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Right side Component (1) (2) (3) Description USB Type-C power connector and charging port Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the computer battery. - or - Connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer. - or - Connects to various USB, video, HDMI, and LAN devices. NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required. 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. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The battery is not charging. Volume buttons Control speaker volume on the computer. Left side Component (1) Description Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo 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 standalone microphones. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Best practices	9
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	11
Locating hardware	11
Locating software	11
Right side	12
Left side	12
Front	14
Top	15
Bottom	16
Rear	17
Using the kickstand	18
Keyboard (select products only)	19
Connecting the keyboard	19
Removing the keyboard	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Special keys	22
Action keys	22
Labels	23
Using the microSD memory card reader	24
Inserting a microSD memory card	24
Removing a microSD memory card	25
Connecting to a network	27
Connecting to a wireless network	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Airplane mode key	27
Operating system controls	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	28
Using GPS (select products only)	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	29
Connecting Bluetooth devices	29
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	29
Connecting to your mobile device (select products only)	30
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using the camera	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting headsets	33
Using sound settings	33
Using video	33
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	34
Navigating the screen	35
Using touch screen and optional TouchPad gestures	35
Tap	35
Two-finger pinch zoom	35
Two-finger slide (TouchPad only)	36
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	36
Four-finger tap (TouchPad only)	36
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad only)	37
One-finger slide (touch screen only)	37
Using an optional keyboard and mouse	37
Using the on-screen keyboard	38
Managing power	39
Using Sleep and Hibernation	39
Initiating and exiting Sleep	39
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	40
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	40
Using the Power icon and Power Options	41
Running on battery power	41
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	41
Displaying battery charge	42
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	42
Conserving battery power	42
Identifying low battery levels	42
Resolving a low battery level	43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	43
Factory-sealed battery	43
Running on external power	43
Maintaining your computer	45
Improving performance	45
Using Disk Defragmenter	45
Using Disk Cleanup	45
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	45
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	46
Updating programs and drivers	46
Cleaning your computer	46
Cleaning procedures	46
Cleaning the display	47
Cleaning the sides or cover	47
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	47
Traveling with or shipping your computer	47
Securing your computer and information	49
Using passwords	49
Setting Windows passwords	49
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	50
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	50
Using Internet security software	51
Using antivirus software	51
Using firewall software	51
Installing software updates	51
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	52
Securing your wireless network	52
Backing up your software applications and information	52
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	52
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Determining the BIOS version	53
Downloading a BIOS update	54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	55
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	55
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	57
Creating recovery media and backups	57
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	57
Using Windows tools	58
Restore and recovery	59
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	59
What you need to know before you get started	59
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	60
Using HP Recovery media to recover	60
Changing the computer boot order	61
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	62
Specifications	63
Input power	63
Operating environment	64
Electrostatic Discharge	65
Accessibility	66
Supported assistive technologies	66
Contacting support	66