User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Using a webcam (select models only)
- Using audio
- Using video
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Running on battery power
- Running on AC power
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index
Identifying components
Depending on the model, your computer may have some of the following components. To see which
components are specific to your model, refer to the
Setup Instructions
poster provided in the
computer box.
Component Description
AC adapter light
●
On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●
Off: The computer is using battery power.
‒ or –
●
White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
●
Amber: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 0 to 90 percent.
●
Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level. When
the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery
light begins blinking rapidly.
●
Off: The battery is fully charged.
Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the
radiance backlight keyboard (also known as keyboard
backlight) feature off or on.
Airplane mode key (also referred to as the
wireless button)
Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or off.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a
wireless connection is possible.
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
.
To access this document:
▲
From the Start screen, type support, and then select
the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark
icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
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