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Using the webcam (select models only)

Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to communicate up close with friends and colleagues, next door or on the other side of the world. With the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos.

ModeSteps

1.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.Type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.

From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.

For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Using audio

On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or the audio-out (headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station.

To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 26. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer.

To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides.

Connecting a microphone

To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Improving performance Vii 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 informationLocating hardware Locating softwareSelect User guides Right sideComponent Description Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only DisplayLocal area networks WLANs Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onOptions , or see Managing power on Buttons and speakersTop Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan ModeStepsProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Page Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Using the webcam select models only Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio select models only Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking the sound Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyUsing video To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseIcon Key Description Using the keysUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys select models only Sound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Using the integrated numeric keypadFunction Hot key Description Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding 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 Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Using the fingerprint reader Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing Internet security software Using HP SimplePass select models onlyUsing antivirus software Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsInstalling software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing critical 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 recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan
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