Hewlett Packard 6TP59EA User Manual
User Guide
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First Edition: May 2019
Document Part Number: L54022-001
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versions of Windows. Systems may require
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For any further information or to request a full
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contact your seller.
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 airow. 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 dened by the International Standard for Safety
of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
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Processor conguration setting (select products only)
IMPORTANT: Select computer products are congured 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 congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.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.
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Table of contents
1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader ........................................................................................ 10
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Hot keys (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 15
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Inserting a SIM card (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 18
3 Network connections ................................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 19
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 19
Wireless button ............................................................................................................... 19
Operating system controls ............................................................................................. 19
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 20
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .......................................................................... 20
Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 21
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 21
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ 21
Using NFC to share information (select products only) .................................................................... 21
Sharing ............................................................................................................................ 22
Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................................ 22
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only) .................................................... 22
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only) ................................................................ 23
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Turning on and customizing HP LAN-Wireless Protection ............................................. 23
Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only) ............. 24
Customizing MAC Address Pass Through .......................................................................................... 24
4 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 25
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 25
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Two-nger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 26
Two-nger slide (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad) ...................................................................... 26
Two-nger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad) ........................................................................ 26
Three-nger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad) ..................................................................... 27
Four-nger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad) ....................................................................... 27
Three-nger swipe (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad) ................................................................. 28
Four-nger swipe (Precision TouchPad) ........................................................................................... 28
One-nger slide (touch screen) ......................................................................................................... 29
Using an optional keyboard or mouse ................................................................................................................. 29
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only) .......................................................................................... 29
5 Entertainment features ............................................................................................................................... 30
Using a camera (select products only) ................................................................................................................ 30
Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting headphones .................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 31
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 31
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) ......................... 32
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) ....................... 33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ............................................ 34
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 34
Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport ...................................... 35
Connect displays to computers with AMD or Nvidia graphics (with an optional hub) ... 35
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub) ................... 35
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub) ...................... 36
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ...... 36
Using data transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only) ..................................................... 37
6 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Using Sleep and Hibernation ............................................................................................................................... 38
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Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................................... 38
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................................. 39
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 39
Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................ 40
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 40
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) .................................................................................... 40
Displaying battery charge ................................................................................................................. 41
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) .................................. 41
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 41
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 41
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 42
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ................................... 42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 42
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 42
Factory-sealed battery ...................................................................................................................... 42
Running on external power ................................................................................................................................. 42
7 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 44
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 45
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 45
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 46
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 47
Using DriveLock Security Options ..................................................................................................... 47
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only) ................................................... 48
Enabling Automatic DriveLock ..................................................................... 48
Disabling Automatic DriveLock .................................................................... 48
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................ 49
Selecting manual DriveLock ........................................................................................... 49
Setting a DriveLock master password ......................................................... 49
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password ......................................... 50
Disabling DriveLock ........................................................................................................ 51
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 51
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 51
Windows Hello (select products only) ................................................................................................................. 52
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 52
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 53
Using HP Client Security (select products only) .................................................................................................. 53
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only) ........................................................................................... 53
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Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 53
Using a ngerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................... 53
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 54
8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 55
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 55
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 55
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 56
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 56
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 57
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 57
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 57
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 57
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 57
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 59
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 59
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 59
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 59
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 60
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 60
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 60
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 60
10 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................ 61
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 61
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 61
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 61
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 61
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 62
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 62
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 62
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 63
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 63
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 64
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11 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 65
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 65
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 65
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 66
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 66
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 66
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 66
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 67
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 67
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 67
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 67
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 68
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 68
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 68
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 68
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 68
12 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 70
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 71
13 Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................................... 72
14 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 73
Accessibility ......................................................................................................................................................... 73
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 73
Our commitment ............................................................................................................................... 73
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 73
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 74
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 74
Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 74
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 75
Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 75
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................ 75
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................ 75
Legislation and regulations .............................................................................................................. 75
United States ................................................................................................................... 76
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) ............................... 76
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Canada ............................................................................................................................. 76
Europe ............................................................................................................................. 77
United Kingdom .............................................................................................................. 77
Australia .......................................................................................................................... 77
Worldwide ....................................................................................................................... 77
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 78
Organizations .................................................................................................................................... 78
Educational institutions .................................................................................................................... 78
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 78
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 78
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 79
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 80
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1 Getting started
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the
Windows key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen.
● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet.
For more information, see Network connections on page 19.
● Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software
is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 52.
● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Components on page 3 and
Navigating the screen on page 25 for additional information.
● Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:
Select the Start button.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.
● Back up your hard drive—Create recovery discs or a recovery USB ash drive to back up your hard drive.
See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 59.
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Finding information
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Table 1-1 Additional information
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and
follow the instructions to nd your product.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
● Online chat with an HP technician
● Support telephone numbers
● Replacement parts videos (select products only)
● Maintenance and service guides
● HP service center locations
● Proper workstation setup
● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
● Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
● Specic warranty information about this computer
*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
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2 Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Locating hardware
To nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:
▲ Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To nd out what software is installed on your computer:
▲ Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.
Locating hardware 3
Right
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) SIM card slot (select products only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
(2) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(3) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
denition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
● Green (left): The network is connected.
● Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(6) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(7) USB Type-C SuperSpeed port and DisplayPort
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connector
When the computer is on, connects and charges most USB
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides highspeed data transfer.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
– and –
Connects a DisplayPort device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing display output.
(8) USB Type-C power connector and
Thunderbolt™ port with HP Sleep and Charge
(9) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(10) Battery light When AC power is connected:
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Even when the computer is o, connects and charges most USB
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides highspeed data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
● White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
● Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
● O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
● O: The battery is not charging.
Right 5
Left
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(2) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(3) USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
even when the computer is o, charges most products such as a
cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
(4) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
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Display
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(2) Ambient light sensor (select products only) Adjusts the brightness of the display, depending on the ambient
light.
(3) Internal microphones Record sound.
(4) Camera light(s) (select products only) On: One or more cameras are 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 30. Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to
Windows, instead of a password logon. For more information, see
Windows Hello (select products only) on page 52.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(6) Camera privacy switch (select products only) Turns the camera o and on.
NOTE: For more information, see Using a camera (select products
only) on page 30.
(7) WLAN antennas* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Display 7
Keyboard area
TouchPad
Table 2-4 TouchPad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer on the screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(4) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(5) Near Field Communications (NFC) tapping area
and antenna* (select products only)
*The antenna is not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the antenna
free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Allows you to wirelessly share information when you tap it with
an NFC-enabled device.
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Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power to the display and
other unneeded components.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Mute light ● On: Computer sound is o.
● O: Computer sound is on.
(3) Microphone mute light ● On: Microphone is o.
● O: Microphone is on.
(4) Num lk light On: Num lock is on.
(5) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
(6) Sharing or presenting light On: Sharing is on.
(7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(8) Fn lock light On: The fn key is locked. For more information, see Hot keys
(select products only) on page 15.
Keyboard area 9
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(9) Call answer light On: Call answer is on.
(10) Call end light On: Call end is on.
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-6 Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
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computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate
Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
Table 2-6 Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲ Right-click the Power meter icon and then select
Power Options.
(2) Vents (2) Enable airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the
internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(3) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(4) Fingerprint reader (select products only) Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
▲ Swipe down across the ngerprint reader. See Windows
Hello (select products only) on page 52 for details.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ngerprint logon issues, make
sure when you register your ngerprint that all sides of your
nger are registered by the ngerprint reader.
Special keys
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys on page 13.
(2) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
Keyboard area 11
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
(4) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet
(6) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
(7) Windows application key (select products only) Displays options for a selected object.
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
See Hot keys (select products only) on page 15.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
keys. When fn+num lk is pressed, the keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad. Each key on the keypad performs the
function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the
key.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
– or –
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(8) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lk is pressed, the integrated keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
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Action keys
An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your
product, see Special keys on page 11.
▲ To use an action key, press and hold the key.
Table 2-8 Action keys and their descriptions
Icon Description
Helps prevent side-angle viewing from onlookers. If needed, decrease or increase brightness for well-lit or
darker environments. Press the key again to turn o the privacy screen.
NOTE: To quickly turn on the highest privacy setting, press fn+p.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Turns the keyboard backlight o or on. On select products, you can adjust the brightness of the keyboard
backlight. Press the key repeatedly to adjust the brightness from high (when you rst start up the computer),
to low, to o. After you adjust the keyboard backlight setting, the backlight will revert to your previous
setting each time you turn on the computer. The keyboard backlight will turn o after 30 seconds of
inactivity. To turn the keyboard backlight back on, press any key or tap the TouchPad (select products only).
To conserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a Blu-ray Disc (BD).
Starts, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
Stops audio or video playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Mutes the microphone.
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Table 2-8 Action keys and their descriptions (continued)
Icon Description
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Turns the wireless feature on or o.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Turns the TouchPad and TouchPad light on and o.
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing the key alternates the screen image from computer display
to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components
turn o and power is conserved. To exit Sleep, briey press the power button.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
Provides quick access to your Skype for Business calendar.
NOTE: This feature requires Skype® for Business or Lync® 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Oice
365® servers.
Turns the screen sharing function on or o.
NOTE: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Oice 365
servers.
● Answers a call.
● Starts a call during a 1-on-1 chat.
● Places a call on hold.
NOTE: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Oice 365
servers.
● Ends a call.
● Declines incoming calls.
● Ends screen sharing.
NOTE: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Oice 365
servers.
NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature by pressing and holding
the fn key and the left shift key. The fn lock light will turn on. After you have disabled the action key feature,
you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
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Hot keys (select products only)
A hot key is the combination of the fn key and another key.
To use a hot key:
▲ Press the fn key, and then press one of the keys listed in the following table.
Table 2-9 Hot keys and their descriptions
Key Description
C Turns on scroll lock.
E Turns on the insert function.
R Breaks the operation.
S Sends a programing query.
W Pauses the operation.
Bottom
Table 2-10 Bottom components and their descriptions
Component Description
Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan
to cycle on and o during routine operation.
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Front
Table 2-11 Front components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the
display and other unneeded components.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the
least amount of power.
(2) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when
all wireless devices are o.
(3) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE: For more information about HP 3D DriveGuard,
see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
on page 56.
(4) Internal microphones Record sound.
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Labels
The labels aixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels may be in paper form or imprinted on the
product.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a
tablet kickstand.
● Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
may be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information
before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the service label on your computer.
Table 2-12 Service label components
Component
(1) HP product name
(2) Model number
(3) Product ID
(4) Serial number
(5) Warranty period
Table 2-13 Service label components
Component
(1) HP product name
(2) Product ID
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