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Display
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Component
WLAN antennas (2, select models only)*
Description
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with a
WLAN.
WWAN antennas (2, select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with a
WWAN.
Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
Webcamera light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
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Item Component Description
(5)
(6)
Webcamera (select models only)
Internal display switch
Records video and captures still photographs.
For information on using the webcamera in Windows 8, access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support
Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support
Assistant app.
For information on using the webcamera in Windows 7, select Start > All Programs > Communication
and Chat > HP WebCam.
Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible on the outside of the computer.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides.
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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
Item
(1)
Component
Power button
Description
● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options. From the Start screen, type power, select
Settings, and then select Power Options.
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Item
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Component
Speakers (2)
Wireless button
Volume mute button
Fingerprint reader (select models only)
Description
Produce SRS Premium Sound or SRS Premium Sound PRO
(select models only).
NOTE: To use the SRS Premium Sound software, from the Start screen, type SRS, and then select SRS Pro
Audio.
Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection.
Mutes and restores speaker sound.
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
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Keys
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Component esc key fn key
Windows button
Function keys num lk key
Integrated numeric keypad
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or the b key.
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen.
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad.
When num lk has been enabled, it can be used like an external numeric keypad.
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Lights
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Component
Power light
Caps lock light
Microphone mute light
Num lock light
Wireless light
Mute light
Description
● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
● Off: The computer is off.
On: Caps lock is on.
● Amber: Microphone sound is off.
● Off: Microphone sound is on.
On: Num lock is on.
● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
● Amber: Computer sound is off.
● Off: Computer sound is on.
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TouchPad
Item
(1)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Component
Pointing stick
Left pointing stick button
TouchPad on/off button
TouchPad zone
Left TouchPad button
Right pointing stick button
Center pointing stick button
Center TouchPad button
Right TouchPad button
Description
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Turns the TouchPad on and off.
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Front
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Component
Wireless light
Power light
AC adapter/Battery light
Hard drive light
Description
● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
● Off: The computer is off.
● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
● Off: The battery is fully charged.
● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.
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Left side
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Component
Security cable slot
USB 2.0 port
Vent
Thunderbolt port
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Dual-Mode DisplayPort
USB 3.0 charging port
Smart card reader
ExpressCard slot
Description
(7) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards. (8)
ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Connects an optional USB device.
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Connects an optional high-resolution display device or a high-performance data device.
NOTE: Thunderbolt is new technology. Install all the latest drivers for your Thunderbolt device before connecting the device to the Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device (sold separately) must be compatible with Windows. To determine whether your device is Thunderbolt Certified for Windows, see https://thunderbolttechnology.net/products .
Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector.
Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. The USB charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and
MP3 players, even when the computer is off.
Supports optional smart cards.
Supports optional ExpressCards.
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Right side
(5)
(6)
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Component
Memory card reader
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
USB 3.0 port
Optical drive (select models only)
Optical drive eject button (select models only)
External monitor port
Description
Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD).
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, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides.
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).
Connects an optional USB device.
Reads and writes, depending on your computer model, to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, navigate to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select
Support & Drivers, and then select Product
Information.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
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Rear
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Component
USB 3.0 port
Power connector
AC adapter/Battery light
RJ45 (network) jack
RJ45 (network) lights (2)
Description
Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced USB power performance.
Connects an AC adapter.
● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
● Off: The battery is fully charged.
Connects a network cable.
● Green (left): The network is connected.
● Amber (right): The network is showing activity.
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Bottom
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Component
Battery release latch
Battery bay
SIM slot
Docking connector
Accessory battery connector
Service cover release lock
Service cover release latch
Description
Releases the battery.
Holds the battery.
Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM)
(select models only). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay.
Connects an optional docking device.
Connects an optional accessory battery.
Locks the service cover.
Releases the service cover on the computer.
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Item
(8)
(9)
Component
Vents (3)
Service cover
Description
Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Provides access to the hard drive bay, the WLAN module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the memory module slots.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless modules only with wireless modules authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the modules and then receive a warning message, remove the modules to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through
HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
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