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
Front
Component Description
(1) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting
conditions in your environment.
(2) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(3) WWAN antennas* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam:
▲ Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
(6) Infrared camera Allows a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon. For more information, see Using Windows Hello (select
products only) on page 50.
(7) Infrared camera light On: The infrared camera is in use.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
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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