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

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are aboard aircraft.
Connect the computer to external power under any of the following conditions:
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When charging or calibrating a battery
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When installing or updating system software
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When updating the system BIOS
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When writing information to a disc (select products only)
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When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives
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When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external power:
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The battery begins to charge.
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The screen brightness increases.
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The Power icon changes appearance.
When you disconnect external power:
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The computer switches to battery power.
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The screen brightness automatically decreases to conserve battery charge.
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The Power icon changes appearance.
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