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... liable for HP products and services are U.S. First Edition: August 2008 Document Part Number: 487212-001 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Some features may not be available on your computer. SD Logo is subject to most models. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in...
... liable for HP products and services are U.S. First Edition: August 2008 Document Part Number: 487212-001 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Some features may not be available on your computer. SD Logo is subject to most models. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in...
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... 60950). The 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. Use the computer only on your lap or...
... 60950). The 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. Use the computer only on your lap or...
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Lights ...3 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 4 Keys ...6 Display ...7 Front components ...8 Rear component ...9 Right-side components ...10 Left-side components ...11 Bottom components ...12 Wireless antennae ...13 Additional hardware components ...14 3 Labels Index ...16 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Lights ...3 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 4 Keys ...6 Display ...7 Front components ...8 Rear component ...9 Right-side components ...10 Left-side components ...11 Bottom components ...12 Wireless antennae ...13 Additional hardware components ...14 3 Labels Index ...16 v
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You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. 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. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information. 1
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. 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. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information. 1
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... view or change pointing device 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) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the...
... view or change pointing device 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) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the...
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... on. Top components 3 On: The treble function is on. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Volume mute light (4) Volume down light (5) Volume up light (6) Treble light (7) Bass light (8) Treble/bass down light (9) Treble/bass up light (10) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ●...
... on. Top components 3 On: The treble function is on. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Volume mute light (4) Volume down light (5) Volume up light (6) Treble light (7) Bass light (8) Treble/bass down light (9) Treble/bass up light (10) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ●...
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... initiate Sleep. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Component Description (11) Num lock light (12) Drive light (13) Battery light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive...
... initiate Sleep. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Component Description (11) Num lock light (12) Drive light (13) Battery light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive...
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.... Stops playback. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Press the button to establish a wireless connection. Adjusts treble or bass level in combination with the fn key. To increase the treble/bass level, slide your finger to the right, or press and hold the minus (-) sign. NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network in order to alternate between the treble and bass functions.
.... Stops playback. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Press the button to establish a wireless connection. Adjusts treble or bass level in combination with the fn key. To increase the treble/bass level, slide your finger to the right, or press and hold the minus (-) sign. NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network in order to alternate between the treble and bass functions.
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For information about changing factory settings, refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in Help and Support. Component Description (14) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to the user guides located in combination with the fn key. 6 Chapter 2 Components Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys Description Displays system information when pressed...
For information about changing factory settings, refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in Help and Support. Component Description (14) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to the user guides located in combination with the fn key. 6 Chapter 2 Components Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys Description Displays system information when pressed...
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Record sound. Top components 7 Records audio and video and captures still photographs. On: The webcam is on. Display Component (1) Internal display switch (2) Internal digital dual array microphones (2) (3) Webcam light (4) Webcam Description Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is in use.
Record sound. Top components 7 Records audio and video and captures still photographs. On: The webcam is on. Display Component (1) Internal display switch (2) Internal digital dual array microphones (2) (3) Webcam light (4) Webcam Description Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is in use.
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Front components Component (1) Digital Media Slot (2) Digital Media Slot light (3) Consumer infrared lens Description Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: A digital card is being accessed. Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models only). 8 Chapter 2 Components
Front components Component (1) Digital Media Slot (2) Digital Media Slot light (3) Consumer infrared lens Description Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: A digital card is being accessed. Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models only). 8 Chapter 2 Components
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NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Rear component 9 Rear component Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Rear component 9 Rear component Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
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... television audio. Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Component (1) Audio-in this section. Connects an optional TV antenna or an optional digital cable device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts. Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (2) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) (3) USB ports (2) (4) Optical drive (5) Optical drive light (6) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (7) Power connector Description Connects an optional computer headset microphone...
... television audio. Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Component (1) Audio-in this section. Connects an optional TV antenna or an optional digital cable device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts. Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (2) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) (3) USB ports (2) (4) Optical drive (5) Optical drive light (6) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (7) Power connector Description Connects an optional computer headset microphone...
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... cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB port (8) 1394 port (9) ExpressCard slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. Connects an optional USB device. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a camcorder. Supports optional ExpressCards. Connects the computer to the computer. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port...
... cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB port (8) 1394 port (9) ExpressCard slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. Connects an optional USB device. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a camcorder. Supports optional ExpressCards. Connects the computer to the computer. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port...
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... TV tuner card (select models only), and the 2 memory module slots. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (9) (4) Hard drive bay (5) Mini Card compartment (6) Subwoofer 12 Chapter 2 Components Description Holds the battery. It is normal for use in the...
... TV tuner card (select models only), and the 2 memory module slots. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (9) (4) Hard drive bay (5) Mini Card compartment (6) Subwoofer 12 Chapter 2 Components Description Holds the battery. It is normal for use in the...
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These notices are not visible from obstructions. Wireless antennae The antennae send and receive wireless signals to your country or region. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). Wireless antennae 13 To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. NOTE: The antennae are located in Help and Support.
These notices are not visible from obstructions. Wireless antennae The antennae send and receive wireless signals to your country or region. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). Wireless antennae 13 To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. NOTE: The antennae are located in Help and Support.
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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) RF coaxial cable adapter Connects an RF coaxial cable to the TV antenna/cable jack. (4) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (5) TV antenna (select models only)* Receives digital and analog broadcast signals. *Batteries, power cords, and antennae vary in appearance by country or region. 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) RF coaxial cable adapter Connects an RF coaxial cable to the TV antenna/cable jack. (4) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (5) TV antenna (select models only)* Receives digital and analog broadcast signals. *Batteries, power cords, and antennae vary in appearance by country or region. 14 Chapter 2 Components
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...'s hardware components. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warrant period (5). The regulatory label is the number you use . Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. 15 An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information when traveling internationally. If...
...'s hardware components. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warrant period (5). The regulatory label is the number you use . Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. 15 An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information when traveling internationally. If...
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... 6 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 HDMI port, identifying 11 headphone (audio-out) jacks 10 I infrared lens, identifying 8 integrated webcam light, identifying 7 integrated webcam, identifying 7 internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 10 audio-out (headphone) 10 RJ-45 (network) 11 TV antenna/cable 10 K keypad keys, identifying 6 keys esc 6 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless...
... 6 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 HDMI port, identifying 11 headphone (audio-out) jacks 10 I infrared lens, identifying 8 integrated webcam light, identifying 7 integrated webcam, identifying 7 internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 10 audio-out (headphone) 10 RJ-45 (network) 11 TV antenna/cable 10 K keypad keys, identifying 6 keys esc 6 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless...
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...bass up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
...bass up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...