HP C2L36UA#ABA manual Managing your audio and video files, Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV

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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.On the Desktop, 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.

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow these steps:

1.On the Desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices.

2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers and Headphones.

3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.

Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)

Intel® Wireless Display allows you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to your receive/ display device, such as HDTV, monitor, projector, game console, Blu-ray player, or DVR, by using an optional wireless adapter (purchased separately). For details about using the wireless adapter, see the manufacturer's instructions.

To open Intel Wireless Display, from the Start screen, type w, and then select Intel WiDi.

NOTE: Before using the wireless display feature, be sure that your wireless device is turned on.

Managing your audio and video files

CyberLink PowerDVD helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections.

To open CyberLink PowerDVD, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps.

For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using the integrated numeric keypad Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareRight side Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Hibernation onKeys Sound , and then select Beats Audio Control PanelNum lock key Bottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesAudio Control Panel Using the webcamHardware and Sound , and then select Beats Connecting headphones Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting a microphoneUsing video Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Page Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onUsing TouchPad gestures TappingScrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionFunction Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Removing a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Page Shutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a 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 CenterHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationPassword Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Using the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using HP SimplePass select models onlySetting up Windows logon Registering fingerprintsUsing firewall software Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Installing Windows updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups See Creating HP Recovery media onCreating 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 knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition Changing the computer boot orderInput power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJacks