Getting to know your computer

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

Right side

Figure : Identifying the right-side components

Right-side components and their descriptions
Component		Description
(1)	USB Type-C power connector and 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 data transfer, and (for select products) charges small devices when the computer is on or in Sleep mode. – and – Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort™ output. note: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) may be required.
(2)	AC adapter and battery light	White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)	USB SuperSpeed port with Sleep and Charge	Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and charges small devices.

Left side

Figure : Identifying the left-side components

Left-side components and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo 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 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.
(2)		AC adapter and battery light	White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)		USB Type-C power connector and 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 data transfer, and (for select products) charges small devices when the computer is on or in Sleep mode. – and – Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort output. note: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) may be required.
(4)		microSD™ memory card reader	Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage, share, or access information. To insert a card: Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the computer. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated. To remove a card: Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory card reader.

Display

Figure : Identifying the display components

Display components and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)	WLAN antennas*	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).
(2)	Internal microphones	Record sound.
(3)	Camera	Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. note: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware and software installed on your product.
(4)	Camera light	On: The camera is in use.
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

Touchpad

Figure : Identifying the touchpad

Touchpad and its description
Component	Description
Touchpad zone	Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.

Speakers

Figure : Identifying the speakers

Speakers and their description
Component	Description
Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

Special keys

Figure : Identifying the special keys

Special keys and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		esc key	Activates certain computer functions when pressed in combination with other keys, such as Tab or Shift.
(2)		Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions. See Action keys.
(3)		Power button	When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep (select products only). note: 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 down for at least 10 seconds to turn off the computer.

Action keys

An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your product, see Special keys.

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

For more information on action keys and keyboard shortcuts, go to https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101. Select your language at the bottom of the page.

Action keys and their descriptions
Icon	Key	Description
	Back	Displays the previous page in your browser history.
	Forward	Displays the next page in your browser history.
	Reload	Reloads your current page.
	Full screen	Opens your page in full-screen mode.
	Display apps	Displays open apps. note: Pressing this button in conjunction with ctrl takes a screenshot.
	Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Press simultaneously with ctrl to decrease the keyboard backlight (select products only) incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
	Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Press simultaneously with ctrl to increase the keyboard backlight (select products only) incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
	Mute	Mutes speaker sound.
	Volume down	Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
	Volume up	Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels may be in paper form or imprinted on the product.

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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.

Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you may be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information before you contact support.

Figure : Identifying the service label

Service label components
Component
(1)	HP product name
(2)	Model number
(3)	Product ID
(4)	Serial number
(5)	Warranty period

Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
Wireless certification label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.