HP Chromebook 14-AK050NR User manual

User Guide

© Copyright 2015 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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U.S. and other countries and is used under
license.
The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. The only warranties for
HP products and services are set forth in the
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should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
First Edition: September 2015
Document Part Number: 828940-001
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 refund subject to the
refund policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the computer, please contact your
local point of sale (the 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).
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Processor conguration setting (select models only)
IMPORTANT: Select computer models are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a
Celeron® N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor. If your computer is congured as described, do not
change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2 processors to 1 processor. If you
do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory reset to restore the original settings.
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Table of contents
1 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 1
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Top .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Labels ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................................................................ 8
Using TouchPad gestures ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Tapping ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Scrolling ............................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Using the action keys ................................................................................................................................... 12
Using the action keys ........................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Power and Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Factory-sealed battery ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................................... 13
5 More HP resources ....................................................................................................................................... 14
More HP resources ............................................................................................................................................... 14
6 Electrostatic Discharge ................................................................................................................................ 15
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
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1 Getting to know your computer
Right side
Component Description
(1) USB 2.0 ports Connect optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(2) AC adapter light ●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
●O: The computer is using battery power.
(3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left side
Component Description
(1) 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) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
(3) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB
ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low
current. Some USB devices require power and require you to
use a powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select cell phones
and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
(4) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
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 microphone-only devices.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(5) Micro memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
To insert a card:
▲Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on the
card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲Press in on the card it until it pops out.
(6) Power light ●White: Computer is on.
●Blinking white: Computer is in Sleep mode.
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Component Description
●O: The computer is o.
Display
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns o 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.
(2) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
NOTE: The position of the WLAN antennas may dier, depending
on model.
(3) WWAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(4) Internal microphone Records sound.
(5) Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video
conferences and online chat by means of streaming video.
(6) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. 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.
Display 3

Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on
the screen.
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Buttons
Component Description
(1) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is on and you want to lock the screen,
press the power button until you see the sign-in screen
appear. Pressing the power button during screen-lock
mode turns o the computer.
●When the computer is on and you want to turn it o, press
and hold the power
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Bottom
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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Labels
The labels aixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT: All labels described in this section will be aixed to the bottom of the computer.
For help nding these locations, refer to Getting to know your computer on page 1.
NOTE: Your label may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
●Service label—Provides important information, including the following:
Component
(1) Model name (select products only)
(2) Product number
(3) Serial number
(4) Warranty period
Have this information available when you contact support.
●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer.
●Wireless certication label or labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the
approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certication labels are
included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally.
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2 Using TouchPad gestures
A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your ngers.
Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your ngers tap and scroll to manipulate items on the
desktop
Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use the Tap function on the TouchPad.
●Tap one nger on the TouchPad zone to make a selection.
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●Tap two ngers on the TouchPad zone to bring up a context-sensitive menu.
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Scrolling
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.
To scroll, place two ngers slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up,
down, left, or right motion.
NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by nger speed.
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To scroll between open tabs in Chrome, slide three ngers left or right on the TouchPad.
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3 Using the action keys
Using the action keys
For more information on action keys and keyboard shortcuts, go to https://support.google.com/chromebook/
answer/183101?hl=en.
Icon Key Description
esc esc is a key that interacts with other keys to activate the computer's functions.
Back Go to the previous page in your browser history.
Forward Go to the next page in your browser history.
Reload Reload your current page.
Full screen Open 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.
Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briey to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is on and you want to lock the screen, press the power
button until you see the sign-in screen appear. Pressing the power button
during screen-lock mode turns o the computer.
●When the computer is on and you want to turn it o, press and hold the power
button.
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