HP Pavilion 13 P100 X2 Pc User Manual

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS), MultiBoot,
and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
(UEFI)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the
computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or...

Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download
and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the
AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power
or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these
instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC...

To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.
The BIOS searches three places for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in the
following order:
a.Connected USB drive
NOTE:To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 63.
b.Hard drive
c.BIOS
2.When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then...

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering
Your computer includes tools provided by HP and Windows to help you safeguard your information
and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to a proper working
state or even back to the original factory state, all with simple steps.
This chapter provides information about the following processes:
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
NOTE:This chapter describes an overview of backing up,...

restore point. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Help and
Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
●If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery
media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 65.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original...

Changing the computer boot order
If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order,
which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can
change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.
To change the boot order:
1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.
2.Restart the computer.
3.Press and hold esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.
4.Select the optical drive or...

12 Specifications
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, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The
AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered
from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power
source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer.
The computer can operate on...

13 Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge 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 door knob.
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic
components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe
these precautions:
●If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the...

Index
A
AC adapter light 5, 13
AC adapter, testing 48
action keys
decrease screen brightness
41
Help and Support 41
identifying 12
increase screen brightness 41
next track or section 41
play, pause, resume 41
previous track or section 41
switch screen image 41
volume down 41
volume mute 41
volume up 41
alignment post connectors,
identifying 5
alignment posts, identifying 9
ambient light sensor, identifying
7, 29
antivirus software, using 59
audio features, testing 31
audio-out (headphone) jacks 6,
14,...

I
input power 67
installing
critical security updates 59
critical updates 59
integrated webcam, identifying 7,
29
internal microphones, identifying
7, 29
Internet connection setup 25
Internet security software, using
58
J
jacks
audio-out (headphone) 6, 14,
28, 30
K
keyboard dock
identifying 9
releasing the tablet 15
keyboard hot keys, identifying 42
keys
action 12
esc 12
fn 12
Windows 12
L
labels
serial number 15
left-edge swipe
Touch screen 20
TouchPad 40
lights
AC adapter 5, 13
battery 5, 13
caps lock...