HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0016ng operation manual
User Guide
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First Edition: September 2019
Document Part Number: L72009-001
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contact your seller.
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the
computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by applicable safety standards.
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Table of contents
1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
More HP resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 3
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Touchpad ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Touchpad settings ............................................................................................................. 8
Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Button and speakers ......................................................................................................................... 10
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Rear ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 16
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 16
Airplane mode key .......................................................................................................... 16
Operating system controls ............................................................................................. 16
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 17
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .......................................................................... 18
Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 18
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 18
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ 18
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ............................................................................. 19
4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 20
Using the camera ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
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Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting headphones .................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 21
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 21
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable ................................................................................ 21
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 22
Using data transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port ......................................................................................... 23
5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 24
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 24
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Two-nger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 25
Two-nger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad) ....................................................................... 25
Two-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ......................................................................... 25
Three-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ...................................................................... 26
Four-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ......................................................................... 26
Three-nger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad) .................................................................. 27
Four-nger swipe (precision touchpad) ............................................................................................ 27
One-nger slide (touch screen) ......................................................................................................... 28
Using an optional keyboard or mouse ................................................................................................................. 28
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only) .......................................................................................... 28
6 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Using Sleep and Hibernation ............................................................................................................................... 29
Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................................... 29
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................................. 30
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 30
Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................ 31
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 31
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) .................................................................................... 31
Displaying battery charge ................................................................................................................. 31
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) .................................. 32
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 32
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 32
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 33
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ................................... 33
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 33
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 33
Factory-sealed battery ...................................................................................................................... 33
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Running on external power ................................................................................................................................. 33
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 35
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 35
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 35
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 35
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 36
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 36
Updating using Windows 10 .............................................................................................................. 36
Updating using Windows 10 S ........................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 37
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 37
Cleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 37
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 37
8 Securing your computer and information ...................................................................................................... 39
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 39
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 40
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 41
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 41
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 41
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 41
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 42
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only) ........................................................................................... 42
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 42
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 42
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 42
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 43
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 43
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 43
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 43
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 44
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 45
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 45
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Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 45
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 46
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 46
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 46
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 46
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 47
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 47
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 47
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 47
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 48
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 48
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 48
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 48
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 48
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 50
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 50
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 50
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 50
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 51
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 51
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 51
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) .................................................................................. 52
12 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 54
13 Electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................................. 55
14 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 56
HP and accessibility ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 56
The HP commitment ......................................................................................................................... 56
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 56
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 57
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 57
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Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 57
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 58
Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................ 58
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................ 58
Legislation and regulations .............................................................................................................. 58
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 59
Organizations .................................................................................................................................... 59
Educational institutions .................................................................................................................... 59
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 59
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 60
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 60
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 61
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1 Getting 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, and where to
nd additional HP resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend 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 50.
● If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a
network on page 16.
● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know
your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20.
● Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 41.
Best practices 1
More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Table 1-1 Additional information
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and
follow the instructions to nd your product.
Safety & 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 guide.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search
box, and then select HP Documentation.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search
box, and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
● Online chat with an HP technician
● Support telephone numbers
● Replacement parts videos (select products only)
● Maintenance and service guides
● HP service center locations
● Proper workstation setup
● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
● Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
● Specic warranty information about this computer
*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP might provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are 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.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To nd out what software is installed on your computer:
▲ Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.
Locating hardware 3
Right side
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(2) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(3) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(4) USB Type-C port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see Using HP
3D DriveGuard (select products only) on page 35.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
(6) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
(7) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
Left side
● White: The network is connected.
● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(3) USB port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides data transfer, and even when
the computer is o, charges most products such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
Left side 5
Display
Your computer display is shipped from the factory in low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and
safety. Also, blue light mode automatically adjusts blue light emissions when you are using the computer at
night or for reading.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort
Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is
available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
(2) Internal microphones Record sound.
(3) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(4) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To use
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
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area networks (WLANs).
your camera, see Using the camera on page 20. Some cameras also
allow a facial recognition logon to Windows®, instead of a password
logon. For more information, see
products only) on page 41.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
Using Windows Hello (select
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
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Keyboard area
Touchpad
Touchpad settings
To adjust touchpad settings and gestures, or to turn o the touchpad:
1. Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
2. Choose a setting.
To turn on the touchpad:
1. Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
2. Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.
– or –
▲ Press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to
select the button.
Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
(2) Left touchpad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right touchpad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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on the screen.
NOTE: For more information, see Using touchpad and touch
screen gestures on page 24.
Lights
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the
Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o
power to the display and other unnecessary components.
● O: Depending on your computer model, the computer is
o, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the powersaving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(3) Mute light ● On: Computer sound is o.
● O: Computer sound is on.
Keyboard area 9
Button and speakers
Table 2-6 Button and speakers and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: 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:
▲ Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
Options.
(2) Speakers Produce sound.
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Special keys
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. See Action keys
on page 12.
(5) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
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Action keys
The action keys on your computer perform specic functions and vary by computer. To determine which keys
are on your computer, look at the icons on your keyboard and match them to the descriptions in this table.
▲ To use an action key, press and hold the key.
Table 2-8 Action keys and their descriptions
Icon Description
Helps prevent side-angle viewing from onlookers. If needed, decrease or increase brightness for well-lit or
darker environments. Press the key again to turn o the privacy screen.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Opens the “How to get help in Windows 10” webpage.
Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer
display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
Turns the keyboard backlight o or on. On select products, you can adjust the brightness of the keyboard
backlight. Press the key repeatedly to adjust the brightness from high (when you rst start up the computer),
to low, to o. After you adjust the keyboard backlight setting, the backlight will revert to your previous
setting each time you turn on the computer. The keyboard backlight will turn o after 30 seconds of
inactivity. To turn the keyboard backlight back on, press any key or tap the touchpad (select products only).
To conserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a Blu-ray Disc (BD).
Starts, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
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