HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual Enjoying entertainment features

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4 Enjoying entertainment features	18
Using the webcam	18
Using audio	18
Connecting speakers	18
Connecting headphones	18
Connecting a microphone	18
Checking the sound	19
Using video	19
Connecting an HDMI device	19
Configuring audio settings	20
Managing your photo, audio, and video files	21
5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	22
Using the TouchPad	22
Using TouchPad gestures	22
Tapping	23
Scrolling	23
Pinching/zooming	24
Edge swipes	24
Right-edge swipe	25
Top-edge swipe	25
Left-edge swipe	26
Using the keyboard and mouse	26
Using the keys	26
Using the action keys	26
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	27
Using the hot keys	28
Using the integrated numeric keypad	28
6 Managing power	29
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	29
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	29
Initiating and exiting Sleep	30
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation	30
Setting password protection on wakeup	30
Using the power meter and power settings	31
Selecting a power plan	31
Running on battery power	31
Removing a user-replaceable battery	32
Finding battery information	32

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Right sideLeft side Getting to know your computerRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display Top TouchPadLights Rapid Start Technology select models onlyButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Using the webcamUsing audio Using video Connecting an Hdmi deviceChecking the sound Configuring audio settings Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Left-edge swipeUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Icon Key DescriptionShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting SleepEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settings Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external AC power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardRemoving a USB device Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Maintaining your computer Handling drivesReplacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving performance Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan LAN