Component

Description

 

 

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,

(microphone) jack

earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also

 

connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does

 

not support optional microphone-only devices.

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust

 

the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a

 

headset. For additional safety information, refer to the

 

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.

 

To access this document:

 

▲ 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.

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

 

computer speakers are disabled.

 

NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor

 

connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and

 

audio-in (microphone).

 

 

Battery bay

Holds the battery.

 

 

Battery lock

Locks the battery in the battery bay.

 

 

Battery release latch

Releases the battery.

 

 

Bluetooth® compartment

Contains a Bluetooth device.

 

 

Caps lock light

On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital

 

letters.

 

 

DisplayPort

Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-

 

performance monitor or projector.

 

 

Docking connector

Connects an optional docking device.

 

 

esc key

Displays system information when pressed in combination

 

with the fn key.

 

 

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

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 key, or on select models, the b key

 

or the spacebar.

 

 

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