Operation Manual

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The following components are protected by I/O doors. To open a door, gently lift its bottom edge.
Component Description
(1) Bar-code scanner (select models only) Scans bar codes.
For information about using the bar-code scanner, see
Bar-code scanner (select models only) on page 26.
(2)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition display, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed HDMI device.
(3)
Power connector/Docking connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional docking device.
(4)
USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a
USB device on page 36.
(5)
RJ-45 (network) jack/lights Connects a network cable.
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Green (left): The network is connected.
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Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(6)
DB9 serial port Connects an optional device such as a serial modem,
mouse, or printer.
(7) Shoulder strap connector Connects an optional shoulder strap.
Labels
The labels affixed to the tablet provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems
or travel internationally with the tablet.
IMPORTANT: Check the following location for the labels described in this section: on the back of the tablet.
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Service label—Provides important information to identify your tablet. When contacting support, you
will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number.
Locate these numbers before you contact support.
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Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity label (select models only prior to Windows 8)—Contains the
Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
HP platforms with Windows 8 or Windows 8.x preinstalled do not have the physical label. Instead a
Digital Product Key is electronically installed.
NOTE: The Digital Product Key is automatically recognized and activated by Microsoft operating
systems when a Windows 8 or Windows 8.x operating system is reinstalled using HP-approved recovery
methods.
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