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Notebook PC User Guide
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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard might not be available on the computer. Company under license. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The infor
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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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1Features Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of the computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. F
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Components Top components TouchPad Component Function TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. Select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 1 Features
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TouchPad buttons Item Description Function 1 TouchPad On/Off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off. 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. To view or change pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the device representing your computer. 3. Select Mouse settings. Compo
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Lights Item Description Function 1 TouchPad light Amber—The TouchPad is disabled. 2 Caps Lock light On—The Caps Lock is on. 3 Power light ● On—The computer is on. ● Flashing—The computer is in Sleep. ● Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation. 4 Volume Mute light Amber—The computer sound is off. 5 Wireless light ● White—An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is detected. ● Amber—No wireless devices are detected. 6 Fingerpri
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Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Item Description Function 1 Power button Press the Power button to: ● Turn on the computer. ● Initiate Sleep. ● Exit Sleep. ● Exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds to shut down the computer. For more information about the power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2 Fingerprint Re
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Keys Item Description Function 1 esc key Press the esc and fn keys at the same time to display system information. 2 E-mail key Opens a new e-mail in the default e-mail client. 3 Media Application key Launches the MediaSmart application. 4 Web Browser key Launches the default web browser. 5 Print key Sends the currently-active document to the default printer. 6 Calculator key Launches the Calculator application. 7 fn key Press the fn key at the same time as a function key or the esc key to execu
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Front components Description Function Speakers Produce sound. Right-side components Item Description Function 1 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. 2 Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, writes to optical discs. 3 Optical Drive light Flashing—Accessing the optical drive. 4 Hibernate light White—The computer is in Hibernate. 5 Hard Disk Drive light ● White—The hard disk drive is active. ● Amber—The hard disk drive is parked. 6 AC Adapter light ● On—The computer is conn
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Left-side components Item Description Function 1 Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. 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. 2 External Monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 4 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or
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Bottom components Item Description Function 1 Battery bay Holds the battery. 2 Vents (6) Enable airflow to cool internal components. 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. 3 Battery Release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. 4 Primary Hard Drive bay Holds the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN module (select models only)
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Display components Item Description Function 1 Internal microphones (2) Record sound. 2 Webcam light On—The webcam is in use. 3 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. 10 Chapter 1 Features
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Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. Components 11
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Additional hardware components Item Description Function 1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Battery* Provides power when the computer is not connected to an external power source. * Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 1 Features
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Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information needed when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the computer. ● Service tag—Provides important information including: The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. When contacting technical support, have this information available. Item Description Function 1 Serial number (s/n) An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product. 2 Product name The name affixed to the front of the
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2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devices Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. The computer might be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (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 universi
