User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Using the camera
- 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 digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)
- Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)
- Using data transfer
- Navigating the screen
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Troubleshooting
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Operating specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Support information
- Index
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide, located on the web at
http://www.hp.com/ergo. The guide describes proper workstation setup, and proper posture, health, and
work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information.
Restoring monitor brightness to factory default (select products only)
You can use the HP Display Control application to recover the original monitor brightness setting that was set
at the factory.
To restore the default brightness setting, follow the next steps.
1. Open the HP Display Control app.
2. Select Advanced.
3. Select Support.
4. Select Factory Reset.
Getting information
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Table 1-1 Getting information
Tasks Instructions
● Set up your computer Setup Instructions or Quick Setup poster
– or –
See Getting to know your computer on page 5.
● Connect to the internet See Connecting to a network on page 9.
● Recover factory settings See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 45.
● See how-to videos about using the
features of your computer
Go to http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only).
● Learn how to use the Windows® operating
system
● Find Windows password information
● Find links to driver updates
● Read frequently asked questions
Get Help app:
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Select the Start button, select All apps, and then select the Get Help app.
● Troubleshoot the most common
computer hardware and software issues
See Troubleshooting on page 32.
● Find electronic user guides and
specications for your computer model
To access the latest user guides or manuals for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/support,
and follow the instructions to nd your product. Then select Manuals.
● Order parts and nd additional
troubleshooting help
● Upgrade or replace components of your
computer
● Connect to a TV (select products only)
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support.
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