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Component Description
(1) Power button Turns power on and off.
(2)
Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a powersaving state. The computer shuts off power to the
display and other unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of
power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from
inactivity. For more information, see Using power-saving
states on page 40.
(3) Rotation lock Locks screen orientation in either Landscape or Portrait
mode.
NOTE: When you move between notebook and tablet
configuration, the computer screen will automatically
change to vertical or horizontal. To lock the current screen
orientation, slide the screen orientation button.
(4) Volume button Lowers the volume.
(5) Volume button Raises the volume.
(6) Speaker Produces sound.
(7)
Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share,
or access information.
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Component Description
(8)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
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 microphone-only devices.
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, from the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(9) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
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Component Description
(1) Vent Enables airflow 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.
(2) Speaker Produces sound.
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Display
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the display hinges, when in notebook configuration, do not rotate
the display counterclockwise, and do not force the rotating action.
Your computer can serve as both a standard notebook as a tablet, allowing you to use its
touchscreen capabilities with a large number of apps. The display rotates easily clockwise into tablet
position, and counterclockwise back into notebook configuration.
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Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide area networks (WWAN).
(2) Ambient light sensor Brightens or dims the display in response to ambient light.
(3) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLAN).
(4) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(5) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(6) Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow
you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
For information on using the webcam, access HP Support
Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start
screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
(7) Windows Home button Returns you to the Start screen.
*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, from the Start screen, type support,
and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures. For more information, see
Edge swipes (select
models only) on page 27.
(3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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