HP B5F63UAR#ABA manual Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor

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To connect a monitor or projector:

1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown.

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

●Computer 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.

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

Each time you press f4, the display state changes.

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.

NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the external device, especially if you choose the “Extend” option. Go to Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution for best results.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Component Description Speakers Produce soundRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Environmental NoticesGetting to know your computer Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons Keys 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 wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing video Connecting a microphoneConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or on Navigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Select Start Control Panel Hardware and SoundScrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerUsing Sleep or Hibernation Using the power meter Selecting a power planSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computerSelect Start Shut down Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Removing a USB deviceUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupAdding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Locating your security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Installing software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUsing Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowBacking up system and personal information Creating system restore pointsCreating a system restore point Tips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and RestoreRestore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaPage Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network status icon is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Resolving a low battery level Audio problemsPower management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan