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 online using streaming video.
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To access the camera, type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select Camera from the list of
applications.
Using an integrated 3D camera
A 3D camera enables you to scan or capture 3D images or video. 3D apps for gaming, video chat, security, and
immersive collaboration are available to maximize your 3D camera experience.
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To see what you can do with your 3D camera,  type Intel RealSense Apps in the taskbar search
box, or click the icon on the desktop, to go to the Intel® RealSense™ Showcase to view and download
3D apps.
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To practice using your 3D camera, type Intel RealSense Training in the taskbar search box, or
click the icon on the desktop, to launch an introductory tutorial.
Using audio
On your computer, or on select products using an external optical drive, 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 to the audio-out
(headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station.
To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturers instructions. To connect
high-definition speakers to the computer, see 
Setting up HDMI audio on page 23. Before connecting
speakers, lower the volume setting.
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.
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							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 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 manufacturers instructions.
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.
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Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Using advanced audio features
Your computer includes advanced audio features that can be controlled through the audio control panel. You
can experience enhanced sound through the computers internal speakers, through external speakers
connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones connected to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in
(microphone) combo jack.
Accessing Audio Control Panel
Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings.
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Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound,
and then select B&O Play.
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Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select B&O
Play.
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.
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							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
according to the following instructions:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.
3.Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states:
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PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
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Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external device.
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Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and the external device.
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Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE:For best results, especially if you choose the Extend option, increase the screen resolution of
the external device, as follows. Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel,
select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution.
Setting up HDMI audio
HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. After you connect an HDMI TV
to the computer, you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, select the name of the digital output device.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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							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:
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Type project in the taskbar search box, and then click Project to a second screen. Click Connect to a
wireless display, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:To learn what type of display you have (Miracast-compatible or Intel WiDi), refer to the
documentation that came with your TV or secondary display device.
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products
only)
Use Intel WiDi to wirelessly project individual files such as photos, music, or videos, or to duplicate your
entire computer screen to a TV or a secondary display device.
Intel WiDi, a premium Miracast solution, makes it easy and seamless to pair your secondary display device;
provides for full-screen duplication; and improves speed, quality, and scaling. Intel WiDi Media Share (select
products only) enables easy multitasking and provides tools to select and flick individual media files to your
secondary display device.
To connect to Intel WiDi certified displays:
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Type project in the taskbar search box, and then click Project to a second screen. Click Connect to a
wireless display, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To open Intel WiDi:
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Type Intel WiDi in the taskbar search box, and then click Intel WiDi.
To open Intel WiDi Media Share:
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Type Intel WiDi Media Share in the taskbar search box, and then click Intel WiDi Media Share.
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							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 an
external mouse. To navigate a touch screen (select products only), touch the screen directly using gestures
described in this chapter.
You can also customize gestures and view demonstrations of how they work. Type control panel, in the
taskbar search box, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers,
select Mouse.
NOTE:Unless noted, gestures can be used on the TouchPad or a touch screen (select products only).
Tap
Use the tap/double-tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen.
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Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone or touch screen to select
the item. Double-tap an item to open it.
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							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, down, left, or right.
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.
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To move an object, press and hold your finger on an object, and then drag your finger to move the
object.
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							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 supports an optional external numeric
keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. For more details about the
integrated numeric keypad, see 
Keys on page 13.
Component Description
num lock key Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad. Press the key
to alternate between the standard numeric function found on an
external keypad (this function is turned on at the factory) and the
navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on the
keys).
NOTE:The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off, is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
Integrated numeric keypad Set at the factory to function like an external numeric keypad. To
alternate between this numeric function and the navigational function
(indicated by the directional arrows keys), press the num lock key.
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							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 very quickly. You can also initiate Sleep manually. For more
information, see 
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep on page 29.
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Hibernation—The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. In
the Hibernation state, your work is saved to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. You can
also initiate Hibernation manually. For more information, see 
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation
(select products only) on page 29.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate the Sleep state while reading from or writing to a disc or
an external media card.
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							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 exiting Sleep, you must enter your Windows password
before your work returns to the screen.
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)
You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power
Options.
1.Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.
‒ or –
Right-click the Power meter icon 
, and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, select Choose what the power button does.
3.Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable, and then, in the When I press the power
button area, select Hibernate.
– or –
Under Shutdown settings, select the Hibernate box to show the Hibernate option in the Power menu.
4.Select Save changes.
To exit Hibernation:
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Briefly press the power button.
When the computer exits Hibernation, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on exiting Hibernation, you must enter your Windows
password before your work returns to the screen.
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these
steps:
1.Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.
‒ or –
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							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.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows taskbar. The power meter allows you to quickly access power
settings and view the remaining battery charge.
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To view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the mouse
pointer over the power meter icon 
.
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To use Power Options, right–click the power meter icon 
, and then select an item from the list. You
can also type power options in the task bar search box, and then select Power Options.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. Placing
the mouse pointer over the icon reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power. When the computer is off and unplugged from external power, the battery
in the computer slowly discharges. The computer displays a message when the battery reaches a low or
critical battery level.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer,
screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
User-replaceable battery
WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the
computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
CAUTION:Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause
loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer through
Windows before removing the battery.
To remove the user-replaceable battery, refer to the steps and illustration that most closely match your
computer:
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery facing toward you.
2.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
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