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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 ......................................................................................................................... 26
Using the hotkeys ............................................................................................................................... 28
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 29
5 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 30
Using the media activity keys ............................................................................................ 31
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 32
Using HP MediaSmart software ......................................................................................... 32
Using multimedia software ................................................................................................. 32
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 33
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 34
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 34
Using Beats Audio ............................................................................................................. 35
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Connecting an external monitor or projector ..................................................................... 36
Connecting an HDMI device .............................................................................................. 37
Configuring audio for HDMI ............................................................................... 38
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Webcam tips ...................................................................................................................... 39
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 39
Using the ambient light sensor .......................................................................................................... 41
Using adaptive brightness ................................................................................................. 41
Using the webcam IR light ................................................................................................. 41
6 Power management
Setting power devices ........................................................................................................................ 43
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 43
Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 43
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 44
Conserving power .............................................................................................................. 44
Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... 44
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 45
Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 45
Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 45
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 45
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