User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard
- Managing power
- Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Selecting a power plan
- Running on battery power
- Using the AC adapter
- Running on external AC power
- HP CoolSense (select models only)
- Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Managing and sharing information
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index

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Component Description
(1)
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(2)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed HDMI 1.4 device.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4)
USB 3.0 charging port Connects an optional USB 1.0, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 device
and provides enhanced USB power performance for USB 3.0
devices. The port can also charge select models of cell phones
and MP3 players, even when the computer is off.
NOTE: USB charging is enabled at the factory. To disable
USB charging in Setup Utility, see
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
and System Diagnostics on page 70.
(5)
USB 2.0 charging port Connects an optional USB 1.0 or USB 2.0 device. The USB 2.0
charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and
MP3 players, even when the computer is off.
NOTE: USB charging is enabled at the factory. To disable
USB charging in Setup Utility, see Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
and System Diagnostics on page 70.
(6)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/ Audio-
in (microphone) jack
Connects an optional device, such as a headset, power stereo
speakers, headphones, earbuds, television audio, or a headset
microphone.
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 HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen,
select My computer, and then select User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(7) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
●
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
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