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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 396853-001
March 2006
This guide explains the computer hardware features.
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Contents 1 Components Top components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Pointing devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8 Hotkey quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–
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1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. Components included with the computer may vary by region ✎ and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard exte
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Components Top components Lights Your computer may look slightly different from the ✎ illustrations in this chapter. Component Description 1 Power lights* On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. † 2 Wireless lights (2) On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on.
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Components Component Description 3 Light sensor Detects available light 4 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 5 Num lock light On: Num lock is on. Volume mute light On: System sound is turned off. 6 IDE (Integrated Drive Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive 7 Electronics) drive light is being accessed. Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging. 8 Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reac
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Components Pointing devices Your computer may look slightly different from the ✎ illustrations in this chapter. The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably. The following illustration and table describe the computer pointing devices, which vary by model. Component Description Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to 1 (select models only)* Microsoft® Windows® instead of a password logon. On select models, a center button replaces the fi
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Components Component Description Center pointing stick button Functions like the center button on an 4 (select models only) external mouse. Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an 5 (select models only) external mouse. TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. 6 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an 7 external mouse. Center TouchPad button Functions like the center button on an 8 (select models only) external mouse. On select models, a fingerp
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Components Buttons and switches Component Description 1 Power button* When the computer is ■ Off, press to turn on the computer. ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. (Continued) 1–6 Notebook Tour
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Components Component Description 2 Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open the following software solutions: Altiris Local Recovery, Contact HP, Help and Support, Accessories Product Tour (Options Demo), ProtectTools Security Manager, Software Setup, System Information, and Wireless Assistant. 3 Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. To establish a wireless ✎ connection, a wireless network must alrea
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Components Keys Component Description esc key Displays system information when 1 pressed in combination with the fn key. fn key Executes frequently used system 2 functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. 3 Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. (Continued) 1–8 Notebook Tour
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Components Component Description 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. 5 Integrated numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Refer to the table in “Hotkey ✎ quick reference” for a description of each hotkey. Notebook Tour 1–9
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Components Hotkey quick reference To perform this function Press Display system information fn+esc Clear system information esc or enter Initiate standby fn+f3 Resume from standby Power button Alternate between computer fn+f4 display and external display View battery information fn+f8 Clear battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Turn on and off light sensor fn+f11 1–10 Notebook Tour
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Components Front components Component Description 1 Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on. 2 Power light On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1–11
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Components Component Description Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging. 3 Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully char
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Components Rear components Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. The security cable is designed Ä to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do Ä not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface,
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Components Right-side components Component Description 1 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 2 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset or microphone. 3 USB ports (2) Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable. Either port can also connect an optional External MultiBay II to the computer. The MultiBay II m
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Components Left-side components Component Description 1 Vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do Ä not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. The computer fan starts up ✎ automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan
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Components Component Description 4 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. 5 USB ports (2) Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable. Either port can also connect an optional External MultiBay II to the computer. The MultiBay II must be plugged into an external power source. 6 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. 7 PC
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Components Bottom components Component Description Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. 1 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory 2 and Mini Card compartment module slot. and a wireless LAN device. To prevent an unresponsive Ä system and the display of a warning message, replace with only a Mini Card device authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you replace a a device and then receive a warning me
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Components Component Description 3 Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery. 4 Primary battery pack release Release the primary battery pack from latches (2) the battery bay. 5 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. 6 Docking connector Connect the computer to an optional docking device. 7 Vents* Provide airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do Ä not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow ano
