Component Description
– or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Select My PC, select the Specifications tab, and then
select User Guides.
Windows 8:
▲
From the Start screen, type support, and then select the
HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in
the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Windows 7:
▲
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
Battery bay Holds the battery.
Battery lock Locks the battery in the battery bay.
Battery release latch Releases the battery.
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters.
esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the esc.
Hard drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
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 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Provides superior bass sound.
Integrated numeric keypad When num lock is on, it can be used like an external numeric
keypad.
Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
Internal microphones Record sound.
Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
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