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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. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. ENWW...
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. ENWW...
Top components Pointing devices Component Description Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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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.
Lights Component Description ● Wireless lights (2)† On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off. ● Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on.
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Component Description ● Volume mute light Off: Computer sound is on. ● On: Computer sound is off. Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume. Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume.
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Component Description ● Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.
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Component Description Internal microphone Records sound. HP Fingerprint Sensor (fingerprint reader) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Chapter 2 Components ENWW...
Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 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.
Front components Component Description Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/ or a Bluetooth device, is on. Off: All wireless devices are off. ● Power light On: The computer is on.
Rear components Component Description 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. Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Right-side components Component Description Smart card reader Supports smart cards and Java™ cards. MultiBay optical drive Reads an optical disc. USB port Connects an optional USB device. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. Chapter 2 Components ENWW...
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.
Bottom components Component Description Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device. Vents (5) Enable 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.
Wireless antennae Component Description WLAN antennae (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). WWAN antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). *The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
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* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.
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 technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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