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Notebook Tour
User Guide
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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, flat 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 airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2 Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 2 To
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1 Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows
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2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Top components Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu
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TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light Amber: TouchPad is enabled. ● Blue: TouchPad is disabled. ● (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings.
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Buttons, speakers, and volume controls Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. (3) Power button* When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the ● computer. When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button ● briefly to
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Lights Component Description (1) Wireless lights* (2) Amber: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local ● area network (LAN) device, is turned on. Blue: An integrated wireless device is turned off. ● (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power lights† (2) On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● (4) Battery light ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power so
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Display components Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is turned on. (2) Internal microphone Records sound. 6 Chapter 2 Components
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Front components Component Description (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Front components 7
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Right-side components Component Description (1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (2) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. (3) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 8 Chapter 2 Components
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Left-side components Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects an optional modem cable. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (5) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (6) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (S
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Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the primary battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not block 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.
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Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 2 Components
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3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need
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Index A drive light, identifying 5 Windows applications 2 AC adapter, identifying 12 drive, optical 8 Windows logo 2 antennae 11 E L applications key, Windows 2 esc key, identifying 2 labels audio-in (microphone) jack 7 external monitor port 9 Microsoft Certificate of audio-out (headphone) jack 7 Authenticity 13 F B modem approval 13 fn key, identifying 2 battery bay 10, 13 regulatory 13 function keys, identifying 2 battery light, identifying 5 service tag 13 battery release latch 10 wireless c
