hp B94HNI46CPA Laptop Speaker User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- HP
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hp B94HNI46CPA Laptop Speaker
Product Information
Component | Description |
---|---|
Caps lock light | Indicates if the Caps lock is on, switching key input to all |
capital letters.
Privacy key light (select products only)| Indicates if the privacy screen is
on, preventing side-angle
viewing.
Mute light| Indicates if computer sound is off.
Microphone mute light| Indicates if the microphone is off.
Camera privacy light| Indicates if the camera is disabled.
Power light| Indicates if the computer is on or in a power-saving
state.
Fn lock light| Indicates if the fn key is locked.
Speakers| Produce sound.
Power key| Turns on/off the computer and initiates Sleep or Hibernation
depending on the current state.
Fingerprint reader (select products only)| Allows fingerprint logon to Windows
instead of a password
logon.
esc key| Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
fn key| Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key.
Windows key| Opens the Start menu.
Action keys| Executes frequently used system functions.
Power button| Turns the computer on/off.
Camera privacy switch| Controls the camera privacy.
Product Usage Instructions
Caps lock light: If the light is on, it means the Caps lock is on, and the key input will be in all capital letters.
Privacy key light (select products only): If the light is on, it means the privacy screen is on, preventing side-angle viewing.
Mute light: If the light is on, it means the computer sound is off.
Microphone mute light: If the light is on, it means the microphone is off.
Camera privacy light: If the light is on, it means the camera is disabled.
Power light: If the light is on, it means the computer is on. If it is blinking (select products only), the computer is in the Sleep state, a power- saving state. If it is off, the computer may be off, in Hibernation, or in Sleep, depending on the computer model.
Fn lock light: If the light is on, it means the fn key is locked.
Speakers: The speakers produce sound.
Power key: When the computer is off, press the key briefly to turn on the
computer. When the computer is on, press the key briefly to initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the key briefly to exit Sleep
(select products only). When the computer is in Hibernation, press the key
briefly to exit Hibernation.
Note: Pressing and holding down the power key results in the loss of
unsaved information. If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power key for at least 4
seconds to turn off the computer.
Fingerprint reader (select products only): The fingerprint reader allows fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon. Swipe down across the fingerprint reader to use it.
esc key: Press the key in combination with the fn key to display system information.
fn key: Press the fn key in combination with another key to execute frequently used system functions. These key combinations are called hot keys. Refer to the user manual for specific hot keys.
Windows key: Press the Windows key to open the Start menu. Pressing it again will close the Start menu.
Action keys: These keys execute frequently used system functions. Refer to the user manual for specific action keys.
Power button: Press the power button briefly to turn the computer on/off.
Camera privacy switch: The camera privacy switch controls the camera privacy. Refer to the user manual for instructions on using the camera privacy switch.
Product Overview
Table 2-6 Lights and their descriptions
Component | Description | |
---|---|---|
(1) | Caps lock light |
all capital letters.
(2)| | Privacy key light (select products only)| On: Privacy screen is on,
which helps prevent side-angle viewing.
(3)| | Mute light|
- On: Computer sound is off.
- Off: Computer sound is on.
(4)| | Microphone mute light|
- On: Microphone is off.
- Off: Microphone is on.
(5)| | Camera privacy light|
- On: Camera is disabled.
- Off: Camera is enabled.
(6)| | Power light|
- On: The computer is on.
- Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unnecessary components.
- Off: Depending on your computer model, the computer is off, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power- saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(7)| | Fn lock light| On: The fn key is locked. For more information, see Hot keys (select products only) on page 15.
Power key, speakers, and fingerprint reader
Fingerprint readers can be located on the touchpad, on a side panel of the computer, or on the top cover below the keyboard.
IMPORTANT: To verify that your computer supports fingerprint reader sign- in, select the Search icon in the taskbar, type Sign-in options in the search box, and then select the Sign-on options app. If Fingerprint recognition is not listed as an option, then your notebook does not include a fingerprint reader.
Table 2-7 Power key, speakers, and fingerprint reader and their descriptions
Component | Description | |
---|---|---|
(1) | Speakers | Produce sound. |
Compo | nent | |
--- | --- | --- |
(2) | Power key |
- When the computer is off, press the key briefly to turn on the computer.
- When the computer is on, press the key briefly to initiate Sleep.
- When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the key briefly to exit Sleep (select products only).
- When the computer is in Hibernation, press the key briefly to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power key results in the loss of
unsaved information. If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power key for at least 4
seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, use
the Power icon.
Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power and sleep settings.
(3)| | Fingerprint reader (select products only)| Allows a fingerprint logon
to Windows, instead of a password logon.
Swipe down across the fingerprint reader. See Windows Hello (select
products only) on page 48 for details. IMPORTANT: To prevent fingerprint
logon issues, make sure when you register your fingerprint that all sides of
your finger are registered by the fingerprint reader.
Special keys
Use the illustration and table to identify the special keys.
Table 2-8 Special keys and their descriptions
Component | Description | |
---|---|---|
(1) | esc key |
the fn key.
(2)| | fn key| Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called hot keys.
See Hot keys (select products only) on page 15.
(3)| | Windows key| Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start menu.
(4)| | Action keys| Execute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys on page 13.
(5)| | Power button|
- When the computer is off, press the button briefly 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 (select products only).
- When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button results in the loss
of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are
ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn
off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, use the Power icon.
Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power and sleep settings.
(6)| | Camera privacy switch| Turns the camera off and on.
NOTE: or more information, see Using a camera (select products only) on page 28
Action keys
Action keys perform specific functions and vary by computer. To determine which keys are on your computer, look at the icons on your keyboard and match them to the descriptions in this table.
- To use an action key, press and hold the key.
NOTE: On some products, you must press the fn key in combination with the action key.
Table 2-9 Action keys and their descriptions
Icon | Description |
---|---|
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For |
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing the
key alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to
simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
| Helps prevent side-angle viewing from onlookers. If needed, decrease or
increase brightness for well-lit or darker environments. Press the key again
to turn off the privacy screen.
NOTE: This feature is available only on select products. If the feature is not available on your computer, a message is displayed when you press this key.
NOTE: To quickly turn on the highest privacy setting, press fn+p.
| Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the
key.
| Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the
key.
| Mutes or restores speaker sound.
| Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
| Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
| Mutes the microphone.
| Turns the keyboard backlight off or on. On select products, you can adjust
the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Press the key repeatedly to adjust
the brightness from high (when you first start up the computer), to low, to
off. After you adjust the keyboard backlight setting, the backlight will
revert to your previous setting each time you turn on the computer. The
keyboard backlight will turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To turn the
keyboard backlight back on, press any key or tap the touchpad (select products
only). To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
| Press to switch between overtype mode and insert mode.
- Overtype mode: The cursor overwrites any existing text.
- Insert mode: The cursor inserts characters at its current position.
Icon | Description |
---|---|
Turns the wireless feature on or off. |
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
| Executes frequently used tasks. Some tasks might not be available on all products.
- Opens an application, file, or website
- Enters frequently used text into a permanent clipboard
- Ability to change system profiles
- Ability to change system properties
- Executes user-defined key sequences
NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. On select products only, you can disable this feature by pressing and holding the fn key and the left shift key. The fn lock light will turn on. After you have disabled the action key feature, you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
Hot keys (select products only)
A hot key is the combination of the fn key and another key. Use the table to
identify the hot keys.
To use a hot key:
- Press the fn key, and then press one of the keys listed in the following table.
Table 2-10 Hot keys and their descriptions
Key | Description |
---|---|
C | Turns on scroll lock. |
E | Turns on the insert function. |
R | Breaks the operation. |
S | Sends a programing query. |
W | Pauses the operation. |
Bottom
Use the illustration and table to identify the bottom components.
Table 2-11 Bottom components and their descriptions
Component | Description |
---|---|
(1) | Speakers (2) |
(2) | Vent |
NOTE: 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.
Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels might 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 might 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 2-12 Service label components
Component
(1)| Serial number
(2)| Product ID
(3)| HP product name
Table 2-13 Service label components
Component
(1)| HP product name
(2)| Product ID
(3)| Serial number
(4)| Warranty period
Table 2-14 Service label components
Component
(1)| HP product name
(2)| Warranty period
(3)| Product ID
Comp| onent
---|---
(4)| Serial number
- Regulatory labels—Provide regulatory information about the computer.
- Wireless certification labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
Network connections
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 by using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This chapter helps you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your computer might be equipped with one or more wireless devices.
- WLAN device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
- HP Mobile Broadband Module (select products only)—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that gives you wireless connectivity over a much larger area. Mobile network operators install base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.
- Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically within 10 m (approximately 33 ft) of each other.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one or more of
these features.
- Wireless button (also called airplane mode key or wireless key)
- Operating system controls
Wireless button
The computer might have a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and
one or two wireless lights. All the wireless devices on your computer are
enabled at the factory.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices,
not the status of individual devices.
Operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network,
connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems.
Depending on your computer model, you have several methods to access operating
system controls:
Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type control panel in the search box,
and then select Control Panel.
– or –
On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select Network
and Internet settings.
Connecting to a WLAN
Before you can connect to a WLAN with this procedure, you must first set up
internet access.
NOTE: When you are setting up internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an internet service provider (ISP). To purchase internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the internet service.
- Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
- On the taskbar, select the network status icon, and then select the right arrow icon next to the Wi-Fi button to see the available networks.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code, and then select Next to complete the connection.
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you might be out of range of a wireless
router or access point.
NOTE: Depending on your computer model, if you do not see the WLAN that
you want to connect to, follow one of these methods:
-
On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select Network and Internet settings.
-
Select WiFi, and then select Manage known networks.
-
Select the Add network button.
A list of options is displayed, which allows you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection. -
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, select the network status icon at the far right of the taskbar to verify the name and status of the connection.
NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors.
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)
Your HP Mobile Broadband computer has built-in support for mobile broadband
service. Your new computer, when used with a mobile operator’s network, gives
you the freedom to connect to the internet, send email, or connect to your
corporate network without the need for Wi-Fi® hotspots.
You might need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI number, MEID number, or
both to activate mobile broadband service. The number might be printed on a
label located on the bottom of your computer, inside the battery bay, under
the service door, or on the back of the display.
- On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon.
- Select Network and Internet settings.
- In the Network and Internet window, select Cellular, and then select Mobile operator settings.
Some mobile network operators require the use of a SIM card. A SIM card
contains basic information about you, such as a personal identification number
(PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include a SIM card that
is preinstalled. If the SIM card is not preinstalled, it might be provided in
the HP Mobile Broadband information that is included with your computer or the
mobile network operator might provide it separately from the computer.
For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a
preferred mobile network operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband information
included with your computer.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace
the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices.
- Computers (desktop, notebook)
- Phones (cellular, cordless, smartphone)
- Imaging devices (printer, camera)
- Audio devices (headset, speakers)
- Mouse
- External keyboard
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth
connection.
- Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type Bluetooth in the search box, and then select Bluetooth and other devices settings.
- Turn on Bluetooth, if it is not already turned on.
- Select Add device, and then in the Add a device dialog box, select Bluetooth.
- Select your device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If the device requires verification, a pairing code is displayed. On the device that you are adding, follow the on-screen instructions to verify that the code on your device matches the pairing code. For more information, see the documentation provided with the device.
NOTE: If your device does not appear in the list, be sure that Bluetooth on that device is turned on. Some devices might have additional requirements; see the documentation provided with the device.
Connecting to a wired network
Select products might allow a local area network (LAN) connection, which uses
a network cable. The cable is sold separately.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)
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