HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor

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Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor

To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the following instructions.

To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, sold separately. To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to your computer:

1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.

3.Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states:

●PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.

●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device.

●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.

●Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.

Each time you press f4, the display state changes.

NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the external device, especially if you choose the “Extend” option. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of apps. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results.

Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)

HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer, you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps:

1.Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices.

2.On the Playback tab, click the name of the digital output device.

3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Managing power on ButtonsKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Left-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keysUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Control Panel Function Hot key DescriptionList of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a power plan Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Shutting down turning off the computer Troubleshooting an AC adapterHP CoolSense select models only Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard driveRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive on Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics 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 knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics 2-finger click IndexHdmi USB