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... Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (2) Internal microphones (1 or 2, varying by computer model) Record sound. † NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones. (3) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to...
... Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (2) Internal microphones (1 or 2, varying by computer model) Record sound. † NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones. (3) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to...
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To view or change pointing device preferences: ● In Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. ● In Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. 18 Chapter 2 External component identification Pointing devices Item Component Description (1) Pointing ...
To view or change pointing device preferences: ● In Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. ● In Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. 18 Chapter 2 External component identification Pointing devices Item Component Description (1) Pointing ...
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... Volume up button (8) Calculator button (select models only) (9) Fingerprint reader Description ● When the computer is off , press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Increases computer volume. Opens the Windows calculator feature. ...: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. ● When the computer is off , press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software Setup. Turns the wireless feature on , press the button...
... Volume up button (8) Calculator button (select models only) (9) Fingerprint reader Description ● When the computer is off , press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Increases computer volume. Opens the Windows calculator feature. ...: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. ● When the computer is off , press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software Setup. Turns the wireless feature on , press the button...
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...the wireless feature on or off , press the button to turn off , press the button to open the default Web browser. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Increases computer volume. To learn more about your power settings, select one of a password logon. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of ... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on , press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down button (7) Volume up button (8) ...
...the wireless feature on or off , press the button to turn off , press the button to open the default Web browser. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Increases computer volume. To learn more about your power settings, select one of a password logon. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of ... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on , press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down button (7) Volume up button (8) ...
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... is close to increase the speaker volume. (12) Calculator light On: The Windows calculator function is open. The power light on . ● Amber: Speaker sound is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being used to... is being used to decrease the speaker volume. (11) Volume up light Blinking: The volume up button is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. ● On: The computer is on . *The 2 wireless lights display the same information.
... is close to increase the speaker volume. (12) Calculator light On: The Windows calculator function is open. The power light on . ● Amber: Speaker sound is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being used to... is being used to decrease the speaker volume. (11) Volume up light Blinking: The volume up button is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. ● On: The computer is on . *The 2 wireless lights display the same information.
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... Drive light (5) QuickLook light Description ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off or in the Sleep ... Num lock light (9) Volume mute light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off. (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to increase the speaker volume. *The 2 wireless...
... Drive light (5) QuickLook light Description ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off or in the Sleep ... Num lock light (9) Volume mute light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off. (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to increase the speaker volume. *The 2 wireless...
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... reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Produce sound. 26 Chapter 2 External component identification Front components item Component (1) Wireless light (2) Power light (3) Battery light (4) Drive light (5) Webcam light (select...
... reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Produce sound. 26 Chapter 2 External component identification Front components item Component (1) Wireless light (2) Power light (3) Battery light (4) Drive light (5) Webcam light (select...
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... optional ExpressCards. NOTE: When a device is normal for the internal fan to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Left-side components 29 Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector. NOTE: The computer...
... optional ExpressCards. NOTE: When a device is normal for the internal fan to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Left-side components 29 Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector. NOTE: The computer...
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... internal fan to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. It is connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Produces sound when connected to cycle on and off during routine operation. Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards. item Component (1) Vent (2) DisplayPort (3) USB ports (3) (4) Smart...
... internal fan to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. It is connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Produces sound when connected to cycle on and off during routine operation. Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards. item Component (1) Vent (2) DisplayPort (3) USB ports (3) (4) Smart...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...in use. ● Blinking: When the QuickLook button is pressed, the light blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens. (6) QuickWeb light NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup. ● On: The computer is on or the default Web browser... mute light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off , HP QuickWeb must be enabled in use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off . (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being ...
...in use. ● Blinking: When the QuickLook button is pressed, the light blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens. (6) QuickWeb light NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup. ● On: The computer is on or the default Web browser... mute light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off , HP QuickWeb must be enabled in use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off . (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being ...
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... must be enabled in Computer Setup. ● On: The computer is on or the default Web browser is in use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off, HP QuickWeb must be enabled in Computer Setup. (7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (8) Num lock light (9) Volume mute light On: Num... lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off. (10) ...
... must be enabled in Computer Setup. ● On: The computer is on or the default Web browser is in use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off, HP QuickWeb must be enabled in Computer Setup. (7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (8) Num lock light (9) Volume mute light On: Num... lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off. (10) ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is off the computer. Mutes and restores speaker sound.
... computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is off the computer. Mutes and restores speaker sound.
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Mutes and restores speaker sound. Opens the Windows calculator function. Identifying hardware 9 Component (2) QuickLook button (3) QuickWeb button (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume up button (8) Calculator button ...more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on , press the button to Windows, instead of a password logon. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the ...
Mutes and restores speaker sound. Opens the Windows calculator function. Identifying hardware 9 Component (2) QuickLook button (3) QuickWeb button (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume up button (8) Calculator button ...more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on , press the button to Windows, instead of a password logon. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the ...
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...components NOTE: Refer to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that most closely matches your computer. 12 Chapter 1 Features Produces sound. Component (3) Wireless light (4) Power light (5) Battery light (6) Drive light (7) Speaker Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select... models only), 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 fully charged. When the...
...components NOTE: Refer to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that most closely matches your computer. 12 Chapter 1 Features Produces sound. Component (3) Wireless light (4) Power light (5) Battery light (6) Drive light (7) Speaker Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select... models only), 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 fully charged. When the...
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.... Component (1) RJ-45 (network) jack (2) External monitor port (3) Power connector Description Connects a network cable. Connects a modem cable. Connects a network cable. Connects an AC adapter. Produces sound when connected to the computer. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. NOTE: The security cable is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers...
.... Component (1) RJ-45 (network) jack (2) External monitor port (3) Power connector Description Connects a network cable. Connects a modem cable. Connects a network cable. Connects an AC adapter. Produces sound when connected to the computer. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. NOTE: The security cable is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers...
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Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (select models only) (3) Webcam (select models only) (4) Internal display switch Description Record sound. Display components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the outside of the computer. On: The webcam is on. Identifying hardware 17 If you ...
Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (select models only) (3) Webcam (select models only) (4) Internal display switch Description Record sound. Display components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the outside of the computer. On: The webcam is on. Identifying hardware 17 If you ...
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... Help. Using wireless devices (select models only) 23 Open Wireless Assistant by Computer Setup, the wireless button will not work until you can use HP Connection Manager to connect to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. NOTE: If the wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless...position the cursor over the wireless icon. For more information, refer to change the Wireless Assistant properties: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager.
... Help. Using wireless devices (select models only) 23 Open Wireless Assistant by Computer Setup, the wireless button will not work until you can use HP Connection Manager to connect to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. NOTE: If the wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless...position the cursor over the wireless icon. For more information, refer to change the Wireless Assistant properties: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager.
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... normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Open ...To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio...
... normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Open ...To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio...
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NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia
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... > Device Manager. Do not write to a disc while the computer is writing to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for tasks such as installing software, running on your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if...
... > Device Manager. Do not write to a disc while the computer is writing to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for tasks such as installing software, running on your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if...