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...26 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 26 Managing your audio and video files 26 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 27 Using the TouchPad ...27 Using TouchPad gestures ...27 Tapping ...28...models only 31 Edge swipes ...31 Right-edge swipe 31 Top-edge swipe 32 Left-edge swipe 32 Using touch screen gestures (select models only 33 One-finger slide ...33 Tapping ...33 Scrolling ...34 Pinching/stretching ...34 ... Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe 36 Setting touch screen preferences (select models only 37 Using the keyboard and mouse ...37 vi
...26 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 26 Managing your audio and video files 26 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 27 Using the TouchPad ...27 Using TouchPad gestures ...27 Tapping ...28...models only 31 Edge swipes ...31 Right-edge swipe 31 Top-edge swipe 32 Left-edge swipe 32 Using touch screen gestures (select models only 33 One-finger slide ...33 Tapping ...33 Scrolling ...34 Pinching/stretching ...34 ... Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe 36 Setting touch screen preferences (select models only 37 Using the keyboard and mouse ...37 vi
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... on page 15. ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to the previous screen. ● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to explore the new Windows® 8 features. For more HP resources. Best...enhance your work and entertainment. Fun things to the computer Start screen from all over the world? See Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 23. ● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. ...
... on page 15. ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to the previous screen. ● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to explore the new Windows® 8 features. For more HP resources. Best...enhance your work and entertainment. Fun things to the computer Start screen from all over the world? See Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 23. ● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. ...
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Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from the outside of applications. - From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from obstructions. For wireless regulatory ...computer. On: The webcam is in use. Display 7 Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. or - Component (2) Internal microphones (2) (3) Webcam light...
Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from the outside of applications. - From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from obstructions. For wireless regulatory ...computer. On: The webcam is in use. Display 7 Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. or - Component (2) Internal microphones (2) (3) Webcam light...
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...or - In the search box, type power, select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on page 41. Swipe from the Start screen, type p. In the search box, type power, select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on page 41. - To learn ...● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the loss of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. Buttons and speakers Component (1) Power button 10 Chapter 2 ...
...or - In the search box, type power, select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on page 41. Swipe from the Start screen, type p. In the search box, type power, select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on page 41. - To learn ...● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the loss of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. Buttons and speakers Component (1) Power button 10 Chapter 2 ...
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... type of hardware or software. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access... can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Record this information and store it in wireless...
... type of hardware or software. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access... can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Record this information and store it in wireless...
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...USB device on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Speakers (4) Produce sound. Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: For details about different types of applications. - NOTE..., earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. To reduce the risk of applications. USB 3.0 charging port Connects...
...USB device on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Speakers (4) Produce sound. Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: For details about different types of applications. - NOTE..., earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. To reduce the risk of applications. USB 3.0 charging port Connects...
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...when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of applications. Swipe from the list of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam... the right edge of applications. Using audio On your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect wireless speakers to your HP computer, you can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on page 26. For additional safety information, see Configuring HDMI audio settings...
...when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of applications. Swipe from the list of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam... the right edge of applications. Using audio On your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect wireless speakers to your HP computer, you can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on page 26. For additional safety information, see Configuring HDMI audio settings...
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...1. Press the fn key on the on your computer, follow these steps: Using audio 23 Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Use Beats Audio... Type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Enabling and disabling Beats Audio (select models only)...
...1. Press the fn key on the on your computer, follow these steps: Using audio 23 Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Use Beats Audio... Type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Enabling and disabling Beats Audio (select models only)...
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...the list of applications. 2. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. 1. Type c, and then select Control Panel from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Swipe from the list of applications. 2. When the Sound window...connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch on your computer, follow these steps: Mode Steps 1.
...the list of applications. 2. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. 1. Type c, and then select Control Panel from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Swipe from the list of applications. 2. When the Sound window...connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch on your computer, follow these steps: Mode Steps 1.
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... and mouse. To turn on the computer. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you want to reveal the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then ... and Sound. 2. Select Apply, and then select OK. The guide provides information on a touch screen (select models only). Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you to reveal the Apps list...
... and mouse. To turn on the computer. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you want to reveal the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then ... and Sound. 2. Select Apply, and then select OK. The guide provides information on a touch screen (select models only). Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you to reveal the Apps list...
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...then drag the object to move . Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 33 Double-tap an item to open a help screen that provides information about the object. You can use the tap function. ● Use one finger across the screen, lightly slide one finger to tap an ...but you can also perform on-screen actions with your fingers. NOTE: When many apps are revealed on the Start screen, you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad. Tapping To make a selection. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) A touch screen computer allows you to control items...
...then drag the object to move . Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 33 Double-tap an item to open a help screen that provides information about the object. You can use the tap function. ● Use one finger across the screen, lightly slide one finger to tap an ...but you can also perform on-screen actions with your fingers. NOTE: When many apps are revealed on the Start screen, you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad. Tapping To make a selection. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) A touch screen computer allows you to control items...
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... reverse the rotation, move your finger inward from the right edge of your forefinger around in a sweeping motion from 3 o'clock to reveal the charms. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 35 Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you want to 3 o'clock. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you... hand, slide your left hand on the object you can perform tasks such as photos. ● Anchor the forefinger of the display bezel onto the screen to 12 o'clock.
... reverse the rotation, move your finger inward from the right edge of your forefinger around in a sweeping motion from 3 o'clock to reveal the charms. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 35 Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you want to 3 o'clock. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you... hand, slide your left hand on the object you can perform tasks such as photos. ● Anchor the forefinger of the display bezel onto the screen to 12 o'clock.
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... return to view available apps. Tap All apps to the Start screen from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the previous screen. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow ...then tap Customize. 4. These preferences are specific to perform specific functions. On the Start screen, type c, and then tap Control Panel. 2. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) Mode Steps 1. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) 37 Type c, tap Control Panel, tap Hardware and Sound,...
... return to view available apps. Tap All apps to the Start screen from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the previous screen. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow ...then tap Customize. 4. These preferences are specific to perform specific functions. On the Start screen, type c, and then tap Control Panel. 2. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) Mode Steps 1. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) 37 Type c, tap Control Panel, tap Hardware and Sound,...
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...Settings, and then select Power Options from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Settings, tap the Power icon...password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and...Close the display. ● Briefly press the power button. ● Swipe from the list of the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you can enable user-initiated ...
...Settings, and then select Power Options from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Settings, tap the Power icon...password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and...Close the display. ● Briefly press the power button. ● Swipe from the list of the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you can enable user-initiated ...
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... video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt... and hold the power button for an extended period Although you can turn off the computer by briefly pressing the power button. 1. From the Start screen, point to display the charms, tap Settings, tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down. - Save your work and close all open programs. 2. ...
... video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt... and hold the power button for an extended period Although you can turn off the computer by briefly pressing the power button. 1. From the Start screen, point to display the charms, tap Settings, tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down. - Save your work and close all open programs. 2. ...
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... key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button, identifying 10 power connector, identifying... Manager 73 media 74 starting 73 supported discs 70 system 73 USB flash drive 74 using HP Recovery media 70 recovery media creating 70 creating using HP Recovery Manager 70 recovery partition 73 removing 74 recycle computer 71, 72 refresh 71 computer 71 regulatory ...
... key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button, identifying 10 power connector, identifying... Manager 73 media 74 starting 73 supported discs 70 system 73 USB flash drive 74 using HP Recovery media 70 recovery media creating 70 creating using HP Recovery Manager 70 recovery partition 73 removing 74 recycle computer 71, 72 refresh 71 computer 71 regulatory ...
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... hot key 40 system recovery 73 system restore point creating 69 restoring 71 T temperature 45 testing an AC adapter 46 Touch screen gestures 35, 36 edge-swipe gestures 35, 36 one-finger slide 33 pinch 34 pinching 34 rotating 35 scrolling 34 tapping 33... 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless light 9, 15 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 17 corporate WLAN connection 17 equipment needed 16 functional range 18 public WLAN connection 17 security 17 using 16 wireless network, securing 64 WLAN antennas, identifying 7 WLAN device 14, 16 WLAN label 14 Z zooming touch screen...
... hot key 40 system recovery 73 system restore point creating 69 restoring 71 T temperature 45 testing an AC adapter 46 Touch screen gestures 35, 36 edge-swipe gestures 35, 36 one-finger slide 33 pinch 34 pinching 34 rotating 35 scrolling 34 tapping 33... 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless light 9, 15 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 17 corporate WLAN connection 17 equipment needed 16 functional range 18 public WLAN connection 17 security 17 using 16 wireless network, securing 64 WLAN antennas, identifying 7 WLAN device 14, 16 WLAN label 14 Z zooming touch screen...
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..., Start, Devices, and corner of open apps, and TouchPad or touch screen to reveal a list of the Start screen. of the Start screen. then tap the arrow in and out from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen. (3) Find a list of all apps on your computer, and...media websites. NOTE: On select touch screen models, swipe up to the lower-left edge of the screen to reveal a list then click an open app. 2 Chapter 2 Navigating the Start screen NOTE: Your computer's Start screen may look different than the following illustration. touch screen until the arrow appears, and To...
..., Start, Devices, and corner of open apps, and TouchPad or touch screen to reveal a list of the Start screen. of the Start screen. then tap the arrow in and out from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen. (3) Find a list of all apps on your computer, and...media websites. NOTE: On select touch screen models, swipe up to the lower-left edge of the screen to reveal a list then click an open app. 2 Chapter 2 Navigating the Start screen NOTE: Your computer's Start screen may look different than the following illustration. touch screen until the arrow appears, and To...
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... Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer from the right edge of the corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to charms, and then click Settings. Point to the Start screen, tap the arrow again. Tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down . Locating the Start ...Shut down, and then tap Shut down . 2. Shut down . - Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Using touch gestures Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or touch screen until the arrow appears, and then tap the arrow in the lower-left area of the 1. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to ...
... Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer from the right edge of the corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to charms, and then click Settings. Point to the Start screen, tap the arrow again. Tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down . Locating the Start ...Shut down, and then tap Shut down . 2. Shut down . - Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Using touch gestures Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or touch screen until the arrow appears, and then tap the arrow in the lower-left area of the 1. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to ...
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...search, click or tap to the left side of the screen to display all open apps. 2. Drag an app to the right, and then down to return to close it. Action Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures NOTE: On select touch screen models, swipe up to four apps at the right side... of the screen. 2. Search results are displayed in a panel at the same time. ▲ Drag an app to ...
...search, click or tap to the left side of the screen to display all open apps. 2. Drag an app to the right, and then down to return to close it. Action Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures NOTE: On select touch screen models, swipe up to four apps at the right side... of the screen. 2. Search results are displayed in a panel at the same time. ▲ Drag an app to ...