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Using Windows shortcut keys Windows provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key with a designated key in the table to perform the action. in combination Shortcut Key key + f1 Description Returns you to the Start screen from any app or window. NOTE: Pressing the key again returns you to the most recent app you had open. Opens online Help. + c Displays the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. + f Search for files. + I Open PC Settings. + k Open Devices. + l Lock the computer. + m Minimize all open windows (on the Windows desktop). + o Turns Autorotate on or off. + p Transfer the screen image to a connected projector. + q Search for apps. + r Open an app or file. + w Search Settings. ENWW Windows essential tasks 51

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