HP Pavilion 15 P200 Notebook Pc Series 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. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other.
NOTE:When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
To share folders or content on the same network:
1.From the Windows desktop, open File Explorer.
2.From This PC, click a folder with content you want to share. Select Share from the...

Setting up a WLAN
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from 
an Internet service provider
●A wireless router (2) (purchased separately)
●A wireless computer (3)
NOTE:Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type 
of modem you have.
The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the...

Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over 
the network. For more information, from the Start screen, type 
help, and then select Help and 
Support
.
Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.From the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the 
charms.
3.Select Settings, and then click the network status icon.
4.Select your WLAN from the list....

Connecting to a wired network
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead 
of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office.
Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable.
To connect the network cable, follow these steps:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack...

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.
Multimedia features
Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.
ComponentDescription(1) Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or...

ComponentDescription(4) Speakers (2)Produce sound.(5) Internal microphones (2)Record sound.(6) Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.(7) WebcamRecords video and captures photographs. Some models 
allow you to video conference and chat online using 
streaming video.
From the Start screen, type camera, and then select 
Camera from the list of applications.
(8) Optical driveDepending on your computer model, reads an optical disc 
or reads and writes to an optical disc.NOTE:For disc compatibility information,...

Using audio
On your computer, 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...

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type sound, and then select Sound Recorder.
2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone.
3.Save the file to your desktop.
4.Open a multimedia program and play the recording.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Using video
Your...

●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 both 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, adjust the screen 
resolution of the external device, as follows....

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 enables easy multitasking and provides tools to select and flick individual media files to 
your secondary display device.
To open Intel WiDi Media Share from the Start screen, type Intel WiDi Media Share and click 
Enter. When the app opens, click Press here to project to select a TV or...