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...controls 5 Using a WLAN ...5 Using an Internet service provider 5 Setting up a WLAN 5 Configuring a wireless router 6 Protecting your WLAN 6 Connecting to a WLAN 7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 7 Connecting to a wired network ...7 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 8 3 Enjoying entertainment features ...9 Using the webcam ...9 Using audio ...9 Connecting speakers ...9 Connecting headphones ...9 Connecting a microphone ...9 Checking the sound ...10 Using video ...10 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 10 DisplayPort ...12 Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor 12 Configuring audio...
...controls 5 Using a WLAN ...5 Using an Internet service provider 5 Setting up a WLAN 5 Configuring a wireless router 6 Protecting your WLAN 6 Connecting to a WLAN 7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 7 Connecting to a wired network ...7 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 8 3 Enjoying entertainment features ...9 Using the webcam ...9 Using audio ...9 Connecting speakers ...9 Connecting headphones ...9 Connecting a microphone ...9 Checking the sound ...10 Using video ...10 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 10 DisplayPort ...12 Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor 12 Configuring audio...
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... numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this computer. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on the desktop, or go /orderdocuments. support, go / contactHP. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide, press the f1 key...
... numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this computer. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on the desktop, or go /orderdocuments. support, go / contactHP. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide, press the f1 key...
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... computer directly to a router in your home (instead of the cable toward the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Connecting to an existing wired network at your office. Plug the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. Plug the other end of the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to...
... computer directly to a router in your home (instead of the cable toward the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Connecting to an existing wired network at your office. Plug the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. Plug the other end of the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to...
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... the screen brightness incrementally as long as you perform with a keyboard and pointing device. The TouchPad enables you hold down the key. Click the System menu icon at the factory. NOTE: Depending on -screen functions similar to the system. Typically, the f5 key launches the file browser and displays the contents of the Home Folder. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to those discussed in Setup Utility (BIOS). Use an external USB mouse...
... the screen brightness incrementally as long as you perform with a keyboard and pointing device. The TouchPad enables you hold down the key. Click the System menu icon at the factory. NOTE: Depending on -screen functions similar to the system. Typically, the f5 key launches the file browser and displays the contents of the Home Folder. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to those discussed in Setup Utility (BIOS). Use an external USB mouse...
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... Suspend state faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work and close all open programs. 2. Setting power options Using power-saving states NOTE: The Hibernation and Hybrid Sleep power saving states are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power, and then remove the battery if the computer includes a user-replaceable battery. If the computer is possible. 1. Shutting down...
... Suspend state faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work and close all open programs. 2. Setting power options Using power-saving states NOTE: The Hibernation and Hybrid Sleep power saving states are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power, and then remove the battery if the computer includes a user-replaceable battery. If the computer is possible. 1. Shutting down...
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... conserve power or maximize performance. The battery in , as needed. You can also click the Battery menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click Power Settings. If a battery is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the Quick Setup section of system settings that came with your computer. 20 Chapter 5 Managing power Running on battery power When a charged battery is...
... conserve power or maximize performance. The battery in , as needed. You can also click the Battery menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click Power Settings. If a battery is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the Quick Setup section of system settings that came with your computer. 20 Chapter 5 Managing power Running on battery power When a charged battery is...
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.... Open Setup Utility or Computer Setup by turning on -screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 36 Chapter 8 Securing your administrator password, you access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set , it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. *For details about each time you cannot access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords Root password User password Function Protects access to an operating system user account...
.... Open Setup Utility or Computer Setup by turning on -screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 36 Chapter 8 Securing your administrator password, you access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set , it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. *For details about each time you cannot access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords Root password User password Function Protects access to an operating system user account...
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... 22 D default settings, restoring 41 digital card inserting 27 DisplayPort connecting 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional...
... 22 D default settings, restoring 41 digital card inserting 27 DisplayPort connecting 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional...
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... 40 passwords set in 36 restoring default settings 41 selecting 40 starting 40 shipping the computer 33 shutdown 18 slot-load optical drive 29 storing battery 22 Suspend exiting 19 initiating 19 system information, displaying 41 U unresponsive system 18 USB cable, connecting 25 USB devices connecting 25 description 25 removing 26 USB hubs 25 V VGA port, connecting 10 video 10 W webcam 9 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 47 wireless controls button 4 operating system 4 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless icon 4 wireless light 4 wireless network...
... 40 passwords set in 36 restoring default settings 41 selecting 40 starting 40 shipping the computer 33 shutdown 18 slot-load optical drive 29 storing battery 22 Suspend exiting 19 initiating 19 system information, displaying 41 U unresponsive system 18 USB cable, connecting 25 USB devices connecting 25 description 25 removing 26 USB hubs 25 V VGA port, connecting 10 video 10 W webcam 9 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 47 wireless controls button 4 operating system 4 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless icon 4 wireless light 4 wireless network...
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... in all external devices connected to release the battery. Disconnect all locations. This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts. For complete and current information on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts CAUTION: The Customer Self-Repair program is supported in your warranty. Installing a part not supported by first unplugging the power cord from...
... in all external devices connected to release the battery. Disconnect all locations. This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts. For complete and current information on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts CAUTION: The Customer Self-Repair program is supported in your warranty. Installing a part not supported by first unplugging the power cord from...
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... replacement procedures 49 Accessing these parts can remove the display bezel, webcam/microphone module, and display panel while the display assembly is still attached to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. You can damage the computer or void the warranty. Description Raw display panel Non-touch screen for use in all models Touch screen for use in HP 15 models Touch screen...
... replacement procedures 49 Accessing these parts can remove the display bezel, webcam/microphone module, and display panel while the display assembly is still attached to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. You can damage the computer or void the warranty. Description Raw display panel Non-touch screen for use in all models Touch screen for use in HP 15 models Touch screen...
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... is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other software components. 86 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. If the update is functioning properly. From the Start screen, type...
... is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other software components. 86 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. If the update is functioning properly. From the Start screen, type...
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... Setup includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse...
... Setup includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse...
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... troubleshooting the file. or - ● To save your changes, click the Exit icon in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. - NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are packaged in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - Updating the BIOS Updated...
... troubleshooting the file. or - ● To save your changes, click the Exit icon in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. - NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are packaged in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - Updating the BIOS Updated...
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... support, go to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Follow the installation instructions as provided with the downloaded BIOS software package. The BIOS searches two places for software and driver downloads, type your computer and access the BIOS update you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is connected to identify your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions...
... support, go to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Follow the installation instructions as provided with the downloaded BIOS software package. The BIOS searches two places for software and driver downloads, type your computer and access the BIOS update you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is connected to identify your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions...
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... to create DVD recovery media, you can obtain recovery discs for recovering your country or region, and follow the on -screen instructions. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more . From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Choose...
... to create DVD recovery media, you can obtain recovery discs for recovering your country or region, and follow the on -screen instructions. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more . From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Choose...
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...; HP Recovery media must use the Factory Reset option of your system from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. This type of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardwarerelated drivers and software, but...
...; HP Recovery media must use the Factory Reset option of your system from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. This type of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardwarerelated drivers and software, but...
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... boot from the boot options menu. 3. 1. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can use the Windows Refresh option or the Windows option to free up , restoring, and recovering in BIOS where the computer looks for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition...
... boot from the boot options menu. 3. 1. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can use the Windows Refresh option or the Windows option to free up , restoring, and recovering in BIOS where the computer looks for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition...
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... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 23 legacy support, USB 89 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 22 precautions 38 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 19 product description 2 removing 76 spare part number 25 microphone product description 3 minimized image creating 99 minimized image recovery 99 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 23 legacy support, USB 89 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 22 precautions 38 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 19 product description 2 removing 76 spare part number 25 microphone product description 3 minimized image creating 99 minimized image recovery 99 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
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... serial number, computer 13 service considerations cables 37 connectors 37 plastic parts 37 service labels locating 13 serviceability, product description 4 slots memory card 6 security cable 7 speakers illustrated 19 removing 71 spare part number 25 specifications computer 93 display 94 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 96 hard drive 95 optical drive 96 supported discs recovery 97 system board removing 66 spare part number 17, 66 system recovery 99 system restore point creating 97 T tools required 37 top cover illustrated 16 removing 53 spare part number 26 TouchPad buttons 8 TouchPad button...
... serial number, computer 13 service considerations cables 37 connectors 37 plastic parts 37 service labels locating 13 serviceability, product description 4 slots memory card 6 security cable 7 speakers illustrated 19 removing 71 spare part number 25 specifications computer 93 display 94 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 96 hard drive 95 optical drive 96 supported discs recovery 97 system board removing 66 spare part number 17, 66 system recovery 99 system restore point creating 97 T tools required 37 top cover illustrated 16 removing 53 spare part number 26 TouchPad buttons 8 TouchPad button...