HP (Hewlett-Packard) AMC20493-001, AMC20493-001-KT1, AMC20493-001-KT3, AMC20493-001-KT5 User Manual
HP Notebook PC
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the computer
must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that
meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008.
When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a
bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).
• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
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Edition History
Edition 1 (KA, KB) .......................................July 2002
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 11
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 12
To buy accessories................................................................................................ 12
To find more information...................................................................................... 13
Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 14
Front View ............................................................................................................ 14
Back View............................................................................................................. 15
Bottom View......................................................................................................... 16
Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 17
Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 19
Step 1: Install the battery ...................................................................................... 19
Step 2: Connect AC power.................................................................................... 21
Step 3: Connect a phone line................................................................................. 22
Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 23
Step 5: Set up Windows........................................................................................ 23
Step 6: Register your notebook............................................................................. 24
To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 24
What to do next..................................................................................................... 24
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 25
Operating Your Computer.......................................................................................... 26
To turn the computer on and off ........................................................................... 26
To reset the computer............................................................................................ 27
To change the boot device..................................................................................... 27
To use the touch pad ............................................................................................. 28
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 30
To use the One-Touch buttons.............................................................................. 31
To use the Windows and Applications keys ......................................................... 32
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 33
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 33
To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 34
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................35
To change computer settings for a presentation.................................................... 35
Using CDs or DVDs................................................................................................... 37
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................37
To play DVD movies............................................................................................ 38
To create or copy CDs .......................................................................................... 38
Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 39
To set up password protection............................................................................... 39
To lock your computer.......................................................................................... 39
To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 40
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To protect against viruses ..................................................................................... 41
To lock the hard disk drive.................................................................................... 41
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC.................................................................. 42
Taking Care of Your Computer.................................................................................. 44
To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 44
To maintain your computer................................................................................... 44
To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 45
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 45
To clean your computer ........................................................................................ 46
Batteries and Power Management................................................................................ 47
Managing Power Consumption .................................................................................. 48
How the computer manages power automatically ................................................ 48
To manage power manually.................................................................................. 50
Using Battery Power................................................................................................... 51
To check battery status.......................................................................................... 51
To respond to a low-battery warning .................................................................... 52
To recharge the battery ......................................................................................... 52
To get the most from your batteries...................................................................... 52
Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 55
Using the Modem........................................................................................................ 56
To connect the modem.......................................................................................... 57
To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 58
To disconnect from the Internet............................................................................ 59
To dial in to a network.......................................................................................... 59
To change your modem settings ........................................................................... 60
To send and receive e-mail ................................................................................... 61
To send and receive faxes..................................................................................... 62
Connecting to a LAN.................................................................................................. 63
To connect to a LAN............................................................................................. 63
Making Wireless Network Connections..................................................................... 64
To prepare for connections.................................................................................... 64
To turn wireless communication on and off.......................................................... 66
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections ................................................................... 68
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off....................................................... 68
To prepare for Bluetooth connections................................................................... 70
To send or receive files using Bluetooth............................................................... 71
To connect to a Bluetooth printer or serial device................................................ 72
To make a dial-up connection via a Bluetooth phone........................................... 73
Add-On Devices.............................................................................................................. 75
Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 76
To insert or remove a PC Card.............................................................................. 76
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Connecting External Devices...................................................................................... 78
To identify connectors for external devices.......................................................... 78
To connect a printer or other parallel device......................................................... 80
To connect an external keyboard or mouse........................................................... 80
To connect a USB device...................................................................................... 80
To connect an audio device................................................................................... 81
To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 82
To use a TV set as a monitor................................................................................. 83
To connect an IEEE 1394 device.......................................................................... 85
To connect a serial device..................................................................................... 85
To connect an infrared device............................................................................... 85
To use a port replicator ......................................................................................... 87
Installing Additional RAM......................................................................................... 89
To install a RAM expansion module .................................................................... 89
To remove a RAM expansion module .................................................................. 90
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive................................................................................... 91
To replace the hard disk drive............................................................................... 91
To replace the hard disk drive holder.................................................................... 92
To prepare a new hard disk drive.......................................................................... 93
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................................................... 95
Troubleshooting Your Computer................................................................................ 96
Audio Problems..................................................................................................... 96
CD-ROM and DVD Problems.............................................................................. 97
Display Problems.................................................................................................. 99
Hard Disk Drive Problems.................................................................................. 100
Heat Problems..................................................................................................... 101
Infrared Problems................................................................................................ 101
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ........................................................... 102
LAN Problems .................................................................................................... 103
Memory Problems...............................................................................................104
Modem Problems................................................................................................ 104
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems............................................................................ 107
Performance Problems........................................................................................ 108
Port Replicator Problems .................................................................................... 109
Power and Battery Problems............................................................................... 109
Printing Problems................................................................................................ 111
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems..................................................................... 112
Startup Problems................................................................................................. 113
Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 114
Testing the Hardware................................................................................................ 116
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test ................................................................ 116
Configuring the Computer........................................................................................ 118
To run the BIOS Setup utility ............................................................................. 118
Reinstalling and Updating Software......................................................................... 122
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk.......................................... 122
To replace a damaged Recovery CD or DVD..................................................... 123
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To update the BIOS............................................................................................. 123
To update Windows drivers................................................................................ 124
HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 125
Getting Assistance for Your Computer..................................................................... 126
To get help from the Web ................................................................................... 126
To contact HP for support or service .................................................................. 126
To receive repair service..................................................................................... 128
To prepare your computer for shipment.............................................................. 129
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement......................................................... 130
Reference Information................................................................................................. 133
Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 134
Modem Reference Information................................................................................. 138
Modem Reference (Conexant)............................................................................ 138
Safety Information.................................................................................................... 145
Power Cords........................................................................................................ 145
Ergonomics ......................................................................................................... 146
Battery Safety...................................................................................................... 146
Laser Safety......................................................................................................... 147
LED Safety.......................................................................................................... 147
Mercury Safety.................................................................................................... 148
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation............................................................. 148
Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 149
U.S.A................................................................................................................... 149
Canada................................................................................................................. 150
European Union .................................................................................................. 151
Japan ................................................................................................................... 153
Russia.................................................................................................................. 154
International........................................................................................................ 154
Index ..............................................................................................................................157
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Taking Inventory
Taking Inventory
Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing.
Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality and
attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.
This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you
run into trouble.
What’s in the box?
• HP notebook PC.
• Battery (installed).
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Quick Start sheet.
• Startup Guide.
• Recovery CD or DVD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your
computer.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
• CD with special software (for models with certain types of drives).
In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software
installed depends on your particular notebook model.)
To buy accessories
You can buy accessories for your computer online. For the latest accessories and options,
visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).
HP currently offers accessories, such as the following:
• AC adapter.
• Replacement hard disk drive module.
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Taking Inventory
• RAM modules for expanding memory.
• Battery.
• Port replicator.
To find more information
The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related
products.
Source Description and Location
Startup Guide
Online
Reference
Guide
Online HP Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the
Microsoft Windows
manual
HP Notebook Web
Site
HP Business
Support Web Site
This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions,
basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.
The full
complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP
Library, or on the
and Support Center.
HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the
This is shipped with your computer and contains information about using the version
of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.
www.hp.com/notebooks
www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror).
To select another language, see www.hp.com.
www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
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Recovery CD
is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a
or
DVD
in \hp\Library. The HP Library is in the Help
Recovery CD
or
DVD
in \hp\Library.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Front View
1. Computer open/close latch.
2. One-Touch buttons.
3. Keyboard status lights.
4. Power button. Turns the computer on and off.
5. Touch pad, scroll pad, click buttons, plus on-off
button.
6. Main status lights (left to right): power mode,
battery, hard disk activity.
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7. Built-in microphone*.
8. Infrared port*.
9. Wireless on-off button and indicator light*.
10. Battery.
11. CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive.
12. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y
adapter).
* on certain models
Back View
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
13. AC adapter jack.
14. Two universal serial bus ports (USB).
15. LAN port*.
16. S-video port*.
17. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel
printer or other parallel device.
18. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial
mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device.
19. External monitor port.
20. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
21. Modem port*.
22. PC Card and CardBus slot and button (certain
models have two slots and two buttons).
23. IEEE 1394 port*.
24. Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone,
audio out (headphones).
25. Volume control*.
26. Audio mute button and audio mute light*.
27. Floppy disk drive*.
* on certain models
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
Bottom View
28. Hard disk drive.
29. Battery latch.
30. RAM cover.
31. Reset button.
32. Docking port*.
33. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).
* on certain models
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
Status Lights
The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status,
drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock.
The following diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the computer.
1. Power mode.
• On: the computer is on (even if the display is off).
• Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode.
• Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
2. Hard disk drive activity.
• On: computer is accessing the hard disk drive.
3. Battery status.
• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
• Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.
• Off: the AC adapter is not connected.
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the
keyboard locks.
1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.
2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
embedded keypad.)
3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on
for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external
keyboard).
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Setting Up Your Computer
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
WARNING
WARNING
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in
Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site,
www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see
“Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 42.
If you are using your notebook computer as your primary computer, or using it for
extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. This can
reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP
Library.
When you set up your computer for the first time, you’ll install and charge the battery,
connect the AC adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program.
Step 1: Install the battery
Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they
can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly.
Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you
should install it:
1. Turn the computer upside down.
2. Insert the connector end of the battery into the battery compartment and slide it in
until it latches.
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Setting Up Your Computer
To remove the battery
1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following:
• Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode, or
• Plug in the AC adapter.
2. Slide the battery’s release latch, and then slide the battery out of its compartment.
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Step 2: Connect AC power
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION
Important
Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved
adapter that meets the power requirements of the computer).
If “75W” is printed below the AC adapter socket on the computer, do not use a 60watt, 3.16-amp adapter, such as HP F1454A or F1781A, and do not use DC adapter
accessories F1455A and F2297A.
Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the computer or adapter and may void
your warranty (see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 130).
• Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect the power cord to the AC adapter,
then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The computer’s battery then starts
charging.
When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from
the AC adapter.
While the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Step 3: Connect a phone line
If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you
prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem.
1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You
must not use a digital line.)
2. Connect the telephone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord
doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.
3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the built-in modem.
For details about using the modem, see “Using the Modem” on page 56.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Step 4: Turn on the computer
• Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The computer then boots
up, and Windows starts automatically.
Hint
If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be
out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Leave the AC
adapter plugged in for at least an hour—or 2–3 hours to charge it fully.
Step 5: Set up Windows
Your notebook computer has Microsoft Windows preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The
first time you turn on your computer, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so
you can customize your setup.
1. Follow the Setup program’s instructions as they appear on the screen. If the program
prompts you to enter the Product ID code, you will find this code on the bottom of the
computer.
2. If your computer has a modem, check the modem’s country or region settings: click
Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options, and
then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Step 6: Register your notebook
Be sure to register your computer. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you will
receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during
registration allows us to provide you with better products and services.
Registering your computer does the following:
• Records your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and provides access
to service, support, and information.
• Records your ownership of the Windows XP operating system with Microsoft.
If you decide not to register during Windows setup, choose the option to print the
registration form, and then fax it to HP at the fax number on the form. Or you can register
by calling HP Customer Care—see “To contact HP for support or service”on page 126 to
find the phone number.
To connect to the Internet
If you are connected to a wired or wireless LAN with Internet access or your computer
has a modem (built-in, PC Card, or external), you can connect to the Internet. For details,
see “Using the Modem” on page 56, “Connecting to a LAN” on page 63, or “Making
Wireless Network Connections” on page 64.
What to do next
• If you’re not familiar with Windows XP, click Start, Tour Windows XP, or check the
Windows manual to discover what’s new.
• See the online Reference Guide to learn more about using and maintaining your
computer—click Start, Help and Support, HP Library.
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Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Operating Your Computer
Operating Your Computer
You can start and stop your computer using its power button. However, at certain times
you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power
considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.
To turn the computer on and off
Power mode To enter this mode
On mode
Power mode status light is on.
Standby mode
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display and other components.
Maintains current session in RAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is blinking.
Hibernate mode
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, then shuts down.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Shut down (off)
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new
session, and restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
To turn on: Press the power button to restart, or to resume your session from Standby or Hibernate mode.
You can also customize the way these power modes work. See “How the computer
manages power automatically” on page 48.
Press the power button.
Press the power button
–or–
click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By
–or–
allow timeout.
Press Fn+F12
–or–
allow timeout.
Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off
–or–
press the power button for 4 seconds (only if the Start
menu procedure doesn’t work).
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Operating Your Computer
To reset the computer
Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and
will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed.
• If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, and then click Shut Down,
Restart.
–or, if this fails–
• Press the power button for 4 seconds until the display shuts down, and then press the
power button again to restart.
–or, if this fails–
• Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the reset button on the bottom of the computer,
and then press the power button to restart.
To reset the computer while it’s docked in a port replicator, you can press the reset button
on the left side of the port replicator.
To change the boot device
The computer normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the computer
from a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card.
1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.
2. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu.
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Operating Your Computer
3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER.
If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order
using the BIOS Setup utility—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 118.
To use the touch pad
The touch pad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the touch pad to avoid
moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator
light turns off when you turn off the touch pad.
1. Click buttons. The click buttons work like the left and right buttons on a standard
mouse.
2. Touch pad (touch-sensitive pointing device).
3. Touch pad on-off button and indicator light.
4. Scroll pad. The scroll pad scrolls the contents of the active window.
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Moving and selecting
1. Place your hands in a normal typing position.
2. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to
move.
3. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a
mouse, to make your selection:
• To open an application, move the pointer over the icon and double-click the left
button.
• To make menu selections, move the pointer to the menu item and click the left
button.
• To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click
the right button.
• To drag an item, move the pointer over the item. Then press and hold the left
button while you move the pointer to the new location, and release the button.
In addition, you can tap the touch pad to select items and use other advanced touch pad
features. For more information, double-click the touch pad icon in the taskbar, and then
click Help in the tab for a particular feature.
You can use Mouse in Control Panel or the touch pad icon in the taskbar to customize the
operation of your computer’s pointing devices (touch pad and external mouse): you can
change the left, right, and scroll pad actions, double-click speed, pointer speed, and more.
Scrolling with the scroll pad
• Move your finger down the scroll pad to scroll down through the contents of a
window. Move your finger up the scroll pad to scroll up.
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To use the Fn hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the
appropriate second key, and then release both keys.
This hot key Does this
Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5
Fn+F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num
Fn+F12 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn+NumLock Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Page Up Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute setting.
Fn+Page Down Decreases the audio volume.
Fn+Backspace Mutes the audio output.
Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on
both.
Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active
(as marked on an external keyboard).
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