HP 15 6 Elitebook 850 G2 Notebook User Manual

Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)
Use the two-finger tap to open the menu for an object on the screen.
NOTE:The two-finger tap performs the same function as right-clicking with the mouse.
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Tap two fingers on the TouchPad zone to open the options menu for the selected object.
One-finger slide (touch screen only)
Use the one-finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object.
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To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to move....

5 Entertainment features
Use your HP computer for business or pleasure to meet with others via the webcam, mix audio and video, or
connect external devices like a projector, monitor, TV, or speakers. See 
Components on page 4 to locate the
audio, video and camera features on your computer.
Using a webcam (select products only)
Your computer has a webcam (integrated camera) that records video and captures photographs. Some
models allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
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To...

Using sound settings
Use sound settings to adjust system volume, change system sounds, or manage audio devices.
To view or change sound settings:
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Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound,
and then select Sound.
– or –
Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Your computer may include an enhanced sound system by Bang & Olufsen, DTS, Beats audio, or another
provider. As a result, your...

Start sharing
Touch your NFC device to your computer to start sharing between your device and your computer.
1.Open the item you want to share.
2.Touch the two NFC antennas together. You may hear a sound when the antennas have recognized each
other.
NOTE:The NFC antenna on your computer is located under the TouchPad. To find where the other
device NFC antenna is located, refer to your device instructions.
3.You may see a message on your device asking you to initiate the transfer and a message on your...

Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable 
NOTE:To connect a VGA video device to your computer, you need an VGA cable, purchased separately.
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a
monitor or projector to the computers VGA port.
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown.
2.Press fn+f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:
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PC screen only: View the screen image on the...

Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable
The Dual-Mode DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or
projector. The Dual-Mode DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and
improves digital connectivity.
1.Connect one end of the Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable to the Dual-Mode DisplayPort on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the digital display device.
3.Press fn+f4 to alternate the...

Connect displays to computers with AMD or Nvidia graphics (with an optional hub)
NOTE:With an AMD graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to 6 external display devices.
NOTE:With an Nvidia graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to 4 external display
devices.
To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps:
1.Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort on your computer, using a DP-to-DP
cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power...

include Duplicate, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled display devices, or Extend, which
extends the screen image across all enabled display devices.
NOTE:If this dialog box does not appear, be sure that each external display device is connected to the
correct port on the hub. For more information, type control panel in the taskbar search box, select
Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust resolution.
Discovering and connecting to...

6 Power management
NOTE:A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout
this guide to mean both types of power controls.
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.
The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the
display and computer.
Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:
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When you need to replace the battery or access...

Initiating and exiting Sleep
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
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Briefly press the power button.
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Select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep.
To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you
stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password
before the computer will return to...