HP Pavilion 17 F000 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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...

Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.Click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
3.Select your WLAN from the list.
4.Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the
code, and then click OK to complete the connection.
NOTE:If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:If you do not see the...

2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE:If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents
interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the
computer.
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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.
Multimedia features
Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.
Component Description
(1)  Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share,...

Component Description
(4)  Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(5)  Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(6)  Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(7)  Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models
allow you to video conference and chat online using
streaming video.
For information on using the webcam, select Start > All
Programs > Communication and Chat > Cyberlink YouCam
5.
(8)  Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc
or reads and writes to an optical disc....

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 USB ports (or the audio-out
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 26. Before...

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, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
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, without needing to
access a network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect...

●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.
●External device only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE:Adjust the screen resolution of the external device, especially if you choose the
“Extend” option. Go to Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen
resolution for best results.
Setting up HDMI audio
HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition...

5 Navigating the screen
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
●Touch gestures
●Keyboard and mouse
Touch gestures can be used on your computer's TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models
only).
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the computer.
Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform
routine tasks.
Some computer models may also have an integrated numeric keypad....

Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function on the TouchPad.
●Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make a
selection. Double-tap an item to open it.
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