HP Studio G5 User Manual

User Guide

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First Edition: May 2018

Document Part Number: L21628-001

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are

common to most models. Some features may

not be available on your computer.

Not all features are available in all editions or

versions of Windows. Systems may require

instructions to nd your product. Then select

User Guides.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or

otherwise using any software product

preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be

bound by the terms of the HP End User License

Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these

license terms, your sole remedy is to return the

entire unused product (hardware and software)

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place

the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at

surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as

pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. 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 dened by the International Standard for Safety

of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

Processor conguration setting (select products only)

IMPORTANT: Select computer products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a

Celeron® N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer

is congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.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.

Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Button, speakers, and ngerprint reader ......................................................................................... 13

Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 22

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .......................................................................... 22

Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only) ........................................................................ 23

Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 23

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 23

Using NFC to share information (select products only) .................................................................... 24

4 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 28

6 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 37

Factory-sealed battery ...................................................................................................................... 41

Running on external power ................................................................................................................................. 41

7 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 43

Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 44

Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 45

Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 51

Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 51

Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 51

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 52

Using HP Client Security (select products only) .................................................................................................. 52

Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 54

Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 54

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 55

(1) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or

access information.

To insert a card:

1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the

computer.

2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then

press in on the card until it is rmly seated.

To remove a card:

card reader.

For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,

Safety, and Environmental Notices.

To access this guide:

then select HP Documentation.

speakers are disabled.

component, or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) device.

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description

(4) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.

(5) SIM card slot (select products only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.

(6) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the

Right-click the Power meter icon and then select

Power Options.

(7) Power light ●On: The computer is on.

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

(1) WWAN antennas* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide

area networks (WWANs).

(2) WLAN antennas* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local

area networks (WLANs).

(3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(4) Camera light (select products only) On: The camera is in use.

(5) Camera(s) (select products only) Allow(s) you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To

use your camera, see Using a camera (select products only)

on page 32. Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to

Windows, instead of a password logon. For more information, see

region.

To access this guide:

region.

To access this guide:

state. The computer shuts o power to the display and

network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

wireless devices are o.

Button, speakers, and ngerprint reader

NOTE: The SIM card in your computer may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.

chapter will help you get connected to that world.

Connecting to a wireless network

Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

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 your computer using one or more of these features:

The computer may have a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights. All

To use operating system controls:

2. Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.

‒ or –

Connecting to a WLAN

If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code, and

then select Next to complete the connection.

NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.

‒ or –

2. Under the Network & Internet Status section, select Network and Sharing Center.

3. 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 network connection.

– or –

You can nd the number following these steps:

For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network

Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only)

HP Mobile Connect Pro is a prepaid, mobile broadband service that provides a cost-eective, secure, simple,

and exible mobile broadband connection for your computer. To use HP Mobile Connect Pro, your computer

must have a SIM card and the HP Mobile Connect app. For more information about HP Mobile Connect Pro and

where it is available, go to http://www.hp.com/go/mobileconnect.

Using GPS (select products only)

Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. GPS satellites deliver location,

speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems.

To enable GPS, make sure location is enabled under the Windows privacy setting.

a. Type wireless in the taskbar search box, and then select Turn wireless devices on or o.

b. Conrm that the selection for NFC is On.

NOTE: To nd the location of the antenna on the other NFC device, refer to your device instructions.

are sold separately.

Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead of

If there is no RJ-45 port on the computer, connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable or an

optional docking device or expansion product.

To connect the network cable, follow these steps:

NOTE: If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents interference from

TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.

Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)

expansion product.

Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing MAC Address Pass Through

Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

Through or Custom to customize the address.

Your changes go into eect when the computer restarts.

Two-nger pinch zoom

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select

products only)

and conserve the battery charge.

Some power management features described in this chapter may not be available on your computer.

Using Sleep and Hibernation

CAUTION: Several well-known vulnerabilities exist when a computer is in the Sleep state. To prevent an

unauthorized user from accessing data on your computer, even encrypted data, HP recommends that you

always initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep anytime the computer will be out of your physical possession.

This practice is particularly important when you travel with your computer.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback

functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep while reading from or writing to a disc or an external

Hibernation state, your work is saved to a hibernation le and the computer powers down. You can also

initiate Hibernation manually. For more information, see Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select

products only) on page 38.

Initiating and exiting Sleep

You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:

Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)

the following ways:

select When I press the power button, and then select Hibernate.

may vary by product), select When I press the sleep button, and then select Hibernate.

settings, select the Hibernate check box.

The Power menu can be accessed by selecting the Start button.

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the

following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

external power, and then remove the battery.

Running on battery power

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a

replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.

When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the

computer runs on battery power. When the computer is o and unplugged from external power, the battery in

the computer slowly discharges. The computer displays a message when the battery reaches a low or critical

battery level.

screen brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors.

capacity in no more than 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your computer model.

capacity in no more than 90 minutes.

To use HP Fast Charge, shut down your computer, and then connect the AC adapter to your computer and to

external power.

Displaying battery charge

Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)

Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.

external hard drive connected to a USB port.

Identifying low battery levels

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

Connect one of the following to the computer and to external power:

To monitor the status of the battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run HP Battery Check in

the HP Support Assistant app (select products only).