HP Pavilion 14 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is stored in 
your computer. Computers connected to the network can exchange software and data with each other.
For more information about sharing files, folders, or drives, see the information provided in Help and  Support.
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒  or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the...

4Enjoying 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, or TV, or speakers and headphones.
Using a webcam 
Your computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models may 
allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming...

Accessing Audio Control Panel
Use B&O Play Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
▲From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and 
then select 
B&O Play Control Panel.
‒  or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel. Select 
Hardware and Sound, and then select B&O Play Control Panel.
Testing your audio features
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these...

Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models 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...

1.From the Windows desktop, 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 
models only)
To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps, follow 
the steps below.
To open Miracast:
▲Point to the upper-right or lower-right...

5Navigating the screen
To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key  on a keyboard.
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
●Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen
●Use touch gestures on the TouchPad
●Use keyboard and optional mouse (mouse purchased separately)
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to a USB ports on the computer.
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures
The TouchPad helps you navigate the computer screen and...

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

Right-edge swipe (touch screen only)
Use the right-edge swipe to reveal the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or 
change settings.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the right edge of the touch screen to reveal the charms.
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only)
Use the left-edge swipe to reveal your open apps so that you can switch between them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the touch screen. Then, without lifting your finger, 
swipe back...

One-finger slide (touch screen only)
Use the one-finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object.
●To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to move.
●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....

6Managing 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.
●Sleep—The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity. Your work is saved to  memory, allowing you to resume your...