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● 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 that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. - or - ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on page 40. The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available Connect one of the following to the computer and to external power: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 1. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power ENWW

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	17
Display	19
Top	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)	23
Keys	24
Using the action keys	24
Bottom	26
Labels	27
Connecting to a network	28
Connecting to a wireless network	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Wireless button	28
Operating system controls	29
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	30
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	30
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	31
Sharing media and data across your home group network (select models only)	31
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using a webcam or 3D camera (select models only)	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting a microphone	32
Connecting headsets	33
Using Beats Audio (select models only)	33
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	33
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	33
Using video	33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)	33
Setting up HDMI audio	34
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select Intel models only)	34
Navigating the screen	36
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	36
Tap	37
Two-finger scroll	38
Two-finger pinch zoom	39
Two-finger click	40
Rotating (select models only)	41
Close an app	42
Right-edge swipe	43
Left-edge swipe	44
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	45
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	46
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	46
Using the integrated numeric keypad	46
Managing power	48
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	48
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	48
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	49
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	49
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	49
Using the power meter and power settings	50
Running on battery power	50
User-replaceable battery (select models only)	50
Finding battery information	51
Conserving battery power	51
Identifying low battery levels	52
Resolving a low battery level	52
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	52
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	52
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	52
Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	52
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	53
Running on AC power	53
Troubleshooting power problems	54
HP CoolSense (select models only)	54
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	54
Maintaining your computer	56
Improving performance	56
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	56
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	56
Using Disk Defragmenter	56
Using Disk Cleanup	57
Updating programs and drivers	57
Cleaning your computer	57
Cleaning procedures	58
Cleaning the display	58
Cleaning the sides or cover	58
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	58
Traveling with or shipping your computer	58
Securing your computer and information	60
Using passwords	60
Setting Windows passwords	60
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	61
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	61
Using Internet security software	62
Using antivirus software	62
Using firewall software	62
Installing software updates	62
Installing critical security updates	62
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only)	63
Securing your wireless network	63
Backing up your software applications and information	63
Using an optional security cable lock	63
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	65
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	65
Updating the BIOS	65
Determining the BIOS version	65
Downloading a BIOS update	66
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	67
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	67
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	69
Creating recovery media and backups	69
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	69
Using Windows tools	70
Restore and recovery	70
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	71
What you need to know before you get started	71
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	72
Using HP Recovery media to recover	72
Changing the computer boot order	73
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	73
Specifications	74
Input power	74
Operating environment	74
Electrostatic Discharge	75
Accessibility	76
Supported assistive technologies	76
Contacting support	76

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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 that you are not using.

●

Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the computer.

Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the

following behavior occurs:

●

The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.

– or –

●

The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification.

NOTE:

For additional information about the power meter, see

Using the power meter and power

settings

on page

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

●

If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in

the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.

●

If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates

Hibernation.

Resolving a low battery level

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

Connect one of the following to the computer and to external power:

●

AC adapter

●

Optional docking or expansion device

●

Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

Save your work and shut down the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to

the computer and to external power.

Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended

periods of time.

If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery

and store it separately in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge.

Chapter 6

Managing power

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