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
Securing your computer and information7
Computer security is essential for protecting the condentiality, integrity, and availability of your information.
Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the Setup Utility
(BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses,
worms, and other types of malicious code.
Computer security features
Your computer includes features that help protect the integrity of your system and its data from unauthorized
access. Review these features to ensure proper use.
Table 7-1 Computer risks and security features
Computer risk Computer feature
Unauthorized use of the computer or
user account
User password
A password is a group of characters that you choose to authorize access to your computer information.
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Windows Hello (select products only)
On products equipped with a ngerprint reader or an infrared camera, Windows Hello allows you to enroll
your ngerprint, your facial ID, and set up a PIN. After enrollment, you can use your ngerprint reader,
facial ID, or PIN to sign in to Windows.
To set up Windows Hello:
1. Select the Start button, select Settings, select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options.
2. If you do not have a password set up, you must add one before you can use other sign-in options.
Select Password, and then select Add.
3. Select Windows Hello Fingerprint or Windows Hello Face, and then select Set up.
4. Select Get started, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enroll your ngerprint or facial ID
and set up a PIN.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ngerprint logon issues, make sure when you register your ngerprint that
all sides of your nger are registered by the ngerprint reader.
NOTE: The PIN is not limited in length. The default setting is for numbers only. To include
alphabetic or special characters, select the include letters and symbols check box.
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility,
BIOS settings, and other system
identication information
Administrator password
Computer viruses Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove
them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new viruses beyond the
trial period, purchase an extended service.
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