HP Pavilion 11 N000 X360 Pc Series User Manual

							Using audio
On your computer, or on select models using an external optical drive, 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 to the audio-
out (headphone) 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 
Setting up HDMI audio on page 23. Before
connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headphones
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 document, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in
(microphone) combo jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Connecting a microphone
To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results
when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background
noise.
Connecting headsets 
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 document, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to
the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer.
To connect 
wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using Beats Audio (select models only)
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through
external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the
headphone jack.
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel
Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
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							1.From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and
Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio
▲To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key in combination with the b key.
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.
IMPORTANT:Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
For information on using your video features, refer to Help and Support.
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)
NOTE:To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, purchased
separately.
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:
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							●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 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, increase 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.
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.
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.
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select
Intel models only)
Use Intel WiDi to wirelessly project individual files such as photos, music, or videos, or to duplicate
your entire computer screen to a TV or a secondary display device.
Intel WiDi, a premium Miracast solution, makes it easy and seamless to pair your secondary display
device; provides for full-screen duplication; and improves speed, quality, and scaling. Intel WiDi
Media Share enables easy multitasking and provides tools to select and flick individual media files to
your secondary display device.
To open Intel WiDi Media Share from the Start screen, type Intel WiDi Media Share and click
Enter. When the app opens, click Press here to project to select a TV or secondary display device to
pair with your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to access media files you want to project or
to project your entire computer screen.
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							5 Navigating the screen
To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key  on a keyboard or the Windows
button 
 on a tablet.
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
●Touch gestures
●Keyboard and optional mouse (purchased separately)
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to a USB ports on the
computer.
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures
The TouchPad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch
gestures. To navigate the touchscreen, you can use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would
use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. You can also customize gestures and view
demonstrations of how they work.
From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and
Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
NOTE:Most of the gestures shown here can be used on either the TouchPad or touchscreen.
TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps.
Tap
Use the tap/double-tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen.
●Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone select it. Double-
tap an item to open it.
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							Two-finger scroll
Use the two-finger scroll gesture to move 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.
Two-finger pinch zoom
Use the two-finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in 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.
Two-finger click
Use the two-finger click gesture to open the menu for an object on the screen.
NOTE:The two-finger click performs the same function as right-clicking with the mouse.
●Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the
selected object.
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							Right-edge swipe
Use the right-edge swipe to reveal the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access
devices, or change settings.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the right edge of the TouchPad to reveal the charms.
Left-edge swipe
Use the left-edge swipe to reveal your open apps so that you can access them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between apps.
Without lifting your finger, swipe back toward the left edge to reveal all open apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
Use the top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe to display command options that allow you to
customize an open app.
IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge swipe varies depending on the app.
●Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command
options.
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							One-finger slide (touch screen only)
Use the one-finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object.
●To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to
move.
●To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
Using the keyboard and optional mouse
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
TIP:The Windows key  on a keyboard or the Windows button  on a tablet allow you to
quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Press the button or key
again to return to the previous screen.
NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
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							6 Managing power
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running
on battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to
monitor and conserve the battery charge.
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation 
Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation.
●Sleep—The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity. Your work is saved
to memory, allowing you to resume your work very quickly. You can also initiate Sleep manually.
For more information, see 
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep on page 29.
●Hibernation—The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level.
In the Hibernation state, your work is saved to a hibernation file and the computer powers down.
You can also initiate Hibernation manually. For more information, see 
Manually initiating and
exiting Hibernation (select models only) on page 29.
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 the Sleep state while reading from or
writing to a disc or an external media card.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in the Hibernation state.
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							Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●From the Start screen or the Windows desktop, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of
the screen to reveal the charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep.
You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the computer is closed, raise the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on exiting Sleep, you must enter your Windows
password before your work returns to the screen.
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)
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.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then click 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.
When the computer exits Hibernation, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on exiting Hibernation, you must enter your
Windows password before your work returns to the screen.
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow
these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type power options, and then select Power options.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then click Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
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							3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account
password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen
instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5.Click Save changes.
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 view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the
mouse pointer over the power meter icon.
●To use Power Options, 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.
Placing the mouse pointer over the icon reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical
battery level.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power. When the computer is off and unplugged from external power, the
battery in the computer slowly discharges. The computer will display a message when the battery
reaches a low or critical battery level.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.
Factory-sealed battery (select models only)
To monitor the status of the battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check
in the HP Support Assistant app.
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
2.Select Battery and performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced,
contact support.
The battery[ies] in this product cannot be easily replaced by user themselves. Removing or replacing
the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact
support. When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general
household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.
Finding battery information
To access battery information:
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