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
Component Description
Hard drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
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 High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Provides superior bass sound.
Integrated numeric keypad When num lock is on, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is
closed while the power is on.
NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
Internal microphones Record sound.
Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional
gestures.
Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to 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.
Mute light
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions
on the integrated numeric keypad.
Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc
or reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help
and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 2).
Follow the web page instructions to select your computer
model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
Power button
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
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