Notebook Tour
User Guide
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First Edition: May 2006
Document Part Number: 411669-001
Table of contents
1 Components
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons, switches, and speakers ......................................................................................... 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Hotkey quick reference ...................................................................................................... 10
Front components .............................................................................................................................. 11
Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 12
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 13
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 14
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 16
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 17
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 18
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 19
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 20
2 Specifications
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 21
Rated input power .............................................................................................................................. 22
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
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1 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 device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The
illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models.
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Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on
the screen.
(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external
mouse.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
(6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start
> Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
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Lights
NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.
(2) Battery light On: A battery is charging.
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a lowbattery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the
battery light begins blinking rapidly.
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 condition.
(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Media button light Blinks once: The media button has been pressed.
(6) DVD button light Blinks once: The DVD button has been pressed.
(7) Previous/rewind light Blinks once: The previous/rewind button has been pressed.
(8) Play/pause light Blinks once: The play/pause button has been pressed.
(9) Next/fast forward light Blinks once: The next/fast forward button has been pressed.
(10) Stop light Blinks once: The stop button has been pressed.
(11) Volume mute light Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
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Component Description
Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(12) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume.
(13) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume.
(14) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
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.
Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.
(2) Battery light On: A battery is charging.
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a lowbattery condition or acritical low-battery condition.
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 condition.
(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Media button light Blinks once: The media button has been pressed.
(6) Volume mute light Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
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Component Description
Red: Computer sound is turned off.
(7) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker sound.
(8) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker sound.
(9) Num lock light Blinking: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
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.
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Buttons, switches, and speakers
NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power button* When the computer is
Off, press to turn on the computer.
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On, press to enter hibernation.
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In standby, briefly press to exit standby.
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In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.
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If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown
procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5
seconds to turn off the computer.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Media button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is
On, the media opens the music program or Media menu, allowing you to
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select a multimedia program.
Off, the media button does not function.
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In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.
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If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is
On, the media button opens the music program or Media menu, allowing
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you to select a multimedia program.
Off, the media button opens the music program or the Media menu,
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allowing you to select a multimedia program.
In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.
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Component Description
NOTE The media button does not affect the hibernation file or the
procedure for restoring from hibernation.
(4) DVD button When the computer is
On, the DVD button opens the default DVD program to start a DVD in the
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optical drive.
Off, the DVD button opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive.
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If the QuickPlay software is not installed, the computer starts in Windows.
In hibernation, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive. If the
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QuickPlay software is not installed, the computer resumes from
hibernation.
NOTE Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for details on using
QuickPlay.
(5) Previous/rewind button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:
Press to play the previous track or chapter.
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Press fn+ this button to rewind.
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(6) Play/pause button When a disc is in the optical drive and is
Not playing, press to play the disc.
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Playing, press to pause the disc.
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(7) Next/fast forward button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:
Press once to play the next track or chapter.
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Press fn+ this button to fast forward.
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(8) Stop button When a disc is playing in the optical drive, press to stop the current disc activity.
(9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right
to increase volume. Alternatively, you can tap the left half of the scroll zone to
decrease volume, or you can tap the right half of the scroll zone to increase
volume.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in
the Help and Support Center.
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Component Description
(1) Power button* When the computer is
Off, press to turn on the computer.
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On, press to enter hibernation.
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In standby, briefly press to exit standby.
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In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.
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If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown
procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5
seconds to turn off the computer.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce system sound.
(3) Media button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is
On, the media button opens the music program or Media menu, allowing
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you to select a multimedia program.
Off, the media button does not function.
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In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.
●
If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is
On, the media button opens the music program or Media menu, allowing
●
you to select a multimedia program.
Off, the media button opens the music program or the Media menu,
●
allowing you to select a multimedia program.
In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.
●
NOTE The media button does not affect the hibernation file or the
procedure for restoring from hibernation.
(4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
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Component Description
Volume scroll zone Adjusts volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right
(5)
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in
the Help and Support Center.
to increase volume. Alternatively, you can tap the left half of the scroll zone to
decrease volume, or you can tap the right half of the scroll zone to increase
volume.
Keys
NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with
a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
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Hotkey quick reference
To perform this function Press
Display information. fn+esc
Clear system information. fn+esc or press enter
Open the Help and Support Center. fn+f1
Open the Print Options window. fn+f2
Open a Web browser. fn+f3
Alternate between computer display and external
display.
Initiate standby. fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7
Increase screen brightness. fn+f8
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9
Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10
Play the previous track or section on an audio CD
or a DVD.
Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+12
fn+f4
fn+f11
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Front components
NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Wireless switch (select models
only)*
(2) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network
(3) Consumer infrared lens Links the computer to the HP Remote Control.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone,
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers,
Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection.
NOTE To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must
already be set up.
(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
Amber: an integrated wireless device is turned off.
or monaural microphone.
headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
NOTE Depending on your computer model, the computer may have
1 or 2 audio-out (headphone) jacks.
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Rear components
Component Description
Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct 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 thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left-side components
NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
(2) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may
not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
overhead projector, or video capture card.
(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.
NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(7) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
(8) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD)
Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O),
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD), xDPicture Card (XD) Type M.
(9) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(10) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
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Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may
not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(6) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
overhead projector, or video capture card.
NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
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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) Mini Card compartment Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only).
NOTE To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a
warning message, replace with only a Mini Card device authorized for
use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates
wireless devices in your country. If you replace the device and then
receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer
functionality. Then contact Customer Care through the Help and
Support Center.
(4) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct 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 thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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.
(5) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(6) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) (select
models only)
(2) Integrated camera light (select models
only)
(3) Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
(4) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the
Record sound.
NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each
microphone opening, your computer has internal
microphones.
On: The integrated camera is in use.
computer is turned on.
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Wireless antennae (select models only)
On select computer models, at least 2 wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals.
These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center.
NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
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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.
(4) Modem cable* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-
specific modem adapter.
(5) Country-specific modem cable
adapter (select models only)
*Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
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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.
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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 Customer Care.
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the 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.
Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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 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 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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2 Specifications
Operating environment
The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport
the computer in extreme environments.
Factor Metric U.S.
Temperature
Operating
Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating
Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*)
Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia*) -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
*Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude.
10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F
10% to 90% 10% to 90%
-15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
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Rated input power
The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with your
computer.
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although
the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an
AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer.
The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.
Input power Rating
Operating voltage 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc
Operating current 3.5 A or 4.74 A
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding
240 V rms.
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Index
Symbols/Numerics
1394 port, identifying 14
A
AC adapter, identifying 19
altitude specifications 21
antennae 18
applications key, Windows 9
audio-in (microphone) jack,
identifying 11
audio-out (headphone) jack,
identifying 11
B
battery bay 16, 20
battery light, identifying 3, 4
battery release latch, identifying
16
battery, identifying 19
bays
battery 16, 20
hard drive 16
Bluetooth label 20
buttons
DVD 7
media 6, 8
next/fast forward 7
play/pause 7
power 6, 8
previous/rewind 7
stop 7
TouchPad 2
TouchPad on/off 2
volume mute 7, 8
C
cable, RJ-11 (modem) 19
camera, identifying 17
caps lock light, identifying 3, 4
Certificate of Authenticity label 20
compartments
memory module 16
Mini Card 16
components
additional hardware 19
bottom 16
display 17
front 11
left-side 14
rear 12
right-side 13
top 2
connector, power 13
cord, power 19
D
Digital Media Slot light, identifying
14
Digital Media Slot, identifying 14
display switch, identifying 17
drive light, identifying 3, 4
drives
hard 16
optical 13
DVD button light, identifying 3
DVD button, identifying 7
E
environmental specifications 21
esc key, identifying 9
expansion port, identifying 14, 15
ExpressCard slot, identifying 14,
15
external monitor port, identifying
14, 15
F
fn key, identifying 9
function keys, identifying 9
H
hard drive bay, identifying 16
headphone (audio-out) jack 11
hotkeys, quick reference 10
humidity specifications 21
I
IEEE 1394 port, identifying 14
infrared lens, identifying 11
integrated camera light, identifying
17
integrated camera, identifying 17
internal display switch, identifying
17
internal microphones, identifying
17
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 11
audio-out (headphone) 11
RJ-11 (modem) 13
RJ-45 (network 14, 15
S-Video-out 14, 15
K
keypad keys, identifying 9
keys
esc 9
fn 9
function 9
keypad 9
Windows applications 9
Windows logo 9
L
labels
Bluetooth 20
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 20
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modem approval 20
regulatory 20
service tag 20
wireless certification 20
WLAN 20
latch, battery release 16
lights
battery 3, 4
caps lock 3, 4
Digital Media Slot 14
drive 3, 4
DVD button 3
integrated camera 17
media button 3, 4
mute 3, 4
next/fast forward 3
num lock 4, 5
optical drive 13
play/pause 3
power 3, 4
previous/rewind 3
stop 3
TouchPad 2
volume down 4, 5
volume mute 3, 4
volume up 4, 5
wireless 11
M
media activity buttons, identifying
7
media activity lights, identifying 3
media button light, identifying 3, 4
media button, identifying 6, 8
memory module compartment,
identifying 16
microphone (audio-in) jack 11
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
label 20
Mini Card compartment, identifying
16
modem approval label 20
modem cable adapter, identifying
19
monitor port, external 14, 15
mute button, identifying 7, 8
mute light, identifying 3, 4
N
next/fast forward button, identifying
7
next/fast forward light, identifying
3
num lock light, identifying 4, 5
O
operating environment
specifications 21
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label 20
Product Key 20
optical drive light, identifying 13
optical drive, identifying 13
P
play/pause button, identifying 7
play/pause light, identifying 3
ports
1394 14
expansion 14, 15
external monitor 14, 15
USB 13, 14
power button, identifying 6, 8
power connector, identifying 13
power cord, identifying 19
power lights, identifying 3, 4
Previous/rewind button, identifying
7
previous/rewind light, identifying 3
Product Key 20
product name and number,
computer 20
R
rated input power specifications
22
regulatory information
modem approval label 20
regulatory label 20
wireless certification labels 20
release latch, battery 16
RJ-11 (modem) cable, identifying
19
RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying
13
RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying
14, 15
S
S-Video-out jack, identifying 14,
15
scrolling regions, TouchPad 2
security cable slot, identifying 14,
15
serial number, computer 20
service tag 20
slots
Digital Media 14
ExpressCard 14, 15
memory module 16
security cable 14, 15
speakers, identifying 6, 8
specifications
operating environment 21
rated input power 22
stop button, identifying 7
stop light, identifying 3
T
temperature specifications 21
TouchPad
buttons 2
identifying 2
scrolling regions 2
TouchPad light, identifying 2
TouchPad on/off button 2
traveling with the computer
environmental specifications
22
modem approval label 20
wireless certification labels 20
U
USB ports, identifying 13, 14
V
vents, identifying 12, 16
volume down light, identifying 4, 5
volume mute button, identifying 7,
8
volume mute light, identifying 3, 4
volume scroll zone, identifying 7,
9
volume up light, identifying 4, 5
W
Windows applications key,
identifying 9
Windows logo key, identifying 9
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wireless antennae 18
wireless certification label 20
wireless light, identifying 11
wireless switch, identifying 11
WLAN device 20
WLAN label 20
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