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
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
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, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called
headsets
. You can connect wired headsets to
the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer.
To connect
wireless
headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
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.
1. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and
Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start
button, and then select Control Panel.
2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio
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To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key in combination with the b key.
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.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an
external monitor, projector, or TV.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
For information on using your video features, refer to Help and Support.
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