User manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Components
- Network connections
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Using HP MAC Address Manager to identify your computer on a network (select products only)
- Navigating the screen
- Entertainment features
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery power
- Running on external power
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Setting passwords in Windows
- Setting passwords in Computer Setup
- Managing a BIOS administrator password
- Using DriveLock Security Options
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Client Security (select products only)
- Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)
- Maintenance
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Using HP LAN-WLAN Protection (select products only)
In a LAN environment, you can set HP LAN-WLAN Protection to safeguard your LAN network from
unauthorized wireless access. When HP LAN-WLAN Protection is enabled, the WLAN (Wi-Fi) connection is
turned off when the computer is connected directly to a LAN.
Turning on and customizing HP LAN-WLAN Protection
1. Connect a network cable to the network jack on the computer, or on an optional docking device or
expansion product.
2. Start Computer Setup (BIOS).
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Computers or tablets with keyboards:
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Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer
Setup.
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Tablets without keyboards:
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Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button until the
Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.
3. Select Advanced, and then select Built-in Device Options.
4. Select the check box for LAN/WLAN Auto Switching to turn off WLAN connections when connected to a
LAN network.
5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
‒ or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Using HP MAC Address Manager to identify your computer on a
network (select products only)
You can enable a system Media Access Control (MAC) address to provide a customizable way of identifying
your computer and its communications on networks. This system MAC address provides unique identification
even when your computer is connected through an external device, such as a docking station or external
wireless adapter. This address is disabled by default.
Turning on and customizing the system MAC address
1. Connect a network cable to the network jack on the computer, or on an optional docking device or
expansion product.
2. Start Computer Setup (BIOS).
●
Computers or tablets with keyboards:
▲
Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer
Setup.
●
Tablets without keyboards:
▲
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button until the
Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.
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