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Right side Component (1) Volume buttons (2) USB Type-C port (3) USB 3.0 charging (powered) ports (2) (4) Mini Dual-Mode DisplayPort (5) HDMI port Description Control the speaker volume. ▲ To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the button. Connects any USB device with a Type-C connector. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port. Connects an optional digital display device, such as a highperformance monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	13
Locating hardware	13
Locating software	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	17
Changing your notebook position	18
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand	19
Changing your notebook to an interactive stand	20
Changing your notebook to a tablet	20
Top	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Speakers	23
Keys	24
Using the action keys	25
Bottom	26
Labels	26
Connecting to a network	28
Connecting to a wireless network	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Airplane mode key	28
Operating system controls	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	29
Using HP DataPass (select products only)	30
Using GPS (select products only)	30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	30
Connecting Bluetooth devices	30
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	31
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	31
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using a webcam (select products only)	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting headsets	33
Using sound settings	33
Using video	33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	34
Setting up HDMI audio	34
Connecting digital display devices using a Mini DisplayPort cable (select products only)	35
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	36
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)	36
Navigating the screen	37
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	37
Tap	37
Two-finger pinch zoom	38
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	38
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	38
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	39
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	39
Managing power	40
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	40
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	41
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	41
Using the power meter and power settings	42
Running on battery power	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Finding battery information	43
Conserving battery power	43
Identifying low battery levels	43
Resolving a low battery level	44
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	44
Running on AC power	44
Troubleshooting power problems	45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	48
Updating programs and drivers	48
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	48
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	49
Traveling with or shipping your computer	49
Securing your computer and information	51
Using passwords	51
Setting Windows passwords	51
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	52
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only)	52
Using Internet security software	53
Using antivirus software	53
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	53
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	54
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Determining the BIOS version	56
Downloading a BIOS update	57
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	58
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	58
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	60
Creating recovery media and backups	60
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	60
Using Windows tools	61
Restore and recovery	62
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	62
What you need to know before you get started	62
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	63
Using HP Recovery media to recover	63
Changing the computer boot order	64
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	66
Electrostatic Discharge	67
Accessibility	68
Supported assistive technologies	68
Contacting support	68