HP Pavilion Touchsmart 15 N100 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Component Description
(5)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB
ports, see 
Using a USB device on page 49.
(6)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers,
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television
audio cable. Also connects an optional headset
microphone. This jack does not support optional
microphone-only devices.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting...

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 manufacturers instructions. To
connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see 
Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 24.
Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headphones
You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on...

Using video
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector
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. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which
connects analog video devices.
NOTE:Your computer may include...

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...

Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display and Wireless Music allow 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....

5 Navigating the screen
You can navigate the computer screen in several ways:
●Touch gestures
●Keyboard and mouse
Touch gestures can be used on your computer 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.
Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on
common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.
Select computer models have...

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 apps, and only common gestures are
documented in this guide. More gestures are available when you choose to view a demonstration of
each gesture.
To view a demonstration of each gesture:
1.From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound.
2.Select Touch Pad.
3.Click a gesture to activate the...

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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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 allow 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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Rotating (select models only)
Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos.
●Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone. Using your
right hand, slide your forefinger in a sweeping motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the
rotation, move your forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
NOTE:Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate
may not be functional for all apps.
2-finger click (select models only)...