HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook PC - Components

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

Right

Figure : Identifying the right-side components

Right-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. To access this guide: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation. note: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
(2)		USB SuperSpeed port	Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(3)		HDMI port	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.
(4)		RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights	Connects a network cable. Green (left): The network is connected. Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(5)		USB Type-C power connector port, SuperSpeed port, and DisplayPort connector	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 that has a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer. – and – Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort output. note: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(6)		Battery light	When AC power is connected: White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent. Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent. Off: The battery is not charging. When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging): Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Off: The battery is not charging.
(7)		Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

Left

Figure : Identifying the left-side components

Left-side components and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		Security cable slot	Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. note: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2)		USB powered port	Connects and supplies power to a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, optical drive, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(3)		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.
(4)		Memory card reader	Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information. To insert a card: Hold the card label-side up, with the 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.
(5)		Drive light	Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.

Display

note:
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Figure : Identifying the display components

Display components and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)	WWAN antennas* (select products only)	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWANs).
(2)	IR camera light (select products only)	On: The IR camera is in use.
(3)	Internal microphones (1 or 2 depending on model)	Record sound.
(4)	Camera(s) (select products only)	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. note: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware and software installed on your product.
(5)	HD camera light (select products only)	On: The HD camera is in use.
(6)	WLAN antennas* (select products only)	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.

Figure : Identifying the display components

Display components and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)	WWAN antennas* (select products only)	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWANs).
(2)	Internal microphones (1 or 2 depending on model)	Record sound.
(3)	Camera(s) (select products only)	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. note: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware and software installed on your product.
(4)	HD camera light (select products only)	On: The HD camera is in use.
(5)	WLAN antennas* (select products only)	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.

Keyboard area

TouchPad

Figure : Identifying the TouchPad components

TouchPad components and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		TouchPad zone	Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.
(2)		Left TouchPad button	Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)		Right TouchPad button	Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

Lights

Figure : Identifying the top lights

Lights and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		Power light	On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2)		Caps lock light	On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital letters.
(3)		Mute light	On: Computer sound is off. Off: Computer sound is on.
(4)		Microphone mute light	On: Microphone is off. Off: Microphone is on.
(5)		Wireless light	On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. note: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
(6)		Num lk light	On: Num lock is on.
(7)		Fn lock light	On: The fn key is locked.

Button, speakers, and fingerprint sensor

Figure : Identifying the top button

Button, speakers, and fingerprint sensor and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		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). When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. caution: 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 for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, see your power options. Right-click the Power meter icon and then select Power Options.
(2)		Speakers (2)	Produce sound.
(3)		Fingerprint sensor (select products only)	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. To use the fingerprint sensor, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor until it reads your fingerprint.

Special keys

Figure : Identifying the top keys

Special keys and their descriptions
Component	Description
(1)		esc key	Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
(2)		fn key	Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with another key. Such key combinations are called hot keys.
(3)		Windows key	Opens the Start menu. note: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start menu.
(4)		Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions. See Action keys.
(5)		num lk key	Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad.
(6)		Integrated numeric keypad	A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When num lk is pressed, the integrated keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad. note: If the keypad function is active when the computer is turned off, that function is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.

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.

Action keys and their descriptions
Icon	Description
	Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
	Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
	Turns the keyboard backlight off or on. note: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
	Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a Blu-ray Disc (BD).
	Starts, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
	Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
	Stops audio or video playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD.
	Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
	Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
	Mutes the microphone.
	Mutes or restores speaker sound.
	Turns the wireless feature on or off. note: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
	Turns the TouchPad and TouchPad light on and off.
	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 the monitor.
	Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components turn off and power is conserved. To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. caution: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
	Provides quick access to your Skype for Business calendar. note: This feature requires Skype® for Business or Lync® 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Office 365® servers.
	Turns the screen sharing function on or off. note: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 servers.
	Answers a call. Starts a call during a 1-on-1 chat. Places a call on hold. note: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 servers.
	Ends a call. Declines incoming calls. Ends screen sharing. note: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 servers.

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.

Hot keys (select products only)

A hot key is the combination of the fn key and another key.

To use a hot key:

Press the fn key, and then press one of the keys listed in the following table.

Hot keys and their descriptions
Key	Description
C	Turns on scroll lock.
E	Turns on the insert function.
R	Breaks the operation.
S	Sends a programing query.
W	Pauses the operation.

Bottom

Figure : Identifying the bottom components

Bottom components and their descriptions
Component	Description
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.

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.

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.

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)	Product ID
(3)	Serial number
(4)	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.