Notebook Tour User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Components Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2 TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2 Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3 Buttons, switches, and speakers ......................
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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 TouchPad Component Description (1) Blue: TouchPad is enabled. TouchPad light Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) 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. (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls left or right. (4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Lights Component Description (1) On: The computer is on. Power lights (2)* 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 lowbattery condition or a critical low-battery condition. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged.
Buttons, switches, and speakers 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. (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Component Description decrease volume, or you can tap the right half of 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 ENWW 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.
Hotkey quick reference 6 To perform this function Press 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 display. fn+f4 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.
Front components NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. Wireless switch (select models only)* NOTE To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. (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.
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.
Right-side components Component Description (1) Optical drive Reads an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (6) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
Left-side components NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 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. NOTE The computer has only one expansion port.
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. NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. ENWW (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Mini Card compartment Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only). NOTE To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, replace with only a Mini Card device authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country.
Display components Component Description (1) Record sound. Internal microphones (2) (select models only) NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones. (2) ENWW Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is turned on.
Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals. 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.
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* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a countryspecific modem adapter. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select models only) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. 16 ● 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.
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 10°C to 35°C 50°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 10.1 psia*) -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.
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 standalone 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 display 13 front 7 left-side 10 rear 8 right-side 9 top 2 connector, power cord, power 15 Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 10 A AC adapter, identifying 15 altitude specifications 17 antennae 14 applications key, Windows 5 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 ENWW 9 D display switch, identifying 13 drive light, identifying 3 drives hard 12 optical 9 B battery bay 12, 16 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 12 battery
optical drive 9 power 3 TouchPad 2 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 7 M media button light, identifying 3 media button, identifying 4 memory module compartment, identifying 12 Memory Reader light, identifying 10 Memory Reader, identifying 10 microphone (audio-in) jack 7 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 16 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 modem approval label 16 modem cable adapter, identifying 15 monitor port, external 10, 11 mute button, identifying 4 mute light, identifying
