HP EliteBook 2560p, EliteBook 2760p, EliteBook 8460P, EliteBook 8460W, EliteBook 8560p Getting Started Manual
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Getting Started
HP Notebook
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Development Company, L.P.
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constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
Second Edition: July 2011
First Edition: March 2011
Document Part Number: 644178-002
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to
be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting
a full refund of the computer, please
contact your local point of sale (the seller).
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 come
into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as p illo ws o r ru gs o r clot hin g, 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 Welcome
Finding information ................................. ... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ... .... ........................ 2
2 Getting to know your computer
Top ................................................................... ......................... ........................ ................................... 4
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 4
Lights .................................................................... ........................... .................................... 5
Buttons and fingerprint reader ............................................................................................. 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Front ....................................................................................................................................... ............ 11
Right ....................................................................................................................................... ............ 13
Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 19
3 Networking
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 22
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to an existing WLAN ......................................................................... .............. 23
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 23
Configuring a wireless router .................... ... ..................................................... 24
Protecting your WLAN ............................. .............................. .... ........................ 24
4 HP QuickWeb
Getting started ......................................................... .. ....................................................................... .. 25
Starting HP QuickWeb ......................................... ... ..... ....... ... ..... ....... ... ...... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ............... 26
5 Keyboard and pointing devices
Using the keyboard .......................................................................................................... .............. .... 28
Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 28
Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 29
Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................ 29
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Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 30
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 31
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 31
Using the pointing stick ............................................................................. .. ....................... 31
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 31
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 32
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 32
Selecting ......................................................................................................... .. 33
Using TouchPad gestures ...................... .. .... ... .. ..... .... . ..... .... .. ... ..... .. .... ... .. ..... ... 33
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 34
Pinching/Zooming .............................................................. ............... 34
Rotating ............................................................................................ 35
6 Maintenance
Inserting or removing the battery .................................. ...................................................................... 36
Removing or replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................ 38
Removing the bottom cover .............................................. .. ............................................... 38
Replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 38
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 40
Removing the hard drive ................................. ................................................................... 40
Installing a hard drive .......................... ..................................................................... .. ........ 41
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay .......................................................... .. ..................................... 41
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 41
Replacing an optical drive ............................. .. ................................... .. .............................. 43
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................. ... ............ 45
Updating programs and drivers ............................................ .. ................................................ .. .......... 47
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning products ............................ .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... 49
Cleaning procedures ................................. ...... ..... .... ..... ...... .... ..... ...... .. ....... ..... ... ..... ....... .. . 49
Cleaning the display ......................................................................... .. ............... 50
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 50
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 50
7 Backup and recovery
Windows 7 ............................................................. ... .......................................................................... 51
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 51
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 52
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 53
Using f11 recovery tools ............................ ........................................................ 53
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................ 54
Windows Vista ........................................................ ... .................................................................... ..... 55
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 55
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Performing a recovery ....................................................................................................... 56
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 56
Using f11 recovery tools ............................. ....................................................... 57
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) .......... 58
8 Customer support
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 60
Labels ........................................................................................................................................... .. .... 61
9 Specifications
Input power ...................................... ......................................................................... ................ .......... 63
Operating environment ................................ .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ... .... .......... ......... 64
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 65
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1 Welcome
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Finding information
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
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Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the
Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 21.
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Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this
guide, refer to Finding information on page 2.
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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your
computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 27 for additional information.
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the
software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Quick Setup poster
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How to set up the computer
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Help to identify computer components
Getting Started guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Computer features
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How to connect to a wireless network
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How to use the keyboar
d and pointing devices
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How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules
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How to perform a backup and recovery
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How to contact customer support
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Computer specifications
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Power management feature
s
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How to maximize battery life
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How to use the multimedia features of the computer
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How to protect the computer
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How to care for the computer
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How to update the software
Help and Support
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Operatin
g system information
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Software, driver, and BIOS updates
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Troubleshooting tools
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How to access technical support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access t
his guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Regulatory and safety inform
ation
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Battery disposal information
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access t
his guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Proper workstation setup, postur
e, health, and work habits
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Electrical and mechanical safety information
Chapter 1 Welcome 2
Resources For information about
– or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided w
ith your computer.
HP support telephone numbers
HP Web site
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Supp
ort information
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Ordering parts and finding additional help
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Accessories available for the device
To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com
/
support.
Limited Warranty* Warranty information
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Su
pport > User Guides >
View Warranty Information.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty
in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy at
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
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North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
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Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
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Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, an
d postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
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Top
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Front
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Right
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Left
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Display
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Rear
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Bottom
Top
TouchPad
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Component Description
(1) Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button Can be used with the pointing stick and functions like the left
button on an external mouse.
(3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(4) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
NOTE: Vertical scrolling is supported on the right edge of
the TouchPad.
(5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) Right pointing stick button Can be used with the pointing stick and functions like the right
button on an external mouse.
(7) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Component Description
(1)
TouchPad on/off light
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Amber: The TouchPad is off.
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Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(3) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4) Wireless light
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White: An integr
ated wireless device, such as a wireless
local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(5)
QuickWeb light
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On: T
he computer is on.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in this
guide and to the HP Quickweb software Help
(6) Mute light
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
(7) Calculator light
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On: The Windows® calculator function is on.
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Blinking: The Windows calculator has been activated.
(8) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
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Buttons and fingerprint reader
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(2) Power button
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When the computer is off, pr
ess the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button b riefly to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
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Component Description
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 a bout your power settings:
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Windows 7—Select Start > Control Panel > System
and Security > Power Options.
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Windows Vista—Select Start > Control Panel >
System and Maintenance > Power Options
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Or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
(3) Wireless button Turns the w ireless feature on or off bu
t does no t estab lish a
wireless connection.
(4) QuickWeb button
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When the computer is off or in Hibernation, pr
ess the
button to open HP QuickWeb.
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When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the
button to open the default Web browser.
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When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the button
to open the default Web browser.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in this
guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your
computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the button
does not perform any action or function.
(5)
Volume mute button
Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) Calculator button ( select models only) Opens the Windows calculator function.
(7)
Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon, instead of a password logon.
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Keys
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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Component Description
(3)
fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc
key.
(4)
Start k
ey Displays the Start menu.
(5) Menu key Displays the active program’s shortcut menu (same as right-
click menu).
(6) Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad h as been enabled, the keys can be used
like an external numeric keypad.
(7) num lk key Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when
pressed in combination w ith the fn key.
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Front
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2) Wireless light
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(3) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4) Battery light
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Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the
battery is charged from 0 – 90%.
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White: The computer is connected to external power and the
battery is charged from 90 – 99%.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
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Off: The battery is fully charged.
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Component Description
(5) Hard drive light
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Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce SRS Premium sound (select models only).
NOTE: To use the SRS Premium sound software, select Start
> All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
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Right
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headph one jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
(2) Audio-in (micr
ophone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(3) SuperSpeed USB
ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) Optical dr
ive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(5)
Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(7) Security cable slot Atta
ches an optional securi
ty cable to the computer.
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
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1)
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(2) USB powered/charging port Connects an optional USB device.
(3) ExpressCard slot (select models only) Supports optional ExpressCards.
(4)
Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats:
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Secure Digital (SD) Card
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
(5) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(6)
Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The compu ter 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.
(7) eSATA/USB port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as
an eSATA exte
rnal hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
(8) External monitor port Connect
s an external VGA monitor or projector.
(9) Smart Card reader slot (select models only) Supports optional Smart Cards.
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Component Description
(1)
USB ports (2) Connects an optional USB device.
(2) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats:
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Secure Digital (SD) Card
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
(3) 1
394 port Co
nnects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(4) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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) eSATA/USB port Connects a
high-performance eSATA component, such as
an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
(6) External monitor port Connects an exter
nal VGA monitor or projector.
(7) ExpressCard slot or Smart Card reader slot
(depending on configuration)
Supports optional ExpressCards or Smart Cards.
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