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... only 2 Restoring monitor brightness to factory default (select products only 3 Getting information ...3 2 Getting to know your computer...5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software...5 Setting up your computer...5 Identifying USB ports...6 Shutting down (turning off) the computer...8 3 Connecting to a network ...9 Connecting to a wireless network ...9 Using the wireless controls ...9 Airplane mode key...9 Operating system controls ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only 10 Using GPS (select products only)...11 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select...
... only 2 Restoring monitor brightness to factory default (select products only 3 Getting information ...3 2 Getting to know your computer...5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software...5 Setting up your computer...5 Identifying USB ports...6 Shutting down (turning off) the computer...8 3 Connecting to a network ...9 Connecting to a wireless network ...9 Using the wireless controls ...9 Airplane mode key...9 Operating system controls ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only 10 Using GPS (select products only)...11 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select...
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Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only 17 Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI 17 Setting up HDMI audio ...18 Turn on HDMI audio ...18 Return audio to computer speakers...18 Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only 19 Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only 20 Using data transfer ...20 Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only 20 5 Navigating the screen ...21 Using touch gestures (select products only)...21 Using the...
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only 17 Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI 17 Setting up HDMI audio ...18 Turn on HDMI audio ...18 Return audio to computer speakers...18 Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only 19 Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only 20 Using data transfer ...20 Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only 20 5 Navigating the screen ...21 Using touch gestures (select products only)...21 Using the...
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... the risk of your computer Instructions Setup Instructions or Quick Setup poster - Select Advanced. 3. Select Support. 4. Restoring monitor brightness to factory default (select products only) You can use the HP Display Control application to recover the original monitor brightness setting that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use the Windows® operating Get Help app: system ■ ● Find Windows password information Select the Start button, select All apps, and...
... the risk of your computer Instructions Setup Instructions or Quick Setup poster - Select Advanced. 3. Select Support. 4. Restoring monitor brightness to factory default (select products only) You can use the HP Display Control application to recover the original monitor brightness setting that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use the Windows® operating Get Help app: system ■ ● Find Windows password information Select the Start button, select All apps, and...
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..., and universities. Connecting to that world. This chapter helps you go. 3 Connecting to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select Open Network & Internet settings. - But even at the factory. Operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network Your computer can control the wireless devices in your computer and a wired or wireless network connection.
..., and universities. Connecting to that world. This chapter helps you go. 3 Connecting to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select Open Network & Internet settings. - But even at the factory. Operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network Your computer can control the wireless devices in your computer and a wired or wireless network connection.
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... select Open Network & Internet settings. ‒ or - Select Set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to activate mobile broadband service. NOTE: The functional range (how far your computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on -screen instructions to complete the connection. On the taskbar, select the network status icon, and then select Network & Internet settings. Be sure that you might need for and connect to a network...
... select Open Network & Internet settings. ‒ or - Select Set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to activate mobile broadband service. NOTE: The functional range (how far your computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on -screen instructions to complete the connection. On the taskbar, select the network status icon, and then select Network & Internet settings. Be sure that you might need for and connect to a network...
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...; Mouse ● External keyboard Connecting Bluetooth devices Before you can use of a subscriber identity module (SIM) card. see the documentation provided with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions...
...; Mouse ● External keyboard Connecting Bluetooth devices Before you can use of a subscriber identity module (SIM) card. see the documentation provided with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions...
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... . To reduce the risk of applications. To access this document: Enjoying entertainment features 13 Or, to make your computer an even more cameras that enable you to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. WARNING! Using the camera Your computer has one or more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like Windows Hello. To determine which camera(s) are...
... . To reduce the risk of applications. To access this document: Enjoying entertainment features 13 Or, to make your computer an even more cameras that enable you to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. WARNING! Using the camera Your computer has one or more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like Windows Hello. To determine which camera(s) are...
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... Start button, select Settings, and then select System. NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C DisplayPort (DP) device to your computer, you press the Windows key + p, the display state changes. Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the external DisplayPort device. 3. Under Display, select the appropriate resolution, and then select Keep changes. Each time you need a USB Type-C cable, purchased separately. 1. NOTE: For best results, especially if you choose the Extend option, increase the screen...
... Start button, select Settings, and then select System. NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C DisplayPort (DP) device to your computer, you press the Windows key + p, the display state changes. Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the external DisplayPort device. 3. Under Display, select the appropriate resolution, and then select Keep changes. Each time you need a USB Type-C cable, purchased separately. 1. NOTE: For best results, especially if you choose the Extend option, increase the screen...
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...-resolution display output on an external Thunderbolt™ device, connect the Thunderbolt device according to the instructions. NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C Thunderbolt device to the external Thunderbolt device. 3. Connect one of the cable to your computer, you need an VGA cable, purchased separately. 16 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select System. Connect the other end of four display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on...
...-resolution display output on an external Thunderbolt™ device, connect the Thunderbolt device according to the instructions. NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C Thunderbolt device to the external Thunderbolt device. 3. Connect one of the cable to your computer, you need an VGA cable, purchased separately. 16 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select System. Connect the other end of four display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on...
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..., type control panel in all apps. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, the keys and keyboard functions of the keyboard illustrate the assigned function for each key. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you do using certain keys and key combinations. ● Action keys perform an assigned function. 5 Navigating the screen You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Press...
..., type control panel in all apps. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, the keys and keyboard functions of the keyboard illustrate the assigned function for each key. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you do using certain keys and key combinations. ● Action keys perform an assigned function. 5 Navigating the screen You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Press...
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... airplane mode key is possible. 22 Chapter 5 Navigating the screen Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of inactivity. To conserve battery power, turn the keyboard backlight back on both the computer and the monitor. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to get help in Windows" webpage. To turn off . NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is connected to your previous setting each...
... airplane mode key is possible. 22 Chapter 5 Navigating the screen Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of inactivity. To conserve battery power, turn the keyboard backlight back on both the computer and the monitor. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to get help in Windows" webpage. To turn off . NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is connected to your previous setting each...
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... Software and Drivers window opens, and Windows checks for these drives. Updating programs only Use this procedure to your computer Without the latest driver, you can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that the drive in the search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ‒ or - Follow the on -screen instructions. On the Downloads and updates page...
... Software and Drivers window opens, and Windows checks for these drives. Updating programs only Use this procedure to your computer Without the latest driver, you can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that the drive in the search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ‒ or - Follow the on -screen instructions. On the Downloads and updates page...
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... 8-7 Internet access symptoms and solutions Symptom Possible solution Cannot connect to a configuration that was in use before the software was installed. Run the wireless setup wizard. 1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type repair in the search box, and then select Fix problems with your computer to the internet 1. See "Updating device drivers" in this table. ● Restore your icon in the search box, and then select Control Panel.
... 8-7 Internet access symptoms and solutions Symptom Possible solution Cannot connect to a configuration that was in use before the software was installed. Run the wireless setup wizard. 1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type repair in the search box, and then select Fix problems with your computer to the internet 1. See "Updating device drivers" in this table. ● Restore your icon in the search box, and then select Control Panel.
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.... Complete the following procedure to update a driver or to revert to an earlier version of device you use . Microsoft System Restore If you have installed on -screen instructions. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type file explorer in the search box, and then select System Configuration. From the Advanced tab under Performance, select Settings. Table 8-8 Software symptoms and solutions (continued) Symptom...
.... Complete the following procedure to update a driver or to revert to an earlier version of device you use . Microsoft System Restore If you have installed on -screen instructions. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type file explorer in the search box, and then select System Configuration. From the Advanced tab under Performance, select Settings. Table 8-8 Software symptoms and solutions (continued) Symptom...
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... replacement, a 24-digit failure ID code is not installed on page 39. Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code When HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows detects a failure that allows you must download and install it. For interactive tests, such as keyboard, mouse, or audio and video palette, you to run diagnostic tests to support. Select the question mark icon in the search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. - Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant After HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is installed...
... replacement, a 24-digit failure ID code is not installed on page 39. Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code When HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows detects a failure that allows you must download and install it. For interactive tests, such as keyboard, mouse, or audio and video palette, you to run diagnostic tests to support. Select the question mark icon in the search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. - Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant After HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is installed...
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...running diagnostics unattended. The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed. 2. Turn on -screen instructions to a server. NOTE: For some products, you can also set the user name and password that you use . Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings Using the Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics setting in Computer Setup (BIOS), you might upload results to a USB flash drive. 1. You can perform several customizations. ● Set a schedule for the product. Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version You can also start diagnostics...
...running diagnostics unattended. The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed. 2. Turn on -screen instructions to a server. NOTE: For some products, you can also set the user name and password that you use . Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings Using the Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics setting in Computer Setup (BIOS), you might upload results to a USB flash drive. 1. You can perform several customizations. ● Set a schedule for the product. Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version You can also start diagnostics...
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... battery must be a lengthy process. After the system is disabled by default. 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering You can use Windows tools or HP software to back up your information, create a restore point, reset your computer, create recovery media, or restore your information immediately after initial setup. IMPORTANT: If you back up your computer to its factory state. IMPORTANT: For a tablet with an external USB drive or using...
... battery must be a lengthy process. After the system is disabled by default. 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering You can use Windows tools or HP software to back up your information, create a restore point, reset your computer, create recovery media, or restore your information immediately after initial setup. IMPORTANT: If you back up your computer to its factory state. IMPORTANT: For a tablet with an external USB drive or using...
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HP service center locations ● For help online, go to upgrade your hardware, do it on page 5. These services are considered consumer replaceable. Before upgrading your hardware If you intend to upgrade any problems setting up your system and turning it only after you have any of your system. After the security seal has been broken, your system. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to upgrade your...
HP service center locations ● For help online, go to upgrade your hardware, do it on page 5. These services are considered consumer replaceable. Before upgrading your hardware If you intend to upgrade any problems setting up your system and turning it only after you have any of your system. After the security seal has been broken, your system. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to upgrade your...
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...10 IMEI number 10 MEID number 10 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI downloading 41 failure ID code 40 starting 40 using 40 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows accessing 38, 39 downloading 39 failure ID code 38 installing 40 using 38 HP Recovery media recovery 45 HP Sure Recover 46 I IMEI number 10 International Association of Accessibility Professionals 50 K keyboard backlight action key 21 keys airplane mode 21 L locating information hardware 5 software 5 low blue light mode, adjusting 2 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 23 Disk Defragmenter 23 updating programs and drivers 24 MEID number 10 microphone...
...10 IMEI number 10 MEID number 10 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI downloading 41 failure ID code 40 starting 40 using 40 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows accessing 38, 39 downloading 39 failure ID code 38 installing 40 using 38 HP Recovery media recovery 45 HP Sure Recover 46 I IMEI number 10 International Association of Accessibility Professionals 50 K keyboard backlight action key 21 keys airplane mode 21 L locating information hardware 5 software 5 low blue light mode, adjusting 2 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 23 Disk Defragmenter 23 updating programs and drivers 24 MEID number 10 microphone...
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... Type-C Thunderbolt port with HP Sleep and Charge 7 VGA 16 ports, identifying 6 public WLAN connection 10 R recovery 44 discs 45 media 45 USB flash drive 45 recovery media 44 creating using HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool 44 creating using Windows tools 44 Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings customizing 42 using 42 resources, accessibility 52 restoring 44 restoring and recovery methods 45 S screen navigating 21 Section 508 accessibility standards 51 security features 29 shipping the computer 27 shutdown 8 software Disk Cleanup 23 Disk Defragmenter 23 sound See audio sound settings...
... Type-C Thunderbolt port with HP Sleep and Charge 7 VGA 16 ports, identifying 6 public WLAN connection 10 R recovery 44 discs 45 media 45 USB flash drive 45 recovery media 44 creating using HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool 44 creating using Windows tools 44 Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings customizing 42 using 42 resources, accessibility 52 restoring 44 restoring and recovery methods 45 S screen navigating 21 Section 508 accessibility standards 51 security features 29 shipping the computer 27 shutdown 8 software Disk Cleanup 23 Disk Defragmenter 23 sound See audio sound settings...