
Scrolling	42
Pinching/stretching	42
Rotating (select models only)	43
2-finger click (select models only)	43
Flicking (select models only)	44
Edge swipes	44
Right-edge swipe	44
Top-edge swipe	45
Left-edge swipe	45
Using the keyboard and mouse	46
Using the keys	46
Using the action keys	46
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	47
Using the hot keys	48
Managing power	49
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	50
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	50
Initiating and exiting Sleep	50
Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation	51
Setting password protection on wakeup	51
Using the power meter and power settings	52
Selecting a power plan	53
Running on battery power	54
Removing a user-replaceable battery	54
Finding battery information	54
Conserving battery power	55
Identifying low battery levels	55
Resolving a low battery level	55
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	55
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	55
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	56
Storing a user-replaceable battery	56
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	57
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	57
Running on external AC power	57
Troubleshooting power problems	58
HP CoolSense (select models only)	59
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	59
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	60
Managing and sharing information	61
Using a USB device	61
Connecting a USB device	62
Removing a USB device	62
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	63
Using optical drives	64
Inserting an optical disc	65
Tray-load	65
Removing an optical disc	65
Tray-load	65
When the disc tray opens normally	66
When the disc tray fails to open normally	66
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	67
Maintaining your computer	69
Improving performance	69
Handling drives	70
Replacing a hard drive	71
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	72
Using Disk Defragmenter	72
Using Disk Cleanup	73
Adding or replacing memory modules	73
Updating programs and drivers	77
Cleaning your computer	77
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	77
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	77
Traveling with or shipping your computer	78
Securing your computer and information	79
Using passwords	80
Setting Windows passwords	80
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	81
Using Internet security software	82
Using antivirus software	82
Using firewall software	82
Installing software updates	82
Installing Windows updates	82
Installing HP and third-party software updates	83
Securing your wireless network	83
Backing up your software applications and information	83
Using an optional security cable lock	83
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	85
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	85
Updating the BIOS	85
Determining the BIOS version	85
Downloading a BIOS update	86
Using System Diagnostics	87
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	88
Creating recovery media and backups	89
Creating HP Recovery media	90
Restore and recovery	91
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	92
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	92
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	93
What you need to know	93
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	93
Using HP Recovery media to recover	94
Changing the computer boot order	94
Removing the HP Recovery partition	95
Specifications	96
Input power	96
Operating environment	97
Electrostatic Discharge	98