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Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is installed and sealed at the factory. A broken battery seal voids your warranty. Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that can be replaced only by an authorized service provider. For information about keeping your battery in good condition, see Conserving battery power on page 56. To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support. NOTE: If your computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shut down procedures, press and hold the power button and the mute button to shut down your computer. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the screen brightness. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. 56 Chapter 6 Managing power

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
Display	19
Top	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons, speakers, and antennas	23
Keys	25
Bottom	26
Labels	27
Connecting to a network	29
Connecting to a wireless network	29
Using the wireless controls	29
Using the wireless button	30
Using operating system controls	31
Using a WLAN	31
Using an Internet service provider	31
Setting up a WLAN	32
Configuring a wireless router	32
Protecting your WLAN	32
Connecting to a WLAN	33
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	33
Connecting to a wired network	34
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	34
Enjoying entertainment features	35
Using the webcam	36
Sharing media and data between devices	36
Finding more information	36
Using sMedio 360 Suite	37
Accessing sMedio 360 Suite	37
Using sMedio 360 TrueSync	37
Accessing sMedio 360 TrueSync	37
Using sMedio 360 TrueLink+	38
Determining your Android phone OS version	38
Downloading the sMedio 360 TrueLink+ app on your phone	38
Sharing media from your phone to your computer	38
Using audio	39
Connecting speakers	39
Connecting headphones	39
Connecting a microphone	39
Using Beats Audio	39
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	39
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	39
Checking the sound	40
Using video	40
Connecting an HDMI device	41
Configuring HDMI audio settings	41
Connecting a Thunderbolt DisplayPort device	42
Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music (select models only)	43
Managing your audio and video files	43
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	44
Using the TouchPad	45
Using TouchPad gestures	46
Tapping	46
Scrolling	47
Pinching/stretching	47
Rotating (select models only)	48
2-finger click (select models only)	48
Flicking (select models only)	49
Edge swipes	49
Right-edge swipe	49
Top-edge swipe	50
Left-edge swipe	50
Using touch screen gestures	51
One-finger slide	51
Tapping	52
Scrolling	52
Pinching/stretching	53
Rotating (select models only)	53
Edge swipes	54
Right-edge swipe	54
Left-edge swipe	54
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	55
Keyboard backlight	56
Using the keyboard and mouse	57
Using the keys	57
Using the action keys	57
Using Windows 8 shortcut keys	59
Using the hot keys	60
Managing power	61
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	62
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	62
Initiating and exiting Sleep	62
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation	63
Setting password protection on wakeup	63
Using the power meter and power settings	64
Selecting a power plan	65
Running on battery power	66
Factory-sealed battery	66
Finding battery information	66
Conserving battery power	66
Identifying low battery levels	67
Resolving a low battery level	67
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	67
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	67
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	67
Running on external AC power	68
Troubleshooting power problems	69
HP CoolSense (select models only)	70
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	71
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	72
Managing and sharing information	73
Using a USB device	73
Connecting a USB device	74
Removing a USB device	75
Connecting a powered USB device	75
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	76
Maintaining your computer	77
Improving performance	77
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	77
Using Disk Defragmenter	77
Using Disk Cleanup	78
Updating programs and drivers	79
Cleaning your computer	80
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	80
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	80
Traveling with or shipping your computer	81
Securing your computer and information	82
Using passwords	82
Setting Windows passwords	83
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	83
TPM Embedded Security device (select models only)	84
Using Internet security software	84
Using antivirus software	85
Using firewall software	85
Installing software updates	85
Installing Windows updates	85
Installing HP and third-party software updates	86
Securing your wireless network	86
Backing up your software applications and information	86
Using an optional security cable lock	86
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	87
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	87
Updating the BIOS	87
Determining the BIOS version	87
Downloading a BIOS update	88
Using System Diagnostics	89
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	90
Creating recovery media and backups	91
Creating HP Recovery media	92
Restore and recovery	93
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	94
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	94
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	95
What you need to know	95
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	96
Using HP Recovery media to recover	96
Changing the computer boot order	97
Removing the HP Recovery partition	97
Specifications	98
Input power	98
Operating environment	99
Electrostatic Discharge	100

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Running on battery power

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the

computer runs on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter

is disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the

screen brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the computer slowly discharges

when the computer is off and unplugged from external power.

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the

computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

Factory-sealed battery

IMPORTANT:

Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is installed and sealed at the

factory. A broken battery seal voids your warranty.

Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that can be replaced only by an authorized

service provider. For information about keeping your battery in good condition, see

Conserving

battery power

on page

To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check

in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, select the

HP Support Assistant

app from

the Start screen, and then select

Battery and performance

. If Battery Check indicates that your

battery should be replaced, contact support.

NOTE:

If your computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shut down

procedures, press and hold the power button and the mute button to shut down your computer.

Finding battery information

To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check

in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, select the

HP Support Assistant

app from

the Start screen, and then select

Battery and performance

HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery:

●

Battery test

●

Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

To access battery information, select the

HP Support Assistant

app from the Start screen, and then

select

Battery and performance

Conserving battery power

Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:

●

Lower the screen brightness.

●

Select the

Power saver

setting in Power Options.

●

Turn off wireless when you are not using them.

●

Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as

an external hard drive connected to a USB port.

Chapter 6

Managing power