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Table Of Contents

Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)...............................................16

Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)..............................................17

Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)..................................................................17

Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ..................................................................18

Connecting a high-denition TV or monitor using HDMI ................................................................................18

Setting up HDMI audio.....................................................................................................................................19

Turn on HDMI audio .................................................................................................................................19

Return audio to computer speakers........................................................................................................19

Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only) .........................20

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only).............................21

Using data transfer..........................................................................................................................................................21

Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)...........................................................................21

5Navigating the screen ..........................................................................................................................................................22

Using touch gestures (select products only)...................................................................................................................22

Using the keyboard and mouse.......................................................................................................................................22

Using the action keys or hot keys............................................................................................................................22

Action keys.......................................................................................................................................................22

6Maintaining your computer..................................................................................................................................................24

Improving performance...................................................................................................................................................24

Using Disk Defragmenter ........................................................................................................................................24

Using Disk Cleanup ..................................................................................................................................................24

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ......................................................................................................24

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ..............................................................................................................25

Updating programs and drivers ......................................................................................................................................25

Updating both programs and drivers......................................................................................................................25

Updating programs only..........................................................................................................................................25

Updating drivers only ..............................................................................................................................................25

Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................................................26

Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) .......................................................................................................26

Removing dirt and debris from your computer.......................................................................................................26

Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant ...........................................................................................................27

Caring for wood veneer (select products only).......................................................................................................28

Traveling with or shipping your computer ......................................................................................................................28

7Securing your computer and information ...........................................................................................................................30

Computer security features.............................................................................................................................................30

8Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................................32

Computer does not start .................................................................................................................................................32

Power ...............................................................................................................................................................................33

Monitor (select products only) ........................................................................................................................................33

Keyboard and mouse (with cable)...................................................................................................................................34

Keyboard and mouse (wireless) ......................................................................................................................................34

Speakers and sound ........................................................................................................................................................35