HP Pavilion G4 2300 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

							Connecting a VGA monitor or projector
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation,
connect a monitor or projector to the computers VGA port.
To connect a monitor or projector:
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as
shown.
2.Press f4 to alternate the 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 external
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.
●Second screen 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. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of
applications. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen
resolution for best results.
Connecting an HDMI device
NOTE:To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, sold separately.
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							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.
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 external
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.
●Second screen 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. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of
applications. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen
resolution for best results.
Configuring HDMI audio settings
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 and Headphones.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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							Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display allows you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to your receive/
display device, such as HDTV, monitor, projector, game console, Blu-ray player, or DVR, by using an
optional wireless adapter (purchased separately). For details about using the wireless adapter, see
the manufacturers instructions.
▲To open Intel Wireless Display, from the Start screen, type w, and then select Intel WiDi.
NOTE:Before using the wireless display feature, be sure that your wireless device is turned on.
Managing your audio and video files
CyberLink PowerDVD helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections.
▲To open CyberLink Power DVD, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink
PowerDVD.
For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help.
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							5 Navigating using touch gestures,
pointing devices, and the keyboard
Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Touch
gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad.
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the computer.
Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on
how to perform common tasks using the TouchPad or the keyboard.
Your computer also has special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine
tasks.
Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad, allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements.
You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and
pointer options. From the Start screen type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then
select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. 
Turning the TouchPad off or on
To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.
The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to
manipulate items on the screen.
Using TouchPad gestures
A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers.
TIP:Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on
an external mouse.
NOTE:TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs.
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							To view a demonstration of each gesture:
1.From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select
Hardware and Sound.
2.Select Synaptics TouchPad.
3.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn the gestures off or on:
1.From the Synaptics TouchPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that
you want to turn on or off.
2.Click Apply, and then click OK.
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.
NOTE:Press and hold your finger on the TouchPad to open a help screen that provides information
about the selected item.
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							Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving 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.
Pinching/Zooming
Pinching and zooming allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
apart.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
together.
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							Edge swipes 
Edge swipes allow you to perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.
Right-edge swipe 
The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which lets you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms.
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							Top-edge swipe  
The top-edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available on the Start screen.
IMPORTANT:When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps.
Left-edge swipe  
The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps so that you can switch to them quickly.
●Swipe from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between apps.
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							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 logo key  on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen
from an open app or the Desktop. Pressing the Windows logo 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 60 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.
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.
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							Icon Key Description
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.
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.
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