FIRST TIME CHARGING

[Heydaniellemay]

How long should your first charge for a new laptop be? And can you turn it on during its first charge? 

[Dragon-Fur]

@Heydaniellemay 

Plug the computer into AC power

Wait a minute to admire your new mobile workstation

Switch it on and start working

Magic.

If the battery needs to be charged, it will do so while you work.

Notes: 

New computer will likely be running Windows Updates off and on for a while - how long it takes to complete depends on how long it has been since the computer was built.  If the computer was built very recently, Updates will take less time -- if the computer sat on a shelf for a little while before being sold, Windows Updates may run more than once and take a bit longer to catch up completely.  If you are not sure things are "done":  Settings > Update and Security > Check for Updates

If loaded, HPSA (HP Support Assistant) may try to update your HP drivers and software.  You may let it do so - you can set it to just tell you what it would do (in Settings) without actually updating things out from under you. 

OR

Leave HPSA to check but not auto-update

AND

You can use the commercial / business class software and driver manager to take care of your Updates.

Single System Management Software – HP Image Assistant

Many newer business (commercial) computers are supported in the HP Image Assistant management grade software. 

At this writing: If your computer was manufactured before the EOL date for the Software Download Manager, you can choose to use (or continue using) SDM.

HPIA Information and Download

Business Systems - Client Management Solutions (software management)

Scroll to the bottom of the Website for additional information and links.

HP Image Assistant is a free tool that aids IT Administrators improve the quality and security of their PC Windows image by diagnosing the image, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and analyzing their PC’s readiness for migration between Windows 7 and Windows 10.

HP Image Assistant can be downloaded at the HP Manageability website.

HP Image Assistant (HPIA)

From the Image Assistant Web page:

• HPIA User Guide
• HPIA Supported Platforms

Reference and Resources – Places to find help, solve problems, and learn about your Device

Device Homepage

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation

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