Compaq Presario V2605TN User Manual
b
Hardware and Software
Guide
Compaq Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 396177-001
January 2006
This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of
the hardware and software features available on your computer.
Modem information is not included in this guide.
© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Hardware and Software Guide
Compaq Notebook PC
First Edition January 2006
Document Part Number: 396177-001
Contents
1 Hardware
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Wireless and Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button. . . . . . . 1–9
Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Ports and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
ExpressCard Slot and Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Vent and Security Cable Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
Mini Card and Memory Compartments. . . . . . . . . . 1–16
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19
Optical Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21
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2 Keyboard and Touchpad
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Identifying TouchPad Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Using Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Using Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Using an External Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
3Power
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Selecting a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3–4
Displaying the Power Meter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Power Control and Light Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews . . . . . . . 3–6
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Leaving Your Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Interference with Drive Media and Bluetooth
Communication (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3–10
Turning the Computer On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation. . . . . . . . . 3–12
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . 3–14
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Power Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Setting a Security Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Setting Other Power Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
Processor Performance Controls
(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21
Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–23
Managing Low-Battery Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24
Calibrating a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–26
Conserving Battery Pack Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–30
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–31
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–32
4 Multimedia
Internal Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
External Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
External Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Displaying a Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
CD and DVD Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Inserting an Optical Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Removing an Optical Disc (With Power) . . . . . . . . 4–10
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power). . . . . . 4–11
Using Media Activity Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
Setting AutoPlay Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
Protecting Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14
Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process . . . . . . . . . 4–15
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Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
Identifying Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Understanding DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Changing DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18
5 Wireless (Select Models Only)
Wireless Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Wireless Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 5–3
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home. . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Connecting to a Public WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
To Learn More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . 5–9
6 Security
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
QuickLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Types of Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Coordinating Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Guidelines for Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
Managing an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
Entering an Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Managing a Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
Entering a Power-On Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . 6–12
Firewall Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13
Optional Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14
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7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements
Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting a Powered Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Stopping a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Required USB Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Connecting a 1394 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Stopping a 1394 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Connecting a Communication Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Using the Memory Reader Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8
Inserting an Optional Digital Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
Removing a Digital Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12
What Is an ExpressCard?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12
Selecting an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
Configuring an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
Inserting an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14
Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . 7–15
Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17
Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17
Using the IDE Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–19
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–23
Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–23
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . . 7–24
8 Software Updates and Recovery and
System Software
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Preparing for a Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Software Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Using System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
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Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . 8–12
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8–13
Displaying System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . 8–14
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features . . . . . . . . . 8–15
Closing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Setup Utility Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
System Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18
Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18
A Specifications
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Index
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Top Components
Keys
1
Hardware
Component Description
fn key Combines with other keys to perform
1
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system tasks. For example, pressing
fn+f7 decreases screen brightness.
(Continued)
Hardware
Component Description
Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.
2
Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an
3
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
4
Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows®
5
When combined with fn, the function
keys perform additional tasks as
hotkeys.
external numeric keypad.
beneath the pointer.
Start menu.
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TouchPad
Component Description
TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
1
Hardware
TouchPad* Moves the pointer.
2
Left and right TouchPad
3
buttons*
TouchPad horizontal scrolling
4
region*
TouchPad vertical scrolling
5
region*
TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
6
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of TouchPad components, refer to the “Setting TouchPad
Preferences” section in Chapter 2, “Keyboard and Touchpad.”
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Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
Scrolls toward left side or right side.
Scrolls upward or downward.
Hardware
Power Controls
Component Description
Display switch* If the computer is closed while on,
1
initiates standby.
Power button* When the computer is
2
■ Off, press to turn on the computer.
■ On, briefly press to initiate
hibernation.
■ In standby, briefly press to resume
from standby.
■ In hibernation, briefly press to
restore from hibernation.
If the system has stopped
✎
responding and Windows
shutdown procedures cannot be
used, press and hold for at least
4 seconds to turn off the
computer.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the display switch or power button, refer to the “Setting Other
Power Preferences” section in Chapter 3, “Power.”
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Lights
Component Description
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
1
Hardware
Wireless light
2
(select models only)
Powe r light
3
Mute light On: Volume is muted.
4
Num lock light On: Num lock or the embedded numeric
5
*For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to
Chapter 5, “Wireless (Select Models Only).”
†
There are 2 power lights. Both lights display the same information. The
light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the
other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.
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†
On: One or more optional internal wireless
devices, such as a WLAN and/or a
Bluetooth® device, are turned on.*
On: Computer is turned on.
Blinking: Computer is in standby.
Off: Computer is off.
keypad is on.
Hardware
Wireless and Volume Buttons
Component Description
Wireless button
1
(select models only)
Volume down button Decreases system volume.
2
Volume up button Increases system volume.
3
Volume mute button Mutes or restores volume.
4
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Turns the wireless functionality on or
off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
To establish a wireless
✎
connection, a wireless network
must already be set up. For
information about establishing a
wireless link, refer to Chapter 5,
“Wireless (Select Models Only).”
Antennae
Component Description
Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals.
Hardware
For wireless regulatory notices in
Å
your region, refer to the
Safety, and Environmental Notices
*The antennae are available on only select models. The antennae are not
visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the
areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
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Regulatory,
.
Hardware
Front Components
Lights
Component Description
Power light* On: Computer is turned on.
1
Blinking: Computer is in standby.
Off: Computer is off.
IDE (Integrated Drive
2
Electronics) drive light
On or blinking: The internal hard drive
or an optical drive is being accessed.
Battery light On: The battery pack is charging.
3
Blinking: The battery pack has
reached a low-battery condition.
Off: The battery pack is fully charged
or not inserted.
*There are 2 power lights. Both lights display the same information.
The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the
other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.
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Hardware
Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button
Component Description
Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
1
Display release button Opens the computer.
2
Audio-in
3
(microphone) jack
Audio-out
4
(headphone) jack
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Connects an optional monaural (single
sound channel) microphone.
Connects optional headphones or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video
device such as a television or VCR.
Hardware
Rear Components
Component Description
Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal
1
components.
Ä
To prevent overheating, do not
obstruct vents. Use the
computer only on a hard, flat
surface. Do not allow another
hard surface, such as a 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.
Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable.
2
*The computer has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the
bottom of the computer. One vent is also visible on the left side of
the computer.
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Left-Side Components
Ports and Jacks
Component Description
External monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or
1
projector.
Hardware
Expansion port 2
2
(select models only)*
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable.
3
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable.
4
USB port† Connects an optional USB device.
5
*For expansion port signal information, refer to the “Expansion Port
Input/Output Signals” section in “Appendix A.”
†Depending upon model, the computer has 2 or 3 USB ports. The other
USB ports are on the right side of the computer.
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Connects the computer to an optional
expansion product.
Hardware
ExpressCard Slot and Button
Component Description
ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or
1
ExpressCard eject button Ejects an optional ExpressCard from
2
ExpressCard/34 cards.
the ExpressCard slot.
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Vent and Security Cable Slot
Component Description
Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal
1
components.
To prevent overheating, do not
Ä
obstruct vents. Use the
computer only on a hard, flat
surface. Do not allow another
hard surface, such as a printer,
or a soft surface, such as pillows
or thick rugs or clothing, to block
the airflow.
Hardware
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.
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
2
*The computer has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the
bottom of the computer. One vent is also visible on the rear of the computer.
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the computer.
The security cable is designed
✎
to act as a deterrent, but may
not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
Hardware
Right-Side Components
Component Description
Memory Reader
1
(select models only)
Supports an optional digital card.
†
Memory Reader light
2
(select models only)
USB ports (2)* Connect optional USB devices.
3
1394 port
4
(select models only)
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On: An optional digital card is being
accessed.
computer
Connects an optional 1394 device
such as a scanner, a digital camera,
or a digital camcorder.
(Continued)
Hardware
Component Description
Optical drive
5
S-Video–out jack Connects an optional S-Video device
6
‡
Supports an optical disc.
such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
projector, or video capture card.
*Depending on the model, the computer has 2 or 3 USB ports. The other
USB port is on the left side of the computer.
†
The digital card could be a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, or SmartMedia
(SM) card.
‡
The type of optical drive—for example, a DVD-ROM drive, a DVD/CD-RW
Combo Drive, or a DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive—varies by
computer model.
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Hardware
Bottom Components
Mini Card and Memory Compartments
Component Description
Memory
1
compartment
Mini Card
2
compartment
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Contains 2 memory slots that support
replaceable memory modules. The number of
preinstalled memory modules varies by
computer model.
Holds an optional wireless LAN device.
To prevent an unresponsive system and
Ä
the display of a warning message, install
only a Mini Card device authorized for
use in your computer by the
governmental agency that regulates
wireless devices in your country. If you
install a device and then receive a
warning message, remove the device to
restore computer functionality. Then
contact Customer Care. To contact
Customer Care, click Contact a
Technician in the Help and Support
Center.
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents
Component Description
Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the
1
battery bay.*
Hardware
Battery bay Holds a battery pack.
2
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Hardware
Component Description
Exhaust vents (4)
3
Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.
4
*Battery packs vary by model.
†
The computer has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the
computer, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the computer.
†
Provide airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do not
Ä
obstruct vents. Use the
computer only on a hard, flat
surface. Do not allow another
hard surface, such as a printer,
or a soft surface, such as pillows
or thick rugs or clothing, to block
the airflow.
The computer fan starts up
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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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Additional Components
Hardware
The components included with your computer vary by region,
country, computer model, and the optional hardware you
purchased. The following sections identify the standard external
components included with most computer models.
Hardware
Component Description
Battery pack Powers the computer when the computer
1
AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
2
Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
3
Power cords and adapters vary in appearance by region and country.
✎
Battery packs vary by model.
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is not connected to external power.
Hardware
Optical Discs
The computer includes software provided on optical discs (CDs
and DVDs).
Locate the plastic bag included with the computer and remove the
discs that display the sticker below.
Depending on how you plan to use your computer, you may want
to install the software contained on these discs now.
For instructions on inserting and removing an optical disc, refer
to “CD and DVD Procedures,” in Chapter 4, “Multimedia.”
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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.
The appearance and position of labels varies by model.
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■ Service tag—Provides the product name, serial number (s/n),
■ Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the
■ Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the
■ Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information
■ Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about
Hardware
and other specifics about the computer. Have this information
available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag
label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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.
computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the
computer.
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
on the inside of the memory module compartment cover.
optional wireless devices available on select models, 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 a
Bluetooth® device. If the computer model includes one or
more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are
included with the computer. You may need this information
when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels
are affixed on the inside of the Mini Card compartment cover.
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Keyboard and Touchpad
TouchPad
Identifying TouchPad Components
The TouchPad includes the following components:
2
TouchPad light
1
TouchPad
2
Left and right TouchPad
3
buttons
TouchPad horizontal scrolling
4
region
TouchPad vertical scrolling region
5
TouchPad button
6
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