User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Using the camera
- Using audio
- Using video
- Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
- Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)
- Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)
- Using data transfer
- Navigating the screen
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Troubleshooting
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Operating specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Support information
- Index
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Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type HP Documentation in the search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Connecting headsets
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the
audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer.
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 document:
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Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type HP Documentation in the search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using sound settings
Use sound settings to adjust system volume, change system sounds, or manage audio devices.
Sound settings
To view or change sound settings, follow these steps.
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Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type control panel in the search box, select Control Panel,
select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Audio settings
Your computer might include an enhanced sound system by Bang & Olufsen, B&O Play, or another provider.
As a result, your computer might include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an audio
control panel specic to your sound system.
Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings.
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Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type audio control in the search box, and then select the audio
control panel specic to your system.
Using video
Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite
websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a
network.
Connecting a microphone
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