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Right side, Regulatory, Safety, and, Environmental Notices

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Right side Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Power light Hard drive light Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power. Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. 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, see 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 4conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, navigate to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Optical drive eject button (select models Releases the optical drive disc tray. only) Right side 5

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons and speakers (select models only)	21
Keys	22
Using the action keys	22
Bottom	24
Labels	24
Connecting to a network	26
Connecting to a wireless network	26
Using the wireless controls	26
Wireless button	26
Operating system controls	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	27
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only)	28
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	29
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Using a webcam	30
Using audio	30
Connecting speakers	30
Connecting headphones	30
Connecting a microphone	30
Connecting headsets	31
Testing your audio features	31
Using video	31
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)	31
Setting up HDMI audio	32
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	33
Navigating the screen	34
Using the TouchPad	34
Tap	34
Two-finger scroll	34
Two-finger pinch zoom	35
Two-finger click	35
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	35
Using the integrated numeric keypad	36
Managing power	37
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	37
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	38
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	38
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	38
Using the power meter and power settings	39
Running on battery power	39
User-replaceable battery (select models only)	39
Finding battery information	40
Conserving battery power	40
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	41
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	41
Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	41
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)	41
Running on AC power	42
Troubleshooting power problems	42
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	43
Maintaining your computer	44
Improving performance	44
Using Disk Defragmenter	44
Using Disk Cleanup	44
Updating programs and drivers	44
Cleaning your computer	45
Cleaning procedures	45
Cleaning the display	45
Cleaning the sides or cover	46
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)	46
Traveling with or shipping your computer	46
Securing your computer and information	48
Using passwords	48
Setting Windows passwords	48
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	49
Using Internet security software	49
Using antivirus software	49
Using firewall software	50
Installing software updates	50
Installing critical security updates	50
Securing your wireless network	50
Backing up your software applications and information	51
Using an optional security cable lock	51
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	52
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	52
Updating the BIOS	52
Determining the BIOS version	52
Downloading a BIOS update	53
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	54
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	54
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	56
Creating recovery media and backups	56
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	56
Using Windows tools	57
Restore and recovery	57
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	58
What you need to know before you get started	58
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	59
Using HP Recovery media to recover	59
Changing the computer boot order	59
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	60
Specifications	61
Input power	61
Operating environment	61
Electrostatic Discharge	62
Accessibility	63
Supported assistive technologies	63
Contacting support	63