Notebook Tour Document Part Number: 419661-001 January 2007 This guide explains the computer hardware features.
Contents 1 Components Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Pointing devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Buttons, switches and readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8 Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. included with the computer vary by region and ✎ Components by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in most computer models.
Components Top components Lights Component Description 1 On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. Blinking rapidly: An HP Smart AC Adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Components Component Description 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. 4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on. 5 Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off. 6 Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity.
Components Pointing devices 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 double-clicking. 2 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 3 Center TouchPad button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse. 4 Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Components Pointing stick (select models only) Component Description 1 Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 2 Center pointing stick button Functions like the center button on an external mouse. 3 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 4 Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Components Buttons, switches and readers Component Description 1 Power button* When the computer is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
Components Component Description 3 Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software solutions. 4 Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. network must be ✎ Asetwireless up in order to establish a wireless connection. 5 Presentation button Starts the presentation feature. 6 Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases computer sound.
Components Keys 1–8 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 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. 5 Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Components Front components Component Description 1 Opens the computer. Display release latch Rear components Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. 2 External monitor port Connects an external monitor.
Components Right-side components Component Description 1 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 2 Internal microphone Records sound. 3 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or a monaural microphone. 4 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. 5 Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
Components Left-side components Component Description 1 Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Security cable slot Ä The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. 4 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
Components Component Description 5 Enables airflow to cool internal components. Vent Ä 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. computer fan starts up ✎ The automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Components Bottom components Component Description 1 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. 2 Primary battery pack release latches (2) Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay. 3 Business card holder Holds a standard size business card. 4 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. 5 Docking connector Connects an optional docking device. 6 Expansion memory module compartment Contains the expansion memory module slot.
Components Component Description 7 Enables airflow to cool internal components. Vent Ä 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. computer fan starts up ✎ The automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Components Wireless antennae Two wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country’s section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support. optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around ✎ For the antennae free from obstructions.
Components 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. 3 Primary battery pack* 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 country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Components Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ✎ The appearance and position of labels varies by model. ■ Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, product number (p/n), and serial number (s/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.
Components 1–18 ■ Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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.
Specifications 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 is strongly recommended that the computer be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for an HP computer.
Index 1394 port 1–12 power 1–6 presentation 1–7 TouchPad 1–4 volume 1–7 wireless 1–7 A AC adapter, identifying 1–16 accessory battery connector 1–14 altitude specifications 2–1 antennae 1–15 applications key, Windows 1–8 audio-in (microphone) jack 1–10 audio-out (headphone) jack 1–10 B battery bay 1–13 battery light, identifying 1–3 battery pack release latch 1–13 battery pack, identifying 1–16 bays battery 1–13 hard drive 1–13 Bluetooth label 1–18 business card holder 1–13 buttons Info Center 1–7 mute 1
Index docking connector 1–13 drive light 1–3 drives, optical 1–10 E environmental specifications 2–1 external monitor port 1–9 F fingerprint reader 1–7 fn key 1–8 function keys 1–8 H hard drive bay, identifying 1–13 headphone (audio-out) jack 1–10 humidity specifications 2–1 I IEEE 1394 port 1–12 Info Center button 1–7 internal microphone 1–10 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 1–10 audio-out (headphone) 1–10 RJ-11 (modem) 1–11 RJ-45 (network) 1–11 S-Video-out 1–11 Index–2 K keypad keys 1–8 keys esc 1–8
Index M memory module compartment, expansion 1–13 microphone (audio-in) jack 1–10 microphone, internal 1–10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 1–17 modem approval label 1–18 monitor port, external 1–9 mute button 1–7 mute light 1–3 N num lock light 1–3 O operating environment specifications 2–1 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 1–17 Product Key 1–17 optical drive, identifying 1–10 P pointing stick 1–5 pointing stick button 1–5 ports 1394 1–12 external monitor 1–9 seri
Index S-Video-out jack 1–11 switches display 1–6 identifying 1–6 T temperature specifications 2–1 TouchPad 1–4 TouchPad buttons 1–4 traveling with computer environmental specifications 2–2 modem approval label 1–18 wireless certification labels 1–18 U USB ports, identifying 1–10, 1–12 V vent 1–12, 1–14 volume buttons 1–7 W Windows applications key 1–8 Windows logo key 1–8 wireless antennae 1–15 wireless button 1–7 wireless certification label 1–18 wireless light 1–3 WLAN label 1–18 Index–4 Notebook T
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