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1 Getting started 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 After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following 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 53. ● 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 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 19. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 42. ● Access HP Support Assistant app-For quick online support, open the HP Support Assistant app (select products only). HP Support Assistant optimizes computer performance and resolves problems using the latest software updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support in the search box, and then select HP Support Assistant. More HP resources To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Table 1-1 Additional information Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features HP support ● Online chat with an HP technician For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and ● follow the instructions to find your product. ● ‒ or - ● Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support in the search box, and then select HP Support Assistant. ● Support telephone numbers Replacement parts videos (select products only) Maintenance and service guides HP service center locations ‒ or - Select the question mark icon in the taskbar. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: ● Proper workstation setup ● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort and decrease your risk of injury Getting started 1

Section	Page
Getting started	10
Best practices	10
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	12
Left side	13
Display	14
Low blue light mode (select products only)	14
Keyboard area	15
Touchpad settings and components	16
Touchpad settings	16
Adjusting touchpad settings	16
Turning on the touchpad	16
Touchpad components	16
Lights	17
Power button and fingerprint reader	18
Special keys	19
Action keys	20
Bottom	22
Labels	22
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Airplane mode key	25
Operating system controls	25
Connecting to a WLAN	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	26
Connecting Bluetooth devices	26
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	27
Enjoying entertainment features	28
Using the camera	28
Using audio	28
Connecting speakers	28
Connecting headphones	29
Connecting headsets	29
Using sound settings	29
Sound settings	29
Audio settings	29
Using video	30
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	30
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	31
Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI	31
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Turn on HDMI audio	32
Return audio to computer speakers	32
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	32
Using data transfer	32
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	33
Navigating the screen	34
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures	34
Tap	34
Two-finger pinch zoom	34
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	36
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)	36
Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)	36
One-finger slide (touch screen)	37
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	37
Managing power	38
Using Sleep and Hibernation	38
Initiating and exiting Sleep	38
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	39
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	39
Using the Power icon	40
Running on battery power	40
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	40
Displaying battery charge	40
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	41
Conserving battery power	41
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	42
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	42
Factory-sealed battery	42
Running on external power	42
Maintaining your computer	44
Improving performance	44
Using Disk Defragmenter	44
Using Disk Cleanup	44
Updating programs and drivers	44
Updating both programs and drivers	45
Updating programs only	45
Updating drivers only	45
Cleaning your computer	45
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)	45
Removing dirt and debris from your computer	46
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant	46
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)	47
Traveling with or shipping your computer	48
Securing your computer and information	49
Using passwords	49
Setting Windows passwords	49
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	50
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	51
Using internet security software	51
Using antivirus software	51
Using firewall software	51
Installing software updates	52
Using HP TechPulse (select products only)	52
Securing your wireless network	52
Backing up your software applications and information	52
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Determining the BIOS version	53
Preparing for a BIOS update	54
Downloading a BIOS update	54
Installing a BIOS update	54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	56
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	56
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select products only)	57
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	57
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP	57
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store	57
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	57
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	58
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code	58
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	58
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	59
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	59
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	60
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	60
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	60
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	62
Backing up information and creating recovery media	62
Using Windows tools for backing up	62
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	62
Restoring and recovering your system	62
Creating a system restore	63
Restoring and recovery methods	63
Recovering using HP Recovery media	63
Changing the computer boot order	64
Electrostatic discharge	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	67
Accessibility	68
HP and accessibility	68
Finding the technology tools you need	68
The HP commitment	68
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	69
Finding the best assistive technology	69
Assessing your needs	69
Accessibility for HP products	69
Standards and legislation	70
Standards	70
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	70
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	70
Legislation and regulations	71
Useful accessibility resources and links	71
Organizations	71
Educational institutions	71
Other disability resources	72
HP links	72
Contacting support	72

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Getting started

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

After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following 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

●

If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in

Connecting to a

network

on page

●

Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see

Getting to know

your computer

on page

and

Enjoying entertainment features

on page

●

Update or purchase antivirus software. See

Using antivirus software

on page

●

Access HP Support Assistant app

—For quick online support, open the HP Support Assistant app (select

products only). HP Support Assistant optimizes computer performance and resolves problems using the

latest software updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance. Select the

icon in the taskbar,

type

support

in the search box, and then select

HP Support Assistant

More HP resources

To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Table 1-1

Additional information

Resource

Contents

Setup Instructions

●

Overview of computer setup and features

HP support

For HP support, go to

http://www.hp.com/

support

, and

follow the instructions to ﬁnd your product.

‒ or –

Select the

icon in the taskbar, type

support

in the

search box, and then select

HP Support Assistant

‒ or –

Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.

●

Online chat with an HP technician

●

Support telephone numbers

●

Replacement parts videos (select products only)

●

Maintenance and service guides

●

HP service center locations

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

●

Proper workstation setup

●

Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort

and decrease your risk of injury

Getting started