User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Components
- Network connections
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Using HP MAC Address Pass Through (select products only)
- Navigating the screen
- Using touchpad and touch screen gestures
- Tap
- Two-finger pinch zoom
- Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)
- One-finger slide (touch screen)
- Using an optional keyboard or mouse
- Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)
- Using touchpad and touch screen gestures
- Entertainment features
- Using a camera (select products only)
- Using audio
- Using video
- Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
- 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
- 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
- Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Client Security (select products only)
- Using HP TechPulse (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
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
- Specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
To view or change the settings:
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.
1. Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select Update & Security (select products only) or
Windows Update.
2. 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. You can access this software 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 TechPulse (select products only)
HP TechPulse is a cloud-based IT solution that enables businesses to eectively manage and secure their
company assets.
HP TechPulse 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.hpdaas.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.
Using a
ngerprint reader (select products only)
Integrated ngerprint readers are available on select products. To use the ngerprint reader, you must enroll
your ngerprints in HP Client Security's Credential Manager. For more information, see the HP Client Security
software Help.
After you enroll your ngerprints in Credential Manager, you can use HP Client Security's Password Manager to
store and ll in your user names and passwords in supported websites and applications.
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