HP 17 3 Pavilion 17 G163nr Notebook User Manual

4 Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music,
and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center,
connect external devices like a monitor, projector, TV, speakers, or headphones.
Using an integrated camera (select products only)
Your computer has an integrated camera that records video and captures photographs. Some models allow
you to video conference and chat...

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:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Specifications tab, and then select User Guides.
Headphones combined with a...

IMPORTANT:Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the
correct cable. Follow the device manufacturers instructions.
For information on using your video features, refer to HP Support Assistant.
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
NOTE:To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, purchased separately.
To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device...

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select
products only)
To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps, follow
the steps below.
To open Miracast:
▲
Type project in...

5 Navigating the screen
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
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Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen (select products only)
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Use touch gestures on the TouchPad
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Use keyboard and optional mouse (mouse purchased separately)
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures
The TouchPad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures.
You can also use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on...

Two-finger pinch zoom
Use the two-finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.
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Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone or touch screen and then moving your
fingers together.
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Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone or touch screen and then moving your
fingers apart.
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)
Use the two-finger scroll to move up, down, or sideways on a page or image.
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Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up,...

Using the keyboard and optional mouse
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you do
using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and key combinations to perform
specific functions.
NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions
than those discussed in this section.
Using the integrated numeric keypad
The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also...

6 Managing power
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on
battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to monitor
and conserve the battery charge.
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation 
Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation.
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Sleep—The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity. Your work is saved to
memory, allowing you to resume your work...

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
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Close the display.
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Select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep.
You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:
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Briefly press the power button.
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If the computer is closed, raise the display.
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Press a key on the keyboard.
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Tap the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on...

Right-click the Power meter icon , and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, select Require a password on wakeup.
3.Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Select Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:To create a user account password or change your current user account password, select
Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do
not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5.Select Save changes....