User manual
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation
- Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)
- 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 passwords
- Using Windows Hello (select products only)
- Using Internet security software
- Installing software updates
- Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
- Securing your wireless network
- Backing up your software applications and information
- Using an optional security cable (select products only)
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Component Description
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲ Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select
Power and sleep settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power
Options.
(2) Power light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
●
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(3) Security cable slot 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.
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub.
(5) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
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 standalone microphones.
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:
▲ Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and
Support, and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(6) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the computer.
(7) Drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
on page 42.
NOTE: On select products, the drive light will always remain
o.
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