User's Manual
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
- HP CoolSense
- 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
- Index
Keys
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 the b key, the spacebar, or the esc key.
(3) Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
the previous screen.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
Labels
Important system information is located on the bottom of the computer. The labels affixed to the
computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel
internationally with the computer.
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Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting
support, you will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or
the model number. Locate these numbers before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that
most closely matches the service label on your computer.
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