HP Elite c1030 Chromebook operation manual
User Guide
SUMMARY
This guide provides information about components, power management, security, backing up, and more.
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Forum.
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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.
First Edition: August 2020
Document Part Number: M16434-001
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
Safety warning notice
Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices
described.
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the
computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by applicable safety standards.
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Table of contents
1 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Touchpad ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Fingerprint reader ............................................................................................................................... 5
Special keys ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Labels ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 10
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 10
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Scrolling (touchpad only) .................................................................................................................. 10
One-nger scrolling (touch screen only) ........................................................................................... 11
One-nger swipe (touch screen only) ............................................................................................... 11
Two-nger pinch zoom (touch screen only) ..................................................................................... 12
3 Power and battery ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Factory-sealed battery ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................... 13
4 Printing ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Printing with Google Chrome inOS printing solution .......................................................................................... 14
Printing from Google Chrome .............................................................................................................................. 14
5 Backing up, resetting, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 15
Backing up ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Resetting .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Recovering ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Chromebook Recovery Utility ..................................................................................... 16
Creating recovery media ................................................................................................................... 16
Recovering the Chrome operating system ....................................................................................... 16
Setting up your computer after a reset or recovery ........................................................................................... 17
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Erasing and reformatting the recovery media .................................................................................................... 17
6 More HP resources ....................................................................................................................................... 18
7 Specications .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 20
8 Electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................................ 21
9 Accessibility ................................................................................................................................................ 22
HP and accessibility ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 22
The HP commitment ......................................................................................................................... 22
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 23
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 23
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 23
Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 23
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 24
Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................ 24
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................ 24
Legislation and regulations .............................................................................................................. 25
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 25
Organizations .................................................................................................................................... 25
Educational institutions .................................................................................................................... 25
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 26
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
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1 Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the right side of the computer.
Table 1-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing
the computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the
memory card reader.
(2) AC adapter and battery light ● On, White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is fully charged.
● On, Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the
battery is charging.
● Blinking amber: The battery has an error.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(3) USB Type-C® power connector and
SuperSpeed Plus port
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging
the computer battery.
– and –
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices when the
computer is on or in Sleep mode.
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Left
Table 1-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately)
might be required.
(4) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data
transfer.
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 1-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
(2) USB Type-C power connector and
SuperSpeed Plus port
(3) AC adapter and battery light ● On, White: The AC adapter is connected and the
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does
not support optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging
the computer battery.
– and –
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices when the
computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately)
might be required.
battery is fully charged.
– and –
The camera is in use.
● On, Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the
battery is charging.
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Table 1-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
– and –
The camera privacy switch is o.
● Blinking amber: The battery has an error.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(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.
(5) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button briey to
turn on the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
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 ineective, press and hold
the power button for at least 10 seconds to turn o
the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your
power options.
Display
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the display.
(6) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the computer.
(7) Camera privacy switch Turns the camera on and o.
To turn o the camera, slide the camera privacy switch
toward the display.
To turn on the camera, slide the camera privacy switch
toward the front of the computer.
Display 3
Table 1-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
(2) Internal microphones Record sound.
(3) Camera light On (white): The camera is in use.
(4) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
*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.
Keyboard area
Keyboards can vary by language.
area networks (WLANs).
On (amber): The camera is turned o by the switch.
O: The camera is turned o by the software.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
Touchpad
The touchpad settings and components are described here.
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