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User Guide SUMMARY This guide provides information about components, power management, security, backing up, and more.
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Legal information © Copyright 2021 HP Development Company, Product notice Software terms L.P. This guide describes features that are common By installing, copying, downloading, or Chrome, Chrome OS, C...
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Safety warning notice Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices described. WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries o...
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Table of contents 1 Components ............................................................................................................................................................................
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) .................................................................................................24 Legislation and regulations ...............................
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Components1 Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work. Use the illustration and table to identify the ...
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Table 1-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description (4) USB Super Speed port with HP Sleep and Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, Charge and...
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Table 1-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and (for select products) charges small devices (such ...
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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) Internal mi...
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Table 1-4 Touchpad component and description Component Description Touchpad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen. NOTE: For more information, see Using t...
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Table 1-5 Speakers and their description Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Special keys Use the illustration and table to locate the special keys. Chapter 1 Components
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Table 1-6 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) Search key O...
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Table 1-7 Action keys and their descriptions (continued) Icon Key Description Volume up Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Key lock Locks the keys to prevent acci...
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Table 1-9 Service label components Component (1) HP product name (2) Model number (3) Product ID (4) Serial number (5) Warranty period Table 1-10 Service label components Component (1) HP product name...
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Navigating the screen2 Depending on your computer model, you can navigate the computer screen using one or more methods. Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen. Use touch gestures on the t...
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To scroll between open tabs in Chrome, slide three fingers left or right on the touchpad zone. One-finger scrolling (touch screen only) Scrolling to the left or the right with one finger moves back an...
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Two-finger pinch zoom (touch screen only) Use the two-finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text. Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the touch screen and then moving your fingers toge...
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Power and battery3 Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on battery power and an external power source is not available to charge the batter...
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Printing4 You have several ways to print from your computer. Print with Google® Chrome TM in OS printing solution. Print from Google Chrome using the HP Print for Chrome app. NOTE: If you use HP Print...
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Backing up, resetting, and recovering5 This chapter provides information about the standard procedures of backing up your personal data, resetting your computer to original factory conditions, and rec...
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IMPORTANT: Recovery permanently erases everything on your computer hard drive, including your downloaded files. If possible, back up your files before you recover your computer. NOTE: For more informa...
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1. Disconnect any external devices connected to your computer, plug in the power cord, and then turn on the computer. 2. To enter recovery mode, press and hold esc+f3, and then press the power button....
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More HP resources6 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 t...
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Specifications7 When you travel with or store your computer, the input power ratings and operating specifications provide helpful information. Input power The power information in this section might b...
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Table 7-1 DC power specifications (continued) Input power Rating DC plug of external HP power supply (select products only) NOTE: This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-...
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Electrostatic discharge8 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 ...
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Accessibility9 HP's goal is to design, produce, and market products, services, and information that everyone everywhere can use, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate third-party assistive...
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Support and contribute to industry standards and guidelines for accessibility. International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) IAAP is a not-for-profit association focused on advancing...
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Additional links to external partners and suppliers that may provide additional assistance: Microsoft Accessibility information (Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Microsoft Office) Google Products acc...
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Legislation and regulations Accessibility of IT and information has become an area of increasing legislative importance. These links provide information about key legislation, regulations, and standar...
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Other disability resources Many resources, including these examples, provide information about disabilities and age-related limitations. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Technical Assistance Prog...
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Index AC adapter light 1, 2 camera light, identifying keys accessibility 22, 23, 25, 26 camera, identifying action accessibility needs assessment Chromebook Recovery Utility, esc action keys 7, 8 inst...
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recovery media volume button, identifying creating volume down action key erase volume up action key recovery, performing regulatory information regulatory label wireless certification label wireless ...