User guide
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating the screen
- Managing power
- Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Running on battery power
- Running on external AC power
- HP CoolSense
- Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Component Description
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help
and Support web page (see More HP resources
on page 3). Follow the web page instructions to select
your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
(6) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(7) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) 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 microphone-only
devices.
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, from the Start screen, type support,
and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(8) USB 3.0 ports Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device,
such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer,
scanner or USB hub.
(9) 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 device.
(10) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
Using the webcam
The computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models
may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
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To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the list
of applications.
For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and
then select Help and Support.
Using audio
On your computer, or on select models using an external optical drive, you can play music CDs,
download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or
mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio
devices such as speakers or headphones.
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