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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
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
2 Specifications
Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Index
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✎
1
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.
3
†
(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.
6
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
1
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.
4
*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
1
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
Ä
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.
3
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Components
Component Description
4 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.
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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Components
■ 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
2
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
1–12
1–12
1–17
1–6
1–5
1–4
1–3
1–12
1–15
1–12
volume
wireless
1–6
1–6
C
cables, RJ-11 (modem) 1–15
caps lock light
Certificate of Authenticity
1–16
label
components
bottom
1–8
front
left-side
1–8
rear
right-side
1–2
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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Index
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
1–17
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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Index
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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Index
wireless certification label
1–17
wireless light
WLAN label
1–3
1–17
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The
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herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
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Notebook Tour
First Edition: January 2007
Document Part Number: 419443-001
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