Notebook Tour User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Components Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2 Pointing Devices .................................................................................................................. 2 TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3 Lights ......................................................
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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 device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model.
Top components Pointing Devices Component Description (1) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (2) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
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 doubleclicking (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings.
Lights Component Description (1) On: The computer is on. Power lights * (2) 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. (3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
Component Description plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. (7) Drive light ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP Mobile Data Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive. *There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.
Buttons, switches, and readers Component Description (1) When the computer is Power button* ● 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.
Component Description (8) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Fingerprint reader *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 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.
8 Function Key Combination Alternate image between the computer display and external display fn+f4 Display battery information fn+f8 Clear battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Turn on and off the ambient light sensor fn+f11 Chapter 1 Components ENWW
Front components Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on. (3) 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. (4) Battery light Amber: A battery is charging.
Rear components (1) Component Description 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. 10 (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Right-side components ENWW Component Description (1) Smart card reader Supports smart cards and Java™ Cards. (2) MultiBay optical drive Reads an optical disc. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
Left-side components Component Description (1) Enables airflow to cool internal components. Vent 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.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device (select models only). (2) Vents (4) 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.
14 Component Description (8) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot. (9) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
Display components Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is turned on. NOTE This switch is not visible from the outside of the computer.
WLAN antennae Two wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals over wireless local area networks (WLANs). These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to 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.
WWAN antenna The wireless antenna inside the display enclosure allows you to connect to a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and then to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless module and service from a supported cellular network operator. For more information on HP Broadband Wireless and how to sign up for service, refer to the HP Broadband Wireless Getting Started guide included with your computer.
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) HP Smart AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power. NOTE The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a stand alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer.
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ENWW ● 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.
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2 Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0˚C to 35˚C 32˚F to 95˚F Operating (writing to optical disc) 5˚C to 35˚C 41˚F to 95˚F Nonoperating -20˚C to 60˚C -4˚F to 140˚F Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Operating (14.7 to 10.
Rated input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with your computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a stand alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.
Index A AC adapter identifying 18 altitude specifications 21 antennae 16 applications key, Windows 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 12 audio-out (headphone) jack 12 B battery identifying 18 battery bay 13, 19 battery charge information 8 battery light, identifying 4, 9 battery release latch 13 bays battery 13, 19 Bluetooth device 13 hard drive 14 Bluetooth compartment 13 Bluetooth label 19 buttons mute 6 power 6 wireless 6 C cable RJ-11 (modem) 18 caps lock light 4 Certificate of Authenticity label compartment
display release 9, 15 lights battery 4, 9 caps lock 4 drive 5, 9 mute 4 num lock 4 power 4, 9 volume 4 wireless 4, 9 lock, security cable 10 M memory module compartment 14 microphone (audio-in) jack 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 Mini Card compartment 13 modem approval label 19 modem cable adapter 18 monitor port, external 10 mute button 6 mute light 4 N network (RJ-45) jack 11 num lock light 4 O operating environment specifications 21 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticit
