HP 450 NG, User Manual

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Page 2: ... statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Fifth Edition May 2017 First Edition August 2015 Document Part Number 823891 005 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most products Some features may not be ava...

Page 3: ...other hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow 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 defined by the International Standard for ...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...eron N28xx N29xx N30xx N31xx series processor and a Windows operating system If your computer is configured as described do not change the processor configuration setting in msconfig 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 v ...

Page 6: ...vi Processor configuration setting select products only ...

Page 7: ...cts only 9 4 Enjoying entertainment features 11 Using the camera select products only 11 Using audio 11 Using video 12 5 Navigating the screen 18 Using touch gestures 18 Using the keyboard and mouse 18 6 Securing your computer and information 20 Computer security features 20 7 Troubleshooting 21 Computer does not start 21 Power 22 Display monitor select products only 22 Keyboard and mouse with cab...

Page 8: ... 33 Shipping your computer 33 10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI 34 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device 35 11 Specifications 36 Operating specifications 36 12 Electrostatic Discharge 37 13 Accessibility 38 Supported assistive technologies 38 Contacting support 38 14 Support information 39 How to get help 39 Where to get help 39 Customer support for repairs 40 Before u...

Page 9: ... go to http www hp com support and select your country Select Find your product and then follow the on screen instructions Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help Upgrade or replace components of your computer Connect to a TV select products only For HP support go to http www hp com support Get up to date information and help from the Windows community Go to http www hp com support co...

Page 10: ...ocumentation 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 You can find 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 may provide a printed warranty in the box For countries or regions where the warranty is n...

Page 11: ...o an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drive The power supply is preset for the country or region in which you purchased your computer If you move check the voltage requirements for your new location before...

Page 12: ...screen To adjust your monitor to a comfortable viewing light follow the steps below To adjust the blue light output from the display 1 Open the HP Display Control app 2 Select your desired setting Low Blue Light TUV certified Reduces the blue light for improved eye comfort Night Adjusts to the lowest blue light and reduces the impact on sleep Reading Optimizes blue light and brightness for indoor ...

Page 13: ... your work and close all open programs 2 Select the Start button select the Power icon and then select Shut down If the computer 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 Power icon and then select Shut down Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds Disco...

Page 14: ...ooth 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 you...

Page 15: ... 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 net...

Page 16: ...M card that is preinstalled If the SIM card is not preinstalled it may be included with the HP Mobile Broadband documents provided with your computer or the mobile network operator may provide it separately from the computer 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 compu...

Page 17: ... 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 office Connecting to a LAN requires an RJ 45 network cable and a network jack or an optional docking device or expansion port if there is no RJ 45 jack on the computer To connect the network cable follow these steps 1 Plug the netw...

Page 18: ...P Orbit app on your mobile device 2 Select the type of file 3 Select the file and then select Send When the transfer is complete the file appears on HP Orbit Canvas on your computer To transfer files from your computer to your mobile device 1 Open the HP Orbit app on your computer 2 Drag and drop the file onto HP Orbit Canvas on your computer and then follow the on screen instructions When the tra...

Page 19: ...t from the web including radio record audio or mix audio and video to create multimedia To enhance your listening enjoyment attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones Connecting speakers select products only On select products you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port to an audio out headphone or to an audio out headphone audio in microphone ...

Page 20: ...ware and Sound and then select Sound Your computer may include an enhanced sound system by Bang Olufsen B O Play DTS Beats audio or another provider As a result your computer may include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an audio control panel specific to your sound system Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings Type control panel in the taskbar search b...

Page 21: ... only View the screen image on the computer only Duplicate View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device Extend View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press the key the display state changes NOTE For best results especially if you choose the Extend...

Page 22: ...splay states PC screen only View the screen image on the computer only Duplicate View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external device Extend View the screen image extended across both the computer and the external device Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press the key the display state changes NOTE For best results espec...

Page 23: ...e screen image extended across both the computer and the external device Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press the key the display state changes NOTE For best results especially if you choose the Extend option increase the screen resolution of the external device as follows Select the Start button select the Settings icon and then select System Un...

Page 24: ...e DisplayPort cable to the Dual Mode DisplayPort on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the digital display device 3 Press the switch screen key for example f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states PC screen only View the screen image on the computer only Duplicate View the same screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external device Exte...

Page 25: ... and connect to Miracast compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps follow the steps below To open Miracast Type project in the taskbar search box and then click Project to a second screen Click Connect to a wireless display and then follow the on screen instructions Using video 17 ...

Page 26: ...tions TIP The Windows key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop Press the key again to return to the previous screen NOTE Depending on the country or region the keys and keyboard functions of your keyboard may be different from those discussed in this section Using the action keys or hot keys You can quickly access information or p...

Page 27: ... track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a Blu ray Disc BD Starts pauses or resumes playback of an audio CD a DVD or a BD Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD Stops audio or video playback of a CD a DVD or a BD Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key Mu...

Page 28: ...ect Accounts and then select Sign in options 2 Under Windows Hello follow the on screen instructions to add both a password and a 4 digit PIN and then enroll your fingerprint or facial ID Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS settings and other system identification information Administrator password Computer viruses Antivirus software The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on ...

Page 29: ...the cables connecting the computer to the AC outlet are plugged in properly The green power supply light on the computer should be on If it is not try a different AC outlet If you are still having trouble contact support Be sure that the operating voltage of the AC outlet is appropriate for the electrical voltage of the computer Test the AC outlet by plugging a different electrical device into it ...

Page 30: ...monitor select products only Symptom Possible solution Screen is blank and monitor power light is off Reconnect the power cable to the back of the monitor and to the AC outlet Press the power button on the monitor Screen is blank Press the space bar on the keyboard or move the mouse to redisplay the screen image Press the Sleep button select products only or esc to resume from Sleep mode Press the...

Page 31: ...s keyboard or mouse does not work or is not detected Be sure that you are using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the transceiver approximately 10 meters 32 feet for normal use and within 30 cm 12 inches during initial setup or for re synchronization Be sure that the mouse is not in Suspend mode which occurs after 20 minutes of inactivity Click the left mouse button to reacti...

Page 32: ...rk cable to a telephone line doing so might damage the network adapter Run the wireless setup wizard 1 Type control panel in the taskbar search box and then select Control Panel Select Network and Internet and then select Network and Sharing Center 2 In the Network and Sharing Center window select Set up a new connection or network to open the wizard and then follow the on screen instructions If y...

Page 33: ...p items that you want to prevent from loading and then select Disable NOTE If you are unsure about an item do not disable it 5 If prompted select Restart to restart the computer NOTE To enable a program to load at startup restart the computer and reverse these steps Disable nonessential graphics capabilities 1 Type file explorer in the taskbar search box and then select File Explorer 2 Right click...

Page 34: ...oftware programs provided on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs Before you uninstall a program be sure that you have a way to reinstall it Confirm that it is still available from the original source for example discs or the Internet Or confirm that the program is in the list of programs you can reinstall from HP Recovery Manager see the ...

Page 35: ...sed to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced For information on creating recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 27 For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media see Using Windows tools on page 28 Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create bac...

Page 36: ... recovery media you can use an external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs If you use an external optical drive it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device such as a USB hub If you cannot create DVD media yourself you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from HP Go to http www hp com s...

Page 37: ...n page 27 On select products if you want to recover the computer s original factory partition and content or if you have replaced the hard drive you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 29 On select products if you want to remove the Recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space HP Recovery Manager offers the R...

Page 38: ...covery partition select products only allows System Recovery only Using the HP Recovery partition select products only The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition IMPORTANT For a...

Page 39: ...ot options For tablets without keyboards Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume up button then select f9 or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button then select f9 3 Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot 4 Follow the on screen instructions Removing the HP Recovery partition select products only HP...

Page 40: ...information access the Disk Defragmenter software Help Using Disk Cleanup Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently To run Disk Cleanup 1 Type disk in the taskbar search box and then select Disk Cleanup 2 Follow the on screen instructions Updating programs and drivers HP recommends tha...

Page 41: ...us materials such as paper towels can scratch the computer Over time dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer WARNING To prevent electric shock or damage to components do not attempt to clean your computer while it is on 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect AC power 3 Disconnect all p...

Page 42: ...ow to correct the problem NOTE To start diagnostics on a convertible computer your computer must be in notebook mode and you must use the keyboard attached To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and quickly press esc 2 Press f2 The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools in the following order a Connected USB drive NOTE To download...

Page 43: ...FI version 1 Go to http www hp com go techcenter pcdiags The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed 2 In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section select the Download link and then select Run Download any version of UEFI for a specific product 1 Go to http www hp com support 2 Select Get software and drivers 3 Enter the product name or number 4 Select your computer and then select your operating sy...

Page 44: ...ings label located on the outside of the computer Factor Metric U S Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 22 F to 149 F Operating humidity 15 to 80 26 C 15 to 80 78 F Operating altitude 0 m to 2000 m 0 ft to 6561 ft Storage altitude 0 m to 4572 m 0 ft to 15000 ft 36 Chapter 11 Specifications ...

Page 45: ...puter damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer first be sure that it is properly grounded Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible Use nonmagnetic tools Before...

Page 46: ... a particular assistive technology product contact customer support for that product Contacting support We are constantly refining the accessibility of our products and services and welcome feedback from users If you have an issue with a product or would like to tell us about accessibility features that have helped you please contact us at 1 888 259 5707 Monday through Friday 6 a m to 9 p m North ...

Page 47: ...pport in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app Don t forget to register at http www hp com apac register Where to get help Use the Get started app for help with hardware and software questions Select the Start button and then select the Get started app Use HP Support Assistant Type support in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app HP Suppo...

Page 48: ...nical Support guide Before upgrading your hardware If you intend to upgrade any of your hardware do it only after you set up your new computer For instructions on setting up your computer see the Setup Instructions or Quick Setup poster or Getting to know your computer on page 3 If you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on immediately contact HP support using the procedures gi...

Page 49: ...ivating 8 IMEI number 8 MEID number 8 HP Orbit 9 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI using 34 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 31 starting 30 HP Recovery media creating 27 recovery 30 HP Recovery partition recovery 30 removing 31 I IMEI number 8 K keys airplane mode 19 L locating information hardware 3 software 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 32 Disk Defragmenter 32 updating programs and driv...

Page 50: ...ess 24 keyboard and mouse wireless 23 keyboard and mouse with cable 23 power 22 software 25 speakers and sound 23 turning off the computer 4 U unresponsive system 4 updating programs and drivers 32 USB Type C port connecting 12 using sound settings 12 V VGA port connecting 14 video 12 W Windows system restore point 27 28 Windows Hello using 20 Windows tools using 28 wired network LAN 9 wireless bu...