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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. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3 TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 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 sett
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2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Components
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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) 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 TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Top components 3
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Lights Component Description (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) QuickPlay light On: The QuickPlay program is launched. (4) Wireless light ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband Wireless Module, or a Blue
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Buttons Component Description (1) Power button ● 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 system. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information about your computer 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. (6) Function keys Exec
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Front components Component Description (1) Drive light Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being ● accessed. Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has ● temporarily parked the hard drive. (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Front co
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Right-side components Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards. (2) Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● MultiMedia Card Plus ● Secure Digital Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card (3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- definition television or any compatible digital or audio component. (4) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect opti
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Left-side components Component Description (1) 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. 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
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Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Wireless module compartment Holds 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. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, re
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Display components Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound. NOTE: All models have at least one internal microphone. (2) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Display components 11
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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
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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- or region-specific modem cable adapter. (5) Country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. (s
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3Labels 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). This number provides specific information about the produ
