User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Using a webcam (select models only)
- Using audio
- Using video
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Running on battery power
- Running on AC power
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index
2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE: If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents
interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the
computer.
Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is
stored in your computer. Computers connected to the network can exchange software and data with
each other.
For more information about sharing files, folders, or drives, see the information provided in Help and
Support.
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From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
Sharing media and data across your home group network
(select models only)
Use sMedio 360 software (select models only) to share media and data between the devices on your
home group network. Before you can use sMedio 360, all of your computers and mobile devices must
be on the same home group network and media sharing must be enabled.
NOTE: For details on how to enable media sharing on additional devices, refer to the device
manufacturer's instructions.
1. To set up a home group network:
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From the Start screen, click the sMedio 360 app, and then click Tutorial.
2. To enable media sharing on your computer:
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