HP Pavilion 10 Touchsmart 10 E000 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

							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, follow these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel from the list of
applications.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Using video
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. Some computers also have a high-definition multimedia interface
(HDMI) port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV.
IMPORTANT:Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturers instructions.
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable
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 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 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 c, and then select
Control Panel from the list of applications. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under
Display, select Adjust screen resolution.
Setting up HDMI audio
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.
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							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.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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							5 Navigating the screen
You can navigate the computer screen in the following 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 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 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 screen by using simple finger movements.
You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and
pointer options. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select
Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, right-click Mouse.
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 apps.
To view a demonstration of each gesture:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware
and Sound.
2.Select Synaptics ClickPad.
3.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn a gesture off or on:
1.From the Synaptics ClickPad 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.
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							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.
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.
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							Pinching/zooming
Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out (pinching) or in (zooming) on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
apart.
2-finger click
2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for an object on the screen.
●Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the
selected object.
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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 let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to reveal the charms.
Top-edge swipe (select models only)
The top-edge swipe allows you to display app command options.
IMPORTANT:When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to reveal available app command options.
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							Left-edge swipe
The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them
quickly.
●Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad.
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)
A touch screen computer allows you to control items on the screen directly with your fingers.
TIP:On touch screen computers, you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad.
You can also perform on-screen actions with the keyboard and mouse.
One-finger slide
The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but you can use it for
other interactions, too, such as moving an object.
●To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to
move.
NOTE:When many apps are displayed on the Start screen, you can slide your finger to move
the screen left or right.
●To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
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							Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function.
●Use one finger to tap an object on the screen to make a selection. Double-tap an item to open it.
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							Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up, down, left, or right on a page or image.
●Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion.
Pinching/zooming
Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the screen and then moving your fingers together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the screen and then moving your fingers apart.
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