HP A900 User Manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor.
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.
First Edition: December 2007
Document Part Number: 460104-001
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air 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 rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Identifying hardware
2 Components
Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons and speakers .......................................................................................................... 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 6
Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 7
Left-side components ........................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom components ............................................................................................................................. 9
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 10
Wireless antennae .............................................................................................................................. 11
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 12
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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1 Identifying hardware

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information.
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2 Components

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Top components

TouchPad

Component Description
(1) TouchPad light
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right.
(4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(6) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
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Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

Lights

Component Description
(7) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Component Description
(1) Wireless lights (2)
(2) Power lights (2)*
(3) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
(4) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Component Description
(5) Battery light
(6) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
*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.

Buttons and speakers

On: A battery is charging.
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
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.
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
(3) Power button*
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connection.
NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep.

Keys

Component Description
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, 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.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
(5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(7) Selected math operation hotkeys Regulate speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn
fn key.
combination with a function key or the esc key.
combination with the fn key.
key.
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Front components

Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
(2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
microphone, or monaural microphone.
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Right-side components

Component Description
(1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(2) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
(3) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
discs.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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Left-side components

Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
(3) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
NOTE: 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.
(6) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
(7) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital
(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD).
(8) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
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Bottom components

Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
(4) Memory module and WLAN module
compartment
(5) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless local area network) module slot.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the
wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support.
NOTE: 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.
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Display components

Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is
(2) Webcam light On: The integrated camera is in use.
(3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
(4) Internal microphone Records sound.
turned on.
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Wireless antennae

At least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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Additional hardware components

Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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3 Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.
Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product
number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the 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 inside the battery bay.
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 inside the memory module compartment.
Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about optional wireless devices 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 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 inside the memory module compartment.
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Index

A
AC adapter, identifying 12 antennae 11 applications key, Windows 5 audio-in (microphone) jack,
identifying 6
audio-out (headphone) jack,
identifying 6
B
battery bay 13 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 4 battery release latch,
identifying 9 battery, identifying 12 bays
battery 9, 13
hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 13 buttons
power 4
TouchPad 2
TouchPad on/off 2
wireless 4
C
camera light, identifying 10 camera, identifying 10 caps lock light, identifying 4 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments
memory module 9
Mini Card 9 components
additional hardware 12
bottom 9
display 10
front 6
left-side 8
right-side 7
top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 12
D
Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 display switch, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 3
E
esc key, identifying 5 external monitor port,
identifying 8
F
fn key, identifying 5 function keys, identifying 5
H
hard drive bay, identifying 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 6 hotkeys, math operation 5
I
internal display switch,
identifying 10
internal microphone,
identifying 10
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 6
audio-out (headphone) 6
RJ-11 (modem) 8
RJ-45 (network 8
S-Video-out 8
K
keypad keys, identifying 5
keys
esc 5 fn 5 function 5 keypad 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5
L
labels
Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13
latch, battery release 9 lights
battery 4 caps lock 4 drive 3 num lock 3 optical drive 7 power 3 TouchPad 2 webcam 10 wireless 3
M
math operation hotkeys,
identifying 5
memory module compartment,
identifying 9 microphone (audio-in) jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
label 13 Mini Card compartment,
identifying 9
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modem approval label 13 monitor port, external 8
N
num lock light, identifying 3
O
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label 13
Product Key 13 optical drive light, identifying 7 optical drive, identifying 7
identifying 2
scrolling regions 2 TouchPad light, identifying 2 TouchPad on/off button 2 traveling with the computer
modem approval label 13
wireless certification labels 13
U
USB ports, identifying 7, 8
V
vents, identifying 8, 9
P
ports
external monitor 8
USB 7, 8 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 12 power lights, identifying 3 Product Key 13 product name and number,
computer 13
R
regulatory information
modem approval label 13
regulatory label 13
wireless certification labels 13 RJ-11 (modem) jack,
identifying 8
RJ-45 (network) jack,
identifying 8
S
S-Video-out jack, identifying 8 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 security cable slot, identifying 7 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13 slots
Digital Media 8
memory module 9
security cable 7 speakers, identifying 4
W
webcam light, identifying 10 webcam, identifying 10 Windows applications key,
identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 wireless antennae 11 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 13 wireless light, identifying 3 WLAN device 13 WLAN label 13
T
TouchPad
buttons 2
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