Compaq nx7300 - Notebook PC, nx7400 - Notebook PC, nx7300 PC User Manual

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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 419443-001
January 2007
This guide explains the computer hardware features.
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Contents
1 Components
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
2 Specifications
Index
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Components
This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of installed hardware on the computer:
1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left task pane, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager.
Components included with the computer vary by region and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included on most computer models.
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Components
Top components
Lights
Component Description
1 Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
Blinking rapidly: An HP Smart AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Component Description
Components
2 Wireless lights
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
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(2) On: An integrated wireless device,
such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on.
4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
5 Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off.
Battery light Amber: A battery is charging.
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Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned 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 level.
Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive
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is being accessed.
*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.
The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
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Components
TouchPad
Component Description
TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or
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activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.
Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an
2
external mouse.
Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an
3
external mouse.
TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
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*This table describes default settings.To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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Buttons and switches
Components
Component Description
1 Power button* When the computer is off, press the
power button to turn on the computer. If the computer has stopped
responding and Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
2 Display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the computer is on.
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Components
Component Description
3 Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off,
but does not create a wireless connection.
A wireless network must be set
up in order to establish a wireless connection.
4 Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.
5 Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.
6 Volume up button Increases speaker volume.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.
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Keys
Components
Component Description
esc key Displays system information when
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pressed in combination with the fn key.
fn key Executes frequently used system
2
functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc
key.
3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5 Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
6 Function keys Execute frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
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Components
Front components
Component Description
1 Display release latch Opens the computer.
Rear components
Component Description
Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an
1
External monitor port Connects an external monitor.
2
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optional power adapter.
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Right-side components
Component Description
1 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when
connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
Components
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer
2
headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or a monaural microphone.
3 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
4 Optical drive
(select models only)
Reads an optical disc.
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Components
Left-side components
Component Description
1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable
to the computer.
The security cable is
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designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
2 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
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Components
Component Description
4 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do
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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.
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.
5 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394
device, such as a camcorder.
6 USB port Connects an optional USB device.
7 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I and Type II
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
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Components
Bottom components
Component Description
1 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery.
2 Primary battery release
latches (2)
Business card holder Holds a standard size business card.
3
Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
4
Release the primary battery from the battery bay.
5 Docking connector Connects to an optional docking
device.
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Component Description
Components
Expansion memory module
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compartment
Contains the expansion memory module slot.
7 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do
Ä
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.
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.
8 Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory
battery.
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Components
Wireless antennae
Two wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country’s section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support.
For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around
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the antennae free from obstruction.
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Components
Additional hardware components
Component Description
1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an
AC outlet.
2 HP Smart AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
3 Primary battery* Powers the computer when the
computer is not plugged into external power.
4 Modem cable* Connects an internal modem to
an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.
5 Country-specific modem
adapter (included by region as required)
*Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
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Components
Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.
The appearance and position of labels varies by model.
Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name,
Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the
product number (p/n), and serial number (s/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. The information on the service tag is also available through Help and Support.
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 to the bottom of the computer.
Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about
optional wireless devices and the approval markings for 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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Specifications
Operating environment
The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport or operate the computer in extreme environments.
Factor Metric U.S.
Temperature
Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F
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Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*) -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia*) -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
*Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude.
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Specifications
Rated input power
The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with your computer.
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone 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 this HP computer.
The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.
Input power Rating
Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W
Operating current 3.5 A
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms.
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Index
1394 port 1–11
A
AC adapter, identifying 1–15 accessory battery connector
1–13 altitude specifications antennae applications key, Windows
1–7 audio-in (microphone) jack
1–9 audio-out (headphone) jack
1–9
1–14
2–1
B
battery bay 1–12 battery light, identifying battery release latch battery, identifying bays
battery
hard drive Bluetooth label business card holder buttons
mute
power
TouchPad
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1–12
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1–6
1–5
1–4
1–3
1–12
1–15
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volume wireless
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C
cables, RJ-11 (modem) 1–15 caps lock light Certificate of Authenticity
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label
components
bottom
1–8
front left-side
1–8
rear right-side
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top
connectors
accessory battery docking power
cord, power, identifying
1–3
1–12
1–10
1–9
1–13
1–12
1–8
1–15
D
display release latch 1–8 display switch, identifying docking connector drive light drives, optical
1–3
1–12
1–9
1–5
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E
environmental specifications
2–1
external monitor port
1–8
F
fn key 1–7
function keys
1–7
H
hard drive bay, identifying
1–12
headphone (audio-out) jack
1–9
humidity specifications
2–1
I
IEEE 1394 port 1–11
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone)
audio-out (headphone)
RJ-11 (modem)
RJ-45 (network)
1–10
1–10
1–9
1–9
K
keypad keys 1–7 keys
esc 1–7
fn 1–7
function
keypad
Windows applications
Windows logo
1–7
1–7
1–7
1–7
L
labels
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity modem approval regulatory service tag wireless certification WLAN
latches
battery release display release
lights
battery caps lock drive mute num lock power wireless
lock, security cable
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1–3
1–3
1–3
1–2
1–3
1–16
1–17
1–16
1–16
1–17
1–12
1–8
1–3
1–3
1–10
M
memory module compartment,
expansion
microphone (audio-in) jack
1–9
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label modem approval label monitor port, external mute button mute light
1–13
1–16
1–17
1–8
1–6
1–3
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N
num lock light 1–3
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O
operating environment
specifications
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label
Product Key
optical drive, identifying
2–1
1–16
1–16
1–9
P
ports
1–11
1394 external monitor
1–9, 1–11
USB power button power cord power light Product Key product name and number,
computer
1–5
1–15
1–2
1–16
1–16
1–8
R
rated input power
specifications
regulatory information
modem approval label
1–17 regulatory label wireless certification labels
1–17
release latch
battery display
RJ-11 (modem) cable RJ-11 (modem) jack RJ-45 (network) jack
2–2
1–16
1–12
1–8
1–15
1–10
1–10
S
security cable slot 1–10 serial number, computer service tag slots
memory security cable
specifications
operating environment rated input power
switches
display identifying
1–16
1–13
1–10
1–5
1–5
T
temperature specifications 2–1 TouchPad traveling with computer
environmental
specifications
modem approval label
1–17
wireless certification labels
1–17
1–4
2–2
U
USB ports, identifying 1–9,
1–11
V
vent 1–11, 1–13 volume buttons
1–6
W
Windows applications key 1–7 Windows logo key wireless antennae wireless button
1–7
1–14
1–6
1–16
2–1
2–2
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wireless certification label
1–17 wireless light WLAN label
1–3
1–17
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