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Connecting a microphone To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting headsets 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 document, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer. To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Using Beats Audio (select models only) 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. 1. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. ‒ or - From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel. 2. 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. Using video Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a network. To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions. For information on using your video features, refer to Help and Support. 20 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Identifying components	15
Using the action keys	21
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Wireless button	24
Operating system controls	25
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	26
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	26
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Sharing media and data across your home group network (select models only)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Using a webcam (select models only)	29
Using audio	29
Connecting speakers	29
Connecting headphones	29
Connecting a microphone	30
Connecting headsets	30
Using Beats Audio (select models only)	30
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	30
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	30
Using video	30
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select models only)	31
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)	31
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Connecting digital display devices using a DisplayPort cable (select models only)	33
Connecting Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	34
Navigating the screen	35
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	35
Tap	35
Two-finger scroll	35
Two-finger pinch zoom	36
Two-finger click	36
Right-edge swipe	37
Left-edge swipe	37
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	37
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	38
Using a keyboard and optional mouse	38
Managing power	39
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	39
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	40
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	40
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	40
Using the power meter and power settings	41
Running on battery power	41
Factory-sealed battery (select models only)	41
User-replaceable battery (select models only)	42
Finding battery information	42
Conserving battery power	43
Resolving a low battery level	43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	43
Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	43
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	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
Updating programs and drivers	47
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	48
Cleaning the display	48
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models 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 models only)	52
Using Internet security software	53
Using antivirus software	53
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	54
Installing critical security updates	54
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable lock	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Updating the BIOS	56
Determining the BIOS version	56
Downloading a BIOS update	57
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models only)	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	59
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	61
Creating recovery media and backups	61
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	61
Using Windows tools	62
Restore and recovery	62
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	63
What you need to know before you get started	63
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	64
Using HP Recovery media to recover	64
Changing the computer boot order	65
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	67
Electrostatic Discharge	68

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Connecting a microphone

To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results

when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background

noise.

Connecting headsets

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 document, from the Start screen, type

support

, and then

select the

HP Support Assistant

app.

Headphones combined with a microphone are called

headsets

. You can connect wired headsets to

the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer.

To connect

wireless

headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

Using Beats Audio (select models only)

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

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, right-click the

Start

button, and then 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.

Using video

Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your

favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not

connected to a network.

To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an

external monitor, projector, or TV.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,

using the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

For information on using your video features, refer to Help and Support.

Chapter 4

Enjoying entertainment features