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Summary of Contents for HP 500 - Notebook PC
- Page 1 Notebook Tour User Guide...
- Page 2 Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Components Top components ........................... 2 TouchPad ..........................2 Lights ........................... 3 Buttons and speaker ......................4 Keys ............................. 5 Hotkey quick reference ......................5 Front components ..........................7 Right-side components ......................... 8 Left-side components ........................... 9 Bottom components ........................... - Page 4 ENWW...
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Page 5: Components
Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: Select Start > My Computer. Under Hard Disk Drives, click the name of your computer hard drive. In the left pane under System Tasks, click View system information. Select Hardware tab >... -
Page 6: Top Components
Top components TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. -
Page 7: Lights
Lights Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Wireless light (select models only) Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. Off: All wireless devices are turned off. Power light ●... -
Page 8: Buttons And Speaker
Buttons and speaker Component Description Speaker Produces sound. Wireless button (select models only) Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. ●... -
Page 9: Keys
Keys Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key. Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. - Page 10 To perform this function Press Decrease speaker sound. fn+f11 Increase speaker sound. fn+f12 Chapter 1 Components ENWW...
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Page 11: Front Components
Front components Component Description ● Battery light On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins to blink rapidly. -
Page 12: Right-Side Components
Right-side components Component Description Optical drive Reads an optical disc. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. -
Page 13: Left-Side Components
Left-side components Component Description Vent 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. -
Page 14: Bottom Components
Bottom components Component Description Battery bay Holds the battery. Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot. Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. -
Page 15: Display Components
Display components Components Description Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. ENWW Display components... -
Page 16: Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)
Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your region's section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. -
Page 17: Additional Hardware Components
Additional hardware components Component Description Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. ENWW Additional hardware components... -
Page 18: Labels
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. -
Page 19: Index
Index AC adapter, identifying 13 display switch, identifying 11 labels antennae 12 drives Bluetooth 14 applications key, Windows 5 hard 10 Microsoft Certificate of audio-in (microphone) jack, optical 8 Authenticity 14 identifying 7 modem approval 14 audio-out (headphone) jack, regulatory 14 esc key, identifying 5 identifying 7 service tag 14... - Page 20 power light, identifying 3 Product Key 14 product name and number, computer 14 regulatory information modem approval label 14 regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 release latch, battery 10 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 9 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 security cable slot, identifying 8 serial number, computer 14...