HP Pavilion 14 V200 Notebook Pc Series User Manual
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Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize apps. IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app. ●Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command options. Using the keyboard and 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 hot keys to perform specific functions. TIP:The Windows key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen.NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section. Using the keys You can quickly access information or perform functions by using certain keys and key combinations. Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the function keys illustrates the assigned function for that key. To use an action key function, press and hold the key. CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.Using the keyboard and mouse39
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 62 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. After you have disabled the action key feature, you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key. IconKeyDescriptionf1Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your computer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support. f2Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.f3Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.f4Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.f6Mutes or restores speaker sound.f7Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.f8Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.f9Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.f10Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.f11Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.f12Turns the Airplane mode and wireless feature on or off.NOTE:A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. Using Windows shortcut keys Windows provides shortcuts so that you can perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key alone or in combination with a specific key to perform a designated action. Using the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key, the b key, or the spacebar. 40Chapter 5 Navigating the screen
To use a hot key: ▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination. Using the keyboard and mouse41
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. Your computer supports an optimal power plan to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that computer performance is balanced with power conservation. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ●Sleep—The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. 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 43. ●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. NOTE:You can manually initiate Hibernation. See Manually initiating and exiting Sleep on page 43 and Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) on page 43. 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 Sleep while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card.NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.42Chapter 6 Managing power
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways: ●Close the display. ●From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. To exit Sleep: ●Briefly press the power button. ●If the display is closed, open the display. ●Press a key on the keyboard. ●Tap or swipe 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 wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1.From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2.In the left pane, click Choose what the power button does. 3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4.In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5.Click Save changes. 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 wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps: 1.From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup. 3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4.Click Require a password (recommended). NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click 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.Click Save changes. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation43
Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ●To reveal the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon. ●To use Power Options, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type power options, and then select Power Options. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon also 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. The battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power. 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. 1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2.Slide the battery lock latch (1) and then slide the battery release latch (2) to release the battery. NOTE:The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.44Chapter 6 Managing power
3.Pivot the battery (3) upward and remove it from the computer (4). Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ●Battery test ●Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ●Lower the brightness on the display. ●Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ●Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it will not be used or charged for more than 2 weeks. ●Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ●The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Running on battery power45
– or – ●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE:For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on page 44. The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ●If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. ●If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ●Connect an AC adapter. ●Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ●Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1.Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2.Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage. Disposing of a user-replaceable battery WARNING!To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 46Chapter 6 Managing power
Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in HP Support Assistant notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. Running on external AC power For information about connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box. The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ●When charging or calibrating a battery ●When installing or modifying system software ●When writing information to a disc (select models only) ●When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ●When performing a backup or recovery When you connect the computer to external AC power: ●The battery begins to charge. ●The screen brightness increases. ●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ●The computer switches to battery power. ●The screen brightness automatically decreases to save battery life. ●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC power: ●The computer does not turn on. ●The display does not turn on. ●The power lights are off. To test the AC adapter: Running on external AC power47
1.Shut down the computer. 2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 3.Turn on the computer. ●If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. ●If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the connections are secure. ●If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact support for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. HP CoolSense HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not on a horizontal surface and adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer might be higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on. To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps: ▲From the Start screen, type coolsense, and then select HP CoolSense. Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to exit Sleep. If a network connection is available, Smart Connect updates open apps such as your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then returns the computer to the Sleep state. Smart Connect also syncs content that you have created offline, such as emails. When the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your updated information. ▲To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the computer. The Shut down 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: 48Chapter 6 Managing power