User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Components
- Network connections
- Screen navigation
- Entertainment features
- Power management
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)
- Setting power options
- 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
- Backup and recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Left
Component Description
(1) Power button
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When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button for
at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲ Type power options in the taskbar search box, and
then select Power Options.
‒ or –
Right-click the Power meter icon and then select
Power Options.
(2) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unnedded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(3) USB 3.x charging port When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device,
such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provides high-speed data transfer.
(4) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
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