HP Pavilion 15 B100 Sleekbook Manual

							One-finger slide
The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but you can use it for other
interactions, too, such as moving an object.
●To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to
move.
NOTE:When many apps are displayed on the Start screen, you can slide your finger to move
the screen left or right.
●To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function.
●Use one finger to tap an object on the screen to make a selection. Double-tap an item to open it.
NOTE: Press and hold your finger on an object to open a help screen that provides information
about the object. Press and hold provides the same information as using a mouse to right-click an
object.
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)
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							Pinch/stretch
Pinching and stretching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the display and then move your fingers apart.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the display and then move your fingers together.
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							Edge swipes
With edge swipes you can perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.
Right-edge swipe
The right-edge swipe reveals 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 display bezel onto the screen to
display the charms.
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							Left-edge swipe
The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the display bezel to switch between recently
opened apps.
●Without lifting your finger, swipe back toward the left edge to display all recently opened apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe allows you to open a list of apps available on your
computer.
1.Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge of the display bezel onto the
screen.
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							2.Tap All apps to view available apps.
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 by 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 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 action keys
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 keys and f6
through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). See
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 61 for instructions on opening Setup
Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.
To activate the assigned function after you have disabled the action key feature, you must press the fn
key in combination with the appropriate action key.
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer
from operating properly.
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							Icon Key Description
f1Opens 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, 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.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external
VGA video standard. This action key can also alternate images among other devices
that are receiving video information from the computer.
f6Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f8Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you with
Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo key 
 in combination with the key to perform the
action.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
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							Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
key Key Description
    Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop.
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
+cOpens the charms.
+dOpens the Desktop.
+tabSwitches between open apps.
NOTE:Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want displays.
alt+f4Closes an active app.
Using the hot keys 
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key.
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Function Hot key Description
Display system information.fn+escDisplays information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
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.
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 only
running on battery power 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 power plans to manage
how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can balance computer performance 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 
Initiating and exiting
Sleep on page 39.
●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:If you want to initiate Hibernation manually, you must enable Hibernation using Power
Options. For more information, see 
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 39.
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.
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)
For select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is enabled by default. Rapid Start
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity.
Rapid Start Technology manages your power-saving options as follows:
●Sleep—Rapid Start Technology allows you to select the Sleep state. To exit from Sleep, press any
key, activate the TouchPad, or press the power button briefly.
●Hibernation—Rapid Start Technology initiates Hibernation after a period of inactivity while in the
Sleep state when running on battery power or on external power or when the battery reaches a
critical level. After Hibernation is initiated, press the power button to resume your work.
NOTE:Rapid Start Technology can be disabled in Setup Utility (BIOS). If you want to be able to
initiate the Hibernation state, you must enable user-initiated Hibernation using Power Options. See
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 39.
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							Initiating and exiting Sleep
With the computer on, 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. When the
charms list opens, select Settings, select the Power icon, and then select 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 the computer returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
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.
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation
You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power
Options:
1.From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the list
of applications.
2.In the left pane, select Choose what the power button does.
3.Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate.
5.Select Save changes.
To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on and your work returns to
the screen where you stopped working.
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, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, select Require a password on wakeup.
3.Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
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							4.Select Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need 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 desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access
power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To display 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, or to change the power plan, click or tap the power meter icon and select
an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type power, select Settings, and then
select Power Options.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The
icon also displays 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. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is
disconnected from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display
brightness decreases to conserve battery life. 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, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
Removing a 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 battery:
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2.Slide the battery lock (1) to unlock the battery.
3.Slide the battery release latch (2) to release the battery.
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