Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they're located, and how they work.
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Memory card reader
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Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information.
To insert a card:
To remove a card:
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(2)
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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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(3)
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Vent
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Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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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 power connector and Thunderbolt™ ports (2) with HP Sleep and Charge
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Connect an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the computer battery.
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Connect and charge most USB devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
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Connect a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort output.
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(6)
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Power connector
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Connects an AC adapter.
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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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Component
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Description
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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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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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(3)
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Security cable slot
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Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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(4)
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Vent
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Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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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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Internal microphones (2)
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Record sound.
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Camera light (select products only)
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On: The camera is in use.
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Camera(s) (select products only)
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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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*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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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 control zone
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Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
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(3)
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Right control zone
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Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
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Near Field Communications (NFC) tapping area and antenna* (select products only)
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Allows you to wirelessly share information when you tap it with an NFC-enabled device.
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*The antenna is not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the antenna 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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Power light
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(2)
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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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(3)
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Fn lock light
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On: The fn key is locked.
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(4)
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Mute light
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Microphone mute light
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(6)
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Num lk light
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On: Num lock is on.
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(7)
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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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(8)
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Sharing or presenting light
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On: Sharing is on.
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Call answer light
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On: Call answer is on.
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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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Power button
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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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(2)
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Speakers (2)
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Produce sound.
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(3)
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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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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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(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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Action keys
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Execute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys.
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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 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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(6)
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Windows application key
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Displays options for a selected object.
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Icon
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Description
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Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing the key alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and monitor.
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Helps prevent side-angle viewing from onlookers. If needed, decrease or increase brightness for well-lit or darker environments. Press the key again to turn off the privacy screen.
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Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
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Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
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Mutes or restores speaker sound.
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Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
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Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
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Mutes the microphone.
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Turns the keyboard backlight off or on.
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Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off.
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Turns the wireless feature on or off.
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Provides quick access to your Skype for Business calendar.
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Turns the screen sharing function on or off.
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note:The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature by pressing and holding the fn key and the left shift key. The fn lock light will turn on. After you have disabled the action key feature, you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
Component
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Description
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(1)
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Vent
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Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Speakers (2)
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Produce 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.
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(1)
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HP product name (select products only)
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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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Serial number
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(5)
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Warranty period
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