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... to change without notice. Bluetooth is subject to most models. SD Logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of its proprietor and used by...
... to change without notice. Bluetooth is subject to most models. SD Logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of its proprietor and used by...
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... computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin...
... computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin...
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Keys ...3 Buttons and speakers ...4 Front components ...5 Rear components ...6 Right-side components ...7 Left-side components ...8 Bottom components ...9 Display components ...10 Lights ...11 Cleaning the display ...12 Wireless antennae (select models only 13 Additional hardware components ...14 3 Labels Index ...16 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Keys ...3 Buttons and speakers ...4 Front components ...5 Rear components ...6 Right-side components ...7 Left-side components ...8 Bottom components ...9 Display components ...10 Lights ...11 Cleaning the display ...12 Wireless antennae (select models only 13 Additional hardware components ...14 3 Labels Index ...16 v
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Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer. 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information. 1 In the left pane, click Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer. 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information. 1 In the left pane, click Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
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...To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 2 Chapter 2 Components 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off...
...To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 2 Chapter 2 Components 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off...
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... the fn key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Function keys (5) Windows applications key (6) Integrated numeric keypad and volume keys Description Displays system information about your computer when pressed in combination with the fn key. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Executes frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad...
... the fn key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Function keys (5) Windows applications key (6) Integrated numeric keypad and volume keys Description Displays system information about your computer when pressed in combination with the fn key. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Executes frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad...
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... about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to the user guides located in Hibernation, press the button briefly to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on or off the computer. (3) Wireless button To learn more about changing factory settings, refer to establish a wireless connection. *This table describes factory settings. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown...
... about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to the user guides located in Hibernation, press the button briefly to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on or off the computer. (3) Wireless button To learn more about changing factory settings, refer to establish a wireless connection. *This table describes factory settings. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown...
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... batteries in Help and Support. Front components Component Description (1) Power light (2) Battery light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to the user guides located...
... batteries in Help and Support. Front components Component Description (1) Power light (2) Battery light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to the user guides located...
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Rear components Component Vents (2) Description Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. 6 Chapter 2 Components
Rear components Component Vents (2) Description Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. 6 Chapter 2 Components
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Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Security cable slot Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. NOTE: The security cable is being mishandled or stolen. Right-side components 7 Connect optional USB devices. Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Connects a modem cable. Blinking: The optical drive is designed to optical discs.
Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Security cable slot Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. NOTE: The security cable is being mishandled or stolen. Right-side components 7 Connect optional USB devices. Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Connects a modem cable. Blinking: The optical drive is designed to optical discs.
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... optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
... optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
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... normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Enable airflow...
... normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Enable airflow...
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On: The integrated webcam is on. Records sound. 10 Chapter 2 Components Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Display components Component (1) Internal display switch (2) Integrated webcam light (select models only) (3) Integrated webcam (select models only) (4) Internal microphone Description Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in use.
On: The integrated webcam is on. Records sound. 10 Chapter 2 Components Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Display components Component (1) Internal display switch (2) Integrated webcam light (select models only) (3) Integrated webcam (select models only) (4) Internal microphone Description Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in use.
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... integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Display components 11 On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description...
... integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Display components 11 On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description...
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Component Description (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open . If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is enabled. *The 2 power lights display the same information. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids...
Component Description (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open . If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is enabled. *The 2 power lights display the same information. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids...
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To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. These antennae are located in Help and Support. These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennae (select models only) 13 Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. These antennae are located in Help and Support. These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennae (select models only) 13 Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from obstructions.
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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 region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
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 region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
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... may need this information available when you contact technical support. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag: Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your SIM. Have this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number...
... may need this information available when you contact technical support. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag: Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your SIM. Have this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number...
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...connectors, power 8 cord, power 14 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 display switch, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 5, 12 drives, hard 9 E esc key, identifying 3 external monitor port, identifying 8 F fn key, identifying 3 function keys, identifying 3 H hard drive bay, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label 15 I integrated webcam, identifying 10 internal display switch, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5 audio-out (headphone) 5 RJ-11 (modem) 7 RJ-45 (network...
...connectors, power 8 cord, power 14 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 display switch, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 5, 12 drives, hard 9 E esc key, identifying 3 external monitor port, identifying 8 F fn key, identifying 3 function keys, identifying 3 H hard drive bay, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label 15 I integrated webcam, identifying 10 internal display switch, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5 audio-out (headphone) 5 RJ-11 (modem) 7 RJ-45 (network...
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...operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive, identifying 7 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 8 USB 7, 8 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 5, 11 Product Key 15 product name and number, computer 15 R regulatory information modem approval label 15 regulatory label 15 wireless certification labels 15 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 T TouchPad buttons, identifying 2 TouchPad light, identifying 2 TouchPad on/off button 2 TouchPad scrolling...
...operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive, identifying 7 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 8 USB 7, 8 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 5, 11 Product Key 15 product name and number, computer 15 R regulatory information modem approval label 15 regulatory label 15 wireless certification labels 15 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 T TouchPad buttons, identifying 2 TouchPad light, identifying 2 TouchPad on/off button 2 TouchPad scrolling...