HP Stream 14 Pro Notebook PC User Manual

User Guide

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1 Starting rightThis computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices afte

More HP resourcesTo locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.Resource ContentsSetup Instructions●Ov

2 Getting to know your computerLocating hardwareTo nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:▲Type device manager in the taskbar search box,

Right sideComponent Description(1) AC adapter and battery light●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.●Blinking white:

Left sideComponent Description(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.NOTE: The security cable is designed to ac

Component Description▲ Pull the card out of the memory card reader.(7) Power light●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep stat

DisplayComponent Description(1) Camera light On: The camera is in use.(2) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To u

Keyboard areaTouchPadComponent Description(1) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.NOTE: For

LightsComponent Description(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital letters.(2) Mute light●Amber: Comput

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ButtonComponent DescriptionPower button●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.●When the computer is on, press the button b

Special keysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.(2) fn key Executes specic f

Icon DescriptionSwitches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, rep

FrontComponent DescriptionSpeakers (2) Produce sound.Front 13

LabelsThe labels aixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the comp

3 Connecting to a network Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from m

Connecting to a WLANNOTE: When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).

Using GPS (select products only)Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, a

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),

To transfer les from your computer to your mobile device:1. Open the HP Orbit app on your computer.2. Drag and drop the le onto HP Orbit Canvas on y

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on

4 Enjoying entertainment featuresUse your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the camera, enjoy and manage your music, and download a

Connecting headsets WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For

To see the computer screen image on a high-denition TV or monitor, connect the high-denition device according to the following instructions:1. Conne

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless disp

5 Navigating the screenYou can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:●Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen (select products

Two-nger pinch zoomUse the two-nger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.●Zoom out by placing two ngers apart on the TouchPad zone or tou

Four-nger tap (TouchPad only)Use the four-nger tap to open the action center.●Tap four ngers on the Touchpad to open the action center and view cur

Using the keyboard and optional mouseThe keyboard and optional mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll, and perform the same functions as you do

6 Managing powerYour computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on battery power and an external pow

Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using

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1. Save 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 unrespon

To use HP Fast Charge, shut down your computer, and then connect the AC adapter to your computer and to external power.Displaying battery chargeTo vie

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:●If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the co

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatib

7 Maintaining your computerIt is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard statusThe hard drive light on the computer changes color to

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer while it is on.1. Turn o the computer.2. Disconnect

●If you plan to use the computer during a ight, listen for the in-ight announcement that tells you when you are allowed to use your computer. In-ig

8 Securing your computer and informationComputer security is essential for protecting the condentiality, integrity, and availability of your informat

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwordsPassword FunctionAdministrator password●Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS).●If you forget

Processor conguration setting (select products only)IMPORTANT: Select products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron®

Using Internet security softwareWhen you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to comput

To view or change the settings:1. Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select Update & security.2. Select Windows Update, and then f

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the

Downloading a BIOS updateCAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update onl

10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnosti

3. Enter the product name or number.– or –Select Identify now to let HP automatically detect your product.4. Select your computer, and then select you

11 Backing up, restoring, and recoveringThis chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard pr

You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see Using Windows tools on page 47.●If your comp

Restore and recoveryThere are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:IM

website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not

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Changing the computer boot orderIf your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order o

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard d

12 SpecicationsInput powerThe power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer.The computer o

Operating environmentFactor Metric U.S.TemperatureOperating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°FNonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°FRelative humidity (noncond

13 Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you r

14 AccessibilityHP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a

IndexAAC adapter and battery 4accessibility 55action keysidentifying 11using 11airplane mode 15airplane mode key 12, 15antivirus software, using 40Aud

Jjacksaudio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 5Kkeyboard and optional mouseusing 27keysaction 11airplane mode 12esc 11fn 11Windows 11LlabelsBlueto

TouchPad zone, identifying 8traveling with the computer 14, 36turning o the computer 29two-nger pinch zoom TouchPad and touch screen gesture 25two-

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