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Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: Select Start > My Computer. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
Lights NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Power lights (2)* Battery light Drive light Caps lock light Media button light DVD button light Previous/rewind light Play/pause light Next/fast forward light (10) Stop light (11) Volume mute light ENWW Description...
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Component (12) Volume down light (13) Volume up light (14) Num lock light There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer. Component Power lights (2)* Battery light...
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Component Volume down light Volume up light Num lock light There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer. ENWW Description Red: Computer sound is turned off.
Buttons, switches, and speakers NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Power button* Speakers (2) Media button Chapter 1 Components Description When the computer is ● Off, press to turn on the computer. ● On, press to enter hibernation. ●...
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Component DVD button Previous/rewind button Play/pause button Next/fast forward button Stop button Volume mute button (10) Volume scroll zone *This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. ENWW Description NOTE...
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Component Power button* Speakers (2) Media button Volume mute button Chapter 1 Components Description When the computer is ● Off, press to turn on the computer. ● On, press to enter hibernation. ● In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ●...
Component Volume scroll zone *This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Keys NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Windows logo key Windows applications key...
Hotkey quick reference To perform this function Display information. Clear system information. Open the Help and Support Center. Open the Print Options window. Open a Web browser. Alternate between computer display and external display. Initiate standby. Initiate QuickLock. Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness.
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. Links the computer to the HP Remote Control. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Rear components Component Vent Chapter 1 Components Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct 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 thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
Right-side components Component Optical drive Optical drive light USB ports (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Power connector ENWW Description Reads an optical disc. Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Connect optional USB devices. Connects a modem cable. Connects an AC adapter. Right-side components...
Left-side components NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Security cable slot S-Video-out jack External monitor port Expansion port 3 RJ-45 (network) jack USB port 1394 port Digital Media Slot Digital Media Slot light (10) ExpressCard slot Chapter 1 Components Description...
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Component Security cable slot S-Video-out jack External monitor port Expansion port 3 RJ-45 (network) jack ExpressCard slot ENWW Description 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.
Bottom components Component Battery bay Battery release latch Mini Card compartment Vents (3) Memory module compartment Hard drive bay Chapter 1 Components Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only). NOTE To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, replace with only a Mini Card device authorized for...
Display components Component Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Integrated camera light (select models only) Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. Internal display switch ENWW Description Record sound. NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones.
Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center.
Additional hardware components Component Power cord* AC adapter Battery* Modem cable* Country-specific modem cable adapter (select models only) *Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. ENWW Description Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. Converts AC power to DC power.
Labels 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 the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*) Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia*) *Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude.
DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.