HP (Hewlett-Packard) 375424-001 User Manual

Hardware and Software Guide

HP Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 375424-001

March 2005

This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your notebook.

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Hardware and Software Guide HP Notebook Series First Edition March 2005 Reference Number: dv4000 Document Part Number: 375424-001

1 Component ID

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . 1–8

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Speakers, Display Release Button and

Consumer IR Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Ports and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Media and Memory Card Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16

Mini PCI and Memory Module Compartment . . . . 1–16

Bays, Battery Latch and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17

Additional Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19

Optical Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19

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Contents

2Power

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown. . . . . . 2–5

Default Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Turning the Notebook On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Setting a Standby Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Setting Other Power Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Processor Performance Controls (Select

Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 2–16

Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19

Conserving Battery Pack Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–22

Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24

Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–26

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–27

3 Keyboard and TouchPad

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

TouchPad Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

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Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Hotkey Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Using Hotkey Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 3–14

Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15

Using an Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 3–15

Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys. . . . . . . . 3–16

Using an External Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16

4 Multimedia

Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Connecting the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack . . . . . 4–3

Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Connecting an S-Video Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Displaying a Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Enabling AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Changing DVD Region Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Contents

5 Drives

Drive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Removing the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power) . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Displaying Optical Disc Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

Avoiding Standby or Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

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6 PC Cards and ExpressCards

What Is a PC Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

What Is an ExpressCard? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Configuring an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Inserting an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Removing an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

7 Digital Memory Cards

(Select Models Only)

Using Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Inserting Digital Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Removing Digital Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Disabling or Restarting Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

8 Memory Modules

What Is a Memory Module? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Replacing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Hibernation File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

9 USB Devices

What Is USB?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Using USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Operating System and Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

10 Modem and Networking

Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1

Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Using a Country-Specific Modem

Cable Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

Modem Region Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–4

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Preinstalled Communication Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

11 Wireless (Select Models Only)

Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . 11–3

Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

Using a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–6

Using Wireless Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–7

Installing Wireless Software (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 11–7

Troubleshooting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–9

Bluetooth (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–10

Device Power States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–12

Turning On the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–14

Turning Off and Disabling the Devices . . . . . . . . 11–15

12 Security

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

Security Preferences in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . 12–2

QuickLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

HP and Windows Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–4

HP and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 12–5

HP Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–6

Setting HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7

Entering HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Setting Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Entering Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–9

Device Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–10

Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11

Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . 12–12

Firewall Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13

Optional Security Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14

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13 Setup Utility

Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2

Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . 13–2

Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . 13–3

Displaying System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–3

Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . . . 13–4

Using Advanced Setup Utility Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4

Closing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–5

14 Software Updates and Recoveries

Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–1

Preparing for a Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–2

Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . 14–4

System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–8

Setting a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–8

Restoring to a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–9

Repairing or Reinstalling Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–9

Reinstalling Applications from Your

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–10

Reinstalling Applications from Discs. . . . . . . . . . 14–10

Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–11

Reinstalling the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–12

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software. . . . 14–13

Updating Reinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–14

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–14

15 Notebook Care

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–2

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–4

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–4

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16 Travel and Shipping

Preparation for Travel and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1

Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1

17 Specifications

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–1

Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–2

Expansion Port Input/Output Signals (Select

Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–3

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Component ID

This chapter provides information on the functions and features

✎

of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information.

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Component ID

Top Components

Keys

Component Description

Function keys (12)* Perform system and application tasks. When

Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows®

fn key* Combines with other keys to perform system

Embedded numeric

keypad keys (15)

Windows

applications key

*For more information about hotkeys, refer to “Hotkeys” in Chapter 3,

“Keyboard and TouchPad.”

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combined with fn, function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

Start menu.

tasks as hotkeys. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness.

Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

TouchPad

Component Description

Component ID

TouchPad* Moves the pointer.

Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an

Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an

TouchPad vertical

scroll zone*

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of these TouchPad components, refer to “Setting TouchPad

Preferences” in Chapter 3, “Keyboard and TouchPad.”

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external mouse.

Scrolls up or down.

Component ID

Power Controls

Depending on your notebook model, the location of the power/standby button may vary.

Component Description

Power/standby

button*

Display switch* Initiates standby when the notebook is closed.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the display switch or power/standby button, refer to “Setting

Other Power Preferences” in Chapter 2, “Power.”

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When the notebook is

■ Off, press to start the notebook.

■ 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 5 seconds to turn off the notebook.

Buttons

Depending on your notebook model, button locations may vary.

Component Description

Component ID

Quick Launch buttons (select

models only)

Volume down button Decreases system volume.

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Launch default multimedia, digital imaging or music applications (varies by model).

To reassign another application to a Quick Launch button, refer to “Quick

Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)”

in Chapter 3, “Keyboard and

TouchPad.”

(Continued)

Component ID

Component Description

Wireless button

(select models only)

Volume mute button Mutes or restores volume.

Volume up button Increases system volume.

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 more information, refer to

Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select Models Only).”

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Lights

Component ID

Depending on your notebook model, light locations may vary.

Component Description

Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.

Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation.

Wireless light

(select models only)

Mute light On: Volume is muted.

Num lock light On: Num lock or the embedded numeric

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

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On: One or more internal wireless devices have been turned on.

To establish a wireless connection,

✎

a wireless network must already be set up. For more information, refer to Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select

Models Only).”

keypad is on.

Component ID

Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)

Component Description

Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed.

To establish a wireless connection, a wireless

✎

network must already be set up. For more information, refer to Chapter 11, “Wireless

(Select Models Only).”

*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the notebook. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.

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Component ID

Front Components

Speakers, Display Release Button and Consumer IR Lens

Component Description

Consumer infrared (IR)

lens (select models only)

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

Display release button Opens the notebook.

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Links the notebook to an optional remote control.

Component ID

Lights

Component Description

Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.

Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation.

Battery light On: The battery pack is charging.

Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.

Off: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted.

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) drive light

On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.

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Left-Side Components

Ports and Jacks

Depending on your notebook model, component locations may vary. Refer to the following illustrations.

Component ID

Component Description

Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable.

RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable.

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable

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(not included).

(Continued)

Component ID

Component Description

Expansion port 2

(select models only)

USB ports Connect optional USB devices.

1394 port (4-pin) Connects an optional 1394a device

External monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or

S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device,

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional stereo

Connects the notebook to an optional docking device.

The notebook has only one

✎

expansion port. The term

expansion port 2

type of expansion port.

For expansion port signal

✎

information, refer to “Expansion

Port Input/Output Signals (Select Models Only)” in Chapter 17, “Specifications.”

Number of USB ports vary by

✎

model.

such as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder.

projector.

such as a television, VCR, or video capture card.

microphone.

describes the

Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects an optional headphone or

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powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

Media and Memory Card Slots

Depending on your notebook model, component locations may vary. Refer to the following illustrations.

Component ID

Component Description

Digital Media Slot

(select models only)

PC Card slot In Windows, supports an optional

ExpressCard slot

(select models only)

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Supports the following optional digital cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, SD I/O Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, and SmartMedia.

Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.

Supports an optional ExpressCard.

Component ID

Right-Side Components

Depending on your notebook model, component locations may vary. Refer to the following illustrations.

Component Description

Optical drive Supports an optical disc, such as a CD

Audio-out

(headphone) jack

Audio-in

(microphone) jack

USB ports Connect optional USB devices.

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or DVD.

Connects an optional headphone or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or VCR.

Connects an optional stereo microphone.

Number of USB ports vary by

✎

model.

(Continued)

Component Description

Monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or

S-Video-out jack Connects the video function of an

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the

projector.

optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, or video capture card.

notebook.

The purpose of security solutions

✎

is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen.

Component ID

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Component ID

Bottom Components

Mini PCI and Memory Module Compartment

Component Description

Mini PCI and memory module compartment

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■ Holds an optional wireless LAN device (select models only).

To prevent an unresponsive system and

the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you install an unauthorized device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care.

■ Contains 2 memory module slots that support replaceable memory modules. The number of preinstalled memory modules varies by notebook model.

Bays, Battery Latch and Vents

Component Description

Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.

Component ID

Vents (4) Provide airflow to cool internal components.

To prevent overheating, do not

obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.

Battery bay Holds a battery pack.

Battery pack release

latch

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Releases a battery pack from the battery bay.

Component ID

Additional Hardware Components

The following illustration and table identify and describe the additional equipment that is included with the notebook.

Component Description

AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an

Battery pack Powers the notebook when the

Modem cable* Connects a modem to an

Country-specific modem

adapter (included by region as required)*

*Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by region and country.

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AC outlet.

notebook is not connected to external power.

RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.

Additional Components

Optical Discs

Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models.

■ The software packaged in the “Required for Setup” bag is not

preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on how you want to use your notebook, you might want to install some or all of these applications.

■ The software packaged in the “Save for Later” bag is

preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. The software discs are provided in case you ever need to repair or reinstall this software.

Labels

The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook.

Component ID

■ Service Tag—Provides the product name, product number

(P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You might need the product number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. To display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and

Support.

■ Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the

Microsoft Windows Product Key. You might need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the notebook.

■ Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the

notebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to the inside of the battery bay.

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■ Modem Approval label—Provides regulatory information

■ Wireless certification labels—Some notebook models include

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 might need this information when traveling internationally. The Modem Approval label is affixed to the inside of the Mini PCI and memory module compartment cover.

an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the device has been approved for use is included with your notebook.You might need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the inside of the Mini PCI and memory module compartment cover.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to

your equipment:

■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible

at all times.

■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord

from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the notebook).

■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug

the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded.

This chapter provides information on power functionality when

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used in Windows. If using QuickPlay (select models only), power functionality may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information.

Power

For the locations and descriptions of power components

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mentioned in this chapter, refer to Chapter 1, “Component ID.”

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