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 Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 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 > 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.
2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights Component Description (1) ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● 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. ● Amber: A battery is charging.
Component Description (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. (7) Volume mute light ● On: Computer sound is on. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. (8) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume. (9) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. *The 2 wireless lights display the same information.
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 Standby, press the button briefly to exit Standby. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
Component Description left side of the volume slider to decrease volume, or press the right side of the volume slider to increase volume. (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 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.
Display Component Description (1) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (3) HP Webcam Records video and captures still video. (4) HP Webcam light On: The integrated camera is in use. (5) Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard in low-light conditions when the keyboard light button is pressed. (6) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
Front components Component Description (1) On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, 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 Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
Rear 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) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Right-side components 12 Component Description (1) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ cards. (2) Upgrade bay Supports an optical drive or hard drive. (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 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. (2) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (3) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device. (3) Vents (5) 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.
Wireless antennae Component Description (1) WWAN antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (2) WLAN antennae (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). *The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. 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) 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: ◦ 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).
affixed inside the W\WAN module compartment, inside the hard drive bay, and/or inside the battery bay. 18 ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial number of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 ambient light sensor, identifying applications key, Windows 8 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 13 9 B battery bay 14, 17 battery light, identifying 4, 10 battery release latch, identifying 14 battery, identifying 16 bays battery 14, 17 hard drive 14 Bluetooth compartment, identifying 10 Bluetooth label 18 buttons display release 10 i
power cord, identifying 16 power light, identifying 10 power lights, identifying 4 presentation button, identifying 6 Product Key 17 product name and number, computer 17 service tag 17 SIM 18 wireless certification 18 WLAN 18 latch, battery release 14 lights battery 4, 10 caps lock 4 drive 4, 10 HP webcam 9 mute 5 num lock 5 power 4, 10 volume down 5 volume mute 5 volume up 5 wireless 4, 10 R regulatory information modem approval label 17 regulatory label 17 wireless certification labels 18 release latch,
