User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Components
- Network connections
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Using HP MAC Address Manager to identify your computer on a network (select products only)
- Screen navigation
- Entertainment features
- 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
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Setting passwords in Windows
- Setting passwords in Computer Setup
- Managing a BIOS administrator password
- Using DriveLock Security Options
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Client Security (select products only)
- Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)
- Maintenance
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index

Finding information
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
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Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support.
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Online chat with an HP technician
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Support telephone numbers
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HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Select the Start button, select HP, and then select HP
Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
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Proper workstation setup
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Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
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Electrical and mechanical safety information
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Select the Start button, select HP, and then select HP
Documentation.
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Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Select the Start button, select HP, and then select HP
Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
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Specic warranty information about this computer
*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
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