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
2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE: If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents interference from
TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.
Using HP LAN-WLAN Protection (select products only)
In a LAN environment, you can set HP LAN-WLAN Protection to safeguard your LAN network from
unauthorized wireless access. When HP LAN-WLAN Protection is enabled, the WLAN (Wi-Fi) connection is
turned o when the computer is connected directly to a LAN.
Turning on and customizing HP LAN-WLAN Protection
1. Connect a network cable to the network jack on the computer, or on an optional docking device or
expansion product.
2. Start Computer Setup (BIOS).
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Computers or tablets with keyboards:
▲ Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer
Setup.
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Tablets without keyboards:
▲ Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button until the
Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.
3. Select Advanced, and then select Built-in Device Options.
4. Select the check box for LAN/WLAN Auto Switching to turn o WLAN connections when connected to a
LAN network.
5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
‒ or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into eect when the computer restarts.
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