HP 2730p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz User Manual

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  • Page 1 Notebook Tour User Guide...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air 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 rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ........................... 2 Pointing devices ........................2 Lights ........................... 4 Buttons and switches ......................6 Display components ......................7 Keys ............................. 8 Front components ..........................9 Rear components ..........................10 Right-side components ........................11 Left-side components .........................
  • Page 7: Identifying Hardware

    Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: Select Start > Computer > System properties. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows®...
  • Page 8: Components

    Components Top components Pointing devices Component Description TouchPad light ● Off: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. TouchPad on/off control Enables/disables the TouchPad when pressed in combination with key. Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Enables/disables the TouchPad when pressed in combination with key.
  • Page 9 Component Description (10) Right pointing stick button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Top components...
  • Page 10: Lights

    Lights Component Description Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Battery light Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ●...
  • Page 11 Component Description Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. Top components...
  • Page 12: Buttons And Switches

    Buttons and switches Component Description Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. Presentation button Starts the presentation feature. Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume: ●...
  • Page 13: Display Components

    Display components Component Description Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard in low-light conditions when the keyboard light button is pressed. Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
  • Page 14: Keys

    Keys Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key. Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
  • Page 15: Front Components

    Front components Component Description Power switch ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to shut down the computer. ●...
  • Page 16: Rear Components

    Rear components Component Description Jog dial In tablet mode, functions like the enter key and the up and down arrows on a standard keyboard. ● Press inward to enter a command. ● Rotate up to scroll up. ● Rotate down to scroll down. Esc button In tablet mode, allows you to exit or escape out of an application.
  • Page 17: Right-Side Components

    Right-side components Component Description HP Fingerprint Sensor (fingerprint reader) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon. 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
  • Page 18: Left-Side Components

    Left-side components NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description Pen holder Stores the pen. Vent Enables 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.
  • Page 19 Component Description 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. Smart card reader (select models only) Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards. ●...
  • Page 20: Bottom Components

    Bottom components Component Description Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive, memory module slots, WLAN module (select models only), and WWAN module (select models only). Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
  • Page 21: Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)

    Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, wireless antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. Component Description WWAN antenna* Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWAN).
  • Page 22: Additional Hardware Components

    Additional hardware components Component Description Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Modem cable † (select models only) Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter.
  • Page 23: Using The Tablet

    Using the tablet...
  • Page 24: Tablet Display Components

    Tablet display components Component Description ● Ctrl+alt+del button* While Windows is running, press the button with the pen to enter † the ctrl+alt+delete command. ● While the Computer Setup utility is running, press the button with the pen to enter the reset command. The computer resets and all unsaved information is lost.
  • Page 25: Rotating The Display

    Rotating the display The computer display can rotate from traditional notebook mode to tablet mode. NOTE: When the computer is docked in either notebook mode or tablet mode, the display will not rotate. Tablet mode To change the computer from notebook mode to tablet mode: Slide the display release latch to release the display (1), and then open the computer display (2).
  • Page 26 Rotate the computer display clockwise until it snaps into place facing away from the keyboard. Tilt the computer display downward onto the keyboard until it snaps into place. In tablet mode, the screen display automatically rotates from portrait to landscape as it is being turned. NOTE: If antennae on the computer are held in close proximity to the body, the antennae may disable automatic rotation of the screen display.
  • Page 27: Notebook Mode

    Notebook mode To change the computer from tablet mode to notebook mode: Slide the display release latch (1). Open the computer display (2). Rotate the computer display counterclockwise until it snaps into place facing the keyboard. Rotating the display...
  • Page 28 NOTE: To prevent a lack of response when you turn on the computer, be sure that the battery is firmly seated. Chapter 3 Using the tablet...
  • Page 29: 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 important information including the following: the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. ◦...
  • Page 30 optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay and the hard drive bay.
  • Page 31: Index

    Index Symbols/Numerics external WWAN antenna, 1394 port, identifying 11 caps lock light, identifying 4 identifying 15 Certificate of Authenticity label 23 charge level indicator, AC adapter, identifying 16 fingerprint reader, identifying 7, identifying 14 accessory battery connector, components identifying 14 fn key, identifying 8 additional hardware 16 ambient light sensor, identifying 7...
  • Page 32 fn 8 smart card reader, identifying 13 function 8 operating system speaker, identifying 14 keypad 8 Microsoft Certificate of switches Windows applications 8 Authenticity label 23 display 6 Windows logo 8 Product Key 23 power 9 wireless 12, 13 labels pen holder, identifying 12, 18 Bluetooth 24 pointing stick buttons,...

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