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
NOTE: The antennas are not visible from the outside of
the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
that applies
to your country or region.
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.
Using the action keys
Depending on the model, your computer may have the function key features as described in this
table.
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the action keys illustrates the
assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility
(BIOS). Refer to Help and Support for additional information.
After you have disabled the action key feature, you can still perform each function by pressing the fn
key in combination with the appropriate action key.
Icon Description
Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system
and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a
monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from
the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the
monitor.
Turns the radiance backlight keyboard (also known as keyboard backlight) feature off or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
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