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Computer Setup includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount 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. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to click the item. ● To scroll up and down...
Computer Setup includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount 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. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to click the item. ● To scroll up and down...
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... displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then pressing the f1 key. Go to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 5. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to start -up test and checks for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive...
... displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then pressing the f1 key. Go to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 5. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to start -up test and checks for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive...
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... with a recovery partition. 1. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - This type of the screen. Follow the on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for advanced users only. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for boot options. 3. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive.
... with a recovery partition. 1. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - This type of the screen. Follow the on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for advanced users only. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for boot options. 3. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive.
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... boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors, service considerations 29 D deleted files restoring 90, 96 display assembly illustrated 16 removing 34, 66 spare part numbers...
... boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors, service considerations 29 D deleted files restoring 90, 96 display assembly illustrated 16 removing 34, 66 spare part numbers...
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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 22 legacy support, USB 81 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 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 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 22 legacy support, USB 81 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 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
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optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovering from the recovery discs 97 recovering the original system 96 recovery 96, 99 discs 89, 92 HP Recovery Manager 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory ...
optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovering from the recovery discs 97 recovering the original system 96 recovery 96, 99 discs 89, 92 HP Recovery Manager 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...software information 3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting...
...software information 3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting...
User Guide - Windows 7
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Using the webcam ...20 Using audio ...20 Connecting speakers ...20 Connecting headphones and microphones 21 Checking the sound ...21 Using video ...22 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only 22 Connecting an HDMI device 22 Configuring HDMI audio settings 23 Managing your audio and video files (select models only 24 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices ...25 Using the keyboard ...25 Using ALT GR key combinations 25 Using the action keys ...25 Using the hot keys ...26 Using the keypad ...26 Using the integrated numeric keypad 26 Using the...
Using the webcam ...20 Using audio ...20 Connecting speakers ...20 Connecting headphones and microphones 21 Checking the sound ...21 Using video ...22 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only 22 Connecting an HDMI device 22 Configuring HDMI audio settings 23 Managing your audio and video files (select models only 24 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices ...25 Using the keyboard ...25 Using ALT GR key combinations 25 Using the action keys ...25 Using the hot keys ...26 Using the keypad ...26 Using the integrated numeric keypad 26 Using the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you must enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used to exit Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: This password cannot be entered each password and store it is set, entered, changed , or deleted. You may also set by the program. ● Change your passwords at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
... entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you must enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used to exit Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: This password cannot be entered each password and store it is set, entered, changed , or deleted. You may also set by the program. ● Change your passwords at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... threats. Use the arrow keys and follow the on -screen instructions. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left the factory. Use the arrow keys to date. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. To help protect your computer and information It is installed on the network. Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to protect...
... threats. Use the arrow keys and follow the on -screen instructions. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left the factory. Use the arrow keys to date. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. To help protect your computer and information It is installed on the network. Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to protect...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... system creating recovery media 52 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45 shipping the computer 42 shutdown 35 Sleep exiting 30 initiating 30 slots memory card 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 41 Disk Defragmenter 40 software updates, installing 46 speaker openings, identifying 12 speakers connecting...
... system creating recovery media 52 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45 shipping the computer 42 shutdown 35 Sleep exiting 30 initiating 30 slots memory card 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 41 Disk Defragmenter 40 software updates, installing 46 speaker openings, identifying 12 speakers connecting...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. Typically, the f5 key launches the file browser and displays the contents of the top panel, and then click System Settings. 2. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with a keyboard and pointing device. Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Select models also have disabled the action key...
... opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. Typically, the f5 key launches the file browser and displays the contents of the top panel, and then click System Settings. 2. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with a keyboard and pointing device. Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Select models also have disabled the action key...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... external power. Using Power Settings Power Settings is off and unplugged from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to the Quick Setup section of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Power icon. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to external power, click the Battery menu icon at the right of the top panel. ● To access power settings, click the System menu...
... external power. Using Power Settings Power Settings is off and unplugged from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to the Quick Setup section of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Power icon. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to external power, click the Battery menu icon at the right of the top panel. ● To access power settings, click the System menu...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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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...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile...
... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader, identifying 5 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 61 minimized image recovery 61 Miracast-compatible wireless displays 26 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 num lock key, identifying 13, 38 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 6, 22 original system recovery 61 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 23 HDMI 7, 23, 25 USB 2.0 6 USB 3.0 7, 23 power battery 41 power button...
...Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader, identifying 5 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 61 minimized image recovery 61 Miracast-compatible wireless displays 26 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 num lock key, identifying 13, 38 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 6, 22 original system recovery 61 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 23 HDMI 7, 23, 25 USB 2.0 6 USB 3.0 7, 23 power battery 41 power button...
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... the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to enter Computer Setup. or - Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click...
... the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to enter Computer Setup. or - Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click...
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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 81 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 32 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 69 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 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 81 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 32 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 69 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...