Notebook Tour
User Guide
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or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: January 2007
Document Part Number: 430379-001
Table of contents
1 Components
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons, switches, and speakers ......................................................................................... 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Hotkey quick reference ........................................................................................................ 5
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 7
Rear components ................................................................................................................................. 8
Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 9
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 10
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 11
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 15
2 Specifications
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 16
Rated input power .............................................................................................................................. 17
Expansion port input/output signals ................................................................................................... 18
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
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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 > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE Components included in 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) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Allows you to scroll left or right.
(4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(6) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Allows you to scroll up or down.
(7) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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 low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical
battery level, 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
level.
(3) Drive light Blinks when the hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Media button light Blinks once when the media button has been pressed.
(6) Volume mute light Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(7) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(8) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
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Buttons, switches, and speakers
Component Description
(1) Power button* When the computer is off, press the power button to turn on the
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
computer.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
(3) Media button Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay
preinstalled). Launches the DVDPlay program (for models with
DVDPlay preinstalled).
NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay or DVDPlay launches after you log on. Refer to
the QuickPlay or DVDPlay online Help for more
information.
(4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the
minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap
the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
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Keys
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 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
Hotkey quick reference
To perform this function Press
Display information. fn+esc
Open Help and Support. fn+f1
Open the Print Options window. fn+f2
Open a Web browser. fn+f3
Alternate between computer display and external display. fn+f4
Initiate Hibernation. fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7
combination with the fn key.
Increase screen brightness. fn+f8
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9
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To perform this function Press
Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10
Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11
Play the next track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+12
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
(2) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
(3) Consumer infrared lens (select models only) Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
connection.
NOTE A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
Amber: All wireless devices are turned off.
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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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) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
(2) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(3) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(4) USB port (select models only) Connects an optional USB device.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(6) 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.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(6) HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional audio or video device, such as a high-
(7) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(8) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
(9) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) On: A digital card is being accessed.
(10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital
camcorder, 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.
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio device.
camcorder.
(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital Input/
Output (SD I/O), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xDPicture Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M.
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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) Vents (5) 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.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(5) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.
NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each
microphone opening, your computer has internal
microphones.
(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while
the power is turned on.
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Wireless antennae (select models only)
On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country's section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices located in Help and Support.
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.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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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 hard drive bay.
Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless
devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been
approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an
optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or
more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when
traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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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.
5°C to 35°C 41°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 stand-alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an
AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for the computer.
The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.
Input power Rating
Operating voltage 18.5 V dc — 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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Expansion port input/output signals
The signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product
that connects to the expansion port 3 on the computer. (The computer has only one expansion port.
The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.)
The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port 3 on the
computer.
Feature Support
USB 2.0 Yes
Gigabit Ethernet Yes
IEEE 1394 (4–pin port) No
Consumer infrared (for optional remote control only) (select
models only)
Power inputs 65-W to 90-W maximum
Composite TV Yes
S-Video TV Yes
Component TV Yes
S/PDIF audio Yes
DVI No
Headphone/speaker audio-out Yes
Microphone audio-in Yes
VGA Yes
Power button Yes
Volume control (up/down) Yes
Mute/unmute Yes
Yes
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Index
Symbols/Numerics
1394 port, identifying 10
A
AC adapter, identifying 14
altitude specifications 16
antennae 13
applications key, Windows 5
audio-in (microphone) jack,
identifying 7
audio-out (headphone) jack,
identifying 7
B
battery bay 11, 15
battery light, identifying 3
battery pack
identifying 14
battery release latch,
identifying 11
bays
battery 11, 15
hard drive 11
Bluetooth label 15
buttons
media 4
power 4
TouchPad 2
TouchPad on/off 2
volume mute 4
C
caps lock light, identifying 3
Certificate of Authenticity label 15
compartments
memory module 11
components
bottom 11
display 12
front 7
left-side 10
rear 8
right-side 9
top 2
connector, power 9
cord, power, identifying 14
D
Digital Media Slot light,
identifying 10
Digital Media Slot, identifying 10
display switch, identifying 12
drive light, identifying 3
drives
hard 11
optical 9
E
environmental specifications 16
esc key, identifying 5
expansion port, identifying 10
expansion port; input/output
signals 18
ExpressCard slot, identifying 9
external monitor port,
identifying 10
F
fn key, identifying 5
function keys, identifying 5
H
hard drive bay, identifying 11
HDMI port, identifying 10
headphone (audio-out) jack 7
Hibernation hotkey 5
hotkeys, quick reference 5
humidity specifications 16
I
IEEE 1394 port, identifying 10
infrared lens, identifying 7
initiating Hibernation 5
initiating Sleep 12
internal display switch,
identifying 12
internal microphones,
identifying 12
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 7
audio-out (headphone) 7
RJ-11 (modem) 10
RJ-45 (network 10
S-Video-out 10
K
keypad keys, identifying 5
keys
esc 5
fn 5
function 5
keypad 5
Windows applications 5
Windows logo 5
L
labels
Bluetooth 15
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 15
modem approval 15
regulatory 15
service tag 15
wireless certification 15
WLAN 15
latch, battery release 11
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lights
battery 3
caps lock 3
Digital Media Slot 10
drive 3
media button 3
mute 3
num lock 3
optical drive 9
power 3
TouchPad 2
volume down 3
volume mute 3
volume up 3
wireless 7
M
media button light, identifying 3
media button, identifying 4
memory module compartment,
identifying 11
microphone (audio-in) jack 7
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
label 15
modem approval label 15
monitor port, external 10
mute button, identifying 4
mute light, identifying 3
N
num lock light, identifying 3
O
operating environment
specifications 16
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label 15
Product Key 15
optical drive light, identifying 9
optical drive, identifying 9
P
ports
1394 10
expansion 10
external monitor 10
HDMI 10
USB 9, 10
power button, identifying 4
power connector, identifying 9
power cord 14
power lights, identifying 3
Product Key 15
product name and number,
computer 15
R
rated input power
specifications 17
regulatory information
modem approval label 15
regulatory label 15
wireless certification labels 15
release latch, battery 11
RJ-11 (modem) jack,
identifying 10
RJ-45 (network) jack,
identifying 10
S
S-Video-out jack, identifying 10
scrolling regions, TouchPad 2
security cable slot, identifying 9
serial number, computer 15
service tag 15
slots
Digital Media Slot 10
ExpressCard 9
memory module 11
security cable 9
speakers, identifying 4
specifications
operating environment 16
rated input power 17
T
temperature specifications 16
TouchPad
buttons 2
identifying 2
scrolling regions 2
TouchPad light, identifying 2
TouchPad on/off button 2
traveling with the computer
environmental
specifications 17
modem approval label 15
wireless certification labels 15
U
USB ports, identifying 9, 10
V
vents, identifying 8, 11
volume down light, identifying 3
volume mute button, identifying 4
volume mute light, identifying 3
volume scroll zone, identifying 4
volume up light, identifying 3
W
Windows applications key,
identifying 5
Windows logo key, identifying 5
wireless antennae 13
wireless certification label 15
wireless light, identifying 7
wireless switch, identifying 7
WLAN device 15
WLAN label 15
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