User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Running on battery power
- Running on external AC power
- Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Component Description
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the
Help and Support web page (see More HP
resources on page 3). Follow the web page
instructions to select your computer model. Select
Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
(5) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a
keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or
USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all
USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you
to use a powered port.
(6) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) 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
microphone-only devices.
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 guide, from
the Start screen, type support, and then select the
HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-
conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
(7) Speakers Produce sound.
(8) 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 connectors facing
the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push
in on the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
Press in on the card it until it pops out.
(9) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connects an optional USB device, such as a
keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or
USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all
USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you
to use a powered port.
(10) 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 HDMI device.
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