HP Sprout User manual

User Guide

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used for image projection and image capture;
they are not intended for use in other
applications.
Safety notice
LED of projector - Classication of risk groups:
Risk Group 1
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Table of contents
1 Getting to know your Sprout ........................................................................................................................... 1
Finding hardware and software information ........................................................................................................ 1
Locating hardware ............................................................................................................................... 1
Locating software ................................................................................................................................ 1
Front ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Sprout Illuminator .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Rear ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Connecting the HP Touch Mat ................................................................................................................................ 6
Labels ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Identifying the labels .......................................................................................................................... 7
2 Network connections ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting to a wireless network ......................................................................................................................... 8
Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................................. 8
Wireless button ................................................................................................................. 8
Operating system controls ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting to a WLAN ......................................................................................................................... 9
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) ............................................................................ 9
Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only) ........................................................................ 10
Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 10
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 10
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ 10
Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................................ 10
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only) .................................................... 11
3 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 12
User-replaceable battery notices ........................................................................................................................ 12
Using power-saving states .................................................................................................................................. 12
Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................................... 12
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation (select products only) .......................................... 12
Using the power meter and power settings ..................................................................................... 13
Setting password protection on wakeup .......................................................................................... 13
Shutting down (turning o) Sprout ..................................................................................................................... 14
4 Maintaining your Sprout ............................................................................................................................... 15
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 15
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Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 15
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 15
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 15
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 16
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 16
Cleaning your Sprout ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 16
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 17
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 17
Cleaning the touch mat ................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning the keyboard or mouse .................................................................................... 17
5 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 19
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 20
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 20
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 22
Using DriveLock Security Options ..................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only) ................................................... 22
Enabling Automatic DriveLock ..................................................................... 22
Disabling Automatic DriveLock .................................................................... 23
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................ 23
Selecting manual DriveLock ........................................................................................... 23
Setting a DriveLock master password ......................................................... 24
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password ......................................... 24
Disabling DriveLock ........................................................................................................ 25
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 25
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 25
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 26
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 27
Using HP Client Security (select products only) .................................................................................................. 27
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 27
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 27
Using a ngerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................... 28
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 28
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6 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................. 29
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 29
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 29
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 29
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 30
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 30
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 31
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 31
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 32
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 32
7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 33
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 33
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 35
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 35
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 35
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 37
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 37
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 38
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 38
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 39
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 40
9 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Wireless connection problems ............................................................................................................................ 41
Cannot connect to a WLAN ................................................................................................................ 41
Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................................................ 41
Current network security codes are unavailable .............................................................................. 42
Cannot connect to the wireless router .............................................................................................. 42
Network status icon is not displayed ................................................................................................ 42
Power problems ................................................................................................................................................... 43
Sprout will not turn on or start ......................................................................................................... 43
Hard drive error ................................................................................................................................. 43
Sprout is not responding ................................................................................................................... 43
Sprout shuts down unexpectedly ..................................................................................................... 44
Display problems ................................................................................................................................................. 44
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The display is blank ........................................................................................................................... 44
Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are fuzzy ...................................... 44
Keyboard and mouse problems ........................................................................................................................... 44
Touch mat problems ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Projection remains when the touch mat is removed. ....................................................................... 45
Projection does not come back when the touch mat is connected again. .......................................................... 46
The touch mat is not registering touches. .......................................................................................................... 46
Audio problems .................................................................................................................................................... 47
No sound is produced through external speakers (purchased separately) ..................................... 47
Software problems .............................................................................................................................................. 47
10 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Operating specications ...................................................................................................................................... 48
11 Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 49
12 More HP resources ..................................................................................................................................... 50
13 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 52
Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... 52
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 52
Appendix A Scanning safety information .......................................................................................................... 53
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 54
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1 Getting to know your Sprout
Your Sprout immersive 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 immersive computer and where to nd
additional HP resources.
Finding hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To nd out what hardware is installed on your Sprout:
▲Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select Device Manager.
A list displays all the devices installed on your Sprout.
Locating software
To nd out what software is installed on your immersive computer:
▲Select the Start button, and then select All apps.
Finding hardware and software information 1

Front
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals.
(3) Internal microphones (2) Record audio, automatically ltering out the noise around you.
(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is on.
(5) Webcam Records video and takes still photographs.
To use the webcam:
▲Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select Camera.
(6) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The
computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded components.
●O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state
that uses the least amount of power.
(7) Keyboard button/light Projects the keyboard on the touch mat.
(8) Home button/light Displays Sprout Workspace.
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Component Description
(9) Projector/touch mat button/
light
●Tap the button to turn o touch capability on the mat.
●Touch-and-hold to turn o the projector.
●When the projector is o, tap the button to turn both the projector and the
touch mat on.
(10) HP Touch Mat A touch-sensitive mat on which you can project Sprout Workspace to create a
horizontal touch screen.
*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.
To access this document:
▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
Sprout Illuminator
CAUTION: To prevent damage to your vision, avoid staring directly at the lights on Sprout Illuminator.
Component Description
(1) Desk lamp touch sensor Touch to turn the desk lamp on, to dim it, or to turn it o.
(2) High-resolution camera light On: The high-resolution camera is on.
(3) Desk lamp Illuminates the touch mat.
(4) Projector mirror Projects Sprout Workspace onto the touch mat.
(5) Depth camera Captures three-dimensional images.
Sprout Illuminator 3

Component Description
(6) Depth camera light On: The depth camera is on.
(7) High-resolution camera Captures high-resolution images from the touch mat.
Rear
Component Description
(1) USB 2.0 ports (4) Connect optional USB 2.0 devices.
(2) HDMI output port Projects the computer screen display to an external monitor.
NOTE: The HDMI output port cannot be used as an input from
a TV, a game console, or a set top box.
(3) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) Power connector Connects a power cord.
(6) Power supply light On: The power cord is connected.
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Component Description
(7) Audio-out (headphone) jack 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 microphone-only devices.
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:
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. Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select
User Guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(8) Drive light ●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●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 15.
(9) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards (SD, SDHC and SDXC) that store,
manage, share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the 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, pull the card out from the memory reader.
(10) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
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. Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select
User Guides.
Rear 5

Component Description
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(11) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will
result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, 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.
1. Type power options in the taskbar search box, and
then select Power Options
– or –
2.
Right-click the Power Meter icon , and then select
Power Options.
Connecting the HP Touch Mat
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Set up your Sprout on a at, level surface.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the touch mat:
●Do not cut or pierce the touch mat.
●Do not bend or fold the touch mat.
●Do not place any magnetic components on the touch mat.
●Do not use metal objects on or under the touch mat.
●When using a stylus on the touch mat, do not place your hand or palm on the touch mat because your
hand or palm may be treated as contact points.
To connect the touch mat, place the touch mat on a at, level surface in front of the monitor, and slide it
toward the monitor. Magnets connect the touch mat to the monitor automatically.
NOTE: If you remove the touch mat, the projector will turn o.
To protect the touch mat from dirt or accidental damage when it is not being used, use the optional HP Touch
Mat Cover (purchased separately).
Labels
Identifying the labels
The labels aixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems. The labels are located on the bottom of the computer.
●Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number.
Locate these numbers before you contact support.
●Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
●Wireless certication label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval
markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
Labels 7

2 Network connections
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access
information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This
chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●WLAN device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi
networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate oices, your home, and public places such as airports,
restaurants, coee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your
computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
●HP Mobile Broadband Module (select products only)—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that
gives you wireless connectivity over a much larger area. Mobile network operators install base stations
(similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, eectively providing coverage across
entire states, regions, or even countries.
●Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device
communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically
within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one or more of these features:
●Wireless button (also called airplane mode key or wireless key) (referred to in this chapter as wireless
button)
●Operating system controls
Wireless button
The computer may have a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights. All
the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual
devices.
Operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and
diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
1. Type control panel in the taskbar search box, and then select Control Panel.
2. Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
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Connecting to a WLAN
NOTE: When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will
help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the
Internet service.
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2. Select the network status icon in the taskbar, and then connect to one of the available networks.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code, and
then select Next to complete the connection.
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, right-click the network status icon in the
taskbar, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Select Set up a new connection or
network. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or
to create a new network connection.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, select the network status icon at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name
and status of the connection.
NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router
manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and oors.
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)
Your HP Mobile Broadband computer has built-in support for mobile broadband service. Your new computer,
when used with a mobile operator’s network, gives you the freedom to connect to the Internet, send e-mail,
or connect to your corporate network without the need for Wi-Fi hotspots.
NOTE: If your computer includes HP Mobile Connect, the instructions in this section do not apply. See Using
HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only) on page 10.
You might need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI and/or MEID number to activate mobile broadband
service. The number may be printed on a label located on the bottom of your computer, inside the battery bay,
under the service door, or on the back of the display.
– or –
You can nd the number following these steps:
1. From the taskbar, select the network status icon.
2. Select View Connection Settings.
3. Under the Mobile broadband section, select the network status icon.
Some mobile network operators require the use of a SIM card. A SIM card contains basic information about
you, such as a personal identication number (PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include
a SIM card that is preinstalled. If the SIM card is not preinstalled, it may be provided in the HP Mobile
Broadband information provided with your computer or the mobile network operator may provide it
separately from the computer.
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For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network
operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer.
Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only)
HP Mobile Connect Pro is a prepaid, mobile broadband service that provides a cost-eective, secure, simple,
and exible mobile broadband connection for your computer. To use HP Mobile Connect Pro, your computer
must have a SIM card and the HP Mobile Connect app. For more information about HP Mobile Connect Pro and
where it is available, go to http://www.hp.com/go/mobileconnect.
Using GPS (select products only)
Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. GPS satellites deliver location,
speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems.
To enable GPS, make sure location is enabled under the Windows privacy setting.
1. Type location in the taskbar search box, and then select Location privacy settings.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for using location settings.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections
that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:
●Computers (desktop, notebook)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smartphone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
●External keyboard
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth connection.
1. Type bluetooth in the taskbar search box, and then select Bluetooth settings.
2. Turn on Bluetooth, if it is not already turned on.
3. Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If the device requires verication, a pairing code is displayed. On the device you are adding, follow the
on-screen instructions to verify that the code on your device matches the pairing code. For more information,
refer to the documentation provided with the device.
NOTE: If your device does not appear in the list, be sure that Bluetooth on that device is turned on. Some
devices may have additional requirements; refer to the documentation provided with the device.
Connecting to a wired network
Select products may allow wired connections: local area network (LAN) and modem connection. A LAN
connection uses a network cable and is much faster than a modem, which uses a telephone cable. Both cables
are sold separately.
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem
cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)
Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead of
working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your oice.
Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable or an optional docking device or expansion port, if
there is no RJ-45 port on the computer.
To connect the network cable, follow these steps:
1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE: If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents interference from
TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.
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3 Managing power
User-replaceable battery notices
WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external
contacts; do not dispose of in re or water.
WARNING! Keep the battery away from children.
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the
computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
Using power-saving states
Sleep is enabled at the factory. When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work
is saved to memory.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep while reading from or writing to a disc or an external
memory card.
NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the
computer is in the Sleep state.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briey press the power button.
●Select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep.
To exit Sleep, briey press the power button.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you
stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before
the computer will return to the screen.
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation (select products only)
You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power
Options:
1. Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.
‒ or –
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Right-click the Power meter icon , and then select Power Options.
2. In the left pane, select Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable, and then, in the When I press the power button
or When I press the sleep button area, select Hibernate.
– or –
Under Shutdown settings, select the Hibernate box to show the Hibernate option in the Power menu.
4. Select Save changes.
To exit Hibernation, briey press the power button. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the
screen where you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before
your work will return to the screen.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access power
settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the mouse
pointer over the power meter icon .
●To use Power Options, right-click the power meter icon , and then select an item from the list. You
can also type power options in the task bar search box, and then select Power Options.
Dierent power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon
also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Setting password protection on wakeup
After you have set a password for the computer, you can set the computer to prompt for a password when the
computer exits Sleep or Hibernation.
To set a password:
1. Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.
‒ or –
Right-click the Power meter icon , and then select Power Options.
2. Select Start, select Settings, select Accounts, select Sign-in Options, select Password, select Add, and
then follow the on-screen instructions to set a password.
3. Close Power Options.
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these
steps:
1. Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.
‒ or –
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Right-click the Power meter icon , and then select Power Options.
2. Select Start, select Settings, select Accounts, select Sign-in Options.
3. Under Require sign-in, If you’ve been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?,
select When PC wakes from sleep.
4. Select Save changes.
Shutting down (turning o) Sprout
CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when Sprout shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting
down Sprout.
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns o
Sprout.
Shut down Sprout under any of the following conditions:
●When you need to access components inside Sprout
●When you are connecting an external hardware device to a port other than a USB or video port
●When Sprout will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period
Although you can shut down Sprout with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the turn o
command, as follows:
NOTE: If Sprout is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must rst exit Sleep or Hibernation before
shutdown is possible.
1. Save your work and close all open programs.
2. Select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Shut down.
If Sprout is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following
emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
●Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Shut down.
●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
●Disconnect Sprout from external power.
14 Chapter 3 Managing power