User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- 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
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery power
- Running on external power
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using passwords
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using Internet security software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)
- Securing your wireless network
- Backing up your software applications and information
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select
products only)
To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps, follow
the steps below.
To open Miracast:
▲ Type project in the taskbar search box, and then select Project to a second screen. Select Connect to
a wireless display
, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Using data transfer
Your computer is a powerful entertainment device that enables you to transfer photos, videos, and movies
from your USB devices to view on your computer.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the USB Type-C ports on the computer to connect a USB
device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and transfer the les to your computer.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the
correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
For information about using your USB Type-C features, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the
instructions to nd your product.
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)
NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C device to your computer, you need a USB Type-C cable, purchased
separately.
1. Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the USB Type-C port on the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the external device.
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