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 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 2 Components Chapter 2 Components
Top components Pointing devices Component Description (1) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (5) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
Lights Component Description (1) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● Turquoise: TouchPad is on. ● Amber: TouchPad is off.
Component Description reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (8) Drive light ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
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 (6) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (7) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (8) 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 and hold the minus (–) sign to decrease volume, or press and hold the plus (+) sign to increase volume. (9) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
Keys 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. (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Display Component Description (1) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment. (2) Webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use. (3) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs. (4) Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard in low-light conditions when the keyboard light button is pressed. (5) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
Front components Component Description (1) ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband 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. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Rear components Component Description (1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (2) 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.
Right-side components NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards. (2) SD Card Reader Supports the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card and MultiMediaCard (MMC) optional digital card formats. (3) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
Component Description (1) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ cards. (2) SD Card Reader Supports the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card and MultiMediaCard (MMC) optional digital card formats. (3) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
Left-side components NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (3) Powered USB port Provides power to an external device if used with a powered USB cable. (4) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (5) 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. (5) Optical drive Reads and writes to an optical disc.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. (3) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (4) Broadband wireless module compartment Contains an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).
Component Description (8) Speaker Produces sound. (9) Memory module compartment Contains an expansion memory module slot and a WLAN module (select models only). NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region.
Wireless antennae (select models only) Component Description (1) WLAN antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) WWAN antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). *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) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) 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. (4) Country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (select models only) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
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).
or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module compartment. ● 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.
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 12, 13 A AC adapter, identifying 19 ambient light sensor, identifying 9 applications key, Windows 8 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 12, 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 12, 13 B battery bay 16, 20 battery light, identifying 4, 10 battery release latches, identifying 16 battery, identifying 19 bays battery 16, 20 hard drive 16 Bluetooth label 21 Bluetooth module compartment, identifying 16 broadband wireless module compartment, identifying 16
HP Mobile Broadband Module 21 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 20 modem approval 20 regulatory 20 service tag 20 wireless certification 21 WLAN 21 latches, battery release 16 left TouchPad button 3 lights battery 4, 10 caps lock 4 drive 5, 10 keyboard 9 mute 4 num lock 4 power 4, 10 TouchPad on/off 4 volume mute 4 webcam 9 wireless 4, 10 M memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack 12, 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 modem approval label 20 modem cable, ident
