HP 430 G7 (8VT46EA) user manual

Contents

1. Getting startedp. 13

   After you set up and register the computer, HP recommends the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment: TIP: To quickly return to the…

2. Componentsp. 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. Network connectionsp. 28

   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. Navigating the screenp. 34

   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…

5. Entertainment featuresp. 39

   Use your HP computer for business or pleasure to meet with others via the camera, mix audio and video, or connect external devices like a projector, monitor…

6. Managing powerp. 46

   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. Securityp. 52

   Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS, which runs under any…

8. Maintenancep. 63

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

9. Backing up, restoring, and recoveringp. 67

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

10. Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Startp. 70

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

11. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnosticsp. 74

    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…

12. Specificationsp. 79

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

13. Electrostatic dischargep. 81

    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. 82

    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…