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1 Introducing Windows 10 This guide describes new Windows® 10 features, which may update some of the information provided with your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and select your computer. 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 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 country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and select your computer. 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 computer hardware and software, see the User Guide.
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... next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you will finish burning the current DVD. Type recovery in a safe place. ◦ HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the media that were installed at the factory and then configures the settings for your computer from HP. For more . Do not use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs. the drive cannot be connected directly to a USB port on the...
... next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you will finish burning the current DVD. Type recovery in a safe place. ◦ HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the media that were installed at the factory and then configures the settings for your computer from HP. For more . Do not use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs. the drive cannot be connected directly to a USB port on the...
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... get started ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that best matches your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you can obtain recovery media for your system from backup...
... get started ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that best matches your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you can obtain recovery media for your system from backup...
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... options available for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. or Turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the taskbar search box, select Recovery Manager, and then select HP Recovery Environment. - orFor computers or tablets with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. Type recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed...
... options available for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. or Turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the taskbar search box, select Recovery Manager, and then select HP Recovery Environment. - orFor computers or tablets with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. Type recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed...
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... then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Restore and recovery 7 Follow the on page 3. Insert the HP Recovery media. 2. or Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down button; then select f9. 3. Type recovery in BIOS where the computer looks for boot options. You can change the computer boot order, which you want to boot. 4. Access BIOS: For computers or tablets with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then...
... then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Restore and recovery 7 Follow the on page 3. Insert the HP Recovery media. 2. or Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down button; then select f9. 3. Type recovery in BIOS where the computer looks for boot options. You can change the computer boot order, which you want to boot. 4. Access BIOS: For computers or tablets with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then...
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... contents 1 Starting right ...1 Visit the HP Apps Store ...1 Best practices ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Display 3D camera (select products only) ...8 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 12 Keys ...13 Using the action keys ...14 Bottom ...15 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls ...17 Airplane mode key ...17 Operating system controls 17 Connecting to...
... contents 1 Starting right ...1 Visit the HP Apps Store ...1 Best practices ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Display 3D camera (select products only) ...8 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 12 Keys ...13 Using the action keys ...14 Bottom ...15 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls ...17 Airplane mode key ...17 Operating system controls 17 Connecting to...
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... Windows passwords ...41 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 42 Using the fingerprint reader (select products only 42 Using Internet security software ...43 Using antivirus software ...43 Using firewall software ...43 Installing software updates ...43 Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only 44 Securing your wireless network ...44 Backing up your software applications and information 44 Using an optional security cable ...44 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Determining the BIOS version ...46 Downloading...
... Windows passwords ...41 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 42 Using the fingerprint reader (select products only 42 Using Internet security software ...43 Using antivirus software ...43 Using firewall software ...43 Installing software updates ...43 Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only 44 Securing your wireless network ...44 Backing up your software applications and information 44 Using an optional security cable ...44 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Determining the BIOS version ...46 Downloading...
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... Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to a simultaneous display on each action key illustrates the function for that key. ● To use an action key, press and hold down the key. Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key. Starts, pauses, or resumes playback of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is also referred to support. Switches...
... Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to a simultaneous display on each action key illustrates the function for that key. ● To use an action key, press and hold down the key. Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key. Starts, pauses, or resumes playback of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is also referred to support. Switches...
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... an airplane mode key, one or more wireless devices, and one or more information about wireless technology, the Internet, and networking, see the Get started app. ▲ Select the Start button, and then select the Get started app. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer communicates with you wherever you go. This chapter will help you get connected to a wireless network 17 3 Connecting to a network Your computer...
... an airplane mode key, one or more wireless devices, and one or more information about wireless technology, the Internet, and networking, see the Get started app. ▲ Select the Start button, and then select the Get started app. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer communicates with you wherever you go. This chapter will help you get connected to a wireless network 17 3 Connecting to a network Your computer...
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... your computer includes HP DataPass, the instructions in your corporate network without the need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI and/or MEID number to a network ENWW Select Set up Internet access in this section do not see the information provided in the taskbar search box, and then select Control Panel. 2. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless router to create a new network connection. 3. You might need for Wi...
... your computer includes HP DataPass, the instructions in your corporate network without the need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI and/or MEID number to a network ENWW Select Set up Internet access in this section do not see the information provided in the taskbar search box, and then select Control Panel. 2. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless router to create a new network connection. 3. You might need for Wi...
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... power management settings, programs running on the Windows taskbar. User-replaceable battery WARNING! In the left pane, select Require a password on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. You can cause loss of information. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on wakeup. 3. When the computer is located on battery or external power. To remove the user-replaceable battery, refer to create or change your user account password...
... power management settings, programs running on the Windows taskbar. User-replaceable battery WARNING! In the left pane, select Require a password on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. You can cause loss of information. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on wakeup. 3. When the computer is located on battery or external power. To remove the user-replaceable battery, refer to create or change your user account password...
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... computer in optimal condition. Type disk in an optional docking device or connected to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Only internal hard drives are protected by deleting unnecessary files or Uninstall apps to a USB port is running on solid-state drives. To run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests...
... computer in optimal condition. Type disk in an optional docking device or connected to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Only internal hard drives are protected by deleting unnecessary files or Uninstall apps to a USB port is running on solid-state drives. To run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests...
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... creating passwords, follow requirements set up your information. ENWW Using passwords 41 Several types of passwords can help protect your computer from the computer. To create and save passwords, use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for the first time, you send your computer for service, back up your computer for a Windows security feature. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed...
... creating passwords, follow requirements set up your information. ENWW Using passwords 41 Several types of passwords can help protect your computer from the computer. To create and save passwords, use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for the first time, you send your computer for service, back up your computer for a Windows security feature. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed...
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...-screen keyboard, which displays in Setup Utility (BIOS). Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Start Setup Utility (BIOS): ● Computers or tablets with HP SimplePass: 1. To use the keyboard attached to your notebook. To register fingerprints with keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. ● Tablets without keyboards: 1. When the HP SimplePass welcome screen is displayed, select Get Started. 3. To set up a user account and password...
...-screen keyboard, which displays in Setup Utility (BIOS). Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Start Setup Utility (BIOS): ● Computers or tablets with HP SimplePass: 1. To use the keyboard attached to your notebook. To register fingerprints with keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. ● Tablets without keyboards: 1. When the HP SimplePass welcome screen is displayed, select Get Started. 3. To set up a user account and password...
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... or network. Any data that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to function abnormally. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. CAUTION: Microsoft sends out alerts regarding Windows updates, which may be a combination of user-defined security criteria. You can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system...
... or network. Any data that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to function abnormally. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. CAUTION: Microsoft sends out alerts regarding Windows updates, which may be a combination of user-defined security criteria. You can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system...
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... for installing updates, select Advanced Options, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Security cables are only one of a complete security solution to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. The security cable slot on your network from the illustration in this section. 1. To view or change the settings: 1. You can quickly download and install the software...
... for installing updates, select Advanced Options, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Security cables are only one of a complete security solution to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. The security cable slot on your network from the illustration in this section. 1. To view or change the settings: 1. You can quickly download and install the software...
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... to an optional power source. ENWW Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) 47 or - BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Select My PC, and then select Specifications. - Click your computer is connected to install the update. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. You will need this path...
... to an optional power source. ENWW Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) 47 or - BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Select My PC, and then select Specifications. - Click your computer is connected to install the update. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. You will need this path...
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... Start button, and then select the Get started ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that best matches your system. For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 53. ● On select products, if you get started app. ● If you need to know before you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you have replaced the hard drive, you can obtain recovery media for restoring from HP, or by using...
... Start button, and then select the Get started ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that best matches your system. For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 53. ● On select products, if you get started app. ● If you need to know before you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you have replaced the hard drive, you can obtain recovery media for restoring from HP, or by using...
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... 19 H hard drive light 7 HDMI port connecting 23 identifying 5 HDMI, configuring audio 23 headsets, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting 29 initiated during critical battery level 33 initiating 29 high-definition devices, connecting 23, 24 HP 3D DriveGuard 37 HP Apps Store, visiting 1 HP DataPass 19 HP Mobile Broadband activating 18 IMEI number 18 MEID number 18 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) using 49 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 55 starting 54 HP Recovery media creating 51 recovery 54 HP Recovery partition recovery 54 removing 55 HP resources 2 HP Touchpoint Manager 44 I IMEI...
... 19 H hard drive light 7 HDMI port connecting 23 identifying 5 HDMI, configuring audio 23 headsets, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting 29 initiated during critical battery level 33 initiating 29 high-definition devices, connecting 23, 24 HP 3D DriveGuard 37 HP Apps Store, visiting 1 HP DataPass 19 HP Mobile Broadband activating 18 IMEI number 18 MEID number 18 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) using 49 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 55 starting 54 HP Recovery media creating 51 recovery 54 HP Recovery partition recovery 54 removing 55 HP resources 2 HP Touchpoint Manager 44 I IMEI...
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...54 starting 54 supported discs 52 system 53 USB flash drive 54 using HP Recovery media 52 recovery media creating 51 creating using HP Recovery Manager 52 recovery partition removing 55 regulatory information regulatory label 16 wireless certification labels 16 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 RJ-45 (network) status lights, identifying 5 S security cable slot, identifying 7 security cable, installing 44 serial number 16 serial number, computer 16 service labels, locating 15 setting password protection on wakeup 29 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 42 shipping the computer 39 shutdown 35 Sleep...
...54 starting 54 supported discs 52 system 53 USB flash drive 54 using HP Recovery media 52 recovery media creating 51 creating using HP Recovery Manager 52 recovery partition removing 55 regulatory information regulatory label 16 wireless certification labels 16 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 RJ-45 (network) status lights, identifying 5 S security cable slot, identifying 7 security cable, installing 44 serial number 16 serial number, computer 16 service labels, locating 15 setting password protection on wakeup 29 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 42 shipping the computer 39 shutdown 35 Sleep...