HP Elitebook 840 G2 P0c57ut Aba 14 Notebook User Manual

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TouchPad
ComponentDescription(1) Pointing stick (select models only)Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.(2) Left pointing stick button (select models only)Functions like the left button on an external mouse.(3) TouchPad on/off buttonTurns the TouchPad on and off.(4) TouchPad zoneMoves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.NOTE:The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For 
more information, see Edge swipes (select models only) on 
page 34.(5) Left...

LightsNOTE:Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.ComponentDescription(1)Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display 
and other unneeded components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a 
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology 
feature is enabled at the factory....

ComponentDescriptionNOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all 
wireless devices are off.(7)Mute light●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
ComponentDescription(1)Power button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the 
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate 
Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button 
briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the...

ComponentDescriptionTo learn more about your power settings: Select Start > Control 
Panel
 > System and Security > Power Options.
(2) Speakers (2)Produce sound.(3)Wireless buttonTurns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a 
wireless connection.(4)Volume mute buttonMutes and restores speaker sound.(5) Fingerprint reader (select models only)Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password 
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KeysComponentDescription(1) esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with 
the 
fn key.
(2) fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in 
combination with a function key, the 
num lk key, the esc key, or 
the b key.
(3)Windows button Displays the Windows Start menu.(4) Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when pressed in 
combination with the 
fn key.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external...

BottomComponentDescription(1) Service doorProvides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN 
(WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the 
memory module slots.CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace 
the wireless module only with a wireless module 
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental 
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or 
region. If you replace the module and then receive a 
warning message, remove the module to restore 
computer...

ComponentDescriptionNOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to cool 
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal 
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine 
operation.(5)SIM slot (select models only)Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The 
SIM slot is located inside the battery bay.
Front
ComponentDescription(1) On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local 
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is 
on.NOTE:On some models,...

ComponentDescriptionNOTE:For more information about HP 3D DriveGuard, 
see 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) on page 62.
16Chapter 2   Getting to know your computer 

3Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access 
information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This 
chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped 
with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network...

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)
HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface for 
connecting to the Internet using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) 
messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi
●Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband
●Bluetooth
HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on...