HP ZBook 14u G6 User Manual

HP ZBook 14u G6 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are trademarks of bound by the terms of the HP End User License Not all features are available in all editions or Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other 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 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)
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Airplane mode key ......................15 Operating system controls ..................... 15 Connecting to a WLAN ........................16 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) ................17 Using GPS (select products only) ...................... 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ..............17 Connecting Bluetooth devices ..................
  • Page 8 Running on battery power ........................... 29 Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) ..................29 Displaying battery charge ......................... 29 Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) ........30 Conserving battery power ......................... 30 Identifying low battery levels ......................30 Resolving a low battery level ......................
  • Page 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ..................... 43 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............... 43 Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....... 44 Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only) ..................... 44 Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ................
  • Page 10 Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ..................45 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive ..........45 Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ......45 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only) .....................
  • Page 11: Starting Right

    This 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 computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional HP resources. Best practices...
  • Page 12: More Hp Resources

    *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 13 Resource Contents can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Office, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, and postal address. More HP resources...
  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to know your computer Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they're located, and how they work. 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. ▲...
  • Page 15: Right Side

    Right side 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 ●...
  • Page 16: Left Side

    For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and ▲ then select HP Documentation. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
  • Page 17: 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. ‒ or – Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
  • Page 18: Keyboard Area

    Keyboard area 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 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 19: Lights

    Lights Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital letters. Mute light On: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● Keyboard area...
  • Page 20: Button, Speakers, And Vent

    Button, speakers, and vent 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 ●...
  • Page 21: Special Keys

    Special keys Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with key. Executes specific functions when pressed in combination with another key. Windows key Opens the Start menu. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start menu. Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
  • Page 22: Action Keys

    Action keys An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your product, see Special keys on page To use an action key, press and hold the key. ▲ Icon Description Helps prevent side-angle viewing from onlookers.
  • Page 23: Bottom

    Icon Description Mutes or restores speaker sound. Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or off. NOTE: The airplane mode key is also referred to as the wireless button. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. Bottom Component Description...
  • Page 24 Component HP product name Model number Product ID Serial number Warranty period Component HP product name Product ID Serial number Warranty period Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval ●...
  • Page 25: Connecting To A Network

    In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. HP Mobile Broadband Module—Gives you wireless connectivity over a wireless wide area network ●...
  • Page 26: Connecting To A Wlan

    Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the Internet service.
  • Page 27: Using Hp Mobile Broadband (Select Products Only)

    Wi-Fi hotspots. 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 28: Connecting Bluetooth Devices

    Mouse ● External keyboard ● Connecting Bluetooth devices Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth connection. Type bluetooth in the taskbar search box, and then select Bluetooth and other devices settings. Select Add Bluetooth or other device. Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 29: Enjoying Entertainment Features

    Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the camera, 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 30: Connecting Headsets

    For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this document: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation. ▲ Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audio- out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer.
  • Page 31: Setting Up Hdmi Audio

    Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor. Press to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external device. ●...
  • Page 32: Discovering And Connecting To Miracast-Compatible Wireless Displays (Select Products Only)

    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 click Project to a second screen. Click Connect to a ▲...
  • Page 33: Navigating The Screen

    Navigating the screen You can navigate the computer screen in one or more of the following ways: Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen ● Use touch gestures on the TouchPad ● Use an optional mouse or keyboard (purchased separately) ●...
  • Page 34: Two-Finger Pinch Zoom

    Two-finger pinch zoom Use the two-finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text. Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone or touch screen and then moving your ● fingers together. Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone or touch screen and then moving your ●...
  • Page 35: Three-Finger Swipe (Touchpad Only)

    Tap four fingers on the Touchpad to open the action center and view current settings and notifications. ● Three-finger swipe (TouchPad only) Use the three-finger swipe to view open windows and to switch between open windows and the desktop. Swipe 3 fingers away from you to see all open windows. ●...
  • Page 36: One-Finger Slide (Touch Screen Only)

    One-finger slide (touch screen only) Use the one-finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object. To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to move. ●...
  • Page 37: Managing Power

    Several well-known vulnerabilities exist when a computer is in the Sleep state. To prevent an unauthorized user from accessing data on your computer, even encrypted data, HP recommends that you always initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep anytime the computer will be out of your physical possession.
  • Page 38: Initiating And Exiting Hibernation (Select Products Only)

    Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power Options. In the left pane, select Choose what the power buttons do (wording may vary by product). Depending on your product, you can enable Hibernation for battery power or external power in any of the following ways: Power button—Under Power and sleep buttons and lid settings (wording may vary by product),...
  • Page 39: Using The Power Icon And Power Options

    When the remaining battery charge is between zero and 90%, the battery will charge to 90% of full ● capacity in no more than 90 minutes. To use HP Fast Charge, shut down your computer, and then connect the AC adapter to your computer and to external power. Displaying battery charge...
  • Page 40: Finding Battery Information In Hp Support Assistant (Select Products Only)

    ‒ or – Select 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: HP Battery Check ●...
  • Page 41: Resolving A Low Battery Level

    Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Factory-sealed battery To monitor the status of the battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run HP Battery Check in the HP Support Assistant app (select products only). Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
  • Page 42 When updating the system BIOS ● When writing information to a disc (select products only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery ● When you connect the computer to external power: The battery begins to charge.
  • Page 43: Maintaining Your 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 44: Identifying Hp 3D Driveguard Status

    (select products only) is parked. 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 45: 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 46 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 ●...
  • Page 47: 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 48: Setting Setup Utility (Bios) Passwords

    Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Function Administrator password Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you cannot ● access Setup Utility (BIOS). Power-on password Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the ●...
  • Page 49: 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 50: Using Hp Managed Services (Select Products Only)

    Using HP Managed Services (select products only) HP Managed Services is a cloud-based IT solution that enables businesses to effectively manage and secure their company assets. HP Managed Services 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 effective relative to traditional in-house solutions.
  • Page 51: Using Setup Utility (Bios)

    To reveal the BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS), use one of these options. HP Support Assistant ● 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 52: 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 53: 10 Using Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics

    The tool runs within the Windows operating system in order to diagnose hardware failures. If HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is not installed on your computer, first you must download and install it. To download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, see...
  • Page 54: Downloading The Latest Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics Windows Version

    If your PC will not boot into Windows, you can use HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to diagnose hardware issues.
  • Page 55: Starting Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics Uefi

    Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive can be useful in the following situations: HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI is not included in the preinstall image.
  • Page 56: Using Remote Hp Pc Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Settings (Select Products Only)

    Find out more. Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI NOTE: HP Remote PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI is also available as a Softpaq that can be downloaded to a server. Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version To download the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version, follow these steps: Go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags.
  • Page 57 Make your customization selections. Select Main, and then Save Changes and Exit to save your settings. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
  • Page 58: 11 Backing Up, Restoring, And Recovering

    Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) After you have successfully set up the computer, use HP Recovery Manager to create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. This backup is called HP Recovery media. In cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced, the HP Recovery media can be used to reinstall the original operating system.
  • Page 59: Using Hp Recovery Manager To Create Recovery Media

    On select products, you can use the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create HP Recovery media on a bootable USB flash drive. For more information, see Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media on page...
  • Page 60: Using The Hp Cloud Recovery Download Tool To Create Recovery Media

    Recovering using HP Recovery Manager You can use HP Recovery Manager software to recover the computer to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that you either created or that you obtained from HP, or by using the HP Recovery partition (select products only).
  • Page 61: Recovering Using The Hp Recovery Partition (Select Products Only)

    Recovering using HP Recovery media If your computer does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly, you can use HP Recovery media to recover the original operating system and software programs that were installed at the factory.
  • Page 62: 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. This 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, depending on the location of your HP Recovery media.
  • Page 63: 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 64: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft...
  • Page 65: 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 66: 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. To access the latest information on HP accessibility, go to http://www.hp.com/accessibility.
  • Page 67: Index

    6 IMEI number 17 battery corporate WLAN connection 16 MEID number 17 conserving power 30 critical battery level 30 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI discharging 30 downloading 45 factory-sealed 31 starting 45 Disk Cleanup software 33 finding information 30...
  • Page 68 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows serial number 13 downloading 43 service 13 passwords installing 44 wireless certification 14 Setup Utility (BIOS) 38 using 43 WLAN 14 Windows 37 HP Recovery Manager left side components 6 pause action key 12 correcting boot problems 52...
  • Page 69 14 tap TouchPad and touch screen system restore point 48 wireless certification labels 14 gesture 23 Windows Hello 19 Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics three-finger swipe TouchPad using 38 UEFI settings gesture 25 Windows key, identifying 11 customizing 46...

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