Manual
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................................. 20
Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................................. 20
Network icon for WLAN is not displayed ............................................................................ 20
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable .................................................... 20
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 21
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 21
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 22
4 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 23
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 23
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 23
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 23
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 24
Pinching ............................................................................................ 24
Rotating ............................................................................................ 24
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................................... 25
Using the hotkeys ............................................................................................................................... 27
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 28
5 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 29
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 29
Using the media activity keys ............................................................................................ 30
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 30
Using HP MediaSmart software ......................................................................................... 31
Using multimedia software ................................................................................................. 31
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 31
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 32
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 32
Using Beats Audio ............................................................................................................. 33
Identifying Beats Audio icons ............................................................................ 34
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Connecting an external monitor or projector ..................................................................... 34
Connecting an HDMI device .............................................................................................. 35
Configuring audio for HDMI ............................................................................... 36
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Webcam tips ...................................................................................................................... 37
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 37
Using the ambient light sensor .......................................................................................................... 39
Using adaptive brightness ................................................................................................. 39
Using the webcam IR light ................................................................................................. 39
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