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Components
This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. In the left pane, under System Tasks, click View system information.
3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The
illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models.
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TouchPad
Component
Description
(1)
TouchPad light
Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
TouchPad*
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Scrolls left or right.
TouchPad horizontal scroll zone*
Left TouchPad button*
Right TouchPad button*
TouchPad vertical scroll zone*
TouchPad on/off button
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Scrolls up or down.
Enables/disables the TouchPad.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers
and Other Hardware > Mouse.
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Lights
Component
Description
(1)
Power lights (2)*
On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.
On: A battery is charging.
(2)
Battery light
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition or a critical low-battery condition.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the
light turns 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 condition.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Drive light
Blinks when the hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
On: Caps lock is on.
Caps lock light
Media button light
Volume mute light
Blinks once when the media button has been pressed.
Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(7)
(8)
(9)
Volume down light
Volume up light
Num lock light
Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
*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.
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Buttons and speakers
Component
Description
(1)
Power button*
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button to initiate
hibernation.
When the computer is in standby, press the button briefly to
exit standby.
When the computer is in hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold
the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
(2)
(3)
Speakers (2)
Media button
Produce sound.
Opens the music or media software. Can be used with or without
QuickPlay.
When QuickPlay is installed and the computer is on, press
the button to open the music program or the Media menu.
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When QuickPlay is installed and the computer is off, press
the button to open the music program or the Media menu.
When QuickPlay is installed and the computer is in standby,
press the button to resume from standby.
When QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is on, press
the button to open the music program or the Media menu.
When QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is off, the
button does not function.
When QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is in
standby, press the button to resume from Standby.
NOTE The media button does not affect the procedure
for restoring from hibernation.
(4)
Volume mute button
Mutes and restores speaker sound.
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(5) Volume scroll zone
Description
Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the
minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap
the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the
Help and Support Center.
Keys
Component
Description
(1)
(2)
esc key
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
fn key
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Windows logo key
Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu.
Windows applications key
Embedded numeric keypad keys
Function keys
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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Hotkey quick reference
Function
Hotkey
Display system information.
Clear system information.
fn+esc
fn+esc or press enter
Open the Help and Support Center.
Open the Print Options window.
Open a Web browser.
fn+f1
fn+f2
fn+f3
fn+f4
Alternate between computer display and external
display.
Initiate standby.
fn+f5
fn+f6
fn+f7
fn+f8
fn+f9
fn+f10
Initiate QuickLock.
Decrease screen brightness.
Increase screen brightness.
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD.
Stop an audio CD or a DVD.
Play the previous track or chapter on an audio CD or fn+f11
a DVD.
Play the next track or chapter on an audio CD or a
DVD.
fn+f12
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Front components
Component
Description
(1)
Wireless switch
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.
(2)
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: All wireless devices are turned off.
(3)
(4)
Consumer infrared lens (select models only)
Audio-in (microphone) jack
Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control.
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5)
Audio-out (headphone) jack
Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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Rear 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.
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.
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Right-side components
Component
Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
ExpressCard slot
Optical drive
Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
Reads an optical disc.
Optical drive light
USB port
Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
Connects an optional USB device.
Connects an AC adapter.
Power connector
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.
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Left-side components
Component
Description
(1)
S-Video-out jack
Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
(2)
(3)
External monitor port
Expansion port 3
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Connects the computer to an optional expansion product or
docking device.
NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion
port.
(4)
(5)
(6)
RJ-45 (network) jack
RJ-11 (modem) jack
Connects a network cable.
Connects a modem cable.
Connect optional USB devices.
USB port (1 or 2, depending on computer
model)
(7)
1394 port (select models only)
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(8)
(9)
Memory Reader light (select models only)
Memory Reader (select models only)
On: A digital card is being accessed.
Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital
(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital Input/
Output (SD I/O), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-
Picture Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M.
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Bottom components
Component
Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
Battery bay
Holds the battery.
Battery release latch
Vents (5)
Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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.
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)
(5)
Memory module compartment
Hard drive bay
Contains the memory module slots.
Holds the hard drive.
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Display components
Component
Description
(1)
Internal microphones (2) (select models only)
Record sound.
NOTE A microphone icon next to each microphone
opening indicates that the computer has internal
microphones.
(2)
Internal display switch*
Turns off the display and initiates standby if the display is closed
while the power is turned on.
*Depending on your computer model, the internal display switch on the computer may vary in location.
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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.
NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
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Additional hardware components
Component
Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
Power cord*
Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
Converts AC power to DC power.
AC adapter
Battery*
Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
(4)
(5)
Modem cable* (select models only)
Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a
country-specific modem adapter.
Country-specific modem cable adapter (select
models only)
Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
*Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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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.
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft® Windows® Product Key. You may
need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to
the bottom of the computer.
Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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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 hard drive bay.
Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless
devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been
approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an
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 to the bottom of the computer.
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Index
Symbols/Numerics
left-side 10
rear
right-side
top
connector, power
consumer infrared lens,
identifying
audio-out (headphone)
S-Video-out 10
A
antennae 13
applications key, Windows
audio-in (microphone) jack,
K
keypad keys, identifying
keys
identifying
audio-out (headphone) jack,
identifying
esc
fn
function
keypad
D
drive light, identifying
B
Windows applications
Windows logo
battery light, identifying
battery release latch,
identifying 11
bays
E
esc key, identifying
ExpressCard slot, identifying
external monitor port,
identifying 10
L
labels
Bluetooth 15
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 15
regulatory 15
F
fn key, identifying
function keys, identifying
buttons
media
power
TouchPad
TouchPad on/off
volume mute
WLAN 15
lights
H
headphone (audio-out) jack
hotkeys, quick reference
battery
caps lock
drive
media button
mute
num lock
optical drive
power
TouchPad
I
C
caps lock light, identifying
compartment
components
infrared lens, identifying
internal display switch,
identifying 12
internal microphones,
identifying 12
bottom 11
display 12
J
volume down
volume mute
jacks
audio-in (microphone)
front
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volume up
wireless
RJ-11 (modem) cable,
identifying 14
M
RJ-11 (modem) jack,
identifying 10
RJ-45 (network) jack,
identifying 10
media button light, identifying
media button, identifying
memory module compartment,
identifying 11
Memory Reader light,
identifying 10
S
microphone (audio-in) jack
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
label 15
scrolling regions, TouchPad
security cable slot, identifying
modem cable adapter,
identifying 14
slots
ExpressCard
mute button, identifying
mute light, identifying
security cable
speakers, identifying
N
T
num lock light, identifying
TouchPad
buttons
identifying
scrolling regions
TouchPad light, identifying
O
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
TouchPad on/off button
traveling with the computer
optical drive light, identifying
optical drive, identifying
P
U
ports
1394 10
expansion 10
power button, identifying
power connector, identifying
V
volume down light, identifying
volume mute button, identifying
volume mute light, identifying
volume scroll zone, identifying
power lights, identifying
volume up light, identifying
W
product name and number,
computer 15
Windows applications key,
identifying
R
Windows logo key, identifying
regulatory information
wireless light, identifying
wireless switch, identifying
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