HP Pavilion 15 Ab000 Notebook Pc Series 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, or TV, or speakers and
headphones.
Using a webcam or 3D camera (select models only)
Your computer has an integrated webcam or 3D camera that records video and captures
photographs. Some models may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming
video.
▲To start the webcam or 3D camera, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select
Camera from the list of applications.
NOTE:A 3D camera captures 3D images and displays them on the screen. It includes additional
hardware (a 3D camera sensor and a 3D laser projector) plus special software. To learn more about
using a 3D camera, open the Intel RealSense app Welcome to Intel RealSense. To access the 3D
camera apps, go to the Intel RealSense Technology app.
Using audio
On your computer, or on select models 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 manufacturer's 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 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, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
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 manufacturer's instructions.
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							Using B&O Play audio (select models only)
B&O Play audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining
a clear sound. You can experience B&O Play audio through the computer's 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 B&O Play Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings. To open
the B&O Play Control Panel:
▲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.
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.
IMPORTANT:Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
For information on using your video features, refer to Help and Support.
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable
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.
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							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:
●PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across the computer and the external device.
●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. From the Start screen, type control panel, and
then 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.From the Windows desktop, 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.
To return the audio stream to the computer speakers:
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.
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							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 corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click
Devices, click Project, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
On select computer models, from the Start screen, click the HP Quick Access to Miracast icon,
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 models
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 models 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:
▲Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click
Devices, click Project, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To open Intel WiDi from the Start screen:
▲Type Intel WiDi and then click Intel WiDi.
To open Intel WiDi Media Share from the Start screen:
▲Type Intel WiDi Media Share and then click Intel WiDi Media Share.
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							5 Navigating the screen
To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key  on the keyboard.
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
●Touch gestures
●Keyboard and optional mouse (purchased separately)
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to a USB port on the
computer.
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures
The TouchPad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch
gestures. To navigate the touch screen, you can use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you
would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.
You can also customize gestures and view demonstrations of how they work.
From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and
Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
NOTE:Many of the gestures shown below can be used on either a TouchPad or touch screen.
Those marked “touch screen only” can be used only on models with a touch screen. TouchPad
gestures are not supported in all apps.
Tap
Use the tap/double-tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen.
●Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone select it. Double-
tap an item to open it.
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							Two-finger scroll
Use the two-finger scroll gesture 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 two-finger click gesture to open the menu for an object on the screen.
NOTE:The two-finger click performs the same function as right-clicking with the mouse.
●Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the
selected object.
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							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 toward the left edge to reveal all open apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only)
Use the top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe to display command options that allow you to
customize an open app.
IMPORTANT:The function of the top-edge swipe varies depending on the app.
●Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command
options.
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							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. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
TIP:The Windows key 
 on a keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an
open app or the Windows desktop. Press the button or key again to return 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 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 on the 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.
●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.
●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 models 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.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in the Hibernation state.
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●From the Start screen or the Windows desktop, 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.
You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the computer is closed, raise 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 exiting Sleep, you must enter your Windows
password before your work returns 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.
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							1.From the Start screen, type power options, and then select Power options.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then click 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.
To exit Hibernation:
▲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.From the Start screen, type power options, and then select Power options.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then click 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.
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 view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the
mouse pointer 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.
Placing the mouse pointer over the icon reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical
battery level.
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