User Guide
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First Edition: January 2020
Document Part Number: L87653-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
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 the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety
of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
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Table of contents
1 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Touchpad ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Special keys ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 12
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 12
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Scrolling (touchpad only) .................................................................................................................. 13
One-nger scrolling (touch screen only) ........................................................................................... 13
One-nger swipe (touch screen only) ............................................................................................... 14
Two-nger pinch zoom (touch screen only) ..................................................................................... 14
3 Power and battery ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Factory-sealed battery ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................... 15
4 Printing ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Printing ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Printing from Google Chrome .............................................................................................................................. 16
Printing with Google Cloud Print Web printing service ....................................................................................... 16
5 Backing up, resetting, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 17
Backing up ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Resetting .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Recovering ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing the Chromebook Recovery Utility ..................................................................................... 18
Creating recovery media ................................................................................................................... 18
Recovering the Chrome operating system ....................................................................................... 18
Setting up your computer after a reset or recovery ........................................................................................... 19
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Erase and reformat the recovery media .............................................................................................................. 19
6 More HP resources ....................................................................................................................................... 20
7 Specications .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 22
8 Electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................................ 23
9 Accessibility ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Accessibility ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 24
Our commitment ............................................................................................................................... 24
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 24
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 25
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 25
Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 25
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 26
Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................ 26
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................ 26
Legislation and regulations .............................................................................................................. 26
United States ................................................................................................................... 27
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) ............................... 27
Canada ............................................................................................................................. 27
Europe ............................................................................................................................. 28
United Kingdom .............................................................................................................. 28
Australia .......................................................................................................................... 28
Worldwide ....................................................................................................................... 28
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 29
Organizations .................................................................................................................................... 29
Educational institutions .................................................................................................................... 29
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 29
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
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1 Components
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-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not
support optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(2) microSD™ memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store,
manage, share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
Press in on the card, and then remove it from the
memory card reader.
(3) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data
transfer.
(4) AC adapter and battery light White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
fully charged.
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
Right side 1
Table 1-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
Blinking amber: The battery has an error.
O: The battery is not charging.
(5) USB Type-C power connector and port Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging
the computer battery.
– and –
Connects a USB device that has a Type-C connector, such as a
cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and
provides data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort™ output.
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately)
may be required.
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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 designed to act as a deterrent,
but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled
or stolen.
(2) USB Type-C power connector and port Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Connects a USB device that has a Type-C connector, such as a
cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and
provides data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may
be required.
(3) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data
transfer.
(4) Power button When the computer is o, press the button to turn on
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
results in the loss of unsaved information.
(5) Power light On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the
display and other unneeded components.
Left side 3
Table 1-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is
a power-saving state that uses the least amount of
power.
(6) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the computer.
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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) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
(4) Internal microphone (select products only) Records sound.
(5) Internal microphone (select products only) Records sound.
(6) Camera (select products only) Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
(7) Camera light (select products only) On: The camera is in use.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer, and antenna location varies. For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the instructions to nd your product. Then select User Guides.
Display 5
Keyboard area
Touchpad
Table 1-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.
NOTE: For more information, seeUsing touchpad and touch screen gestures on page 12.
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Special keys
Table 1-5 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) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
Keyboard area 7
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 7.
To use an action key, press and hold the key.
For more information on action keys and keyboard shortcuts, go to https://support.google.com/chromebook/
answer/183101. Select your language at the bottom of the page.
Table 1-6 Action keys and their descriptions
Icon Key Description
Back Displays the previous page in your browser history.
Forward Displays the next page in your browser history.
Reload Reloads your current page.
Full screen Opens your page in full-screen mode.
Display apps Displays open apps.
NOTE: Pressing this button in conjunction with ctrl takes a screenshot.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down
the key.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down
the key.
Mute Mutes speaker sound.
Volume down Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the
key.
Volume up Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the
key.
Key lock Locks the keys to prevent accidental key presses.
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Bottom
Table 1-7 Bottom components and their descriptions
Components Description
Speakers Produce sound.
Bottom 9
Labels
The labels aixed 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 on the
product.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a
tablet kickstand.
Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
may be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information
before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the service label on your computer.
Table 1-8 Service label components
Component
(1) HP product name
(2) Model number
(3) Product ID
(4) Serial number
(5) Warranty period
Table 1-9 Service label components
Component
(1) HP product name
(2) Product ID
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Table 1-9 Service label components (continued)
Component
(3) Serial number
(4) Warranty period
Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
Wireless certication label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval
markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
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2 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 and touch screen gestures
The touchpad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures. To
navigate a touch screen (select products only), touch the screen directly using gestures described in this
chapter.
Tap
Use the tap or double-tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen.
Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one nger on the touchpad zone or touch screen to select
the item. Double-tap to open it.
Tap two ngers on the touchpad zone or touch screen to bring up a context-sensitive menu.
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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 ngers will scroll the screen, if there is more content viewable to either side, or will move back and forth
through web browser history.
Place two ngers slightly apart on the touchpad zone, and then drag them up, down, left, or right.
NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by nger speed.
To scroll between open tabs in Chrome, slide three ngers left or right on the touchpad zone.
One-nger scrolling (touch screen only)
Scrolling to the left or the right with one nger will move back and forth through web browser history.
Place one nger on the touch screen, and then drag it across the touch screen in a left or right motion.
NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by nger speed.
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One-nger swipe (touch screen only)
Swiping up with one nger hides or shows your shelf. The shelf contains a list of popular shortcuts to apps so
that you can nd them easily.
Place your nger on the bottom of the screen, quickly slide your nger up a short distance, and then lift
it.
Two-nger pinch zoom (touch screen only)
Use the two-nger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.
Zoom out by placing two ngers apart on the touch screen and then moving your ngers together.
Zoom in by placing two ngers together on the touch screen and then moving your ngers apart.
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