User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Getting started
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating the screen
- Using touchpad and touch screen gestures
- Tap
- Two-finger pinch zoom
- Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)
- Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)
- One-finger slide (touch screen)
- Using an optional keyboard or mouse
- Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)
- Using touchpad and touch screen gestures
- Managing power
- Using Sleep and Hibernation
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Using the Power icon and Power Options
- Running on battery power
- Running on external power
- 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 Device as a Service (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
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Index

Right side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) SIM card slot (select products only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
For SIM card installation steps, see Inserting a SIM card (select
products only) on page 15.
(2) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(3) USB Type-C port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device that has a Type-C connector, provides
data transfer, and even when the computer is o, charges most
products such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort™ output.
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) might
be required.
(4) USB port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(6) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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