User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Components
- Network connections
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only)
- Navigating the screen
- Entertainment features
- Using a camera (select products only)
- Using audio
- Using video
- Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
- Connecting a Thunderbolt DisplayPort device
- Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport
- Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)
- Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)
- Using data transfer
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery power
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Setting passwords in Windows
- Setting passwords in Computer Setup
- Managing a BIOS administrator password
- Using DriveLock Security Options
- Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Client Security (select products only)
- Using HP Device as a Service (HP DaaS) (select products only)
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)
- Maintenance
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Using Windows tools
- Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)
- Restoring and recovery
- Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools
- Restoring using HP Recovery Manager and the HP Recovery partition
- Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
- Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)
- Recovering using HP Recovery media
- Changing the computer boot order
- Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with
no direct connection to earth, according to IEC/EN 60950-1).
Heat-related safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the mobile computer, do not
place the mobile computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the mobile computer
only on a hard, at surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The mobile computer and the AC
adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for
Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC/EN 60950-1).
Potential safety conditions notice
If you notice any of the following conditions (or if you have other safety concerns), do not use the computer:
crackling, hissing, or popping sound, or a strong odor or smoke coming from the computer. It is normal for
these conditions to appear when an internal electronic component fails in a safe and controlled manner.
However, these conditions may also indicate a potential safety issue. Do not assume it is a safe failure. Turn
o the computer, disconnect it from its power source, and contact technical support for assistance.
Installation conditions
See installation instructions before connecting this equipment to the input supply.
WARNING! Energized and moving parts may be inside the computer. Disconnect power to the equipment
before removing the enclosure. Replace and secure the enclosure before re-energizing the equipment.
Acoustics notice
Sound pressure level (LpA) is far below 70dB(A) (operator position, normal operation, according to ISO 7779).
To display product noise emission data, go to “IT ECO Declarations” at http://www.hp.com/go/ted, and then
select a product category from the drop-down menu.
Battery notices
WARNING! The product may contain an internal lithium manganese dioxide, vanadium pentoxide, or
alkaline battery or battery pack. There is risk of re and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly.
WARNING! Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
WARNING! Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F).
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement
battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the
computer. Fast charging may not be available for non-compatible or non-HP batteries.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts,
or dispose of in re or water.
WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
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