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 ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Display components ............................................................................................................................. 3 Top components ...................................................................................................................................
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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.
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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: 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 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 ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● On: 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) 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 Standby, press the button briefly to exit Standby.
Component Description NOTE: If a wireless device is disabled in Computer Setup, it must first be reenabled in Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. ● 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.
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.
Front components 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 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 (7) Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Audio-out (headphone) jack NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. (8) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Rear components NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 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. 12 (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.
Right-side components NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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.
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.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (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.
Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 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-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).
You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module compartment. 20 ● 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 15 A AC adapter, identifying 18 accessory battery connector, identifying 16 antennae 17 applications key, Windows 9 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 11 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 11 B battery bay 16, 19 battery light, identifying 5, 10 battery release latch, identifying 16 battery, identifying 18 bays battery 16, 19 hard drive 16 Bluetooth compartment, identifying 16 Bluetooth label 20 buttons info 7 power 7 presentation 8 TouchPad 4 volum
caps lock 5 drive 5, 10 mute 6 num lock 6 power 5, 10 volume down 6 volume mute 6 volume up 6 webcam 3 wireless 5, 10 M Media Card Reader, identifying 13, 14 memory module compartment, identifying 16 microphone (audio-in) jack 11 microphones, internal, identifying 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 modem approval label 19 monitor port, external 12 mute button, identifying 8 mute light, identifying 6 N num lock light, identifying 6 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label
