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Page 2: ...ble on your computer Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows Systems may require upgraded and or separately purchased hardware drivers software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality Windows 10 is automatically updated which is always enabled ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates Go to http www microsoft...

Page 3: ...other hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow Also do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for ...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...eron 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 If you do so your computer will not restart You will have to perform a factory reset to restore the original settings v ...

Page 6: ...vi Processor configuration setting select products only ...

Page 7: ...onnecting to a wireless network 16 Using the wireless controls 16 Airplane mode key 16 Operating system controls 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using HP Mobile Broadband select products only 18 Using GPS select products only 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices select products only 18 Connecting Bluetooth devices 19 Connecting to a wired network LAN select products only 19 Connecting to your mobile dev...

Page 8: ...reen keyboard select products only 28 6 Managing power 29 Using Sleep and Hibernation 29 Initiating and exiting Sleep 29 Initiating and exiting Hibernation select products only 30 Shutting down turning off the computer 30 Using the Power icon and Power Options 31 Running on battery power 31 Using HP Fast Charge select products only 31 Displaying battery charge 32 Finding battery information in HP ...

Page 9: ...s 40 Using Windows Hello select products only 40 Using Internet security software 41 Using antivirus software 41 Using firewall software 41 Installing software updates 41 Using HP Touchpoint Manager select products only 42 Securing your wireless network 42 Backing up your software applications and information 42 Using an optional security cable select products only 42 9 Using Setup Utility BIOS 43...

Page 10: ...overy partition select products only 50 Using HP Recovery media to recover 50 Changing the computer boot order 51 Removing the HP Recovery partition select products only 51 12 Specifications 52 Input power 52 Operating environment 53 13 Electrostatic Discharge 54 14 Accessibility 55 Supported assistive technologies 55 Contacting support 55 Index 56 x ...

Page 11: ...ng steps to get the most out of your smart investment Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media See Backing up restoring and recovering on page 47 If you haven t already done so connect to a wired or wireless network See details in Connecting to a network on page 16 Become familiar with the computer hardware and software For more information see Getting to know your computer on page 4 and...

Page 12: ...ulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To access this document Select the Start button select HP Help and Support and then select HP Documentation or Select the Start button select HP and then select HP Documentation Important regulatory notices including information about proper battery disposal if needed Limited Warranty To access this document Select the Start button select HP Help and Suppor...

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 3 ...

Page 14: ... 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 Locating software To find out what software is installed on your computer Select the Start button or Right click the Start button and then select Apps and Features 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 15: ...old the card label side up with connectors facing the computer 2 Insert the card into the memory card reader and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated To remove a card Press in on the card and then remove it from the memory card reader 4 USB 3 x SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device such as a cell phone camera activity tracker or smartwatch and provides high speed data transfer 5 Opt...

Page 16: ...Component Description Off The battery is not charging 8 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 17: ...ovides high speed data transfer 5 USB Type C port Connects a USB device such as a cell phone camera activity tracker or smartwatch and provides data transfer NOTE Cables and or adapters purchased separately may be required 6 Audio out headphone Audio in microphone combo jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones earbuds a headset or a television audio cable Also connects an optional...

Page 18: ...as also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows instead of a password logon For more information see Using Windows Hello select products only on page 40 The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer and antenna location varies For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions For wireless regulatory notices see the section of the Reg...

Page 19: ...e the pointer or activate items on the screen NOTE For more information see Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures on page 25 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse Keyboard area 9 ...

Page 20: ...wer 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 2 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on which switches the key input to all capital letters 3 Mute light On Computer sound is off Off Computer sound is on 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 21: ...r is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation CAUTION Pressing and holding down the power button results in the loss of unsaved information If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings see your power options Right click th...

Page 22: ...unctions NOTE On select products the f5 action key turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on 5 num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad 6 Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard When num lock is pressed the keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad NOTE If the keypad function is a...

Page 23: ...e computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor Turns the keyboard backlight off or on NOTE To conserve battery power turn off this feature Mutes or restores speaker sound Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key Plays the previous track of an audio ...

Page 24: ...w 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 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 25: ...r 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 Component 1 Serial number 2 Product number 3 Warranty period 4 Model number select products only Component 1 HP product name select products only 2 Model name select products onl...

Page 26: ...ooth device Creates a personal area network PAN to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras In a PAN each device communicates directly with other devices and devices must be relatively close together typically within 10 meters approximately 33 feet of each other Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in you...

Page 27: ...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 in the taskbar and then select Open Network and Sharing Center Select Set up a new connection or network A list of options is displayed allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new netw...

Page 28: ... card that is preinstalled If the SIM card is not preinstalled it may be included with the HP Mobile Broadband documents provided with your computer or the mobile network operator may provide it separately from the computer For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator see the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your comput...

Page 29: ... connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home instead of working wirelessly or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office Connecting to a LAN requires an RJ 45 network cable and a network jack or an optional docking device or expansion port if there is no RJ 45 jack on the computer To connect the network cable follow these steps 1 Plug the netw...

Page 30: ...P Orbit app on your mobile device 2 Select the type of file 3 Select the file and then select Send When the transfer is complete the file appears on HP Orbit Canvas on your computer To transfer files from your computer to your mobile device 1 Open the HP Orbit app on your computer 2 Drag and drop the file onto HP Orbit Canvas on your computer and then follow the on screen instructions When the tra...

Page 31: ... video to create multimedia You can also play music CDs on the computer on select models or attach an external optical drive to play CDs To enhance your listening enjoyment attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio out headphone audio in microphone combo jack on yo...

Page 32: ...ter may include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an audio control panel specific to your sound system Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings Type control panel in the taskbar search box select Control Panel select Hardware and Sound and then select the audio control panel specific to your system or Right click the Start button select Control Panel sele...

Page 33: ...ially if you choose the Extend option increase the screen resolution of the external device as follows Select the Start button select the Settings icon and then select System Under Display select the appropriate resolution and then select Keep changes Setting up HDMI audio HDMI is the only video interface that supports high definition video and audio After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer yo...

Page 34: ... 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 wireless display and then follow the on screen instructions 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...

Page 35: ...ding buttons on an external mouse To navigate a touch screen select products only touch the screen directly using gestures described in this chapter You can also customize gestures and view demonstrations of how they work Type control panel in the taskbar search box select Control Panel and then select Hardware and Sound Under Devices and Printers select Mouse NOTE Unless noted gestures can be use...

Page 36: ...se the two finger slide 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 NOTE The two finger tap performs the same function as right clicking with the mouse Tap two fingers on the TouchPad zone to open the opti...

Page 37: ...pe 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 Swipe 3 fingers toward you to show the desktop Swipe 3 fingers left or right to switch between open windows Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures 27 ...

Page 38: ... or mouse allows you to type select items scroll and perform the same functions as you do using touch gestures The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions Using an on screen keyboard select products only 1 To display an on screen keyboard tap the keyboard icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Begin typing NOTE Suggested words...

Page 39: ...omatically initiated after a period of inactivity Your work is saved to memory allowing you to resume your work very quickly You can also initiate Sleep manually For more information see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 29 Hibernation The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level In the Hibernation state your work is saved to a hibernation file and th...

Page 40: ...sed by selecting the Start button 4 Select Save changes To initiate Hibernation use the method that you enabled in step 3 To exit Hibernation briefly press the power button NOTE If you have set a password to be required on exiting Hibernation you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the screen Shutting down turning off the computer CAUTION Unsaved information is lost when t...

Page 41: ...he computer is not plugged into external power the computer runs on battery power When the computer is off and unplugged from external power the battery in the computer slowly discharges The computer displays a message when the battery reaches a low or critical battery level Computer battery life varies depending on power management settings programs running on the computer screen brightness exter...

Page 42: ...erving battery power To conserve battery power and maximize battery life Lower the brightness of the display Select the Power saver setting in Power Options Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port Stop disable or remove any external media cards ...

Page 43: ...he taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app or Select the question mark icon in the taskbar 2 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 The battery ies in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves Removing or replacing the battery could...

Page 44: ...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 The screen brightness increases The Power icon changes appearance When you disconnect external power The computer switches to battery power The screen brightness automatically decreases to conserve battery charge The Powe...

Page 45: ...ons For additional information access the Disk Defragmenter software Help Using Disk Cleanup Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently To run Disk Cleanup 1 Type disk in the taskbar search box and then select Disk Cleanup 2 Follow the on screen instructions Using HP 3D DriveGuard selec...

Page 46: ...ollow these instructions 1 Type support in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app or Click the question mark icon in the taskbar 2 Select My PC select the Updates tab and then select Check for updates and messages 3 Follow the on screen instructions Cleaning your computer Use the following products to safely clean your computer Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0 3 per...

Page 47: ...on the keyboard surface CAUTION To prevent damage to internal components do not allow liquids to drip between the keys To clean the TouchPad keyboard or mouse use a soft microfiber cloth or a chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles from the keyboard use a can of c...

Page 48: ...ations If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a wireless device in your computer ask for authorization to use your computer before you turn it on If you are traveling internationally follow these suggestions Check the computer related customs regulations for each country or region on your itinerary Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you ...

Page 49: ...it helpful to use the same password for a Setup Utility BIOS feature and for a Windows security feature To create and save passwords use the following tips To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer record each password and store it in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program Ch...

Page 50: ...ter quickly press esc and then press f10 Tablets without keyboards 1 Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume up button or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the Windows button 2 Tap f10 2 Select Security and then follow the on screen instructions Your changes take ef...

Page 51: ...er For more information about computer viruses type support in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app or Click the question mark icon in the taskbar 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 so...

Page 52: ...e which is highly cost effective relative to traditional in house solutions Securing your wireless network When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access WLANs in public areas hotspots like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up...

Page 53: ...e on the HP website Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Determining the BIOS version To decide whether you need to update Setup Utility BIOS first determine the BIOS version on your computer To reveal the BIOS version i...

Page 54: ...y the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer If the update is more recent than your BIOS version 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 b Follow the on screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive Make a note...

Page 55: ...pport to help determine how to correct the problem NOTE To start diagnostics on a convertible computer your computer must be in notebook mode and you must use the keyboard attached To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and quickly press esc 2 Press f2 The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools in the following order a Connected U...

Page 56: ...est UEFI version 1 Go to http www hp com go techcenter pcdiags The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed 2 In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section select the Download link and then select Run Download any version of UEFI for a specific product 1 Go to http www hp com support 2 Select Get software and drivers 3 Enter the product name or number 4 Select your computer and then select your operat...

Page 57: ... operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced For information on creating recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 47 For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media see Using Windows tools on page 48 Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information ...

Page 58: ...e an external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs If you use an external optical drive it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device such as a USB hub If you cannot create DVD media yourself you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from HP You can find contact information on the HP websit...

Page 59: ...n page 47 On select products if you want to recover the computer s original factory partition and content or if you have replaced the hard drive you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 49 On select products if you want to remove the Recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space HP Recovery Manager offers the R...

Page 60: ...d at the factory The HP Recovery partition select products only allows System Recovery only Using the HP Recovery partition select products only The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery...

Page 61: ...ot options For tablets without keyboards Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume up button then select f9 or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button then select f9 3 Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot 4 Follow the on screen instructions Removing the HP Recovery partition select products only HP...

Page 62: ... voltage and current for your computer is located on the regulatory label Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 5 V dc 2 A 12 V dc 3 A 15 V dc 3 A 45 W USB C 5 V dc 3 A 9 V dc 3 A 10 V dc 3 75 A 12 V dc 3 75 A 15 V dc 3 A 20 V dc 2 25 A 45 W USB C 5 V dc 3 A 9 V dc 3A 10 V dc 5 A 12 V dc 5 A 15 V dc 4 33 A 20 V dc 3 25 A 65 W USB C 5 V dc 3 A 9 V dc 3 A 10 V dc 5 A 12 V dc 5 A 15 V dc 5...

Page 63: ... 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 Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Operating environment 53 ...

Page 64: ...drive or loss of information observe these precautions If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer first be sure that it is properly grounded Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible Use nonmagnetic tools Before handling componen...

Page 65: ...res NOTE For additional information about a particular assistive technology product contact customer support for that product Contacting support We are constantly refining the accessibility of our products and services and welcome feedback from users If you have an issue with a product or would like to tell us about accessibility features that have helped you please contact us at 1 888 259 5707 Mo...

Page 66: ...work 16 connecting to a WLAN 17 connecting to LAN 19 connector power 6 corporate WLAN connection 17 critical battery level 33 D Disk Cleanup software 35 Disk Defragmenter software 35 drive light 5 E electrostatic discharge 54 esc key identifying 12 external power using 33 F factory sealed battery 33 fingerprints registering 40 firewall software 41 fn key identifying 12 four finger tap TouchPad ges...

Page 67: ...d 5 7 USB Type C SuperSpeed 7 power battery 31 external 33 power button identifying 11 power connector identifying 6 Power icon using 31 power lights identifying 5 10 power settings using 31 product name and number computer 15 public WLAN connection 17 R recover options 49 recovery discs 48 50 HP Recovery Manager 49 media 50 starting 50 supported discs 48 system 49 USB flash drive 50 using HP Reco...

Page 68: ...x SuperSpeed port identifying 5 7 USB Type C port identifying 7 using external power 33 using passwords 39 using Power icon 31 using power settings 31 using sound settings 22 using the keyboard and optional mouse 28 using the TouchPad 25 V vents identifying 14 video 22 W Windows system restore point 47 48 Windows Hello using 40 Windows key identifying 12 Windows passwords 39 Windows tools using 48...

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