Notebook Tour User Guide
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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.
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Display .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3 Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 3 Lights .........
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1 Identifying hardware ▲ To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, select Computer > Control Center > YaST > Hardware Information.
2 Components Display NOTE: 2 Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Internal microphone Records sound. (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
Top components Pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (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. Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Info Center/QuickLook light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking (5 times): (3) 4 Power light Chapter 2 Components ◦ When the computer is on, press button to launch Info Center. ◦ When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press button to launch QuickLook. ● Off: The computer is off or in the Suspend or Hibernation state. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Suspend.
Buttons, switch, and speakers NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (3) Info Center/QuickLook button Launches Info Center or QuickLook. (4) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the computer.
Keys NOTE: 6 Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 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. (3) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
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. (3) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. (4) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Front components Component Description (1) Drive light Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (2) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to establish a wireless connection.
Right-side components Component Description (1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable. (3) Optical drive (select models only) Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. (4) Optical drive light (select models only) Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (5) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Left-side components Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards. (2) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. (3) Vent Enables 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.
Wireless antennas Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (3) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
3 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 important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3).
● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module.
Index A AC adapter, identifying 13 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8 B battery bay 11, 14 battery light, identifying 9 battery release latches, identifying 11 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 11, 14 Bluetooth label 14 buttons Info Center 5 power 5 QuickLook 5 TouchPad 3 C caps lock light, identifying 4 components additional hardware 13 bottom 11 display 2 front 8 left-side 10 right-side 9 top 3 wireless antennas 12 connector, power 9 cord, power 13 D dr
power light, identifying 4 product name and number, computer 14 Q QuickLook/Info Center button, identifying 5 QuickLook/Info Center light, identifying 4 webcam, identifying 2 wireless certification label 14 wireless light, identifying 8 wireless switch, identifying 8 WLAN antennas, identifying 12 WLAN device 14 WLAN label 14 WWAN antennas, identifying 12 R regulatory information modem approval label 14 regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 release latches, battery 11 RJ-11 (modem) jack, ide
