Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Using the camera
- Using audio
- Using video
- Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
- Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)
- Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)
- Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)
- Using data transfer
- Navigating the screen
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Troubleshooting
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Operating specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Support information
- Index
Getting to know your computer2
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they’re located, and how they work.
Locating hardware
To nd out what hardware is installed on your computer, type device manager in the taskbar search box,
and then select the Device Manager app.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
Software can vary by product. To nd out what software is installed on your computer, right-click the Start
button, and then select Apps and Features.
Setting up your computer
Follow these steps to set up the computer.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment:
● Place the computer in a location away from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These environmental
factors can increase the temperature inside your computer or cause re or electrocution.
● Do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
● Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
● Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
● To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drive.
● The power supply is preset for the country or region in which you purchased your computer. If you move,
check the voltage requirements for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC outlet.
To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety & Comfort Guide. To access this guide, go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
1. Place the computer so that all ventilation openings are unobstructed and cabling is not in a walkway or
where it can be stepped on or damaged by placing furniture on it.
NOTE: The glossy monitor might cause unwanted reection. Adjust the monitor position, lighting
condition, or viewing direction to reduce the reection.
2. When connecting all power cords from the monitor, computer, and accessories to an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS), HP recommends that you use a power surge protection device. If the computer has
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