User Guide SUMMARY This guide provides information about components, network connection, power management, security, backing up, and more.
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Safety warning notice Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices described. WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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Processor configuration setting (select products only) Important information about processor configurations. IMPORTANT: Select products are configured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron® N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is configured as described, do not change the processor configuration setting in msconfig.exe from 4 or 2 processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart.
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Table of contents 1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 More HP resources ...............................................................................................................................................
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ............................................................................. 19 4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 20 Using the camera ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Using audio ............................................
Shutting down (turning off) the computer .......................................................................................................... 30 Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................ 31 Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 31 Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) ......
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only) ........................................................................................... 43 Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 43 Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 43 Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..........
Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 53 Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 53 Using Windows tools for backing up .................................................................................................
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1 Getting started The content in this chapter contains crossplatform information and cannot be modified unless there is a technical error or could cause bodily harm to a user. This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional HP resources.
Table 1-1 Additional information (continued) Resource ▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation. Contents ● Electrical and mechanical safety information ● Important regulatory notices, including information about proper battery disposal, if needed. ● Specific warranty information about this computer ‒ or – ▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the internet to access the latest version of the user guide.
2 Getting to know your computer Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work. Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your computer, type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app. For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc (select products only).
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component (3) Description USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode. NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external device.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description (2) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device. (3) USB Type-C® power connector and SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the computer battery.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. (6) USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt™ port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the computer battery.
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions Component Description (1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To use your camera, see Using the camera on page 20. Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
Touchpad settings Learn how to adjust touchpad settings. Adjusting touchpad settings Use these steps to adjust touchpad settings and gestures. 1. Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter. 2. Choose a setting. Turning on the touchpad Follow these steps to turn on the touchpad. 1. Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter. 2. Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.