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Connecting Bluetooth devices, Using NFC to share information (select products only), Sharing

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Connecting Bluetooth devices Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth connection. 1. Type bluetooth in the taskbar search box, and then select Bluetooth and other devices settings. 2. Turn on Bluetooth, if it is not already turned on. 3. Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the device requires verification, a pairing code is displayed. On the device you are adding, follow the on-screen instructions to verify that the code on your device matches the pairing code. For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the device. NOTE: If your device does not appear in the list, be sure that Bluetooth on that device is turned on. Some devices may have additional requirements; refer to the documentation provided with the device. Using NFC to share information (select products only) Your computer supports Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows you to wirelessly share information between two NFC-enabled devices. Information is transferred by tapping the tapping area (antenna) of the computer with the antenna of your phone or other device. With NFC and supported apps, you can share websites, transfer contact information, transfer payments, and print on NFC-enabled printers. NOTE: To locate the tapping area on your computer, see Components on page 4. Sharing 1. Confirm that the NFC function is enabled. a. Type wireless in the taskbar search box, and then select Turn wireless devices on or off. b. Confirm that the selection for NFC is On. 2. Tap the NFC tapping area with an NFC-enabled device. You may hear a sound when the devices connect. NOTE: To find the location of the antenna on the other NFC device, refer to your device instructions. 3. Follow any on-screen instructions to continue. Connecting to a wireless network 23

Section	Page
Welcome	13
Finding information	14
Components	16
Locating hardware	16
Locating software	16
Right	17
Left	19
Display	20
Keyboard area	21
TouchPad	21
Lights	22
Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader	24
Special keys	25
Action keys	26
Bottom	28
Labels	29
Inserting a SIM card (select products only)	31
Network connections	32
Connecting to a wireless network	32
Using the wireless controls	32
Wireless button	32
Operating system controls	32
Connecting to a WLAN	33
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	33
Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only)	34
Using GPS (select products only)	34
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	34
Connecting Bluetooth devices	35
Using NFC to share information (select products only)	35
Sharing	35
Connecting to a wired network	36
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)	36
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)	37
Turning on and customizing HP LAN-Wireless Protection	37
Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only)	37
Customizing MAC Address Pass Through	37
Navigating the screen	39
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures	39
Tap	39
Two-finger pinch zoom	40
Two-finger slide (TouchPad only)	40
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	40
Four-finger tap (TouchPad only)	40
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad only)	41
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	42
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	42
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	42
Entertainment features	43
Using a camera (select products only)	43
Using audio	43
Connecting speakers	43
Connecting headphones	43
Connecting headsets	44
Using sound settings	44
Using video	44
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	44
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	45
Setting up HDMI audio	46
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	47
Using data transfer	47
Managing power	48
Using Sleep and Hibernation	48
Initiating and exiting Sleep	48
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	49
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	49
Using the Power icon and Power Options	50
Running on battery power	50
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	50
Displaying battery charge	51
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	51
Conserving battery power	51
Identifying low battery levels	51
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
Factory-sealed battery	52
Running on external power	52
Security	54
Protecting the computer	54
Using passwords	54
Setting passwords in Windows	55
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	56
Managing a BIOS administrator password	56
Entering a BIOS administrator password	58
Using DriveLock Security Options	58
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only)	58
Enabling Automatic DriveLock	58
Disabling Automatic DriveLock	59
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	59
Selecting manual DriveLock	59
Setting a DriveLock master password	60
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password	60
Disabling DriveLock	61
Entering a DriveLock password	61
Changing a DriveLock password	61
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	62
Using antivirus software	62
Using firewall software	62
Installing software updates	63
Using HP Client Security (select products only)	63
Using HP Managed Services (select products only)	63
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	63
Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)	64
Locating the fingerprint reader	64
Maintenance	65
Improving performance	65
Using Disk Defragmenter	65
Using Disk Cleanup	65
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	66
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	66
Updating programs and drivers	66
Cleaning your computer	66
Cleaning procedures	67
Cleaning the display	67
Cleaning the sides or cover	67
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	67
Traveling with or shipping your computer	67
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	69
Using Windows tools	69
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	69
Using HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media	70
Before you begin	70
Creating the recovery media	70
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media	71
Restoring and recovery	71
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools	71
Restoring using HP Recovery Manager and the HP Recovery partition	71
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	71
Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	72
Recovering using HP Recovery media	72
Changing the computer boot order	73
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	73
Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start	74
Using Computer Setup	74
Starting Computer Setup	74
Using a USB keyboard or USB mouse to start Computer Setup (BIOS)	74
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	74
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	75
Updating the BIOS	75
Determining the BIOS version	75
Downloading a BIOS update	76
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt	77
TPM BIOS settings (select products only)	77
Using HP Sure Start (select products only)	77
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	78
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	78
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	78
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version	79
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	79
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	79
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	79
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	80
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	80
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	80
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	80
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	81
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	81
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	81
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	81
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	81
Specifications	83
Input power	83
Operating environment	84
Electrostatic Discharge	85
Accessibility	86
Supported assistive technologies	86
Contacting support	86

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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

Turn on Bluetooth, if it is not already turned on.

Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

If the device requires

veriﬁcation,

a pairing code is displayed. On the device you are adding, follow the

on-screen instructions to verify that the code on your device matches the pairing code. For more information,

refer to the documentation provided with the device.

NOTE:

If your device does not appear in the list, be sure that Bluetooth on that device is turned on. Some

devices may have additional requirements; refer to the documentation provided with the device.

Using NFC to share information (select products only)

Your computer supports Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows you to wirelessly share information

between two NFC-enabled devices. Information is transferred by tapping the tapping area (antenna) of the

computer with the antenna of your phone or other device. With NFC and supported apps, you can share

websites, transfer contact information, transfer payments, and print on NFC-enabled printers.

NOTE:

To locate the tapping area on your computer, see

Components

on page

Sharing

Conﬁrm

that the NFC function is enabled.

Type

wireless

in the taskbar search box, and then select

Turn wireless devices on or

oﬀ

Conﬁrm

that the selection for NFC is

Tap the NFC tapping area with an NFC-enabled device. You may hear a sound when the devices connect.

NOTE:

ﬁnd

the location of the antenna on the other NFC device, refer to your device instructions.

Follow any on-screen instructions to continue.

Connecting to a wireless network