CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM 2 Hardware Contents Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Keys and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Lights . . . .
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Display Display Display release latch 2–2 Opens the notebook.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Top TouchPad Top: TouchPad 1 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 2 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 3 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 4 TouchPad scroll zones (2)* Scroll upward or downward. 5 Left and right TouchPad buttons* Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. *This table describes default settings.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Keys and Antenna Top: Keys and Antenna 1 Fn key Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F7 increases screen brightness. 2 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the Fn key, the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys. 3 Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Power Controls Top: Power Controls 1 Power button* When the notebook is: ■ ■ ■ ■ ✎ 2 Display switch* Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby. In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from Hibernation.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Lights Top: Lights 1 Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. 2 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 3 Mute light On: Volume is muted. 4 Wireless device light On: An optional internal wireless device is turned on. (available on select models) 5 Battery light On: The notebook is receiving adequate external power.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Audio Buttons and Speakers Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers 1 Increase volume button Increases system volume. 2 Decrease volume button Decreases system volume. 3 Mute button Mutes or restores volume. 4 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Front Panel Front Panel 2–8 1 SD (Secure Digital) Card slot 2 SD Card light On: An SD Card or MMC is being accessed. 3 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone. 4 Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks 1 External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. 2 S-Video jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card. 3 USB connectors (3) Connect optional 2.0-compliant USB devices. 4 RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Vent Rear Panel: Vent 1 Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. *The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the underside of the notebook.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Left Side Left Side 1 PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. 3 Optical drive* Supports an optical disc. *The type of optical drive, for example a CD, DVD, or combination CD/DVD drive, varies by model.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Right Side Right Side 1 Antenna (available on select models and not visible from outside the notebook)* Sends and receives wireless device signals. 2 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 3 Power connector Connects an AC adapter cable. 4 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. *The notebook has 2 antennas.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 13 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Underside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. 3 Memory compartment Contains 1 memory slot for an optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module. The memory slot may be filled with a replaceable memory module or vacant, depending on the notebook model.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 14 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Docking Connector and Vents Underside: Docking Connector and Vent 1 Docking connector* Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator. 2 Vents (3) Allow airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, use the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents. Do not allow a soft surface, such as bedding, clothing or a thick rug, to block airflow.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 15 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot the operating system. ■ The system label provides regulatory information about the notebook.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 16 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 17 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Battery Pack 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 3 Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 18 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Hardware Restoration and Documentation CDs CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook. ■ For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling software, refer to Chapter 9, “Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities.” ■ For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM 3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: 1 TouchPad 4 TouchPad on/off button 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons 5 TouchPad light 3 TouchPad scroll zones (2) Identifying TouchPad components Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard ■ If the pointer continues to move after you lift your finger from the TouchPad surface, wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving. ■ To execute the click functions of the left or right button on an external mouse, press the left or right TouchPad button. ■ To scroll upward, press the icon in the upward scroll zone. To scroll downward, press the icon in the downward scroll zone.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys 2. The icons on the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard Hotkeys Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkeys functions. For information about changing the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, see the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section in Chapter 4. Default Function Hotkeys Open Help and Support window. Fn+F1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Fn+F3 Switch display and image. Fn+F4 Initiate Standby. Fn+F5 Initiate QuickLock.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard Hotkeys Commands Open Help and Support Window (Fn+F1) The Fn+F1 hotkeys open the Help and Support window. From the Help and Support window you can access general information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly press the power button. For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to Chapter 4, “Power.” For information about changing the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, refer in Chapter 4 to the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section. Initiate QuickLock (Fn+F6) The Fn+F6 hotkeys initiate the operating system QuickLock security feature.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard Stop an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F10) The Fn+F10 hotkeys stop the play of an audio CD or DVD that is playing. Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F11) The Fn+F11 hotkeys play the previously played track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing. Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F12) The Fn+F12 hotkeys play the next track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:17 PM Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. When the keypad is on, press Fn+num lk to turn the keypad off. The num lock light 2 turns on when the keypad is on. Identifying the Fn and num lk keys and the num lock light Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys You can temporarily switch the functions of a keypad key between its standard function and its keypad function.
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