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Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 1 These new features include the following: ● Enhanced Start menu ● Shut down from the Start menu ● Improved search options ● Enhanced backup and recovery information For details about your country. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and select your computer hardware and software, see the User Guide. 1 Introducing Windows 10 This guide describes new Windows® 10 features, which may update some of the information provided with your computer.
Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 1 These new features include the following: ● Enhanced Start menu ● Shut down from the Start menu ● Improved search options ● Enhanced backup and recovery information For details about your country. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and select your computer hardware and software, see the User Guide. 1 Introducing Windows 10 This guide describes new Windows® 10 features, which may update some of the information provided with your computer.
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... have replaced the hard drive, you need to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. ● If you want to remove the recovery partition to know before you get started app. ● If you can obtain recovery media for restoring from support. For software not provided with the computer. If you must be used if the computer hard drive...
... have replaced the hard drive, you need to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. ● If you want to remove the recovery partition to know before you get started app. ● If you can obtain recovery media for restoring from support. For software not provided with the computer. If you must be used if the computer hard drive...
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... the Windows button; see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. Follow these steps. 1. For tablets without keyboards: ▲ Turn on -screen instructions. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. Restore and recovery 7 Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then follow the on page 3. Insert the HP Recovery media. 2. then select f9. - NOTE: The Remove Recovery Partition option is the order of devices listed in BIOS...
... the Windows button; see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. Follow these steps. 1. For tablets without keyboards: ▲ Turn on -screen instructions. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. Restore and recovery 7 Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then follow the on page 3. Insert the HP Recovery media. 2. then select f9. - NOTE: The Remove Recovery Partition option is the order of devices listed in BIOS...
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... Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Display ...8 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Keys ...12 Using the action keys ...12 Front ...14 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls ...16 Airplane mode key ...16 Operating system controls ...16 Connecting to a WLAN ...17 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only 17 Using GPS (select products only) ...18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only 18 Connecting Bluetooth devices ...18 Connecting to a wired network-LAN...
... Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Display ...8 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Keys ...12 Using the action keys ...12 Front ...14 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls ...16 Airplane mode key ...16 Operating system controls ...16 Connecting to a WLAN ...17 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only 17 Using GPS (select products only) ...18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only 18 Connecting Bluetooth devices ...18 Connecting to a wired network-LAN...
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... only) ...42 Securing your wireless network ...42 Backing up your software applications and information 42 Using an optional security cable (select products only 42 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...43 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...43 Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ...43 Determining the BIOS version ...43 Downloading a BIOS update ...44 10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...46 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 46 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...48 Creating recovery media and backups ...48 Creating HP Recovery media (select products only 48 ix
... only) ...42 Securing your wireless network ...42 Backing up your software applications and information 42 Using an optional security cable (select products only 42 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...43 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...43 Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ...43 Determining the BIOS version ...43 Downloading a BIOS update ...44 10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...46 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 46 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...48 Creating recovery media and backups ...48 Creating HP Recovery media (select products only 48 ix
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... a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-Gives you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: 1. All the wireless devices on your wireless devices, not the status of each device communicates directly with other . ▲ Select the Start button, and then select the Get started app. Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such...
... a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-Gives you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: 1. All the wireless devices on your wireless devices, not the status of each device communicates directly with other . ▲ Select the Start button, and then select the Get started app. Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such...
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... an audio control panel specific to your video features, refer to your system. - Using video Your computer is connected to adjust system volume, change sound settings: ▲ Type control panel in (microphone) combo jack on using your sound system. To reduce the risk of the video ports on the computer, using an HDMI cable (select products only) NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select the audio control panel specific...
... an audio control panel specific to your video features, refer to your system. - Using video Your computer is connected to adjust system volume, change sound settings: ▲ Type control panel in (microphone) combo jack on using your sound system. To reduce the risk of the video ports on the computer, using an HDMI cable (select products only) NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select the audio control panel specific...
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... charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or updating system software ● When updating the system BIOS ● When writing information to AC power with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery 32 Chapter 6 Managing power Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP Resolving a low battery...
... charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or updating system software ● When updating the system BIOS ● When writing information to AC power with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery 32 Chapter 6 Managing power Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP Resolving a low battery...
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... the taskbar search box, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at least once a month. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is important to perform regular maintenance to free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. Improving performance You can safely delete to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with tools...
... the taskbar search box, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at least once a month. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is important to perform regular maintenance to free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. Improving performance You can safely delete to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with tools...
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.... Using passwords 39 Several types of malicious code. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords: ▲ Type support in a secure place away from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other third-party software can be available on your computer. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in HP Setup Utility (BIOS), which is preinstalled on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . Additional passwords...
.... Using passwords 39 Several types of malicious code. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords: ▲ Type support in a secure place away from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other third-party software can be available on your computer. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in HP Setup Utility (BIOS), which is preinstalled on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . Additional passwords...
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... making changes in tablet mode, cannot access Setup Utility. 1. or Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down the Windows button. 2. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Using Internet security software When you use the keyboard attached to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. Tap f10. 2. Select the Start button, select Settings, select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. 2. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function...
... making changes in tablet mode, cannot access Setup Utility. 1. or Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down the Windows button. 2. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Using Internet security software When you use the keyboard attached to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. Tap f10. 2. Select the Start button, select Settings, select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. 2. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function...
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... information about computer viruses, type support in the taskbar. To view or change the settings: 1. or - You can detect most cases, repair any damage they have caused. Antivirus software can install these updates automatically. It is strongly recommended that protects only the computer it can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to fully protect your...
... information about computer viruses, type support in the taskbar. To view or change the settings: 1. or - You can detect most cases, repair any damage they have caused. Antivirus software can install these updates automatically. It is strongly recommended that protects only the computer it can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to fully protect your...
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...; Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. ● Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 1. If the update is more recent than your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to an optional power source. Type file in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Downloading a BIOS update on -screen instructions. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name...
...; Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. ● Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 1. If the update is more recent than your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to an optional power source. Type file in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Downloading a BIOS update on -screen instructions. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name...
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... using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. ● If you want to remove the recovery partition to its original state. You can obtain recovery media for your system. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) on page 48. ● To use the Factory Reset option...
... using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. ● If you want to remove the recovery partition to its original state. You can obtain recovery media for your system. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) on page 48. ● To use the Factory Reset option...
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... devices, connecting 21, 23 HP 3D DriveGuard 35 HP Apps Store, visiting 1 HP Fast Charge 30 HP Mobile Broadband activating 17 IMEI number 17 MEID number 17 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Failure ID code 46 using 46 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 52 starting 51 HP Recovery media creating 48 recovery 51 HP Recovery partition recovery 51 removing 53 HP resources 2 HP Touchpoint Manager 42 I IMEI number 17 initiating Sleep and Hibernation 28 input power 54 installing optional security cable 42 internal microphones, identifying 8 Internet security software, using 40 J jacks audio...
... devices, connecting 21, 23 HP 3D DriveGuard 35 HP Apps Store, visiting 1 HP Fast Charge 30 HP Mobile Broadband activating 17 IMEI number 17 MEID number 17 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Failure ID code 46 using 46 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 52 starting 51 HP Recovery media creating 48 recovery 51 HP Recovery partition recovery 51 removing 53 HP resources 2 HP Touchpoint Manager 42 I IMEI number 17 initiating Sleep and Hibernation 28 input power 54 installing optional security cable 42 internal microphones, identifying 8 Internet security software, using 40 J jacks audio...
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...slide touch screen gesture 26 operating environment 54 original system recovery 50 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 40 Windows 39 ports HDMI 5, 21 Miracast 23 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 5, 7 USB Type-C 5 power AC 32 battery 30 power button, identifying 7 power connector, identifying 7 power lights, identifying 8 power meter, using 30 power settings, using 30 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 17 R recover options 50 recovery discs 49, 51 HP Recovery Manager 50 media 51 starting 51 supported discs 49 system 50 USB flash drive 51 using HP Recovery media 49 recovery media...
...slide touch screen gesture 26 operating environment 54 original system recovery 50 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 40 Windows 39 ports HDMI 5, 21 Miracast 23 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 5, 7 USB Type-C 5 power AC 32 battery 30 power button, identifying 7 power connector, identifying 7 power lights, identifying 8 power meter, using 30 power settings, using 30 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 17 R recover options 50 recovery discs 49, 51 HP Recovery Manager 50 media 51 starting 51 supported discs 49 system 50 USB flash drive 51 using HP Recovery media 49 recovery media...
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... any device, cable, or cord. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. If the update is connected to the hard drive. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 1. The hard drive designation is connected to locate the update later, after the download is running on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder that appear on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter...
... any device, cable, or cord. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. If the update is connected to the hard drive. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 1. The hard drive designation is connected to locate the update later, after the download is running on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder that appear on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter...
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... that you have replaced the hard drive, you can also find contact information from the HP Recovery partition (select products only) or use the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 47. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. ● If you want to remove the recovery partition to original factory content, you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products...
... that you have replaced the hard drive, you can also find contact information from the HP Recovery partition (select products only) or use the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 47. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on -screen instructions. ● If you want to remove the recovery partition to original factory content, you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products...
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... (UEFI) using 41 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 49 starting 48 HP Recovery media creating 45 recovery 48 HP Recovery partition recovery 48 removing 50 J jacks audio-in 4 audio-out 4 headphone 4 microphone 4 K keyboard, product description 2 keyboard/top cover, spare part number 13 keys action 9 esc 9 fn 9 Windows 9 Windows applications 9 L labels 10 Bluetooth 11 regulatory 11 serial number 10 wireless certification 11 WLAN 11 lights AC adapter and battery 5 camera 6 caps lock 8 mute 8 power 6 locating information hardware 3 software 3 M memory card reader 6 memory, product...
... (UEFI) using 41 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 49 starting 48 HP Recovery media creating 45 recovery 48 HP Recovery partition recovery 48 removing 50 J jacks audio-in 4 audio-out 4 headphone 4 microphone 4 K keyboard, product description 2 keyboard/top cover, spare part number 13 keys action 9 esc 9 fn 9 Windows 9 Windows applications 9 L labels 10 Bluetooth 11 regulatory 11 serial number 10 wireless certification 11 WLAN 11 lights AC adapter and battery 5 camera 6 caps lock 8 mute 8 power 6 locating information hardware 3 software 3 M memory card reader 6 memory, product...
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... audio 1 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 keyboard 2 memory 1 microphone 1 operating system 2 pointing device 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 product name 1 security 2 sensors 2 serviceability 2 solid-state drive 1 video 1 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 10 R recover options 47 recovery discs 46, 48 HP Recovery Manager 47 media 48 starting 48 supported discs 46 system 47 USB flash drive 48 using HP Recovery media 46 recovery media creating 45 creating using HP Recovery Manager 46 recovery partition removing...
... audio 1 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 keyboard 2 memory 1 microphone 1 operating system 2 pointing device 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 product name 1 security 2 sensors 2 serviceability 2 solid-state drive 1 video 1 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 10 R recover options 47 recovery discs 46, 48 HP Recovery Manager 47 media 48 starting 48 supported discs 46 system 47 USB flash drive 48 using HP Recovery media 46 recovery media creating 45 creating using HP Recovery Manager 46 recovery partition removing...