Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work.
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Description
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(1)
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SIM card slot (select products only)
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Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
For SIM card installation steps, see Inserting a SIM card (select products only).
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(2)
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Security cable slot
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Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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(3)
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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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(4)
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USB Type-C Thunderbolt ports with HP Sleep and Charge (2)
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Even when the computer is off, connect and charge most USB devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
– and –
Connect a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort output.
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(5)
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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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(6)
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USB SuperSpeed port
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Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
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(7)
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Battery light
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When AC power is connected:
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
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(8)
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Power connector
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Connects an AC adapter.
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Component
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Description
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(1)
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USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge
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Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and even when the computer is off, charges most products such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
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(2)
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Power button and power light
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Power button:
caution: If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options.
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Power light:
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(3)
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Vent
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Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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(4)
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Volume button
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Controls speaker volume on the computer.
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(5)
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Smart card reader
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Supports optional smart cards.
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note:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component
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Description
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(1)
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WLAN antennas* (select products only)
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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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WWAN antennas* (select products only)
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Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWANs).
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(3)
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Internal microphones
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Record sound.
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(4)
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Camera(s)
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Allow(s) 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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(5)
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Camera privacy switch
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Turns the camera off and on.
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(6)
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Camera light(s)
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On: One or more cameras are in use.
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(7)
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Ambient light sensor (select products only)
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Adjusts the brightness of the display, depending on the ambient light.
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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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Component
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Description
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(1)
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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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(2)
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Left TouchPad button
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Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
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(3)
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Right TouchPad button
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Component
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Description
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(1)
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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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(2)
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Fn lock light
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On: The fn key is locked. For more information, see Hot keys (select products only).
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(3)
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Mute light
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(4)
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Microphone mute light
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(5)
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Num lk light
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On: Num lock is on.
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(6)
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Wireless light
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On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
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(7)
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Sharing or presenting light
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On: Sharing is on.
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(8)
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Call answer light
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On: Call answer is on.
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(9)
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Call end light
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On: Call end is on.
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Component
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Description
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(1)
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Speakers
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Produce sound.
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(2)
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Fingerprint sensor (select products only)
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Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
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Component
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Description
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(1)
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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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(2)
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fn key
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Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with another key. Such key combinations are called hot keys.
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(3)
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Windows key
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Opens the Start menu.
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(4)
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Action keys
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Execute frequently used system functions.
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(5)
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Embedded numeric keypad
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A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet keys. When fn+num lk is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad. Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
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Key
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Description
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C
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Turns on scroll lock.
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E
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Turns on the insert function.
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R
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Breaks the operation.
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S
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Sends a programing query.
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W
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Pauses the operation.
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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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note:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component
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Description
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(1)
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WLAN antennas
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Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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WWAN antennas (select products only)
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Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWANs).
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(2)
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Internal microphones
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Record sound.
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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.
Component
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(1)
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HP product name
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(2)
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Model number
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(3)
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Product ID
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(4)
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Serial number
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(5)
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Warranty period
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caution:Inserting a SIM card of the wrong size could damage the SIM card or cause the SIM card to become stuck in the slot. The use of SIM card adapters is not recommended. To prevent damage to the SIM card or the connectors, use minimal force when inserting or removing a SIM card.
note:Before purchasing a SIM card, follow these instructions to determine the correct SIM card size for your computer:
Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then search for your computer by product name or number. Select Product Information. Refer to the listed options to determine which card to purchase.
note:The SIM card in your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.