Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work.
Right side
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the right side of the computer.
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Description
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Memory card reader
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Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage, share, or access information.
To insert a card:
To remove a card:
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USB SuperSpeed ports (2)
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Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
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AC adapter and battery light
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Power connector
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Connects an AC adapter.
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Left side
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the left side of the computer.
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Component
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Description
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RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
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Connects a network cable.
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HDMI port
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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.
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USB Type-C port
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Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
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(4)
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Drive light
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Blinking white: The solid-state drive is being accessed.
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Power light
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Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack
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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.
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Display
The computer display can include essential components such as speakers, antennas, cameras, and microphones.
Low blue light mode (select products only)
Your computer display is shipped from the factory in low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and safety. Also, blue light mode automatically adjusts blue light emissions when you are using the computer at night or for reading.
warning:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Component
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Description
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WLAN antennas* (1 or 2 depending on model)
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Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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(2)
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Internal microphones
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Record sound.
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(3)
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Camera light
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On: The camera is in use.
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Camera
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Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
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*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:
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Keyboard area
Keyboards can vary by language.
Touchpad settings and components
Learn the touchpad settings and components
Touchpad settings
Learn how to adjust touchpad settings.
Adjusting touchpad settings
Use these steps to adjust touchpad settings and gestures.
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Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
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Choose a setting.
Turning on the touchpad
Follow these steps to turn on the touchpad.
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Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
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Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.If you are not using an external mouse, press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.
Touchpad components
Identify the touchpad components.
To adjust touchpad settings and gestures, or to turn off the touchpad:
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Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
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Choose a setting.
To turn on the touchpad:
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Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
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Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.- or -
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Press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.
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Description
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Touchpad zone
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Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.
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Left touchpad button
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Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
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Right touchpad button
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
Identify the lights on the computer.
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Component
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Description
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Caps lock light
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On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital letters.
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Mute light
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Button, vent, speakers, and fingerprint reader
Identify the computer button, vent, speakers, and fingerprint reader.
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Component
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Description
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Power button
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note: If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at least 10 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options:
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Speakers (2)
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Produce sound
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Vent
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Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Fingerprint reader (select products only)
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Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
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Special keys
Identify the special keys.
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Component
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Description
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esc key
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Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
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fn key
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Executes specific functions when pressed in combination with another key.
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(3)
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Windows key
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Opens the Start menu.
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Action keys
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Execute frequently used system functions.
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num lock key
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Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad.
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Integrated numeric keypad
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A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad.
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Bottom
Identify the bottom component.
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Component
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Description
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Vent
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Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels might be in paper form or imprinted on the product.
note:Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a tablet kickstand.
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Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you might be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information before you contact support.Your service label will resemble one of these examples. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches the service label on your computer.
Service label components Component(1)HP product name(2)Warranty period(3)Product ID(4)Serial number
Service label components Component(1)HP product name(2)Model number(3)Product ID(4)Serial number(5)Warranty period
Service label components Component(1)HP product name(2)Product ID(3)Serial number(4)Warranty period -
Regulatory labels—Provide regulatory information about the computer.
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Wireless certification labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
