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Front components

Component

Description

(1)

Power light*

On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(2)

Battery light

On: A battery is charging.

Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical 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 is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.

(3)

Drive light

Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

(4)

Wireless switch

Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.

NOTE:

To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network

must already be set up.

(5)

Wireless light

Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.

Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.

(6)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.

(7)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

Front components

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Summary of Contents for Notebook Tour

Page 1: ...Notebook Tour User Guide ...

Page 2: ...emark of its proprietor The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Ed...

Page 3: ...llow 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 during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety o...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...onents 3 TouchPad 3 Lights 4 Buttons and speakers 5 Keys 6 Front components 7 Rear components 8 Right side components 9 Left side components 10 Bottom components 11 Display components 12 Wireless antennae select models only 13 Additional hardware components 14 3 Labels Index 16 v ...

Page 6: ...vi ...

Page 7: ...ce 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 Refer to Windows Help for more information 1 ...

Page 8: ...2 Components 2 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 9: ...tivates items on the screen 3 TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right 4 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 5 TouchPad on off button Enables disables the TouchPad 6 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down 7 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes factory settings To view and change p...

Page 10: ... The computer is off or in Hibernation 2 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on The 2 power lights display the same information The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed 4 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 11: ... press the button briefly to exit Hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 2 Speakers 2 Produce sound This table describes factory settings For information ab...

Page 12: ...ation with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 5 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 6 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 13: ... drive or optical drive is being accessed 4 Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless connection NOTE To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already be set up 5 Wireless light Blue An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network LAN device and or a Bluetooth device is turned on Amber An integrated wireless device is ...

Page 14: ... 2 Enable 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 8 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 15: ...optical discs 2 USB port Connects an optional USB device 3 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 4 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen Right side components 9 ...

Page 16: ...ector RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 4 RJ 11 modem jack Connects a modem cable 5 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 6 Digital Media Slot light select models only On A digital card is being accessed 7 Digital Media Slot select models only Supports the following optional digital card formats Secure Digital SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MSP xD P...

Page 17: ...ts 5 Enable 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 4 Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots 5 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive Bottom components 11 ...

Page 18: ... is turned on 2 Internal microphones 2 Record sound NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening your computer has internal microphones 3 Integrated webcam light select models only On The webcam is in use 4 Integrated webcam select models only Records video and captures still photographs 12 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 19: ...ible 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 Support Wireless antennae select models only 13 ...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ...side the battery bay Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The modem approval label is affixed inside the memory module compartment Wireless certification label s select models only Provide ...

Page 22: ...ntifying 12 drive light identifying 7 E esc key identifying 6 external monitor port identifying 10 F fn key identifying 6 function keys identifying 6 H hard drive bay identifying 11 headphone audio out jack 7 I internal display switch identifying 12 internal microphones identifying 12 J jacks audio in microphone 7 audio out headphone 7 RJ 11 modem 10 RJ 45 network 10 S Video out 10 K keypad keys i...

Page 23: ...scrolling regions TouchPad 3 security cable slot identifying 9 serial number computer 15 service tag 15 slots Digital Media 10 memory module 11 security cable 9 speakers identifying 5 T TouchPad buttons 3 identifying 3 scrolling regions 3 TouchPad light identifying 3 TouchPad on off button 3 traveling with the computer modem approval label 15 wireless certification labels 15 U USB ports 10 USB por...

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