HP Computer User Manual

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 52
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 53
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 53
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 53
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 54
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 55
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 56
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 59
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 59
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 59
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 60
11 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .................................... 61
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 61
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 61
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 61
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 62
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 63
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 63
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 63
Using MultiBoot .................................................................................................................................. 64
About the boot device order ............................................................................................... 64
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ........................................................................................ 64
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .................................................... 65
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ................................. 65
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .................................................................. 65
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ........................................................... 66
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) ..................................................... 66
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 67
12 Support ........................................................................................................................................................ 68
Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. 68
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 69
13 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 71
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HP Computer Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Computer
Category	Laptop
Language	English