HP Probook 650 G1 K4l00ut Aba 15 6 Notebook User Manual

							Using keypads
The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad or an integrated numeric keypad. The
computer also supports an optional external numeric keypad, or an optional external keyboard that
includes a numeric keypad.
Using the embedded numeric keypad (select models only)
Component Description
(1)fn key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed
in combination with the num lk key.
NOTE:The embedded numeric keypad will not function while
an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the
computer.
(2)Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the
icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
(3)num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed
in combination with the fn key.
NOTE:The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
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							Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off
Press fn+num lk to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to turn off the
keypad.
NOTE:The embedded numeric keypad is turned off while an external keyboard or numeric keypad
is connected to the computer.
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their
standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions:
●To use the navigational function of a keypad key while the keypad is off, press and hold the fn
key while pressing the keypad key.
●To use the standard function of a keypad key while the keypad is on:
◦Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.
◦Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.
Using the integrated numeric keypad (select models only)
Component Description
(1)num lk key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the
integrated numeric keypad.
NOTE:The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
(2)Integrated numeric keypad When num lk has been enabled, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
Using an optional external numeric keypad
Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or
off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example:
●When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.
●When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.
When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on.
When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off.
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							To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work:
▲Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the computer.
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							5 Multimedia
Your computer may include the following:
●Integrated speaker(s)
●Integrated microphone(s)
●Integrated webcam
●Preinstalled multimedia software
●Multimedia buttons or keys
Audio
On your HP 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 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 
Configuring audio for HDMI on page 37.
Before connecting audio devices, be sure to adjust the volume.
Adjusting the volume
Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:
●Volume buttons
●Volume hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
●Volume keys
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the 
Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices
. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select
the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE:Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE:See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for information on what type of volume
controls your computer has.
Connecting headphones and microphones
You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone)
jack on your computer. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially available.
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							To connect wireless headphones or headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's
instructions.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on
headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the 
Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices
. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select
the HP Support Assistant app.
Checking audio functions on the computer
NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To check the audio functions 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.
3.When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm and then click Test.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
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:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Webcam (select models only)
Some computers include an integrated webcam. With the preinstalled software, you can use the
webcam to take a photo or record a video. You can preview and save the photo or video recording.
The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:
●Capturing and sharing video
●Streaming video with instant message software
●Taking still photos
Video
Your HP 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
connect to a network.
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							To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an
external monitor, projector, or TV. Your computer has a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV.
Your computer has one or more of the following external video ports:
●VGA
●HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
IMPORTANT:Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you have questions.
NOTE:See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for information about your computer's video
ports.
VGA
The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA
display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as
shown.
2.Press fn+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 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 fn+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. From the Start screen, type control panel, and
then select Control Panel. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust
screen resolution.
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							HDMI
The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or to any compatible digital or audio component.
NOTE:To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable
(purchased separately).
One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the computer. The information displayed on
the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device.
To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
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 video device.
3.Press fn+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 fn+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. From the Start screen, type control panel, and
then select Control Panel from the list of applications. Select Appearance and Personalization.
Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution.
Configuring audio for HDMI
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
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							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 either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow 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 click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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							6 Power management
NOTE:A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used
throughout this guide to mean both types of power controls.
Shutting down the computer
CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.
The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off
the display and computer.
Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:
●When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer
●When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal
Serial Bus (USB) port
●When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended
period
Although you can turn off the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use
the Windows shutdown command:
NOTE:If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or
Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button.
1.Save your work and close all open programs.
2.From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen.
3.Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down.
– or –
Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen, select Shut down, and then
select Shut down.
If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the
following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
●Press ctrl+alt+delete. Click the Power icon, and then click Shut Down.
●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
●Disconnect the computer from external power.
●On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery.
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
Sleep is enabled at the factory.
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							When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory. 
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 memory card. 
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. When the
charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep.
To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button.
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 options, and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Choose what the power button does.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate.
5.Click 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.
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 reveal 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 the power meter icon and select an
item from the list. From the Start screen, you can also type power options, and then select
Power Options.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
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