User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using power-saving states
- Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Using external AC power
- External cards and devices
- Drives
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP Client Security
- Installing an optional security cable
- Maintenance
- Backup and recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Support
- Specifications
- Traveling with the computer
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting resources
- Resolving issues
- The computer is unable to start up
- The computer screen is blank
- Software is functioning abnormally
- The computer is on but not responding
- The computer is unusually warm
- An external device is not working
- The wireless network connection is not working
- A disc does not play
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- Electrostatic discharge
- Index
Finding information
You have already used
Setup Instructions
to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate
resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resources For information about
Setup Instructions
poster
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How to set up the computer
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Help to identify computer components
Windows Basics
guide Overview of using Windows®
HP Support Assistant
To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start
screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
To obtain the latest information in this guide, contact
support. For U.S. support, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/
contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.
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Operating system information
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Software, driver, and BIOS updates
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Troubleshooting tools
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How to access support
Worldwide support
To get support in your language, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.
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Online chat with an HP technician
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Email support
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Support telephone numbers
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HP service center locations
HP website
To obtain the latest information in this guide, contact
support. For U.S. support, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/
contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.
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Support information
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Ordering parts and finding additional help
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Accessories available for the device
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
▲
From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
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Electrical and mechanical safety information
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Select My computer, and then select User
guides.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Regulatory and safety information
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Battery disposal information
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