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... most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of...
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... a USB device ...26 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 27 Using optical drives ...28
Inserting an optical disc ...28 Tray-load ...28 Slot-load ...29
Removing an optical disc 29 Tray-load ...29 When the disc tray opens normally 29 When the disc tray fails to open normally 30 Slot-load ...31
7 Maintaining your computer ...32 Updating programs and drivers ...32 Cleaning your computer...
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... get more HP resources.
Best practices
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps: ● Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 43. ● If you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See...
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.... The Overview displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), or a secondary hard drive. To find out what software is included on your computer: 1. Click the Ubuntu Software Center button located on the left side of the desktop in the Launcher,
and then click Installed at the top of the window to display software categories. 2. Click...
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... (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider
● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have. The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to...
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...), such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card to import information directly from your phone or camera. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Some devices use the computer's power to run; others have their own power source. Some devices come with software that must be installed.
NOTE: For...
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... have installed the latest software updates for the drive. ● If the disc you are using is not clean, wipe it with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. Your computer may include an optical drive that supports one... you to read information and record information many times to the CD. Information on the CD can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is a high-capacity optical disc. It can store more...
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.../support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. To set your computer to receive free automatic Ubuntu updates: 1. Click About this computer at the far right of the top panel. Click Install updates to check for
updates that are available for your computer. 2. In the Update Manager window...
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... access to data
Administrator password in Setup Utility*
● Firewall software (not installed in the Ubuntu operating system by default)
● Operating system updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility settings and other system identification information
Administrator password in Setup Utility*
Unauthorized removal of the computer
Security cable slot (used with an optional...
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... to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Using Internet security software
When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features can be installed. To provide...
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... a Windows computer to download and create the HP UEFI support environment because only .exe files are offered. There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device: Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage- Provides access to the latest UEFI version 1. Go to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. 2. Click the UEFI Download link, and then select Run. Option 2: Support and Drivers...
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... on a USB device.
CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory must be manually...
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... space on the USB device. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on your computer, you may need slightly more than 4 GB of space. HP recommends that you use an 8 GB USB device or above for best results.
IMPORTANT: Remember to insert your USB device into the USB port on the computer before starting this procedure.
To create a restore USB device using the Recovery Media Creator...
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...: 793335-002
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
Not all features are available on all editions of Windows 8.1. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8.1 functionality. See http://www.microsoft...
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... HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8.1
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory...
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... any device, cable, or cord.
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If the update is...
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... any device, cable, or cord. 1. Open your web browser. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide
support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to
download. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number...
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..., and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and...
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... the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery.
What you need to know
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or...
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CAUTION: Using Recovery completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal ...