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
a television tuner, a modem connection, or a telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge
protection with these signal inputs as well. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the
surge protection device, and then connect the device to the computer.
3. Turn on the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
4. To access the latest user guides or manuals for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and
follow the instructions to nd your product. Then select Manuals.
5. Look in the computer box for additional printed details or updates.
After you complete the initial computer setup, you might want to install additional hardware devices or
software. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for these items before
purchasing them for your computer. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to install the new
software.
NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Installing copied software could be illegal and might result in an
unstable installation or infect the computer with a virus.
NOTE: A security solution is designed as a deterrent, but it might not be able to prevent theft, mishandling,
or software attacks.
Identifying USB ports
Your computer might have one or more of the listed types of USB ports.
Table 2-1
USB ports and descriptions
Component Description
USB port Connects a USB device, provides data transfer, and (for select
products) charges small devices (such as a smartphone) when
the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
USB port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
– or –
USB SuperSpeed Plus port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
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