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Using a fingerprint reader (select products only) Integrated fingerprint readers are available on select products. To use the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints in HP Client Security's Credential Manager. For more information, see the HP Client Security software Help. After you enroll your fingerprints in Credential Manager, you can use HP Client Security's Password Manager to store and fill in your user names and passwords in supported websites and applications. Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that is located in one of the following areas of your computer: ● Near the bottom of the touchpad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of the display ● On the left side of the display ● On the back of the display Depending on your product, the reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically. Using a fingerprint reader (select products only) 53

Section	Page
Getting started	13
Finding information	13
Components	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right	15
Left	17
Display	18
Keyboard area	19
Touchpad	19
Touchpad settings	19
Lights	20
Button, speakers, vents, and fingerprint reader	21
Special keys	22
Action keys	24
Hot keys (select products only)	26
Bottom	26
Labels	27
Inserting a nano SIM card (select products only)	28
Network connections	30
Connecting to a wireless network	30
Using the wireless controls	30
Wireless button	30
Operating system controls	30
Connecting to a WLAN	31
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	31
Using GPS (select products only)	32
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	32
Connecting Bluetooth devices	32
Using NFC to share information (select products only)	32
Sharing	33
Connecting to a wired network	33
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)	33
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)	34
Turning on and customizing HP LAN-Wireless Protection	34
Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only)	35
Customizing MAC Address Pass Through	35
Navigating the screen	36
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures	36
Tap	36
Two-finger pinch zoom	37
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)	37
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	37
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	38
Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	38
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)	39
Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)	39
One-finger slide (touch screen)	40
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	40
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	40
Entertainment features	41
Using a camera (select products only)	41
Using audio	41
Connecting speakers	41
Connecting headphones	41
Connecting headsets	42
Using sound settings	42
Using video	42
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	43
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	45
Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport	46
Connect displays to computers with AMD or NVIDIA graphics (with an optional hub)	46
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)	46
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub)	47
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	47
Using data transfer	47
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	48
Managing power	49
Using Sleep and Hibernation	49
Initiating and exiting Sleep	49
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	50
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	50
Using the Power icon and Power Options	51
Running on battery power	51
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	51
Displaying battery charge	51
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	52
Conserving battery power	52
Identifying low battery levels	52
Resolving a low battery level	53
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	53
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	53
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	53
Factory-sealed battery	53
Running on external power	53
Security	55
Protecting the computer	55
Using passwords	55
Setting passwords in Windows	56
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	56
Managing a BIOS administrator password	57
Entering a BIOS administrator password	58
Using DriveLock Security Options	58
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only)	59
Enabling Automatic DriveLock	59
Disabling Automatic DriveLock	59
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	60
Selecting manual DriveLock	60
Setting a DriveLock master password	60
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password	61
Disabling DriveLock	62
Entering a DriveLock password	62
Changing a DriveLock password	62
Windows Hello (select products only)	63
Using antivirus software	63
Using firewall software	63
Installing software updates	64
Using HP Client Security (select products only)	64
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)	64
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	64
Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)	65
Locating the fingerprint reader	65
Maintenance	66
Improving performance	66
Using Disk Defragmenter	66
Using Disk Cleanup	66
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	66
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	67
Updating programs and drivers	67
Cleaning your computer	67
Using HP Easy Clean (select products only)	67
Removing dirt and debris from non-HP Easy Clean computers	68
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)	68
Traveling with or shipping your computer	69
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	70
Backing up information and creating recovery media	70
Using Windows tools	70
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	70
Restoring and recovery	71
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools	71
Recovering using HP Recovery media	71
Changing the computer boot order	71
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only)	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)	80
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
HP and accessibility	85
Finding the technology tools you need	85
The HP 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
Useful accessibility resources and links	88
Organizations	88
Educational institutions	88
Other disability resources	88
HP links	88
Contacting support	89

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Using a ﬁngerprint reader (select products only)

Integrated ﬁngerprint readers are available on select products. To use the ﬁngerprint reader, you must enroll

your ﬁngerprints in HP Client Security's Credential Manager. For more information, see the HP Client Security

software Help.

After you enroll your ﬁngerprints in Credential Manager, you can use HP Client Security's Password Manager to

store and ﬁll in your user names and passwords in supported websites and applications.

Locating the ﬁngerprint reader

The ﬁngerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that is located in one of the following areas of your computer:

●

Near the bottom of the touchpad

●

On the right side of the keyboard

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On the upper-right side of the display

●

On the left side of the display

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On the back of the display

Depending on your product, the reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically.

Using a ﬁngerprint reader (select products only)