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HP Sprout User Manual

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  • Page 1 Sprout by HP User Guide...
  • Page 2 Microsoft and Windows are either registered bound by the terms of the HP End User License Not all features are available in all editions or trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Agreement (EULA).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Getting to know your Sprout ........................... 1 Finding hardware and software information ......................1 Locating hardware ..........................1 Locating software ..........................1 Front ..................................2 Sprout Illuminator ..............................3 Top ..................................4 Right side ................................5 Left side .................................
  • Page 4 Downloading a BIOS update ......................23 7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................... 25 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ..............25 8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................27 Creating recovery media and backups ........................ 27 Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) .................
  • Page 5 Cannot connect to the wireless router ....................34 Network status icon is not displayed ....................34 Power problems ..............................35 Sprout will not turn on or start ......................35 Hard drive error ..........................35 Sprout is not responding ........................35 Sprout shuts down unexpectedly .....................

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Sprout

    Getting to know your Sprout Your Sprout immersive 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 immersive computer and where to find additional HP resources.

  • Page 8: Front

    Tap the button to turn off touch capability on the mat. ● light Touch-and-hold to turn off the projector. ● When the projector is off, tap the button to turn both the projector and the ● touch mat on. Chapter 1 Getting to know your Sprout...

  • Page 9: Sprout Illuminator

    Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ▲ Sprout Illuminator CAUTION: To prevent damage to your vision, avoid staring directly at the lights on Sprout Illuminator. Component Description Desk lamp touch sensor Touch to turn the desk lamp on, to dim it, or to turn it off.

  • Page 10: Top

    To learn more about your power settings, type power in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options. Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment. Chapter 1 Getting to know your Sprout...

  • Page 11: Right Side

    Right side Component Description Internal magnet Allows you to attach the stylus. Volume up/down button Increases or decreases the speaker volume. USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB 1.0, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 device and provides enhanced USB power performance for USB 3.0 devices. USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB 1.0, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 device.

  • Page 12: Left Side

    For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. – or –...

  • Page 13: Rear

    Rear Component Description Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. Power supply light On: The AC power cord is connected. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Hp Touch Mat

    Internal microphones (2) Record audio, automatically filtering out the noise around you. Connecting the HP Touch Mat Set up your Sprout on a flat, level surface. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the touch mat: Do not cut or pierce the touch mat.

  • Page 15: Labels

    The magnets in Sprout Connector connect the touch mat to the monitor automatically. NOTE: If you remove the touch mat, the projector will turn off. To protect the touch mat from dirt or accidental damage when it is not being used, use the optional HP Touch Mat cover (purchased separately). Labels...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting to a network You can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world. Connecting to a wireless network Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: WLAN device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi ●...

  • Page 17: Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices

    Select your WLAN from the list. Select Connect. If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the code, and then select Next to complete the connection. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, right-click the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center.

  • Page 18: Sharing Data And Drives And Accessing Software

    Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. NOTE: If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer. Sharing data and drives and accessing software When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is stored in your computer.

  • Page 19: Managing Power

    Sleep while reading from or writing to an external media card. NOTE: You cannot connect to a network or perform any computer functions while Sprout is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep To initiate Sleep, type power in the taskbar search box, and then select Power and sleep settings.

  • Page 20: Manually Initiating And Exiting Hibernation

    To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. When Sprout exits Hibernation, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen. If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
  • Page 21 Although you can shut down Sprout with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the turn off command, as follows: NOTE: If Sprout is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Sprout

    Maintaining your Sprout It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your Sprout in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating programs and drivers and steps to clean Sprout,.

  • Page 23: Cleaning Your Sprout

    Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your Sprout. If you are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your Sprout, check the product contents to make sure that ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the product.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Keyboard Or Mouse

    To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a can of ● compressed air with a straw extension. Chapter 4 Maintaining your Sprout...

  • Page 25: Securing Your Computer And Information

    Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on your computer. You may find it helpful to use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature.

  • Page 26: Using Internet Security Software

    For more information about computer viruses, type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be software you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a combination of both hardware and software.

  • Page 27: Installing Software Updates

    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. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 28 Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the security cable lock with the key. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Chapter 5 Securing your computer and information...

  • Page 29: Using Setup Utility (Bios)

    Determining the BIOS version To decide whether you need to update Setup Utility (BIOS), first determine the BIOS version on your Sprout. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be accessed by typing support in the taskbar search box, selecting the HP Support Assistant app, selecting My computer, and then or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
  • Page 30 Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your Sprout. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.

  • Page 31: Using Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics (Uefi)

    Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating system or other software components.
  • Page 32 Enter the product name or number. – or – Select Identify now to let HP automatically detect your product. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version you want.

  • Page 33: Backing Up, Restoring, And Recovering

    Use HP Recovery Manager to create HP Recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. This ● step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. For...

  • Page 34: Using Windows Tools

    HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive.

  • Page 35: Restore And Recovery

    Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page If your computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media does not ● work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.

  • Page 36: Using The Hp Recovery Partition (Select Products Only)

    Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.

  • Page 37: Changing The Computer Boot Order

    Changing the computer boot order If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the selection to an optical drive or a USB flash drive.

  • Page 38: Removing The Hp Recovery Partition (Select Products Only)

    Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you will not be able to perform System Recovery or create HP recovery media from the HP Recovery partition.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your Sprout does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.

  • Page 40: Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable

    If you are prompted for a security code (or network key) or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. The SSID and security code are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your Sprout to identify your Sprout to the network. You must have the current codes to connect to a secure network.

  • Page 41: Power Problems

    Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Or, press and hold the power button on Sprout for 5 or more seconds to turn off Sprout, and then press the power button to turn on Sprout.

  • Page 42: Sprout Shuts Down Unexpectedly

    Sprout shuts down unexpectedly Sprout might be in an exceedingly hot environment. Turn it off and let it cool down. ● Be sure that Sprout vents are not blocked and that the internal fan is running. See Getting to know your ●...

  • Page 43: Touch Mat Problems

    Select the Power icon, and then select Restart. – or – Press and hold the power button on Sprout for 5 or more seconds to turn off Sprout, and then press the power button to turn on Sprout. Projection does not come back when the touch mat is connected again.

  • Page 44: Audio Problems

    ● Adjust the volume, either on the speakers or through the computer operating system. ● Turn off your Sprout, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Be sure that the speakers are ● properly connected. Unplug headphones if they are connected to your Sprout (or speaker system).

  • Page 45: 10 Specifications

    10 Specifications Input power Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 100–240 V dc @ 4.5–2.25 A, 50/60Hz Operating specifications NOTE: To see the electrical ratings, refer to your computer’s ratings label, located on the outside of the computer, to determine the exact electrical rating. Factor Metric U.S.

  • Page 46: 11 Electrostatic Discharge

    11 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components.

  • Page 47: 12 More Hp Resources

    Type help in the taskbar search box, and then ▲ select Help and Support. – or – Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. HP Support Online chat with an HP technician ● For support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Support telephone numbers ● HP service center locations ●...
  • Page 48 Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

  • Page 49: 13 Accessibility

    13 Accessibility HP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices. Supported assistive technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies and can be configured to work with additional assistive technologies.

  • Page 50: Appendix A Scanning Safety Information

    (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to use Sprout calibration or scanning functionality. To help reduce the likelihood of adverse physical reactions: Use in a well-lit area and do not look directly at the Sprout or the light patterns generated by the Sprout ● during calibration or 3D scans.

  • Page 51: Index

    29 correcting boot problems 31 volume 5 starting 30 HP Recovery media operating specifications 39 creating 27 caring for your Sprout 17 original system recovery 29 recovery 30 cleaning your Sprout 17 HP Recovery partition components recovery 30...
  • Page 52 HP Recovery media 28 re-pair the wireless keyboard and recovery media mouse 36 creating 27 software problems 38 creating using HP Recovery Sprout is not responding 35 Manager 28 Sprout shuts down recovery partition unexpectedly 36 removing 32 touch mat 37...

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