HP 470 G7 (8VU24EA) user manual

Contents

1. Getting startedp. 13

   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…

2. Getting to know your computerp. 15

   Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work. Locating hardware…

3. Connecting to a networkp. 30

   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 by using your…

4. Enjoying entertainment featuresp. 34

   Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the camera, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer…

5. Navigating the screenp. 38

   Depending on your computer model, you can navigate the computer screen using one or more of the following methods: • Use touch gestures directly on the…

6. Managing powerp. 43

   Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on battery power and an external power source is not…

7. Maintaining your computerp. 49

   Performing regular maintenance keeps your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It…

8. Securing your computer and informationp. 53

   Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions provided by the…

9. Using Setup Utility (BIOS)p. 57

   Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives…

10. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnosticsp. 59

    Windows (select products only) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is a Windows-based utility that allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the…

11. Backing up, restoring, and recoveringp. 64

    This chapter provides information about the following processes, which are standard procedure for most products: • Backing up your personal information—You can…

12. Specificationsp. 67

    Input power The power information in this section might be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power…

13. Electrostatic dischargep. 69

    is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal…

14. Accessibilityp. 70

    HP and accessibility Because HP works to weave diversity, inclusion, and work/life into the fabric of the company, it is reflected in everything HP does. HP…