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3.

Click

Change Settings that are currently unavailable

.

4.

Click

Require a password (recommended)

.

NOTE:

If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account

password, click

Create or change your user account password

, and then follow the on-screen

instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.

5.

Click

Save changes

.

Using the power meter and power settings

The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access

power settings and view the remaining battery charge.

●

To view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the

mouse pointer over the power meter icon.

●

To use Power Options, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the

Start screen, you can also type

power options

, and then select

Power Options

.

Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.

Placing the mouse pointer over the icon reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical

battery level.

Running on battery power

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the

computer runs on battery power. When the computer is off and unplugged from external power, the

battery in the computer slowly discharges. The computer will display a message when the battery

reaches a low or critical battery level.

Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the

computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

Factory-sealed battery (select models only)

To monitor the status of the battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check

in the HP Support Assistant app.

1.

From the Start screen, type

support

, and then select the

HP Support Assistant

app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar.

2.

Select

Battery and performance

. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced,

contact support.

The battery(ies) in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or

replacing the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge,

contact support.

The battery[ies] in this product cannot be easily replaced by user themselves. Removing or replacing

the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact

support. When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general

household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.

Using the power meter and power settings

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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
Identifying components	15
Using the action keys	21
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Wireless button	24
Operating system controls	25
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	26
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	26
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Sharing media and data across your home group network (select models only)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Using a webcam (select models only)	29
Using audio	29
Connecting speakers	29
Connecting headphones	29
Connecting a microphone	30
Connecting headsets	30
Using Beats Audio (select models only)	30
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	30
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	30
Using video	30
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select models only)	31
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)	31
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Connecting digital display devices using a DisplayPort cable (select models only)	33
Connecting Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	34
Navigating the screen	35
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	35
Tap	35
Two-finger scroll	35
Two-finger pinch zoom	36
Two-finger click	36
Right-edge swipe	37
Left-edge swipe	37
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	37
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	38
Using a keyboard and optional mouse	38
Managing power	39
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	39
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	40
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	40
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	40
Using the power meter and power settings	41
Running on battery power	41
Factory-sealed battery (select models only)	41
User-replaceable battery (select models only)	42
Finding battery information	42
Conserving battery power	43
Resolving a low battery level	43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	43
Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	43
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	44
Running on AC power	44
Troubleshooting power problems	45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	45
Maintaining your computer	47
Improving performance	47
Using Disk Defragmenter	47
Using Disk Cleanup	47
Updating programs and drivers	47
Cleaning your computer	48
Cleaning procedures	48
Cleaning the display	48
Cleaning the sides or cover	49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	49
Traveling with or shipping your computer	49
Securing your computer and information	51
Using passwords	51
Setting Windows passwords	51
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	52
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	52
Using Internet security software	53
Using antivirus software	53
Using firewall software	53
Installing software updates	54
Installing critical security updates	54
Securing your wireless network	54
Backing up your software applications and information	54
Using an optional security cable lock	54
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	56
Updating the BIOS	56
Determining the BIOS version	56
Downloading a BIOS update	57
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models only)	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	59
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	61
Creating recovery media and backups	61
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	61
Using Windows tools	62
Restore and recovery	62
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	63
What you need to know before you get started	63
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	64
Using HP Recovery media to recover	64
Changing the computer boot order	65
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	67
Electrostatic Discharge	68

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