User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery power
- Running on external power
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using passwords
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using Internet security software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)
- Securing your wireless network
- Backing up your software applications and information
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 19
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 19
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ............................................ 19
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 20
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ...... 21
5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 22
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 22
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Two-nger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 23
Two-nger slide (TouchPad only) ..................................................................................................... 23
Two-nger tap (TouchPad only) ........................................................................................................ 23
Four-nger tap (TouchPad only) ....................................................................................................... 24
Three-nger swipe (TouchPad only) ................................................................................................. 24
One-nger slide (touch screen only) ................................................................................................. 25
Using an optional keyboard or mouse ................................................................................................................. 25
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only) .......................................................................................... 25
6 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Using Sleep and Hibernation ............................................................................................................................... 26
Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................................... 26
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................................. 27
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 27
Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................ 28
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 28
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) .................................................................................... 28
Displaying battery charge ................................................................................................................. 29
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) .................................. 29
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 29
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 29
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 30
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ................................... 30
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 30
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 30
Factory-sealed battery ...................................................................................................................... 30
Running on external power ................................................................................................................................. 30
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 32
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 32
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