IMPORTANT:Select products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron®
N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is
congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2
processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory
reset to restore the original settings.
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Table of contents
1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Caring for your safety and comfort ....................................................................................................................... 1
Getting information ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 4
Setting up your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Connecting to a network ................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting to a wireless network ......................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ............................................................................. 11
4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 12
Using the camera ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Using data transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 19
5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 20
Using touch gestures (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 20
Using the keyboard and mouse ........................................................................................................................... 20
6 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 22
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 25
7 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 27
Computer security features ................................................................................................................................. 27
Computer does not start ..................................................................................................................................... 28
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Power ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Keyboard and mouse (with cable) ....................................................................................................................... 30
Keyboard and mouse (wireless) .......................................................................................................................... 30
Speakers and sound ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Internet access ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 34
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 34
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 35
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 37
10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .......................................................................................................... 39
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 39
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 40
HP and accessibility ............................................................................................................................................. 44
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 46
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 47
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 48
14 Support information .................................................................................................................................. 49
How to get help .................................................................................................................................................... 49
Where to get help ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Customer support for repairs .............................................................................................................................. 50
Before upgrading your hardware ........................................................................................................................ 50
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 51
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1Getting started
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to
learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, caring for your
safety and comfort, and where to nd additional HP resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, HP recommends the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page 39.
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a
network on page 8.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 12.
Caring for your safety and comfort
HP is committed to providing high-quality products that will last for years to come. HP is also concerned
about your safety and comfort.
To avoid eye strain and to relax muscle tension and fatigue, take a break every hour when using your
computer.
1.Let your arms relax at your side.
2.Bend your head forward slightly to stretch the neck.
3.Hold for 5 seconds.
4.Keep your arms relaxed at your side.
5.Turn your head to one side and hold for 5 seconds.
6.Repeat for the other side.
7.Keep your arms relaxed at your side.
8.While looking forward, lean your head toward your right shoulder and hold for 5 seconds.
9.Look down as you slowly move your head to center. Roll your head toward your left shoulder while still
looking forward.
10.Repeat for the other side.
To learn about other ways to care for your safety and comfort read the Safety & Comfort Guide, located on the
web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Advantages of icker-free technology (select products only)
Monitors with icker-free display technology help protect your eyes from fatigue, dryness, itchiness, or
irritation. This technology allows you to work on spreadsheets, play games, or watch videos comfortably.
Best practices1
Adjusting low blue light mode (select products only)
Decreasing the blue light emitting from the monitor reduces the blue light exposure to your eyes. HP
computers provide a setting to reduce blue light output and create a more relaxing and less stimulating image
while you read content on the screen. To adjust your monitor to a comfortable viewing light, follow the next
steps.
1.Open the HP Display Control app.
2.Select a setting:
●Low Blue Light: TUV certied. Reduces the blue light for improved eye comfort.
●Night: Adjusts to the lowest blue light and reduces the impact on sleep.
●Reading: Optimizes blue light and brightness for indoor viewing.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide, located on the web at
http://www.hp.com/ergo. The guide describes proper workstation setup, and proper posture, health, and
work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information.
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 was set
at the factory. To restore the default brightness setting, follow the next steps.
1.Open the HP Display Control app.
2.Select Advanced.
3.Select Support.
4.Select Factory Reset.
Getting information
Table
1-1 Getting information
TasksInstructions
●Set up your computerSetup Instructions or Quick Setup poster
– or –
See Getting to know your computer on page 4.
●Connect to the internetSee Connecting to a network on page 8.
●Recover factory settingsSee Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 39.
●See how-to videos about using the
features of your computer
Go to http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only).
●Learn how to use the Windows® operating
system
●Find Windows password information
●Find links to driver updates
●Read frequently asked questions
Get Help app:
▲Select the Start button, and then select the Get Help app.
●Troubleshoot the most common
computer hardware and software issues
See Troubleshooting on page 28.
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Table 1-1 Getting information (continued)
TasksInstructions
●Find electronic user guides and
specications for your computer model
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 User Guides.
●Order parts and nd additional
troubleshooting help
●Upgrade or replace components of your
computer
●Connect to a TV (select products only)
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support.
●Get up-to-date information and help from
the Windows community
Go to http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum.
●Maintain your computerHP Support Assistant maintains your computer performance and resolves problems quickly by
using automated updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance.
▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.
– or –
See Maintaining your computer on page 22.
●Find safety and regulatory noticesRegulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
●Find ergonomic informationSafety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
▲Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
IMPORTANT:You must be connected to the internet to access the latest version of the user