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User Guide
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© Copyright 2020 HP Development Company, Product notice Software terms L.P. This guide describes features that are common By installing, copying, downloading, or © 2017 Google LLC All rights reserved....
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use...
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... Right side .......................
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Setting up your computer after a reset or recovery ........................................................................................... Erase and reformat the recovery media ......................
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Getting to know your computer Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work. Right side Table 1-1 Right-si...
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Table 1-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description Off: The battery is not charging. (5) USB Type-C power connector and port Connects an AC adapter that has a USB...
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Left side Table 1-2 Left-side components and their descriptions Component Description (1) Nano security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is desi...
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Display Table 1-3 Display components and their descriptions Component Description (1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Cam...
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Table 1-4 Speakers and their description Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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Keyboard area Touchpad Table 1-5 Touchpad and its description Component Description Touchpad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen. NOTE: For more informa...
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Button Table 1-6 Power button and its description Component Description Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. When the computer is on, press the button brief...
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Special keys Table 1-7 Special keys and their descriptions Component Description (1) esc key Activates certain computer functions when pressed in combination with other keys, such as Tab or Shift. (2)...
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Action keys An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your product, see Special keys on page 8. To use an action key, press and hold the key....
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Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels may be in paper form or imprinted o...
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Table 1-10 Service label components (continued) Component (3) Serial number (4) Warranty period Regulatory labels—Provide regulatory information about the computer. Wireless certification labels—Provi...
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Navigating the screen You can navigate the computer screen in one or more of the following ways: Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen. Use touch gestures on the touchpad. Using touchpad ...
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Scrolling (touchpad only) Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. Scrolling to the left or the right with two fingers scrolls the screen, if there is more content view...
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One-finger scrolling (touch screen only) Scrolling to the left or the right with one finger moves back and forth through web browser history. Place one finger on the touch screen, and then drag it acr...
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Power and battery Factory-sealed battery The battery in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery ...
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Printing Printing Use one of the following methods to print from your computer: Print from Google Chrome TM using the HP Print for Chrome app. Print with Google Cloud Print TM Web printing service. NO...
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Backing up, resetting, and recovering Backing up You can back up your data to an optional USB flash drive or SD memory card or through Google Drive TM. For detailed information about creating a backup...
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Recovering When your Chrome operating system (OS) isn’t working properly, you can perform a recovery. A recovery reinstalls the operating system and software programs and restores the original factory...
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Recovering the Chrome operating system To recover the Chrome OS™ on your computer using the recovery media you created: 1. Disconnect any external devices connected to your computer, plug in the power...
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More HP resources To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Table 6-1 Additional information Resource Contents Setup Instructions How to set up th...
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Specifications Input power The power information in this section might be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by a...
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Operating environment Table 7-2 Operating environment specifications Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating –20°C to 60°C –4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (nonco...
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Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a m...
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Accessibility HP and accessibility Because HP works to weave diversity, inclusion, and work/life into the fabric of the company, it is reflected in everything HP does. HP strives to create an inclusiv...
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As a founding member, HP joined to participate with other organizations to advance the field of accessibility. This commitment supports HP’s accessibility goal of designing, producing, and marketing p...
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Assistive Technologies sorted by impairment type Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Standards and legislation Standards Section 508 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards ...
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Useful accessibility resources and links The following organizations might be good resources for information about disabilities and age-related limitations. NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list. These...
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Contacting support NOTE: Support is in English only. Customers who are deaf or hard of hearing who have questions about technical support or accessibility of HP products: Use TRS/VRS/Web Cap Tel to ca...
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Index Chromebook Recovery Utility, AC adapter and battery light, installing labels identifying components regulatory accessibility serial number accessibility needs assessment display service action k...
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right side components WLAN label scrolling touch screen gesture scrolling touchpad gesture Section 508 accessibility standards serial number, computer service labels, locating slots micro SD memory ca...