HP Notebook Series User Manual

Keyboard
Hardware and Software Guide 2–9
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
The fn+f6 hotkey initiates the operating system QuickLock
security feature.
QuickLock protects your notebook by displaying the operating
system log-on screen. While the log-on screen is displayed, the
notebook cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or
Windows administrator password is entered.
Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a
Windows user password or Windows administrator password. For
instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting
Start > Help and Support.
■ To initiate QuickLock, press fn+f6.
■ To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or
Windows administrator password.
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)
The fn+f7 hotkey decreases notebook screen brightness. Hold
down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally.
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)
The fn+f8 hotkey increases notebook screen brightness. Hold
down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally.
Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD
(fn+f9)
The fn+f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or DVD is
inserted. If the audio CD or DVD is
■ Not playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to begin or resume
the
play of the disc.
■ Playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to pause the play of the disc.

HP Notebook Series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Notebook Series
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., Intel Core i3/i5/i7, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (e.g., 4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	14-inch to 17.3-inch HD or FHD (varies by model)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (varies by model)
Graphics	Integrated Intel or AMD Graphics or Discrete NVIDIA or AMD Graphics (varies by model)
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model