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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Memory card reader
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Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage, share, or access information.
To insert a card:
To remove a card:
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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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Drive light
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(4)
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USB Type-C port
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Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
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(5)
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RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
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Connects a network cable.
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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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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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Component
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Description
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AC adapter and battery light
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(2)
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Power connector
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Connects an AC adapter.
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(3)
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USB port with HP Sleep and Charge
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Connects a USB device, provides 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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warning:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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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(2)
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Internal microphones
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Record sound.
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(3)
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Camera light
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On: The camera is in use.
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(4)
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Camera
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Allows 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 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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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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Mute light
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Component
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Description
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Power button
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note: If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down 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
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Produce sound.
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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 specific functions when pressed in combination with another key.
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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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num lock key
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Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad.
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(6)
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Integrated numeric keypad
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A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad.
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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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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: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
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(2)
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Model number
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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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