HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Using Beats Audio select models only, Checking the sound

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Using Beats Audio (select models only)

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the headphone jack.

Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel

Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.

To open Beats Audio Control Panel:

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, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.

From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select

Beats Audio Control Panel.

Enabling and disabling Beats Audio (select models only)

To enable or disable Beats Audio:

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.Press the fn key on the on-screen keyboard in combination with the b key.

1.From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions

Checking the sound

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety 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 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides Left side Display See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyLocal area networks WLANs TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Options , or see Managing power onTop Fn key KeysSupport BottomComponent LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan ModeStepsConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresPorts, see Using a USB device on Using audio Using the webcam select models onlyConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Using Beats Audio select models onlyChecking the sound Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyTo confirm or change the audio settings on your computer Using videoConnecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTapping Pinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeOne-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyPinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Setting touch screen preferences select models onlyUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys select models onlyShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Function Hot key DescriptionSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepRunning on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSense select models onlyPage Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Using the fingerprint readerSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing HP SimplePass select models only Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsSecuring your wireless network Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lockStarting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Restore and recoveryClick Settings Remove everything and reinstall WindowsWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environmentTo 12,192 m To 3,048 mElectrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan