Tablet edge components
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(1) | Fingerprint reader (select models only) | Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password | |
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| logon. | |
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(2) | Vents (2) | Enable airflow to cool internal components. | |
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| NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool | |
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| internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the | |
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| internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. | |
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(3) | Webcam (rear) | Records video and captures photographs. Some models may | |
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| allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming | |
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| video. | |
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| For information on using the webcam, access HP Support | |
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| Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start screen, | |
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| select the HP Support Assistant app. | |
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(4) | Camera flash | Provides light for rear webcam photos. | |
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(5) | Autorotate button | When the tablet is on, press the autorotate button to lock the | |
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| autorotate feature of the display. To unlock the autorotate | |
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| feature, press the button again. | |
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| – or – | |
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| Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the | |
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| charms, tap Settings, tap the screen icon, and then tap the | |
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| autorotate icon. To unlock the autorotate feature, tap the | |
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| autorotate icon again. | |
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(6) | Volume button | Controls speaker volume on the tablet. | |
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| ● | To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the button. |
6 Chapter 2 External component identification