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1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Playback devices. 2. On the Playback tab, select Speakers. 3. Select Set Default, and then select OK. Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport MultiStream Transport (MST) allows you to connect multiple wired display devices to your computer by connecting to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on your computer and also to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on a hub or an external docking station. You can connect in several ways, depending on the type of graphics controller installed on your computer and whether or not your computer includes a built-in hub. Go to Device Manager to find out what hardware is installed on your computer. Connecting displays to computers with AMD or NVIDIA graphics (with an optional hub) To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps. NOTE: With an AMD graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to six external display devices. NOTE: With an NVIDIA graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to four external display devices. 1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort (DP) connector on your computer, using a DP-to-DP cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC power. 2. Connect your external display devices to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on the hub. 3. To see all of your connected display devices, type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app. If you don't see all of your connected displays, be sure that each is connected to the correct port on the hub. NOTE: Multiple display choices include Duplicate, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled display devices, or Extend, which spans your computer screen across all enabled display devices. Connecting displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub) To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps. NOTE: With an Intel graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to three display devices. 1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort connector on your computer, using a DP-to-DP cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC power. 2. Connect your external display devices to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on the hub. 3. When Windows detects a monitor connected to the DisplayPort hub, the DisplayPort Topology Notification dialog box is displayed. Select the appropriate options to configure your displays. Multiple display choices include Duplicate, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled display devices, or Extend, which extends the screen image across all enabled display devices. NOTE: If this dialog box does not appear, be sure that each external display device is connected to the correct port on the hub. Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select System. Under Display, select the appropriate resolution, and then select Keep changes. 34 Chapter 5 Entertainment features

Section	Page
Getting started	13
Finding information	13
Components	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right	15
Left	17
Display	18
Keyboard area	19
Touchpad	19
Touchpad settings	19
Adjusting touchpad settings	19
Turning on the touchpad	20
Touchpad components	20
Lights	21
Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader	22
Special keys	23
Action keys	24
Hot keys (select products only)	26
Bottom	26
Rear	27
Labels	27
Inserting a SIM card (select products only)	29
Determining the correct SIM card size for your computer	29
Inserting a SIM card in a side-mounted slot	29
Network connections	31
Connecting to a wireless network	31
Using the wireless controls	31
Wireless button	31
Operating system controls	31
Connecting to a WLAN	32
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	32
Using GPS (select products only)	33
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	33
Connecting Bluetooth devices	33
Using NFC to share information (select products only)	33
Connecting to a wired network	34
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)	34
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)	35
Using HP MAC Address Pass Through (select products only)	35
Navigating the screen	37
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures	37
Tap	37
Two-finger pinch zoom	37
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)	38
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	38
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	38
Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	39
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)	39
Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)	39
One-finger slide (touch screen)	40
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	40
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	40
Entertainment features	41
Using a camera (select products only)	41
Using audio	41
Connecting speakers	41
Connecting headphones	41
Connecting headsets	42
Using sound settings	42
Viewing or changing sound settings	42
Using the control panel to view and control audio settings	42
Using video	42
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	43
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	43
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	44
Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI	44
Setting up HDMI audio	45
Turning on HDMI audio	45
Turning off HDMI audio	45
Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport	46
Connecting displays to computers with AMD or NVIDIA graphics (with an optional hub)	46
Connecting displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)	46
Connecting displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub)	47
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	47
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)	47
Connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays	47
Opening Intel WiDi	47
Using data transfer	48
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	48
Managing power	49
Using Sleep and Hibernation	49
Initiating and exiting Sleep	49
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	50
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	50
Using the Power icon and Power Options	51
Running on battery power	51
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	51
Displaying battery charge	51
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	51
Conserving battery power	52
Identifying low battery levels	52
Resolving a low battery level	52
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	52
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	53
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	53
Factory-sealed battery	53
Running on external power	53
Security	55
Protecting the computer	55
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	56
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	56
Managing a BIOS administrator password	57
Setting a new BIOS administrator password	57
Changing a BIOS administrator password	57
Deleting a BIOS administrator password	58
Entering a BIOS administrator password	59
Using DriveLock Security Options	59
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only)	59
Enabling Automatic DriveLock	59
Disabling Automatic DriveLock	60
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	60
Selecting manual DriveLock	60
Setting a DriveLock master password	61
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password	61
Disabling DriveLock	62
Entering a DriveLock password	62
Changing a DriveLock password	62
Windows Hello (select products only)	63
Using antivirus software	63
Using firewall software	64
Installing software updates	64
Using HP Client Security (select products only)	64
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)	64
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	65
Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)	65
Maintenance	66
Improving performance	66
Using Disk Defragmenter	66
Using Disk Cleanup	66
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	66
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	67
Updating programs and drivers	67
Cleaning your computer	67
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)	67
Removing dirt and debris from your computer	67
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant	68
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)	69
Traveling with or shipping your computer	69
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	71
Backing up information and creating recovery media	71
Using Windows tools	71
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	71
Restoring and recovery	72
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools	72
Recovering using HP Recovery media	72
Changing the computer boot order	72
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only)	73
Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start	74
Using Computer Setup	74
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	74
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	74
Updating the BIOS	75
Determining the BIOS version	75
Preparing for a BIOS update	75
Downloading a BIOS update	75
Installing a BIOS update	76
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt	76
TPM BIOS settings (select products only)	76
Using HP Sure Start (select products only)	77
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	78
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	78
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code	78
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	78
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Help and Support	78
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from Support Assistant	79
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	79
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP	79
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store	79
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	79
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	80
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	80
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code	80
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	80
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	81
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	81
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	81
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	81
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	82
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	82
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	82
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	82
Specifications	83
Input power	83
Operating environment	84
Electrostatic discharge	85
Accessibility	86
HP and accessibility	86
Finding the technology tools you need	86
The HP commitment	86
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	87
Finding the best assistive technology	87
Assessing your needs	87
Accessibility for HP products	87
Standards and legislation	88
Standards	88
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	88
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	88
Legislation and regulations	89
Useful accessibility resources and links	89
Organizations	89
Educational institutions	89
Other disability resources	90
HP links	90
Contacting support	90

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Right-click the

Speakers

icon in the

notiﬁcation

area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select

Playback devices

On the

Playback

tab, select

Speakers

Select

Set Default

, and then select

Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport

MultiStream Transport (MST) allows you to connect multiple wired display devices to your computer by

connecting to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on your computer and also to the VGA port or

DisplayPort connectors on a hub or an external docking station.

You can connect in several ways, depending on the type of graphics controller installed on your computer and

whether or not your computer includes a built-in hub. Go to

Device Manager

ﬁnd

out what hardware is

installed on your computer.

Connecting displays to computers with AMD or NVIDIA graphics (with an optional hub)

To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps.

NOTE:

With an AMD graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to six external display devices.

NOTE:

With an NVIDIA graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to four external display

devices.

Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort (DP) connector on your computer,

using a DP-to-DP cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC

power.

Connect your external display devices to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on the hub.

To see all of your connected display devices, type

device manager

in the taskbar search box, and

then select the

Device Manager

app. If you don't see all of your connected displays, be sure that each is

connected to the correct port on the hub.

NOTE:

Multiple display choices include

Duplicate

, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled

display devices, or

Extend

, which spans your computer screen across all enabled display devices.

Connecting displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)

To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps.

NOTE:

With an Intel graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to three display devices.

Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort connector on your computer, using a

DP-to-DP cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC power.

Connect your external display devices to the VGA port or DisplayPort connectors on the hub.

When Windows detects a monitor connected to the DisplayPort hub, the

DisplayPort Topology

Notiﬁcation

dialog box is displayed. Select the appropriate options to

conﬁgure

your displays. Multiple

display choices include

Duplicate

, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled display devices, or

Extend

, which extends the screen image across all enabled display devices.

NOTE:

If this dialog box does not appear, be sure that each external display device is connected to the

correct port on the hub. Select the

Start

button, select

Settings

, and then select

System

. Under

Display

select the appropriate resolution, and then select

Keep changes

Chapter 5

Entertainment features