HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 operation manual

User Guide

© Copyright 2020 HP Development Company,

L.P.

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First Edition: May 2020

Document Part Number: M06595-001

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features might not be available on your computer.

Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems might require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees might apply and additional requirements might apply over time for updates. See http://www.microsoft.com.

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Manuals.

Software terms

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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 applicable safety standards.

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Processor configur tion setting (select products only)

IMPORTANT: Select computer products 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 Getting started .............................................................................................................................................	1
Finding information ...............................................................................................................................................	2
2 Components ..................................................................................................................................................	3
Locating hardware .................................................................................................................................................	3
Locating software ..................................................................................................................................................	3
Right .......................................................................................................................................................................	4
Left .........................................................................................................................................................................	5
Display ....................................................................................................................................................................	6
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................	8
Touchpad .............................................................................................................................................	8
Touchpad settings .............................................................................................................	8
Lights .................................................................................................................................................	10
Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader .........................................................................................	11
Special keys .......................................................................................................................................	13
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................	15
Hot keys (select products only) .........................................................................................................	17
Bottom .................................................................................................................................................................	18
Top cover ..............................................................................................................................................................	19
Rear ......................................................................................................................................................................	20
Labels ...................................................................................................................................................................	21
Inserting a nano SIM card (select products only) ................................................................................................	23
3 Network connections ...................................................................................................................................	25
Connecting to a wireless network .......................................................................................................................	25
Using the wireless controls ...............................................................................................................	25
Wireless button ...............................................................................................................	25
Operating system controls .............................................................................................	25
Connecting to a WLAN .......................................................................................................................	26
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) ..........................................................................	26
Using GPS (select products only) ......................................................................................................	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) .................................................................	27
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................	27
Using NFC to share information (select products only) ....................................................................	27
Sharing ............................................................................................................................	28
Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................................	28

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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only) ....................................................	28
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only) ................................................................	29
Turning on and customizing HP LAN-Wireless Protection .............................................	29
Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only) .............	30
Customizing MAC Address Pass Through ..........................................................................................	30
4 Navigating the screen ..................................................................................................................................	31
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................	31
Tap .....................................................................................................................................................	31
Two-finger pinch zoom .....................................................................................................................	32
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad) .......................................................................	32
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) .........................................................................	32
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ......................................................................	33
our-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ........................................................................	33
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad) ..................................................................	34
our-finger swipe (precision touchpad) ............................................................................................	34
One-finger slide (touch screen) .........................................................................................................	35
Using an optional keyboard or mouse .................................................................................................................	35
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only) ..........................................................................................	35
5 Entertainment features ...............................................................................................................................	36
Using a camera (select products only) ................................................................................................................	36
Using audio ..........................................................................................................................................................	36
Connecting speakers .........................................................................................................................	36
Connecting headphones ....................................................................................................................	36
Connecting headsets .........................................................................................................................	37
Using sound settings .........................................................................................................................	37
Using video ..........................................................................................................................................................	37
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) .......................	37
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ............................................	38
Setting up HDMI audio ....................................................................................................	39
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ......	40
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only) ................	40
Using data transfer ..............................................................................................................................................	40
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only) .....................................................	40
6 Managing power ..........................................................................................................................................	42
Using Sleep and Hibernation ...............................................................................................................................	42
Initiating and exiting Sleep ...............................................................................................................	42
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) .................................................................	43

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Shutting down (turning off) the computer ..........................................................................................................	43
Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................	44
Running on battery power ...................................................................................................................................	44
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) ....................................................................................	44
Displaying battery charge .................................................................................................................	44
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) ..................................	45
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................................	45
Identifying low battery levels ...........................................................................................................	45
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................	46
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ...................................	46
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .................................	46
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ..................	46
Factory-sealed battery ......................................................................................................................	46
Running on external power .................................................................................................................................	46
7 Security ......................................................................................................................................................	48
Protecting the computer .....................................................................................................................................	48
Using passwords ..................................................................................................................................................	48
Setting passwords in Windows .........................................................................................................	49
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................................	49
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................	50
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................................	51
Using DriveLock Security Options .....................................................................................................	51
Selecting Automatic DriveLock (select products only) ...................................................	52
Enabling Automatic DriveLock .....................................................................	52
Disabling Automatic DriveLock ....................................................................	52
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................	53
Selecting manual DriveLock ...........................................................................................	53
Setting a DriveLock master password .........................................................	53
Enabling DriveLock and setting a DriveLock user password .........................................	54
Disabling DriveLock ........................................................................................................	55
Entering a DriveLock password ......................................................................................	55
Changing a DriveLock password .....................................................................................	55
Windows Hello (select products only) .................................................................................................................	56
Using antivirus software ......................................................................................................................................	56
Using firewall software ........................................................................................................................................	56
Installing software updates .................................................................................................................................	57
Using HP Client Security (select products only) ..................................................................................................	57
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only) ...........................................................................................	57
Using an optional security cable (select products only) .....................................................................................	58
Using a fingerprint reader (select products only) ...............................................................................................	58

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Locating the fingerprint reader .........................................................................................................	58
8 Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................	59
Improving performance .......................................................................................................................................	59
Using Disk Defragmenter ..................................................................................................................	59
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................	59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................	59
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ..............................................................................	60
Updating programs and drivers ..........................................................................................................................	60
Cleaning your computer ......................................................................................................................................	60
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) .................................................................................	60
Removing dirt and debris from your computer ................................................................................	61
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant .....................................................................................	61
Caring for wood veneer (select products only) .................................................................................	62
Traveling with or shipping your computer ..........................................................................................................	62
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...........................................................................................................	64
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................	64
Using Windows tools .........................................................................................................................	64
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) .....	64
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................	65
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools ..............................................................	65
Recovering using HP Recovery media ...............................................................................................	65
Changing the computer boot order ...................................................................................................	65
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) ..................................................................................	66
10 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................	67
Using Computer Setup .........................................................................................................................................	67
Starting Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................	67
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ...................................................................................	67
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .................................................................................	67
Updating the BIOS .............................................................................................................................	68
Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................	68
Downloading a BIOS update ...........................................................................................	68
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt ..................................................................................	69
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ...........................................................................................................	69
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) .........................................................................................................	70
11 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................	71
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) .................................................................	71

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Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows .......................................................................	71
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version .......................	72
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) .....................................................................................................	72
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows .............................................................................	72
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .............................................................................................................	72
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .......................................................................................	73
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive ..............................................	73
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ..............................	73
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) .....................................................................................................	74
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) .............................................	74
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .................................................................	74
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .................	74
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................	74
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings ....................................................	74
12 Specific tions ............................................................................................................................................	76
Input power ..........................................................................................................................................................	76
Operating environment .......................................................................................................................................	77
13 Electrostatic discharge ...............................................................................................................................	78
14 Accessibility ..............................................................................................................................................	79
HP and accessibility .............................................................................................................................................	79
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................	79
The HP commitment .........................................................................................................................	79
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) .......................................................	79
Finding the best assistive technology ..............................................................................................	80
Assessing your needs .....................................................................................................	80
Accessibility for HP products ..........................................................................................	80
Standards and legislation ....................................................................................................................................	81
Standards ..........................................................................................................................................	81
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................	81
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................	81
Legislation and regulations ..............................................................................................................	81
Useful accessibility resources and links ..............................................................................................................	82
Organizations ....................................................................................................................................	82
Educational institutions ....................................................................................................................	82
Other disability resources .................................................................................................................	82

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HP links ..............................................................................................................................................	82
Contacting support ..............................................................................................................................................	83
Index .............................................................................................................................................................	84

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1Getting started

After you set up and register the computer, HP recommends 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 returns 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 25.

●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 56.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Components on page 3 and Navigating the screen on page 31 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 64.

●Access HP Support Assistant app—For quick online support, open the HP Support Assistant app (select products only). HP Support Assistant optimizes computer performance and resolves problems using the latest software updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Support Assistant. Then select Support.

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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	●	Online chat with an HP technician
	For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and	●	Support telephone numbers
	follow the instructions to find your product.	●	Replacement parts videos (select products only)
	‒ or –
		●	Maintenance and service guides
	Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select
		●	HP service center locations
	HP Support Assistant. Then select Support.
	‒ or –
	Select the question mark icon in the taskbar search box.
	Then select Support.
	Safety & Comfort Guide	●	Proper workstation setup
	To access this guide:	●	Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
	▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search		and decrease your risk of injury
		●	Electrical and mechanical safety information
	box, 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	●	Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
To access this document:		battery disposal, if needed.

▲Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.

Limited Warranty*

●

Specific warranty information about this computer

To access this document:

▲Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, 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.

*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 might 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.

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2Components

Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work.

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:

▲Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.

Locating hardware

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Right

Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	Battery light	When AC power is connected:
		●	White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
		●	Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
		●	Off 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.
		●	Off The battery is not charging.
(2)	USB Type-C power connector and	Connect an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
	Thunderbolt™ ports with HP Sleep and Charge	supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
	(2)	computer battery.
		– and –
		Connect USB devices, provide high-speed data transfer, and
		charge small devices, even when the computer is off.
		– and –
		Connect display devices that has a USB Type-C connector,
		providing DisplayPort™ output.
		NOTE: Your computer might also support a Thunderbolt
		docking station.
		NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) might
		be required.
(3)	HDMI port	Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
		definition television, any compatible digital or audio
		component, or a high-speed High Definition Multimedia
		Interface (HDMI) device.
(4)	USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge	Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
		charges small devices, even when the computer is off.

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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge	Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
		charges small devices, even when the computer is off.
(2)	Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)	Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
	combo jack	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, see the Regulatory, Safety,
		and Environmental Notices.
		To access this guide:
		▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box,
		and then select HP Documentation.
		NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
		speakers are disabled.
(3)	Nano SIM card slot (select products only)	Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
(4)	Security cable slot	Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
		NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
		it might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
		stolen.

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Display

Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	WLAN antennas*	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
		area networks (WLANs).
(2)	Ambient light sensor	Adjusts the brightness of the display, depending on the ambient
		light.
(3)	Internal microphones (2)	Record sound.
(4)	Camera light(s)	On: One or more cameras are in use.
(5)	Camera	Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To use
		your camera, see Using a camera (select products only) on page 36.
		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 56.
		NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
		and software installed on your product.
(6)	User-proximity sensor	Uses facial recognition to monitor your presence in front of the
		computer to save power and add security. When you step away from
		the computer, the sensor puts the computer into the Sleep state.
		When you return to your computer, the sensor recognizes you and
		wakes the computer without a key press or mouse movement. To set
		up facial recognition for the user-proximity sensor, see Windows
		Hello (select products only) on page 56.

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Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions (continued)

Component		Description
(7)	WWAN antennas (select products only)*	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
		area networks (WWANs).

*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:

▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.

Display 7

Keyboard area

NOTE: Keyboards can vary by language.

Touchpad

Touchpad settings

To adjust touchpad settings and gestures, or to turn off the touchpad:

1.Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.

2.Choose a setting.

To turn on the touchpad:

1.Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.

2.Using an external mouse, click the Touchpad button.

– or –

▲Press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the Touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.

Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	Touchpad zone	Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
		on the screen.
		NOTE: For more information, see Using touchpad and touch
		screen gestures on page 31.
(2)	Left touchpad button	Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

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Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions (continued)

Component		Description
(3)	Near Field Communications (NFC) tapping area	Allows you to wirelessly share information when you tap it with
	and antenna (select products only)*	an NFC-enabled device.
(4)	Right touchpad button	Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

Keyboard area

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Lights

Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	Caps lock light	On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
		letters.
(2)	Privacy key light	On: Privacy screen is on, which helps prevent side-angle viewing.
(3)	Mute light	●	On: Computer sound is off.
		●	Off Computer sound is on.
(4)	Microphone mute light	●	On: Microphone is off.
		●	Off Microphone is on.
(5)	Camera privacy light	●	On. The camera is off.
		●	Off. The camera is on.
(6)	Power light	●	On: The computer is on.
		●	Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the Sleep
			state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts off power
			to the display and other unnecessary components.
		●	Off Depending on your computer model, the computer is
			off, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power-
			saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(7)	Fn lock light	On: The fn key is locked. For more information, see Hot keys
		(select products only) on page 17.

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Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader

Table 2-6 Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.
(2)	Power button	●	When the computer is off, press the button brie		y to turn on
			the computer.
		●	When the computer is on, press the button brie		y to initiate
			Sleep.
		●	When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
			brie y to exit Sleep (select products only).
		●	When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
			brie y to exit Hibernation.
		IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
		results in the loss of unsaved information.
		If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
		procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
		least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
		To learn more about your power settings, see your power
		options.
		▲	Right-click the Power meter icon	and then select
			Power Options.
(3)	Fingerprint reader	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
		logon.

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Table 2-6 Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader and their descriptions (continued)

Component	Description
	▲ Touch your finger to the fingerprint reader. See Windows
	Hello (select products only) on page 56 for details.
	IMPORTANT: To prevent fingerprint logon issues, make
	sure when you register your fingerprint that all sides of your
	finger are registered by the fingerprint reader.

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Special keys

Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	esc key	Displays system information when pressed in combination with
		the fn key.
(2)	fn key	Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
		combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
		hot keys.
		See Hot keys (select products only) on page 17.
(3)	Windows key	Opens the Start menu.
		NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
		menu.
(4)	Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions as defined by the icon
		symbols on f1 through f12 function keys.
		See Action keys on page 15.
(5)	Fingerprint reader	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
		logon.
		▲ Touch your finger to the fingerprint reader. See Windows
			Hello (select products only) on page 56 for details.
			IMPORTANT: To prevent fingerprint logon issues, make
			sure when you register your fingerprint that all sides of
			your finger are registered by the fingerprint reader.
(6)	Camera privacy key	Turns the camera off (shutter closed) and on.
		NOTE: If you record video when the camera is off (shutter
		closed), audio will still record. For more information, see Using a
		camera (select products only) on page 36
(7)	Power button	●	When the computer is off, press the button brie	y to turn
			on the computer.
		●	When the computer is on, press the button brie	y to
			initiate Sleep.

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Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions (continued)

Component	Description
	●	When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
		brie y to exit Sleep (select products only).
	●	When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
		brie y to exit Hibernation.
	IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
	results in the loss of unsaved information.
	If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
	procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for
	at least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
	To learn more about your power settings, see your power
	options.
	▲	Right-click the Power meter icon	and then select
		Power Options.

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Action keys

The action keys execute frequently used system functions as defined by the icon symbols on f1 through f12. The action keys vary by computer.

▲To use an action key, press and hold the key.

NOTE: On some products, you must press the fn key in combination with the action key.

Table 2-8 Action keys and their descriptions

Icon	Description
	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.
	On select products, 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 off 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.

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.

Turns the keyboard backlight off 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 first start up the computer), to low, to off. 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 off 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 off this feature.

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Table 2-8 Action keys and their descriptions (continued)

Icon	Description
	Turns insert function on or off.

Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or off.

NOTE: The airplane mode key is also referred to as the wireless button.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.

Executes frequently used tasks. Some tasks might not be available on all products.

●Opens an application, file, or website

●Enter frequently used text into a permanent clipboard

●Ability to change system profiles

●Ability to change system properties

●Execute user-defined key sequences

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

CTurns on scroll lock.

RBreaks the operation.

SSends a programing query.

WPauses the operation.

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Bottom

Table 2-10 Bottom components and their descriptions

Component		Description
(1)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.
(2)	Vent	Enables air ow 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 off during routine
		operation.

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