HP EliteBook 745 User Guide 1 - Page 7

Table of contents

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Getting started

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Finding information

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Components

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3

Locating hardware

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3

Locating software

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3

Right

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4

Left

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Display

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7

Keyboard area

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8

TouchPad

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8

Lights

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9

Buttons, speakers, and

ﬁngerprint

reader

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10

Special keys

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11

Action keys

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13

Hot keys (select products only)

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15

Bottom

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15

Front

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16

Labels

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17

Inserting a SIM card (select products only)

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Network connections

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Connecting to a wireless network

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19

Using the wireless controls

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19

Wireless button

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19

Operating system controls

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19

Connecting to a WLAN

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20

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)

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Using GPS (select products only)

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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21

Connecting Bluetooth devices

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21

Using NFC to share information (select products only)

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21

Sharing

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22

Connecting to a wired network

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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)

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Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)

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Section	Page
Welcome	13
Finding information	14
Components	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right	16
Left	18
Display	19
Keyboard area	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader	22
Special keys	23
Action keys	25
Hot keys (select products only)	27
Bottom	27
Front	28
Labels	29
Inserting a SIM card (select products only)	30
Network connections	31
Connecting to a wireless network	31
Using the wireless controls	31
Wireless button	31
Operating system controls	31
Connecting to a WLAN	32
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	32
Using GPS (select products only)	33
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	33
Connecting Bluetooth devices	33
Using NFC to share information (select products only)	33
Sharing	34
Connecting to a wired network	34
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)	34
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)	35
Turning on and customizing HP LAN-Wireless Protection	35
Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only)	36
Customizing MAC Address Pass Through	36
Navigating the screen	37
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures	37
Tap	37
Two-finger pinch zoom	38
Two-finger slide (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	38
Two-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	38
Three-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	39
Four-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	39
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	40
Four-finger swipe (Precision TouchPad)	40
One-finger slide (touch screen)	41
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	41
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	41
Entertainment features	42
Using a camera (select products only)	42
Using audio	42
Connecting speakers	42
Connecting headphones	42
Connecting headsets	43
Using sound settings	43
Using video	43
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	44
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	45
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	46
Setting up HDMI audio	46
Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport	47
Connect displays to computers with AMD or Nvidia graphics (with an optional hub)	47
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)	47
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub)	48
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	48
Using data transfer	48
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	49
Managing power	50
Using Sleep and Hibernation	50
Initiating and exiting Sleep	50
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	51
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	51
Using the Power icon and Power Options	52
Running on battery power	52
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	52
Displaying battery charge	53
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	53
Conserving battery power	53
Identifying low battery levels	53
Resolving a low battery level	54
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	54
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	54
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	54
Factory-sealed battery	54
Running on external power	54
Security	56
Protecting the computer	56
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	57
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	57
Managing a BIOS administrator password	58
Entering a BIOS administrator password	59
Using DriveLock Security Options	59
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only)	60
Enabling Automatic DriveLock	60
Disabling Automatic DriveLock	60
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	61
Selecting manual DriveLock	61
Setting a DriveLock master password	61
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password	62
Disabling DriveLock	63
Entering a DriveLock password	63
Changing a DriveLock password	63
Windows Hello (select products only)	64
Using antivirus software	64
Using firewall software	64
Installing software updates	65
Using HP Client Security (select products only)	65
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)	65
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	65
Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)	65
Locating the fingerprint reader	66
Maintenance	67
Improving performance	67
Using Disk Defragmenter	67
Using Disk Cleanup	67
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	68
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	68
Updating programs and drivers	68
Cleaning your computer	68
Cleaning procedures	69
Cleaning the display	69
Cleaning the sides or cover	69
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	69
Traveling with or shipping your computer	69
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	71
Backing up information and creating recovery media	71
Using Windows tools	71
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	71
Restoring and recovery	72
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools	72
Recovering using HP Recovery media	72
Changing the computer boot order	72
Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start	73
Using Computer Setup	73
Starting Computer Setup	73
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	73
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	73
Updating the BIOS	74
Determining the BIOS version	74
Downloading a BIOS update	74
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt	75
TPM BIOS settings (select products only)	75
Using HP Sure Start (select products only)	76
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	77
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	77
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	77
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version	78
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	78
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	78
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	78
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	79
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	79
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	79
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	79
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	80
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	80
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	80
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	80
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	80
Specifications	82
Input power	82
Operating environment	83
Electrostatic discharge	84
Accessibility	85
Accessibility	85
Finding the technology tools you need	85
Our commitment	85
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	85
Finding the best assistive technology	86
Assessing your needs	86
Accessibility for HP products	86
Standards and legislation	87
Standards	87
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	87
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	87
Legislation and regulations	87
United States	88
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)	88
Canada	88
Europe	89
United Kingdom	89
Australia	89
Worldwide	89
Useful accessibility resources and links	90
Organizations	90
Educational institutions	90
Other disability resources	90
HP links	90
Contacting support	91

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