User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Components
- Network connections
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only)
- Navigating the screen
- Entertainment features
- Using a camera (select products only)
- Using audio
- Using video
- Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
- Connecting a Thunderbolt DisplayPort device
- Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport
- Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)
- Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only)
- Using data transfer
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery 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
- Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Client Security (select products only)
- Using HP Device as a Service (HP DaaS) (select products only)
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)
- Maintenance
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Using Windows tools
- Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)
- Restoring and recovery
- Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools
- Restoring using HP Recovery Manager and the HP Recovery partition
- Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
- Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)
- Recovering using HP Recovery media
- Changing the computer boot order
- Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
When a rewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with
a set of user-dened security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.
Your computer or networking equipment may already have a rewall installed. If not, rewall software
solutions are available.
NOTE: Under some circumstances a rewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or le
sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the problem, disable
the rewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then reenable the rewall. To permanently
resolve the problem, recongure the rewall.
Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to correct
security problems and improve software performance.
IMPORTANT: Microsoft sends out alerts regarding Windows updates, which may include security updates.
To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all updates from Microsoft as
soon as you receive an alert.
You can install these updates automatically.
To view or change the settings:
1. Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select Update & Security.
2. Select Windows Update, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3. To schedule a time for installing updates, select Advanced Options, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Using HP Client Security (select products only)
HP Client Security software is preinstalled on your computer. This software can be accessed through the HP
Client Security icon at the far right of the taskbar or Windows Control Panel. It provides security features that
help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. For more information,
see the HP Client Security software Help.
Using HP Device as a Service (HP DaaS) (select products only)
HP DaaS is a cloud-based IT solution that enables businesses to eectively manage and secure their company
assets. HP DaaS helps protect devices against malware and other attacks, monitors device health, and helps
reduce time spent solving device and security issues. You can quickly download and install the software,
which is highly cost eective relative to traditional in-house solutions. For more information, go to
https://www.hptouchpointmanager.com/.
Using an optional security cable (select products only)
A security cable (purchased separately) is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer
from being mishandled or stolen. To connect a security cable to your computer, follow the device
manufacturer's instructions.
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