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installing

critical security updates

50

optional security cable lock

51

integrated numeric keypad,

identifying

12, 33

integrated webcam, identifying

8

internal microphone, identifying

21

internal microphones, identifying

8

Internet connection setup

18

Internet security software, using

49

J

jacks

audio-out (headphone)

6

audio-out (headphone)/audio-in

(microphone)

22

network

7

RJ-45 (network)

7

K

keyboard hot keys, identifying

33

keypad, integrated numeric

12

keys

action

12

esc

12

fn

12

num lock

12

Windows

12

L

labels

Bluetooth

15

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity

14

regulatory

15

serial number

14

service

14

wireless certification

15

WLAN

15

LAN, connecting

20

latches

13

lights

AC adapter

7

caps lock

10

eMMC

6

hard drive

6

mute

10

power

6

wireless

10

low battery level

37

M

maintenance

Disk Cleanup

41

Disk Defragmenter

41

memory card reader, identifying

7, 22

memory module

identifying

13

inserting

44

removing

43

replacing

41

memory module service door,

removing

42

microphone, connecting

23

minimized image

creating

57

minimized image recovery

57

mouse, external

setting preferences

26

mute light, identifying

10

N

network jack, identifying

7

num lock key, identifying

12, 33

O

operating environment

59

optical drive, identifying

6, 21

original system recovery

57

P

passwords

Setup Utility (BIOS)

49

Windows

49

ports

charging (powered)

7

HDMI

7, 22, 24

USB 2.0

22

USB 3.0

7, 22

power

battery

36

power button, identifying

11

power connector, identifying

7

power lights, identifying

6

product name and number,

computer

14

public WLAN connection

19

R

recovery

discs

55, 58

HP Recovery Manager

57

media

58

options

56

starting

58

supported discs

55

system

57

USB flash drive

58

using HP Recovery media

56

recovery media

creating

55

creating using HP Recovery

Manager

56

recovery partition

removing

58

regulatory information

regulatory label

15

wireless certification labels

15

restore

Windows File History

56

RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying

7

rotating TouchPad gesture

29

S

scrolling TouchPad gesture

28

security cable lock, installing

51

security cable slot, identifying

7

security, wireless

18

serial number

14

serial number, computer

14

service labels

locating

14

setting password protection on

wakeup

35

setup of WLAN

18

Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

49

shipping the computer

47

shutdown

39

Sleep

exiting

35

initiating

35

slots

memory card

7

memory card reader

22

security cable

7

62

Index

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	15
Finding your hardware and software information	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right side	16
Left side	17
Display	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons and speakers	21
Keys	22
Bottom	23
Labels	24
Connecting to a network	26
Connecting to a wireless network	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Using the wireless button	26
Using operating system controls	27
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Using a WLAN	27
Using an Internet service provider	28
Setting up a WLAN	28
Configuring a wireless router	28
Protecting your WLAN	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	29
Connecting to a wired network	30
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	30
Enjoying entertainment features	31
Multimedia features	31
Using the webcam	32
Using audio	33
Connecting speakers	33
Connecting headphones	33
Connecting a microphone	33
Connecting headphones and microphones	33
Testing your audio features	34
Using video	34
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	34
Setting up HDMI audio	35
Navigating the screen	36
Using the TouchPad and gestures	36
Tapping	37
Scrolling	38
2-finger pinch zoom	38
2-finger click	39
Rotating (select models only)	39
Flicking (select models only)	40
Edge swipes	40
Right-edge swipe	40
Left-edge swipe	41
Top-edge swipe	41
Close an app	42
Using the keyboard and mouse	42
Using the keys	42
Using the action keys	42
Using Windows shortcut keys	43
Using the hot keys	43
Using the integrated numeric keypad	43
Managing power	44
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	44
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	45
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	45
Setting password protection on wakeup	45
Using the power meter and power settings	46
Running on battery power	46
User-replaceable battery	46
Finding battery information	46
Conserving battery power	47
Identifying low battery levels	47
Resolving a low battery level	47
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	48
Storing a user-replaceable battery	48
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	48
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	48
Running on external AC power	48
Troubleshooting power problems	49
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	49
Maintaining your computer	51
Improving performance	51
Using Disk Defragmenter	51
Using Disk Cleanup	51
Adding or replacing memory modules	51
Updating programs and drivers	55
Cleaning your computer	55
Cleaning procedures	56
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	56
Cleaning the sides or cover	56
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	56
Traveling with or shipping your computer	57
Securing your computer and information	58
Using passwords	58
Setting Windows passwords	59
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	59
Using Internet security software	59
Using antivirus software	60
Using firewall software	60
Installing software updates	60
Installing critical security updates	60
Installing HP and third-party software updates	60
Securing your wireless network	61
Backing up your software applications and information	61
Using an optional security cable lock	61
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	62
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	62
Updating the BIOS	62
Determining the BIOS version	62
Downloading a BIOS update	63
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	63
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	64
Backing up, restoring, and recovering (select models only)	65
Creating recovery media and backups	65
Creating HP Recovery media	65
Restore and recovery	66
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	67
What you need to know	67
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	67
Using HP Recovery media to recover	68
Changing the computer boot order	68
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	68
Specifications	69
Input power	69
Operating environment	69
Electrostatic Discharge	70

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Setup Utility BIOS passwords, Setup Utility BIOS

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