HP 396853-001 User Manual
Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 396853-001
March 2006
This guide explains the computer hardware features.
Contents
1 Components
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Pointing devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Hotkey quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21
2 Specifications
Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Index
Notebook Tour ii
Components
This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View
system information.
3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations
using Device Manager.
Components included with the computer may vary by region
✎
and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the
standard external features included in most computer models.
1
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Components
Top components
Lights
Your computer may look slightly different from the
✎
illustrations in this chapter.
Component Description
1 Power lights* On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a
higher power rating should be
connected.
Off: The computer is off or in
hibernation.
2 Wireless lights
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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.
(Continued)
Component Description
3 Light sensor Detects available light
4 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
5 Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
Volume mute light On: System sound is turned off.
6
Components
IDE (Integrated Drive
7
Electronics) drive light
Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.
8
*There are 2 power lights. Both 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.
†
There are 2 wireless lights. Both display the same information. The light
on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open; the other
wireless light is always visible on the front of the computer.
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive
is being accessed.
Green: A battery pack is close to full
charge capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery pack that is
the only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition.
critical
When the battery reaches a
low-battery condition, the battery light
begins blinking more quickly.
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 is
turned off until the battery reaches a
low-battery condition.
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Components
Pointing devices
Your computer may look slightly different from the
✎
illustrations in this chapter.
The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls
can be used interchangeably. The following illustration and table
describe the computer pointing devices, which vary by model.
Component Description
Fingerprint reader
1
(select models only)*
Left pointing stick button
2
(select models only)
Pointing stick
3
(select models only)
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Allows a fingerprint logon to
Microsoft® Windows® instead of a
password logon. On select models, a
center button replaces the fingerprint
reader.
Functions like the left button on an
external mouse.
Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
(Continued)
Component Description
Components
Center pointing stick button
4
(select models only)
Right pointing stick button
5
(select models only)
TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
6
Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an
7
Center TouchPad button
8
(select models only)
Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an
9
TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or
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*This table describes default settings.To view and change TouchPad
preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other
Hardware > Mouse.
Functions like the center button on an
external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an
external mouse.
external mouse.
Functions like the center button on an
external mouse. On select models, a
fingerprint reader replaces the center
button.
external mouse.
activates items on the screen. Can be
set to perform other mouse functions,
such as scrolling, selecting, and
double-clicking.
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Components
Buttons and switches
Component Description
1 Power button* When the computer is
■ Off, press to turn on the computer.
■ In standby, briefly press to exit
standby.
■ In hibernation, briefly press to exit
hibernation.
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.
(Continued)
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Components
Component Description
2 Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables
you to open the following software
solutions: Altiris Local Recovery,
Contact HP, Help and Support,
Accessories Product Tour (Options
Demo), ProtectTools Security
Manager, Software Setup, System
Information, and Wireless Assistant.
3 Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off,
but does not create a wireless
connection.
To establish a wireless
✎
connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
4 Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature.
5 Volume mute button Mutes system sound.
6 Volume down button Decreases system volume.
7 Volume up button Increases system volume.
8 Calculator button Turns on Windows calculator function.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing
default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support
Center.
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