HP Spectre 13-af000 driver and firmware
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...Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for details.
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...
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... new features include the following: ● Enhanced Start menu ● Shut down from the Start menu ● Improved search options ● Enhanced backup and recovery information For details about your computer hardware and software, see the User Guide. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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... you need to know before you get started
● 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 reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to...
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... product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
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User Guide
● Product details for your computer
To access the latest user guide, go tohttp://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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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 in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is...
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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
- or - Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. 2. Click Updates, and then click Check for...
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... Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE: The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) download instructions are provided in English only, and you must use 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. Download the latest UEFI version 1. Go to http://www...
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... HP Recovery media using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Software and Drivers, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore and recovery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:
IMPORTANT: Not all methods are available on all products.
● Windows...
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Product notice
This guide describes features that are common to most products. Some features may not be available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is...
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... your computer and information ...36 Using passwords ...36 Setting Windows passwords ...36 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 37 Using Windows Hello (select products only) ...37 Using Internet security software ...38 Using antivirus software ...38 Using firewall software ...38 Installing software updates ...38 Using HP Managed Services (select products only 39 Securing your wireless network...
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...speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB Type-C port or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headphones
WARNING! To reduce the risk...
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... the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: Only internal hard drives are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is...
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... recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your equipment. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available. If you would like to update your programs and drivers, follow these instructions: 1. Type support in the...
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... DSL or cable modem and your home network to
protect all the computers on the network. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.
Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should...
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...HP Managed Services helps protect devices against malware and other attacks, monitors device health, and helps reduce time spent solving device and security issues. You can quickly download and install the software, which is highly cost effective relative to traditional in-house solutions. For more information, go to https://www.hptouchpointmanager.com/.
Securing your wireless network
When you set...
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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
- or - Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. 2. Click Updates, and then click Check for...
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... Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE: The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) download instructions are provided in English only, and you must use 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. Download the latest UEFI version 1. Go to http://www...
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... HP Recovery media using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Software and Drivers, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore and recovery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:
IMPORTANT: Not all methods are available on all products. ● Windows...
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... 19 camera light, identifying 7 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 33 cleaning your computer 33 components bottom 13 display 7 right side 5 connecting to a network 15 connecting to a wireless network 15 connecting to a WLAN 16 connecting to LAN 18 connector, power 5 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 30
D Disk Cleanup software 32 Disk Defragmenter software 32...
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... label 14 wireless certification labels 14
S security cable, installing 39 serial number, computer 14 service labels, locating 14 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 37 shipping the computer 34 shutdown 27 Sleep
exiting 26 initiating 26
Sleep and Hibernation initiating 26
software Disk Cleanup 32 Disk Defragmenter 32 HP 3D DriveGuard 32
software updates, installing 38 sound settings, using 20...