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
ComponentDescription
1Power 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.
(Continued)
ComponentDescription
Components
2Wireless lights
Caps lock lightOn: 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.
4Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on.
5Volume mute lightOn: Computer sound is turned off.
Battery lightAmber: 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 lightBlinking: 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
ComponentDescription
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
ComponentDescription
1Power 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.
2Display switchInitiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the computer is on.
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Components
ComponentDescription
3Wireless 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.
4Volume mute buttonMutes and restores computer sound.
5Volume down buttonDecreases speaker volume.
6Volume up buttonIncreases 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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