User Guide - Windows 7
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using power-saving states
- Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Using external AC power
- Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)
- External cards and devices
- Drives
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP Client Security (select models only)
- Installing an optional security cable
- Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
- Maintenance
- Backup and recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Using HP Sure Start
- Support
- Specifications
- Traveling with or shipping your computer
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting resources
- Resolving issues
- The computer is unable to start up
- The computer screen is blank
- Software is functioning abnormally
- The computer is on but not responding
- The computer is unusually warm
- An external device is not working
- The wireless network connection is not working
- A disc does not play
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- Electrostatic discharge
- Index
5 Multimedia
Your computer may include the following:
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Integrated speaker(s)
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Integrated microphone(s)
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Integrated webcam
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Preinstalled multimedia software
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Multimedia buttons or keys
Using the media activity controls
Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to
play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:
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Media buttons
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Media hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
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Media keys
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 jack) on
your computer or on a docking station.
To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before
connecting audio devices, be sure to adjust the volume.
Adjusting the volume
Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:
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Volume buttons
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Volume hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
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Volume keys
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds,
or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To
access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
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