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- Page 1 User Guide...
- Page 2 Hewlett-Packard bound by the terms of the HP End User License Not all features are available in all editions of Company under license. Intel, Celeron, Agreement (EULA).
- Page 3 Safety warning notice 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.
- Page 4 Safety warning notice...
- Page 5 Processor configuration setting (select products only) IMPORTANT: Select computer 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.
- Page 6 Processor configuration setting (select products only)
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Airplane mode key ......................19 Operating system controls ..................... 19 Connecting to a WLAN ........................20 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) ................20 Using HP DataPass (select products only) ..................21 Using GPS (select products only) ...................... 21 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) .............. - Page 8 Using an integrated 3D camera (select products only) ..................23 Using audio ................................23 Connecting speakers ......................... 23 Connecting headsets ......................... 24 Using sound settings ......................... 24 Using video ................................24 Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ..........25 Setting up HDMI audio ....................
- Page 9 Determining the BIOS version ......................48 Downloading a BIOS update ......................49 Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only) ................50 10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................... 51 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ..............51...
- Page 10 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ................... 55 What you need to know before you get started ............. 55 Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ..........56 Using HP Recovery media to recover ................56 Changing the computer boot order ................57 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) .........
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Page 11: Starting Right
The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps, and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the desktop. The selection is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the HP Apps Store frequently for new and updated features. -
Page 12: More Hp Resources
To access the Get started app: Select the Start button, and then select the Get ▲ started app. HP support ● Online chat with an HP technician For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. ● Support telephone numbers For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ ●... - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Getting To Know Your Computer
Getting to know your computer 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. ▲ A list displays all the devices installed on your computer. For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc (select products only). -
Page 15: Right Side
Hard drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see Using HP... - Page 16 NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or...
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Page 17: Left Side
Left side Component Description Power connector Connects an AC adapter. AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the battery has reached a low battery level. ●... - Page 18 Component Description NOTE: For disc compatibility information, type help in the taskbar search box, select Help and Support, and then type disc compatibility in the search box. Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer...
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Page 19: Display
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access this guide: Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Display... - Page 20 Component Description ‒ or – Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My PC, select the Specifications tab, and then select User Guides. Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer...
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Page 21: Top
TouchPad Component Description TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen. NOTE: For more information, see Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures on page Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. -
Page 22: Lights
Lights Component Description Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power- saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power. -
Page 23: Buttons And Speakers
Buttons and speakers Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. -
Page 24: Keys
Keys Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the key, action keys, or the spacebar. Windows key Opens the Start menu. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start menu. - Page 25 Icon Description Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
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Page 26: Bottom
Bottom Component Description Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Battery lock Locks the battery in the battery bay. -
Page 27: Inserting A Sim Card (Select Products Only)
● Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number. Locate these numbers before you contact support. Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches the service label on your computer. - Page 28 To insert a SIM card, follow these steps: Turn off the computer by using the Shut down command. Close the display. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. Remove the battery.
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Page 29: Connecting To A Network
● HP Mobile Broadband Module—Gives you wireless connectivity over a wireless wide area network (WWAN), a much larger area. Mobile network operators install base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries. -
Page 30: Connecting To A Wlan
DataPass (select products only) on page You might need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI and/or MEID number to activate mobile broadband service. The number may be printed on a label located on the bottom of your computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back of the display. -
Page 31: Using Hp Datapass (Select Products Only)
HP DataPass provides access to Mobile Broadband with no annual contracts, no credit card, and no overage fees. With HP DataPass, you simply turn on the device, register, and connect. HP DataPass includes a monthly data package with purchase of the device. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/hpdatapass. -
Page 32: 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 33: Enjoying Entertainment Features
Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, TV, speakers, or headphones. -
Page 34: Connecting Headsets
For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this document: Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. – or – Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. -
Page 35: Connecting Video Devices Using An Hdmi Cable (Select Products Only)
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, purchased separately. To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the following instructions: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. -
Page 36: Discovering And Connecting To Miracast-Compatible Wireless Displays (Select Products Only)
To return the audio stream to the computer speakers: Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 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... -
Page 37: Navigating The Screen
Navigating the screen You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways: ● Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen (select products only) ● Use touch gestures on the TouchPad ● Use keyboard and optional mouse (mouse purchased separately) Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures The TouchPad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures. -
Page 38: Two-Finger Scroll (Touchpad Only)
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only) Use the two-finger scroll to move up, down, or sideways on a page or image. ● Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or right. Two-finger tap (TouchPad only) Use the two-finger tap to open the menu for an object on the screen. -
Page 39: Using The Keyboard And Optional Mouse
Using the keyboard and optional mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you do using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and key combinations to perform specific functions. -
Page 40: Managing Power
Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to monitor and conserve the battery charge. Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. -
Page 41: Manually Initiating And Exiting Sleep
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep. You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ●... -
Page 42: Using The Power Meter And Power Settings
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information. - Page 43 Remove the battery (2) from the computer. ‒ or – Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery facing toward you. Slide the battery lock latch (1) to unlock the battery, and then slide the battery release latch (2) to release the battery.
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Page 44: Finding Battery Information
Pivot the battery upward (2), and then remove the battery (3) from the computer. Finding battery information To access battery information: Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ‒ or – Chapter 6 Managing power... -
Page 45: Conserving Battery Power
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My PC, select the Diagnostics and tools tab, and then select HP Battery Check. If HP Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ●... -
Page 46: Resolving A Low Battery Level
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this document: Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ▲ ‒ or –... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting Power Problems
Connect the computer to AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are aboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select products only) ●... -
Page 48: Shutting Down (Turning Off) The Computer
Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the computer. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. -
Page 49: Maintaining Your Computer
You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: Only internal hard drives are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. -
Page 50: Identifying Hp 3D Driveguard Status
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. -
Page 51: Cleaning The Display
WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer while it is on. Turn off the computer. Disconnect AC power. Disconnect all powered external devices. CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any computer surface. - Page 52 ● If you plan to use the computer during a flight, listen for the in-flight announcement that tells you when you are allowed to use your computer. In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”...
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Page 53: Securing Your Computer And Information
Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in HP Setup Utility (BIOS), which 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 54: Setting Setup Utility (Bios) Passwords
Swipe a finger on the fingerprint sensor to launch HP SimplePass. When the HP SimplePass welcome screen is displayed, select Get Started. HP SimplePass prompts you to swipe your right index finger over the sensor. Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information... -
Page 55: Using Internet Security Software
Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked. 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. -
Page 56: Using Hp Touchpoint Manager (Select Products Only)
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) HP Touchpoint Manager is a cloud-based IT solution that enables businesses to effectively manage and secure their company assets. HP Touchpoint Manager helps protect devices against malware and other attacks, monitors device health, and enables you to reduce time spent solving end-user device and security issues. - Page 57 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. Using an optional security cable...
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Page 58: Using Setup Utility (Bios)
To decide whether you need to update Setup Utility (BIOS), first determine the BIOS version on your computer. To reveal the BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS): Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. – or –... -
Page 59: Downloading A Bios Update
If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. – or – Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. -
Page 60: Synchronizing A Tablet And Keyboard (Select Products Only)
Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. -
Page 61: Using Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics (Uefi)
10 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 62 Download any version of UEFI for a specific product: Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country. The HP Support page is displayed. Click Drivers & Downloads. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. – or –...
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Page 63: 11 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 12 Specifications
AC adapter or a DC power source that is supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications. Operating voltage and current varies by platform. -
Page 70: 13 Electrostatic Discharge
13 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 71: 14 Accessibility
14 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 72: Index
40 25, 26 airplane mode key 15, 19 components HP 3D DriveGuard 39 antivirus software, using 45 bottom 16 HP Apps Store, visiting 1 Audio 24 display 9 HP DataPass 21 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in left side 7 HP Mobile Broadband... - Page 73 Miracast 26 USB flash drive 56 jacks mobile broadband using HP Recovery media 54 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in activating 20 recovery media (microphone) 5 IMEI number 20 creating 53 network 7 MEID number 20 creating using HP Recovery RJ-45 (network) 7 mouse, external...
- Page 74 system restore point, creating 53 webcam identifying 9 tap TouchPad and touch screen using 23 gesture 27 webcam light, identifying 9 temperature 36 Windows testing an AC adapter 37 system restore point 53, 54 touch screen gestures Windows key, identifying 14 one-finger slide 28 Windows passwords 43 TouchPad...