HP Pavilion 14 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series Touch 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 a webcam
Your computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some products may
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.
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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...

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...

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...

5 Navigating the screen
To quickly open the Start menu, press the Windows key  on a keyboard or the Windows button 
on a tablet.
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...

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,...

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.
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....

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....