Notebook Tour User Guide
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
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.
iv Safety warning notice ENWW
Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Display components ............................................................................................................................. 2 Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3 TouchPad .
vi ENWW
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.
2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Display components Component Description (1) Record sound. Internal microphones (2) (select models only) NOTE: 2 Some models have one internal microphone. (2) Webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use. (3) HP Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
Top components TouchPad 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) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. *This table describes factory settings.
Lights Component Description (1) ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an 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 the Sleep state. ● 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 (7) ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● On: Computer sound is off. Volume mute light (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. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open.
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Component Description (1) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Hibernation. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.
Component Description ● System Information—Describes the memory, processor speed, BIOS (basic input-output system) and other essential information about your computer system. NOTE: Click the Advanced button to see more information about your system. ● User Guides—Provide specific details about the computer, including your components, power, drives, multimedia, security, and wireless features.
Keys NOTE: 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.
Component Description (1) ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an 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 the Sleep state. ● 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 (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) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
ENWW Component Description (1) Supports the following optional digital card formats: Media Card Reader (select models only) ● Memory Stick ● Memory Stick Pro ● MultiMediaCard ● MultiMediaCard Plus ● Secure Digital Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card ● xD-Picture Card Type H ● xD-Picture Card Type M (2) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect optional USB devices. (3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
Component Description (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (5) 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.
Left-side components Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (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. (3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (4) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
Component Description (3) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (4) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery. (5) Vents (5) 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.
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-specific modem 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).
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 antennae 14 applications key, Windows 8 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B battery bay 13, 17 battery light, identifying 4, 9 battery release latch, identifying 13 battery, identifying 16 bays battery 13, 17 hard drive 14 Bluetooth compartment, identifying 14 Bluetooth label 17 buttons info 6 power 6 presentation 7 TouchPad 3 volume mu
memory module compartment, identifying 14 microphone (audio-in) jack 9 microphones, internal, identifying 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 17 modem approval label 17 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 7 mute light, identifying 5 N num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 17 Product Key 17 optical drive, identifying 11 P ports 1394 13 external monitor 10 serial 11 USB 11, 13 power button, identifying 6 power connector, identifyi
