HP ZBook 15u G4 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) User Manual

User Guide

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1 WelcomeAfter you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:●TIP: To quickly re

Finding informationTo locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.Resource ContentsSetup Instructions●

Resource ContentsIMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the latest version of the user guide.*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty

2 ComponentsLocating hardwareTo nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:▲Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select th

RightComponent Description(1) USB Type-C charging port When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C connector, such as

Component Description(6) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.●Green (left): The network is connected.●Amber (right): Activity

LeftComponent Description(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

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DisplayComponent Description(1) WLAN antennas* (2) (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area ne

TopTouchPadComponent Description(1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer on the screen.(2) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button o

LightsNOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.Component Description(1) Power light ●On: The computer is on.●Blinking:

Component Description(7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital letters.(8) TouchPad light ●On: The Touc

Component DescriptionNOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are o.(6) Mute light●Amber: Computer sound is o.●O

Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint readerComponent Description(1) Power button●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.●When

Component Description(3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or o but does not establish a wireless connection.A wireless network must be s

KeysNOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.Component Description(1) esc key Displays system information when presse

Component Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.(2) fn key Executes frequently used syste

Using the hot keysTo use a hot key:▲Press the fn key, and then press one of the keys listed in the following table.Press fn+function key DescriptionHe

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

BottomComponent Description(1) Docking connectors (2) Connect an optional docking device.(2) Vents (2) Enable airow to cool internal components.N

FrontComponent Description(1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetoot

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

Inserting a SIM card (select products only)CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM card.To insert a SIM c

3 Network connectionsYour computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from millio

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).

For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband informatio

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) j

4 Screen navigationYou can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:●Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen (select products onl

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

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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 mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you do using

5 Entertainment featuresUse your HP computer for business or pleasure to meet with others via the webcam, mix audio and video, or connect external dev

Using a webcam (select products only)Your computer has a webcam (integrated camera) that records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you

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

Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)NOTE: To connect a VGA video device to your computer, you need an VGA cable, purch

To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps:1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort on your computer, using a

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)NOTE: To learn what type of display you have (Miracast-compa

6 Power managementNOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to mean both types o

Setting power optionsCAUTION: Several well-known vulnerabilities exist when a computer is in the Sleep state. To prevent an unauthorized user from acc

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

NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.Using the p

Finding additional battery informationTo access battery information:1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistan

Managing low battery levelsThe information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low-battery alerts and s

●Decrease screen brightness.●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.Disposing of a batteryWhen a battery has reached th

7 SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS, whi

●BIOS administrator, power-on, and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.●Windows passwords are set only in

Setting passwords in Computer SetupPassword FunctionBIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup.NOTE: If features have been enabled

●Computers or tablets with keyboards:▲ Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer Setup.●Tablets witho

Entering a BIOS administrator passwordAt the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the p

Disabling Automatic DriveLockTo disable Automatic DriveLock, follow these steps:1. Start Computer Setup.●Computers or tablets with keyboards:1. Turn o

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To manually apply DriveLock protection to an internal hard drive, a master password must be set, and DriveLock must be enabled in Computer Setup. Note

1. Turn o the tablet.2. Press the power button in combination with the volume down button until the Startup menu is displayed, and then tap f10 to en

3. At the DriveLock Password prompt, type the current DriveLock user password or master password that you are changing, press enter, and then press or

When a rewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-dened security criteria. A

Using a ngerprint reader (select products only)Integrated ngerprint readers are available on select products. In order to use the ngerprint reader,

8 MaintenanceIt is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Di

NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these drives.For more information, see the HP 3D DriveG

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

9 Backup and recoveryThis chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most pr

Table of contents1 Welcome ...

You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see Using Windows tools on page 58.●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

1. If possible, back up all personal les.2. Insert the HP Recovery media, and then restart the computer.NOTE: If the computer does not automatically

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

10 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure StartUsing Computer SetupComputer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication betwee

To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer

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

●Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f9 to enter the Boot Device Options menu.2. Select a boot device, then press ent

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

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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

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

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

IndexAaccessibility 71administrator password 43airplane mode key 22antivirus software 50Audio 32audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack

HP Recovery partitionrecovery 60removing 62HP resources 2HP Touchpoint Manager 51Iinput power 69integrated numeric keypad, identifying 16, 29integrate

serial number 20serial number, computer 20service labels, locating 20setting password protection on wakeup 38setting power options 37setup utilitynavi

Displaying the remaining battery charge .................. 39Maximizing battery discharge time ..