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Connecting headphones and microphones You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially available. To connect wireless headphones or headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Using Beats Audio Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the headphone jack. Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings. ▲ From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Enabling and disabling Beats Audio ▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key in combination with the b key. Testing your audio features To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel from the list of applications. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then click Test. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type sound, and then select Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. 3. Save the file to your desktop. 4. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features ENWW

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
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	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons	21
Keys	22
Bottom	23
Labels	24
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	27
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Using a WLAN	28
Using an Internet service provider	28
Setting up a WLAN	28
Configuring a wireless router	29
Protecting your WLAN	29
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Multimedia features	31
Using the webcam	32
Editing media in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	33
Special features	33
Using audio	33
Connecting speakers	33
Connecting headphones and microphones	34
Using Beats Audio	34
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	34
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	34
Testing your audio features	34
Using video	35
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	35
Setting up HDMI audio	36
Connecting a digital display device	37
View media in high-resolution display (select models only)	38
Navigating the screen	39
Using the TouchPad and gestures	39
Selecting and opening	40
Scrolling	41
Pinching/zooming	42
Right-click	43
Rotating	44
Flicking	45
Close an app	46
Edge swipes	47
Display and select a charm	47
Reveal and select open apps	48
Display the Customize icon	49
Switch between open apps	50
Using touch screen gestures	51
Selecting	51
Scrolling and moving objects	52
Pinching/zooming	53
Rotating	53
Edge swipes	54
Display the charms	54
Access open apps	54
Display the Customize icon	55
Using the keyboard and mouse	55
Using the keys	55
Using the action keys	55
Using the hot keys	56
Using voice navigation	57
Windows essential tasks	57
Displaying the Start button	57
Displaying the Start menu	57
Displaying all apps	58
Opening apps	58
Displaying open apps	58
Closing an open app	58
Switching between open apps	58
Opening the Windows desktop and returning to the Start screen	58
Displaying charms	59
Searching for apps, settings, or files	59
Moving an app	59
Creating an app group	59
Unpinning an app from the Start screen	59
Resizing an app	59
Printing	59
Save and organize favorites	59
Downloading apps from the Windows Store	60
Locking the computer	60
Using Windows shortcut keys	61
Managing power	63
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	63
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	63
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	64
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	64
Setting password protection on wakeup	64
Using the power meter and power settings	65
Running on battery power	65
Factory-sealed battery	65
Finding battery information	65
Conserving battery power	66
Identifying low battery levels	66
Resolving a low battery level	66
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	66
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	66
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	66
Running on external AC power	67
Troubleshooting power problems	67
HP CoolSense (select models only)	68
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	68
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	69
Maintaining your computer	70
Updating programs and drivers	70
Cleaning your computer	70
Cleaning procedures	70
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	71
Cleaning the sides or cover	71
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	71
Traveling with or shipping your computer	71
Securing your computer and information	73
Using passwords	73
Setting Windows passwords	74
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	74
TPM Embedded Security device (select models only)	75
Using Internet security software	75
Using antivirus software	75
Using firewall software	76
Installing software updates	76
Installing critical security updates	76
Installing HP and third-party software updates	76
Securing your wireless network	76
Backing up your software applications and information	77
Using an optional security cable lock	77
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	78
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	78
Updating the BIOS	78
Determining the BIOS version	78
Downloading a BIOS update	79
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	79
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	80
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	81
Creating recovery media and backups	81
Creating HP Recovery media	81
Restore and recovery	82
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	83
What you need to know	83
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	83
Using HP Recovery media to recover	84
Changing the computer boot order	84
Removing the HP Recovery partition	84
Specifications	85
Input power	85
Operating environment	85
Electrostatic Discharge	86

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Connecting headphones and microphones

You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone)

combo jack on your computer. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially

available.

To connect

wireless

headphones or headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's

instructions.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on

headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the

Regulatory, Safety and

Environmental Notices

. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type

support

, and then select

the

HP Support Assistant

app.

Using Beats Audio

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a

clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through

external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the

headphone jack.

Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel

Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.

▲

From the Start screen, type

control panel

, select

Control Panel

, select

Hardware and

Sound

, and then select

Beats Audio Control Panel

Enabling and disabling Beats Audio

▲

To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the

key in combination with the

key.

Testing your audio features

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

From the Start screen, type

control panel

, and then select

Control Panel

from the list of

applications.

Select

Hardware and Sound

, and then select

Sound

When the Sound window opens, select the

Sounds

tab. Under

Program Events

, select any

sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then click

Test

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:

From the Start screen, type

sound

, and then select

Sound Recorder

Click

Start Recording

and speak into the microphone.

Save the file to your desktop.

Open a multimedia program and play the recording.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features

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