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First Edition: May 2016
Document Part Number: 839681-001
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 of Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for details.
To access the latest user guides or manuals for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/ support. Select Find your product, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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) within 14 days for a full refund subject to the refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full refund of the price of the computer, please 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 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 defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
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Processor configur tion setting (select products only)
IMPORTANT: Select computer models are configured 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 configured as described, do not change the processor configur tion setting in msconfig.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 Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Finding information ............................................................................................................................................... |
2 |
2 Components .................................................................................................................................................. |
4 |
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. |
4 |
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. |
4 |
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Display .................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Top .......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Lights ................................................................................................................................................. |
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Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader ......................................................................................... |
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Keys ................................................................................................................................................... |
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Using the hot keys ............................................................................................................................. |
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Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... |
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3 Network connections ................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... |
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Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... |
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Wireless button ............................................................................................................... |
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Operating system controls ............................................................................................. |
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Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... |
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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .......................................................................... |
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Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only) ........................................................................ |
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Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... |
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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. |
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Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ |
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Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only) .................................................... |
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Using a modem (select products only) ............................................................................................. |
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Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................. |
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Connecting a countryor region-specific modem cable adapter .................................. |
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4 Screen navigation ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures ................................................................................................. |
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Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Two-finger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... |
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Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only) .................................................................................................... |
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Two-finger tap (TouchPad only) ........................................................................................................ |
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our-finger tap (TouchPad only) ....................................................................................................... |
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One-finger slide (touch screen only) ................................................................................................. |
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Three-finger swipe (TouchPad only) ................................................................................................. |
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5 Entertainment features ............................................................................................................................... |
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Using a webcam ................................................................................................................................................... |
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Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... |
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Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... |
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Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting video devices by using a VGA (via optional docking device or expansion port |
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device) cable (select products only) .................................................................................................. |
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Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable ................................................................................ |
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Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... |
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Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport ...................................... |
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Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub) ................... |
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Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub) ...................... |
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Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ...... |
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Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................................... |
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Using optional external drives .......................................................................................................... |
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Using the docking connector ............................................................................................................. |
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6 Power management ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Shutting down (turning off the computer .......................................................................................................... |
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Setting power options ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Using power-saving states ................................................................................................................ |
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Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................. |
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Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation (select products only) ........................ |
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Using the power meter and power settings ................................................................... |
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Setting password protection on wakeup ........................................................................ |
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Using battery power .......................................................................................................................... |
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Finding additional battery information .......................................................................... |
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Using HP Battery Check .................................................................................................. |
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Displaying the remaining battery charge ....................................................................... |
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Maximizing battery discharge time ................................................................................ |
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Managing low battery levels ........................................................................................... |
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Identifying low battery levels ...................................................................... |
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Resolving a low battery level ....................................................................... |
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Conserving battery power .............................................................................................. |
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Disposing of a battery ..................................................................................................... |
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Replacing a battery ......................................................................................................... |
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Using external AC power ................................................................................................................... |
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7 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... |
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Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. |
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Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ |
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Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... |
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Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password (select products only) ....................................... |
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Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ |
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Enabling DriveLock (select products only) ..................................................................... |
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Disabling DriveLock (select products only) .................................................................... |
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Entering a DriveLock password (select products only) .................................................. |
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Changing a DriveLock password (select products only) ................................................. |
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Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock (select products only) ................................................ |
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Entering an Automatic DriveLock password (select products only) .............................. |
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Removing Automatic DriveLock protection (select products only) ............................... |
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Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Using firewall software ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. |
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Using HP Client Security (select products only) .................................................................................................. |
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Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ |
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Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... |
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Using a fingerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................... |
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Locating the fingerprint reader ......................................................................................................... |
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8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... |
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Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. |
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Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ |
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Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ |
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Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. |
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Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ |
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Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. |
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Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. |
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Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... |
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9 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... |
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Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ |
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Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... |
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Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... |
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What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. |
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Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. |
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Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. |
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Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ |
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Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... |
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10 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................ |
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Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. |
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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... |
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Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. |
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Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. |
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Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... |
59 |
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... |
60 |
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. |
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TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... |
61 |
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... |
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11 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... |
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Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... |
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12 Specific tions ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... |
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13 Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. |
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14 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... |
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Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Index ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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1Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:
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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 16.
●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 45.
●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Components on page 4 and Screen navigation on page 21 for additional information.
●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer: Select the Start button, and then select All apps.
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Right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features. |
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery ash drive. See Backup and recovery |
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on page 52. |
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Finding information
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
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Setup Instructions |
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Overview of computer setup and features |
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HP support |
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Online chat with an HP technician |
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. |
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Support telephone numbers |
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HP service center locations |
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Safety & Comfort Guide |
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Proper workstation setup |
To access this guide: |
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Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort |
▲ Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP |
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and decrease your risk of injury |
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Help and Support, and then select HP |
Electrical and mechanical safety information |
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Documentation. |
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▲Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP, and then select HP Documentation.
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▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select User Guides.
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▲Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select
User Guides.
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▲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 |
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Important regulatory notices, including information about proper |
To access this document: |
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battery disposal, if needed. |
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▲Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
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▲Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP, and then select HP Documentation.
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▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select User Guides.
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Resource |
Contents |
▲Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select
User Guides.
Limited Warranty* |
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Specific warranty information about this computer |
To access this document:
▲Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
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▲Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP, and then select HP Documentation.
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▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select User Guides.
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▲Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select
User Guides.
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▲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.
*You can find 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 Pacific, you can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Office, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, and postal address.
Finding information |
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2Components
Locating hardware
To find 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 find out what software is installed on your computer:
▲Select the Start button, and then select All apps. ‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.
4Chapter 2 Components
Right
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Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) |
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, |
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combo jack |
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an |
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optional headset microphone. This jack does not support |
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optional microphone-only devices. |
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the |
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volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. |
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For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, |
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Safety, and Environmental Notices. |
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To access this guide: |
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Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select |
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the HP Support Assistant app. |
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Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. |
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Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then |
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select User Guides. |
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NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer |
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speakers are disabled. |
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(2) |
USB 3.0 charging (powered) port |
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, |
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external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports |
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will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low |
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current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use |
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a powered port. |
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NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of |
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cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. |
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NOTE: The battery can be depleted quickly if you charge |
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multiple devices while operating on battery power. |
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(3) |
Docking connector |
Connects an optional docking device. |
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(4) |
Battery light |
When AC power is connected: |
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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent. |
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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent. |
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Off The battery is not charging. |
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When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging): |
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery |
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level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level, |
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the battery light begins blinking rapidly. |
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Off The battery is not charging. |
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Power connector |
Connects an AC adapter. |
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Description |
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Security cable slot |
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but |
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it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or |
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stolen. |
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(2) |
HDMI port |
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- |
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definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, |
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or a high-speed High efinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) |
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device. |
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(3) |
USB 3.0 charging (powered) port |
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, |
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external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports |
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will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. |
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Some USB devices require power and require you to use a |
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powered port. |
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NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of |
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cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. |
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NOTE: The battery can be depleted quickly if you charge |
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multiple devices while operating on battery power. |
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(4) |
USB Type-C charging port |
Connects a USB device with a Type-C connector and can charge |
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products such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, |
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even when the computer is off. |
NOTE: Adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
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(1) |
Internal microphones (2) |
Record sound. |
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(2) |
Webcam light |
On: The webcam is in use. |
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Webcam |
Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to |
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video conference and chat online using streaming video. |
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To use the webcam: |
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▲ Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select |
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Camera. |
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(4) |
WLAN antennas* (2) (select products only) |
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local |
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area networks (WLANs). |
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(5) |
Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna* (select |
Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate and transfer |
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products only) |
data/info to and from your NFC-compatible devices. |
*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:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Select My PC, select the Specific tions tab, and then select User Guides.
8Chapter 2 Components
Top
TouchPad
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TouchPad on/off button |
Turns the TouchPad on and off. |
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(2) |
TouchPad zone |
Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate |
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items on the screen. |
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NOTE: The TouchPad detects the force of the finger pressure |
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being applied while using gestures. Press your fingers down on |
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the TouchPad with force while gesturing to accelerate the |
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gesture motion. |
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(3) |
Left TouchPad button |
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. |
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(4) |
Right TouchPad button |
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. |
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Lights
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Power light |
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On: The computer is on. |
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving |
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state. The computer shuts off power to the display and |
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other unneeded components. |
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Off The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a |
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power-saving state that uses the least amount of power. |
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(2) |
Caps lock light |
On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital |
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letters. |
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Mute light |
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Amber: Computer sound is off. |
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Off Computer sound is on. |
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Microphone mute light |
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Amber: microphone sound is off. |
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Off microphone sound is on. |
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Wireless light |
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Off An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local |
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area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is |
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on. |
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Amber: All wireless devices are off. |
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Num lock light |
On: Num lock is on. |
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(7) |
TouchPad light |
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Amber: The TouchPad is off. |
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Off The TouchPad is on. |
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Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader
Component |
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Description |
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(1) |
Power button |
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the |
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computer. |
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When the computer is on, press the button brie y to initiate |
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Sleep. |
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button |
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brie y to exit Sleep. |
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button |
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brie y to exit Hibernation. |
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CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results |
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in the loss of unsaved information. |
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If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown |
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procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at |
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least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. |
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To learn more about your power settings, see your power |
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options. |
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Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select |
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Power and sleep settings. |
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‒ or – |
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Right-click the Start button, and then select Power |
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Options. |
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Speakers (4) |
Produce sound. |
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Fingerprint reader |
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password |
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logon. |
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Keys
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Description |
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esc key |
Displays system information when pressed in combination with |
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the fn key. |
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fn key |
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in |
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combination with a function key, the num lock key, or the esc |
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key. |
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See Using the hot keys on page 12 |
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Windows key |
Opens the Start menu. |
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NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start |
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menu. |
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Embedded numeric keypad |
A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet |
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keys that enables you to add, subtract, and perform other |
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numeric tasks. When num lock is on, the keypad can be used like |
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an external numeric keypad. |
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num lock key |
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off. |
Using the hot keys
To use a hot key:
▲Press the fn key, and then press the correct function key represented by the icons below.
Press fn+function key Description
Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components turn off and power is conserved.
To exit Sleep, brie y press the power button.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer via the optional docking device, fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
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Press fn+function key Description
Most external monitors receive video information on the computer using the external VGA video standard. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information on the computer.
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Mutes the microphone.
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 backlight keyboard off or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
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