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Notebook PC User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Notebook Tour Components............................................................................................................................................1 Top components ....................................................................................................................2 Keys.......................................................................................................................2 TouchPad...............................................
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Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) .......................................23 Stop an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) ..................................................................23 Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) ......................23 Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) .............................23 Quick Launch Buttons software............................................................................................2
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Low-battery condition..........................................................................45 Critical low-battery condition ..............................................................45 Resolving low-battery conditions.........................................................................46 When external power is available.......................................................46 When a charged battery pack is available..........................................46 When no power source is
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Button quick reference (PC Card version) .........................................78 HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version) component functions .............................................................................................80 HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version) ............................................81 Inserting the battery (ExpressCard version) ......................................81 Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot ..........................
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9 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless features ................................................................................................................................ 113 Identifying an 802.11 wireless device .................................................................................................113 Wireless controls ................................................................................................................................114 802.11 wireless devices (s
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12 Setup Utility Setup Utility access ............................................................................................................................143 Setup Utility language .........................................................................................................................144 Setup Utility defaults ........................................................................................................................... 145 Setup Utility menus .............
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The software is functioning abnormally. ............................................................................168 The computer is turned on, but is not responding. ............................................................169 The computer is extremely warm. .....................................................................................169 An external device is not working. .....................................................................................169 The computer cannot c
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1 Notebook Tour Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of installed hardware 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 device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the stan
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Top components Keys Component Description (1) Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. esc 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 Microsoft Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. (6) Funct
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TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double- clicking. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Scrolls up or down. TouchPad scroll zone* (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes default settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select
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Buttons and switches Component Description (1) Power button* When the computer is ● Off, press to turn on the computer. ● On, press to enter hibernation. ● In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ● In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. (2) DVD button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is ●
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Component Description ● In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ● In hibernation, restores from hibernation into Windows. NOTE Refer to the QuickPlay documentation for details on using QuickPlay. (3) Media button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is ● On, opens the music application or Media menu, allowing you to select a multimedia application. ● Off, no function. ● In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ● In hibernation, restores from hibernation into Windows. If Qu
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Lights 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 lights* (2) On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (4) Battery light On: A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source h
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Front components Component Description (1) Links the computer to an optional remote control. Infrared lens (2) Speakers (2) Produce system sound. (3) Display release latch Opens the computer. Rear 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) Vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use th
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Right-side 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. NOTE On select models, the headphone jack can also be used to output S/PDIF digital audio. (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone or a microphone. (3) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or ExpressCard/34 cards. (4) USB port (select mode
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Left-side components 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 may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (2) External monitor port Connects an external monitor. (3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (5
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Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.* (2) Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. (3) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots. (4) Holds the hard drive. Hard drive bay (5) Vents (2)† Enable airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining op
