User manual
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation
- Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Running on battery power
- Running on AC power
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using passwords
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using Internet security software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
- Securing your wireless network
- Backing up your software applications and information
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
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NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power button
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When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲ Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select
Power and sleep settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power
Options.
(2) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(3) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(4) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
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