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TouchPad
Component
(1) TouchPad light
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
TouchPad on/off button
Left TouchPad button
TouchPad zone
Right TouchPad button
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Description
● Off: The TouchPad is on.
● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the
TouchPad button to turn the TouchPad on and off.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
Caps lock light
Power light
(4) Wireless light
Description
● Off: The TouchPad is on.
● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
● White: Caps lock is on.
● Off: Caps lock is off.
● On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in Sleep mode.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation mode.
● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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Button
Component
Power button
Description
● When the computer is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the power button briefly to initiate Sleep mode.
● When the computer is in Sleep mode, press the power button briefly to exit Sleep mode.
● When the computer is in Hibernation mode, press the power button briefly to exit Hibernation mode.
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, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power
Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
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Keys
Component
(1) esc key
(2) fn key
(3) Windows logo key
(4) Windows applications key
(5) Action keys
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key.
Displays the Windows Start menu.
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Execute frequently used system functions.
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Front
Component Description
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Right side
(1)
(2)
(3)
Component
Optical drive
Optical drive light
USB port
(4)
(5)
(6)
Power connector
Security cable slot
Description
Plays optical discs, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
Connects an optional USB device.
● Blinking white: The battery is low.
● Solid white: The computer is connected to external power.
● Amber: The computer is charging the battery.
● Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
Connects an AC adapter.
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.
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Left side
(5)
(6)
(7)
(3)
(4)
Component
(1) External monitor port
(2) Vents (2)
RJ-45 (network) jack
HDMI port
USB ports (2)
Audio-in (microphone) jack
Audio-out (headphone) jack
Description
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
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.
Connects a network cable.
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
Connect optional USB devices.
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.
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.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
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Component
(8) Digital Media Slot
(9)
(10)
Hard drive light
Power light
Description
Supports the following optional digital card formats:
● MultiMedia Card (MMC)
● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Memory
Card
● White: The hard drive is being accessed.
● White: The computer is on.
● Blinking white: The computer is in Sleep mode.
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Display
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
WLAN antennas (2)*
Webcam light
Webcam
Description
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).
On: The webcam is in use.
Records video and captures still photographs.
To use the webcam, select Start> All Programs >Cyberlink
YouCam
Records sound.
(4) Internal microphone
*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, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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Bottom
(3)
(4)
Component
(1)
(2)
Battery bay
Vents (5)
Battery release latch
Service door
Description
Holds the battery.
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.
Releases the battery from the battery bay.
Provides access to the hard drive, wireless modules, and memory modules.
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