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
Using HP MAC Address Manager to identify your computer on a
network (select products only)
You can enable a system Media Access Control (MAC) address to provide a customizable way of identifying
your computer and its communications on networks. This system MAC address provides unique identication
even when your computer is connected through an external device, such as a docking station or external
wireless adapter. This address is disabled by default.
Turning on and customizing the system MAC address
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 Host Based MAC Address.
4. In the box to the right of Host Based MAC Address, select either System to enable the host-based MAC
address or Custom to customize the address.
5. Make selections for boot order and devices supported.
6. If you selected Custom, select MAC ADDRESS, enter your customized system MAC address, and then
press enter to save the address.
7. 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.
For additional documentation about HP MAC Address Manager and using system MAC addresses, go to
http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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