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 .................................................................................................................................................. 2 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 > 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. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
2 Components Display NOTE: 2 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 microphone Records 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 > Hardware and Sound > 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 Power light Chapter 2 Components ◦ When the computer is on, press button to launch Info Center. ◦ When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press button to launch QuickLook. ● Off: The computer is off or in the Sleep or Hibernation state. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
Buttons, switches, and speakers NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (3) Info Center/Quick Look button Launches Info Center or QuickLook. (4) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.
Keys NOTE: 6 Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 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) 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) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
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. (2) Drive light Wireless switch 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.
Component Description (5) 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. (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Right-side components Component Description (1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable. (3) Optical drive (select models only) Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. (4) Optical drive light (select models only) Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (5) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Left-side components Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards. (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. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. (3) 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.
Wireless antennas Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) 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) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (3) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC 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. If your computer model includes one 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 to the bottom of the computer.
Index A AC adapter, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 6, 7 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B battery bay 12, 15 battery light, identifying 10 battery release latches, identifying 12 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 12, 15 Bluetooth label 16 buttons Info Center 5 power 5 QuickLook 5 TouchPad 3 wireless 8 C caps lock light, identifying 4 Certificate of Authenticity label components additional hardware 14 bottom 12 display 2 front 8 left-side 11 r
O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive light, identifying 10 optical drive, identifying 10 P ports external monitor 11 HDMI 11 USB 10, 11 power button, identifying 5 power connector, identifying 10 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 4 Product Key 15 product name and number, computer 15 Q QuickLook button, identifying 5 QuickLook/Info light, identifying 4 R regulatory information modem approval label 15 regulatory label 15 wireless cert
