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, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
2 Components Display 2 Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. (5) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment.
Top components Pointing devices Component Description (1) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) Center TouchPad button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
Lights Component Description (1) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (2) 4 Power lights (2)* Wireless lights (2)† (3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (4) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
Component Description (9) ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged.
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Component Description (1) ● 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. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
Component Description NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to establish a wireless connection. (5) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature. (6) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (7) 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 press the left side of the volume slider to decrease volume, or press the right side of the volume slider to increase volume.
Keys NOTE: 8 Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 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.
Front components Component Description (1) On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. Wireless light Amber: All wireless devices are off. (2) (3) (4) Power light Battery light Drive light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Component 10 Description ● xD-Picture Card ● xD-Picture Card Type H ● xD-Picture Card Type M (9) Display release button Opens the computer. (10) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture an image.
Rear components The 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.
Right-side components 12 Component Description (1) eSATA port Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an eSATA external hard drive. (2) USB ports (3) Connect optional USB devices. (3) Upgrade bay Supports an optical drive or hard drive. (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
Left-side components Component Description (1) Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Security cable slot NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (2) 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.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device. (3) Vents (3) Enable 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. (4) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and a Bluetooth device.
Wireless antennae The antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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. (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter.
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 number that is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3).
traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module compartment.
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 ambient light sensor, identifying 2 applications key, Windows 8 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B battery bay 14, 17 battery light, identifying 5, 9 battery release latch, identifying 14 battery, identifying 16 bays battery 14, 17 hard drive 14 Bluetooth label 18 business card slot, identifying 10 buttons display release 10 info 6 poin
volume mute 4 volume up 4 webcam 2 wireless 4, 9 M Media Card Reader, identifying 9 memory module compartment, identifying 14 microphone (audio-in) jack 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 17 modem approval label 17 modem cable adapter, identifying 16 modem cable, identifying 16 monitor port, external 13 mute button, identifying 7 mute light, identifying 4 N num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 17 Product Key 17 P pointing stick buttons, iden
