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 Display .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Top components ................................................................................................................................... 4 Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 4 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.
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Display NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
Top components Pointing devices 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) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
Component Description (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Info Center/QuickLook light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking (5 times): (3) (4) Wireless light Volume mute light ◦ When the computer is on, press the button to launch Info Center. ◦ When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the button to launch QuickLook. ● Off: The computer is off or in Standby or Hibernation.
Buttons and fingerprint reader Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Info Center/QuickLook button Launches Info Center or QuickLook. (3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to establish a wireless connection. (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume.
Component Description To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. (7) 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.
Front components Component Description (1) ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.
Right-side components Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards. (2) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (3) HDMI port Connects an optional HDMI device. (4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (5) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Left-side components Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (3) 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. (4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots and a wireless LAN module slot.
Wireless antennas (select models only) Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas 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) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
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 identifier that is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3).
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. 16 ● 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 connector, power 11 cord, power 14 A AC adapter, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 8 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B battery bay 12, 15 battery light, identifying battery release latch, identifying 12 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 12, 15 hard drive 12 Bluetooth label 16 buttons Info Center 6 power 6 QuickLook 6 TouchPad 4 volume mute 6 wireless 6 D drive light, identifying E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 8 esc key, ide
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 modem approval label 15 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 6 mute light, identifying 5 slots ExpressCard 10 memory module 12 security cable 10 SIM 12 speakers 6 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive, identifying 11 T TouchPad buttons, identifying 4 TouchPad scroll zone, identifying 4 TouchPad, identifying 4 traveling with the computer modem approval label 15 wireless certification label
