HP ProBook 450 G7 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: Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, 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%. Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90%. 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

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)	WWAN antennas* (select products only)	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWANs).
(3)	Camera	Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
(4)	Internal microphones	Record sound.
(5)	Camera privacy cover (select products only)	By default, the camera lens is uncovered, but you can slide the camera privacy cover to block the camera's view. To use the camera, slide the camera privacy cover in the opposite direction to reveal the lens. note: If you have both front-facing and rear-facing cameras, when one camera lens is revealed and ready to use, the other is concealed.
(6)	HD camera light	On: The HD 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. 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)		Num lk light	On: Num lock is on.
(6)		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.
(7)		Fn lock light	On: The fn key is locked.

Button, speakers, and fingerprint sensor

Figure : Identifying the top button

Button, speakers, 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. 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 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)		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)		Fingerprint sensor (select products only)	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Swipe down across the fingerprint reader. note: To prevent fingerprint logon issues, make sure when you register your fingerprint that all sides of your finger are registered by the fingerprint reader.

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 closes the Start menu.
(4)		Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions.
(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.

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.