User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Components
- Network connections
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Using HP MAC Address Manager to identify your computer on a network (select products only)
- Screen navigation
- Entertainment features
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery power
- Running on external power
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Setting passwords in Windows
- Setting passwords in Computer Setup
- Managing a BIOS administrator password
- Using DriveLock Security Options
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Client Security (select products only)
- Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)
- Maintenance
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Component Description
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
– or –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing display output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
(3) Battery light When AC power is connected:
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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
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O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
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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.
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O: The battery is not charging.
(4) USB 3.x charging port When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device,
such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provides high-speed data transfer.
(5) 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, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Select the Start button, select HP, and then select HP
Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
4 Chapter 2 Components