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Notebook Tour
User Guide
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Table of contents Components Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2 TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2 Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3 Buttons and speakers ........................
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Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane, under System Tasks, click 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 standard
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Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light Blue: TouchPad is enabled. Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls left or right. (4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (6) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (7) TouchPad on/off button
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Lights Component Description (1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (2) Battery light On: A battery is charging. Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition or a critical low-battery condition. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugg
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Buttons and speakers Component Description (1) 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 ● hibernation. When the computer is in standby, press the button briefly to ● exit standby. When the computer is in hibernation, press the button briefly ● 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
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Component Description (5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. *This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays syst
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Hotkey quick reference Function Hotkey Display system information. fn+esc Clear system information. fn+esc or press enter Open the Help and Support Center. fn+f1 Open the Print Options window. fn+f2 Open a Web browser. fn+f3 Alternate between computer display and external fn+f4 display. Initiate standby. fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6 Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7 Increase screen brightness. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10 Play the
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Front components Component Description (1) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. (2) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. Amber: All wireless devices are turned off. (3) Consumer infrared lens (select models only) Receives a signal from the HP Remot
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Rear components Component Description Vent Enables 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 optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. 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 dur
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Right-side components Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards. (2) Optical drive Reads an optical disc. (3) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (4) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (6) 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
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Left-side components Component Description (1) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (3) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product or docking device. NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a netw
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Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (5) 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 optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. NOTE The computer fan starts up automatica
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Display components Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound. NOTE A microphone icon next to each microphone opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones. (2) Internal display switch* Turns off the display and initiates standby if the display is closed while the power is turned on. *Depending on your computer model, the internal display switch on the computer may vary in location. 12 Components ENWW
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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. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your region's section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. ENWW Wireless antennae (sele
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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. (4) Modem cable* (select models only) Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. models only) *Modem ca
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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 Customer Care. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft® Windows® Product Key. You ma
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Index Symbols/Numerics left-side 10 audio-out (headphone) 7 1394 port, identifying 10 rear 8 RJ-11 (modem) 10 right-side 9 RJ-45 (network 10 A top 2 S-Video-out 10 AC adapter, identifying 14 connector, power 9 antennae 13 K consumer infrared lens, applications key, Windows 5 keypad keys, identifying 5 identifying 7 audio-in (microphone) jack, keys cord, power 14 identifying 7 esc 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, D fn 5 identifying 7 display switch, identifying 12 function 5 drive light, identifying
