HP 597Y5EA User manual

User Guide
SUMMARY
This guide provides information about components, network connection, power management, security, backing up,
and more.

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First Edition: August 2021
Document Part Number: M76350-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most products. Some features might not be
available on your computer.
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or versions of Windows. Systems might
require upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to
take full advantage of Windows functionality.
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Safety warning notice
Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices
described.
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 airow. 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 dened by applicable safety standards.
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Processor conguration setting (select products only)
Important information about processor congurations.
IMPORTANT: Select products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron®
N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is
congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2
processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory
reset to restore the original settings.
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Table of contents
1 Getting started.......................................................................................................................................................................1
Best practices.....................................................................................................................................................................1
More HP resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Getting to know your computer.............................................................................................................................................3
Locating hardware .............................................................................................................................................................3
Locating software..............................................................................................................................................................3
Right side ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Left side .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Display................................................................................................................................................................................6
Low blue light mode (select products only) ..............................................................................................................6
Keyboard area....................................................................................................................................................................7
Touchpad settings and components .........................................................................................................................7
Touchpad settings..............................................................................................................................................8
Adjusting touchpad settings......................................................................................................................8
Turning on the touchpad............................................................................................................................8
Touchpad components ......................................................................................................................................8
Lights..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Button, vent, and ngerprint reader .........................................................................................................................9
Special keys..............................................................................................................................................................11
Action keys ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Bottom ............................................................................................................................................................................14
Labels...............................................................................................................................................................................14
3 Connecting to a network .....................................................................................................................................................17
Connecting to a wireless network ..................................................................................................................................17
Using the wireless controls......................................................................................................................................17
Airplane mode key ...........................................................................................................................................17
Operating system controls .............................................................................................................................17
Connecting to a WLAN..............................................................................................................................................18
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) ................................................................................................18
Using eSIM (select products only)............................................................................................................................19
Using GPS (select products only).............................................................................................................................19
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)........................................................................................19
Connecting Bluetooth devices .........................................................................................................................20
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ........................................................................................20
4 Enjoying entertainment features ........................................................................................................................................22
Using the camera.............................................................................................................................................................22
Using audio ......................................................................................................................................................................22
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Connecting speakers................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting headphones ..........................................................................................................................................22
Connecting headsets ...............................................................................................................................................23
Using sound settings ...............................................................................................................................................23
Sound settings .................................................................................................................................................23
Audio settings ..................................................................................................................................................23
Using video.......................................................................................................................................................................23
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) ...............................................24
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)...................................................................25
Connecting a high-denition TV or monitor using HDMI.................................................................................25
Setting up HDMI audio .....................................................................................................................................25
Turn on HDMI audio..................................................................................................................................26
Return audio to computer speakers ........................................................................................................26
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) .............................26
Using data transfer..........................................................................................................................................................26
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only) ...........................................................................26
5 Navigating the screen ..........................................................................................................................................................28
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures ....................................................................................................................28
Tap............................................................................................................................................................................28
Two-nger pinch zoom............................................................................................................................................28
Two-nger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad) .............................................................................................29
Two-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)................................................................................................29
Three-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) .............................................................................................29
Four-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ...............................................................................................30
Three-nger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad).........................................................................................30
Four-nger swipe (precision touchpad) ..................................................................................................................30
One-nger slide (touch screen) ...............................................................................................................................31
Using an optional keyboard or mouse.............................................................................................................................31
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)......................................................................................................31
6 Managing power...................................................................................................................................................................32
Using Sleep and Hibernation ...........................................................................................................................................32
Initiating and exiting Sleep......................................................................................................................................32
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) .......................................................................................33
Shutting down (turning o) the computer......................................................................................................................33
Using the Power icon and Power Options........................................................................................................................34
Running on battery power...............................................................................................................................................34
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)...........................................................................................................34
Displaying battery charge........................................................................................................................................35
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only).........................................................35
Conserving battery power .......................................................................................................................................35
Identifying low battery levels..................................................................................................................................35
Resolving a low battery level...................................................................................................................................36
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....................................................................36
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available..................................................................36
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation...................................................36
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Factory-sealed battery ............................................................................................................................................36
Running on external power .............................................................................................................................................36
7 Maintaining your computer..................................................................................................................................................38
Improving performance...................................................................................................................................................38
Using Disk Defragmenter.........................................................................................................................................38
Using Disk Cleanup...................................................................................................................................................38
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ......................................................................................................38
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status...............................................................................................................39
Updating programs and drivers.......................................................................................................................................39
Updating both programs and drivers ......................................................................................................................39
Updating programs only..........................................................................................................................................39
Updating drivers only ..............................................................................................................................................39
Cleaning your computer...................................................................................................................................................40
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) .......................................................................................................40
Removing dirt and debris from your computer.......................................................................................................40
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant ...........................................................................................................41
Caring for wood veneer (select products only) .......................................................................................................42
Traveling with or shipping your computer ......................................................................................................................42
8 Securing your computer and information ...........................................................................................................................44
Using passwords..............................................................................................................................................................44
Setting Windows passwords....................................................................................................................................44
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ...................................................................................................................45
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ...................................................................................................................46
Using internet security software.....................................................................................................................................46
Using antivirus software..........................................................................................................................................46
Using rewall software............................................................................................................................................46
Installing software updates.............................................................................................................................................47
Using HP TechPulse (select products only) .....................................................................................................................47
Securing your wireless network ......................................................................................................................................47
Backing up your software applications and information................................................................................................47
Using an optional security cable (select products only) .................................................................................................48
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ....................................................................................................................................................49
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................................49
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ..........................................................................................................................................49
Determining the BIOS version .................................................................................................................................49
Preparing for a BIOS update ....................................................................................................................................50
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................................................50
Installing a BIOS update...................................................................................................................................50
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................................52
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) .............................................................................52
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code ............................................................52
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows...................................................................................................52
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Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant ..............................................52
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select products only) ....................53
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows .............................................................................................53
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP..........................................53
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store ......................................53
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)........53
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows....................................................................................................54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .........................................................................................................................54
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code....................................................................54
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .............................................................................................................54
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive ....................................................................55
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ...............................................................55
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only) ..........55
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) .........................................................56
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .......................................................................................56
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version..................................................56
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number.................................56
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings ..........................................................................56
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...............................................................................................................................58
Backing up information and creating recovery media ....................................................................................................58
Using Windows tools for backing up .......................................................................................................................58
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)............................58
Restoring and recovering your system............................................................................................................................58
Creating a system restore .......................................................................................................................................59
Restoring and recovery methods ............................................................................................................................59
Recovering using HP Recovery media .....................................................................................................................59
Changing the computer boot order .........................................................................................................................60
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only).........................................................................................................60
12 Electrostatic discharge ......................................................................................................................................................61
13 Specications.....................................................................................................................................................................62
Input power......................................................................................................................................................................62
Operating environment ...................................................................................................................................................63
14 Accessibility .......................................................................................................................................................................64
HP and accessibility .........................................................................................................................................................64
Finding the technology tools you need ...................................................................................................................64
The HP commitment................................................................................................................................................64
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) .............................................................................65
Finding the best assistive technology.....................................................................................................................65
Assessing your needs ......................................................................................................................................65
Accessibility for HP products ...........................................................................................................................65
Standards and legislation................................................................................................................................................66
Standards.................................................................................................................................................................66
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549..............................................................................................................................66
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) .................................................................................................66
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Legislation and regulations.....................................................................................................................................67
Useful accessibility resources and links..........................................................................................................................67
Organizations...........................................................................................................................................................67
Educational institutions...........................................................................................................................................67
Other disability resources........................................................................................................................................68
HP links ....................................................................................................................................................................68
Contacting support ..........................................................................................................................................................68
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................69
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Getting started1
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
58.
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a
network on page 17.
●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 22.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 46.
●Access HP Support Assistant app—For quick online support, open the HP Support Assistant app (select
products only). HP Support Assistant optimizes computer performance and resolves problems using the
latest software updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance. Select the Search icon in the taskbar,
type support in the search box, and then select HP Support Assistant.
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.
‒ or –
Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support in the
search box, and then select HP Support Assistant.
‒ or –
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.
●Online chat with an HP technician
●Support telephone numbers
●Replacement parts videos (select products only)
●Maintenance and service guides
●HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
●Proper workstation setup
●Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
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Table 1-1 Additional information (continued)
Resource Contents
▲Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type HP
Documentation in the 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.
●Electrical and mechanical safety information
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support
in the search box, and then select HP Documentation.
●Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
▲Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support
in the 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.
●Specic 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 Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
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Getting to know your computer2
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, select the Search icon in the taskbar, type device
manager in the search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
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.
Right side
Identify the components on the right side of the computer.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(2) AC adapter and battery light ●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
●Blinking amber: 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.
(3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(4) microSD™ memory card reader (select products
only)
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.
(5) USB Type-C® power connector and SuperSpeed
10 Gbps port with DisplayPort output
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort™ output.
(6) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
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Left side
Identify the components on the left side of the computer.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(2) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(3) USB Type-C power connector and SuperSpeed
10 Gbps port with DisplayPort output
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
(4) microSD memory card reader (select products
only)
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.
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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
To remove a card:
▲Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(5) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo 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 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:
▲Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type HP
Documentation in the search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
Display
The computer display can include essential components such as speakers, antennas, cameras, and
microphones.
Low blue light mode (select products only)
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.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
To use your camera, see Using the camera on page 22. Some
cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead
of a password logon. For more information, see Using Windows Hello
(select products only) on page 46.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(4) Camera light On: The camera is in 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.
To access this guide:
▲Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type HP Documentation in the search box, and then select HP Documentation.
Keyboard area
Keyboards can vary by language.
NOTE: The keyboard area, including the function keys and (select products only) power key, is disabled in
stand, tent, and tablet modes. To enable the keyboard, including the power key, change to the clamshell
mode.
Touchpad settings and components
Learn the touchpad settings and components
Keyboard area 7

Touchpad settings
Learn how to adjust touchpad settings.
Adjusting touchpad settings
Use these steps to adjust touchpad settings and gestures.
1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search box, and then press
enter.
2. Choose a setting.
Turning on the touchpad
Follow these steps to turn on the touchpad.
1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search box, and then press
enter.
2. Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.
If you are not using an external mouse, press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the
touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.
Touchpad components
Identify the touchpad components.
Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
NOTE: For more information, see Using touchpad and touch
screen gestures on page 28.
(2) Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
(3) Right control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
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Lights
Identify the lights on the computer.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Mute light ●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
(3) 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 power
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
Button, vent, and ngerprint reader
Identify the computer button, vent and ngerprint reader.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Lights 9

Fingerprint readers, which enable a ngerprint logon, can be located on the touchpad, on a side panel of the
computer, or on the top cover below the keyboard.
IMPORTANT: To verify that your computer supports ngerprint reader sign-in, select the Search icon in the
taskbar, type Sign-in options in the search box, and follow the on-screen instructions. If Fingerprint
reader is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include a ngerprint reader.
Table 2-6 Button, vent, and ngerprint reader and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(2) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button briey 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 (select products only).
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey 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 ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 10 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.
(3) Fingerprint reader (select products only) Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
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