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Notebook Tour
User Guide
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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its
proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard
Company under license. SD Logo is a
trademark of its proprietor.
The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are
set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.
Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: November 2007
Document Part Number: 460550–001
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Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Identifying hardware
2 Components
Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) ........................................... 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front components .............................................................................................................................. 10
Rear component ................................................................................................................................. 11
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 12
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 14
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 15
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 16
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 17
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
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1 Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information.
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Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light
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Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
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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 vertical 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 >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)*
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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.
(2) Battery light
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On: A battery is charging.
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Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
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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 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 when the DVD button is pressed.
(7) Previous/rewind light Blinks once when the previous/rewind button is pressed.
(8) Play/pause light Blinks once when the play/pause button is pressed.
(9) Next/fast forward light Blinks once when the next/fast forward button is pressed.
(10) Stop light Blinks once when the stop button is pressed.
(11) Volume mute light
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Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
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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.
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Component Description
(14) 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.
Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)*
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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.
(2) Battery light
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On: A battery is charging.
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Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
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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 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
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Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
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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.
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Component Description
(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.
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power button*
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Media button
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Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay
preinstalled).
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Launches the DVDPlay program (for models with DVDPlay
preinstalled).
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Component Description
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) DVD button Launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay
launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for
more information.
(5) Previous/rewind button
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Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.
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Rewinds media when the button is pressed simultaneously
with the fn key.
(6) Play/pause button Plays or pauses media.
(7) Next/fast forward button
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Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.
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Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with the
fn key.
(8) Stop button Stops playback.
(9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(10) 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 tap the plus
sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
(11) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
*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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Component Description
(1) Power button*
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Media button
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Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay
preinstalled).
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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 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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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
combination with the fn key.
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Wireless switch 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.
(2) Wireless light
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Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.
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Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(3) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models
only).
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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Rear component
Component Description
Vent Enables 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.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3) USB ports (2) Connects an optional USB device.
(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left-side components
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, 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) HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may
include an HDMI port or a USB port.
(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), Memory Stick (MS),
Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD).
(9) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(10) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is
located inside the battery bay.
(3) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(4) Wireless module compartments (2) (select
models only)
Hold a wireless LAN module (select models only) or a wireless
WAN module (select models only).
CAUTION: WLAN modules and WWAN modules are not
interchangeable.
NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may
have 1 or 2 wireless module compartments.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the
wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in
the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.
(5) Vents (3) 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.
(6) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(7) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone
opening, your computer has internal microphones.
(2) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
(3) Webcam (select models only)
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Records and plays back webcam video.
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Includes streaming video options and special effects for
adding frames, filters, and emoticons to snapshots and video.
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Captures single frame or burst webcam snapshots.
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Connects to e-mail photos and video.
(4) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is
turned on.
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Wireless antennae (select models only)
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennae (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWAN).
(2) WLAN antennae (2 or 3) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLAN).
*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. 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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3 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 technical support.
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom
of the computer.
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Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed inside the battery bay.
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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.
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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 inside the hard drive bay.
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SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit
Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.
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HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial
number of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.
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Symbols/Numerics
1394 port, identifying 13
A
AC adapter, identifying 17
antennae 16
applications key, Windows 9
audio-in (microphone) jack,
identifying 10
audio-out (headphone) jacks,
identifying 10
B
battery bay 18
battery bay, identifying 14
battery light, identifying 4, 5
battery release latch,
identifying 14
battery, identifying 17
bays
battery 14, 18
hard drive 14
Bluetooth label 18
buttons
DVD 7
media 6, 8
next/fast forward 7
play/pause 7
power 6, 8
previous/rewind 7
stop 7
TouchPad 3
TouchPad on/off 3
volume mute 7, 8
C
caps lock light, identifying 4, 5
Certificate of Authenticity label 18
compartments
memory module 14
Mini Card 14
components
additional hardware 17
bottom 14
display 15
front 10
left-side 13
rear 11
right-side 12
top 3
connector, power 12
cord, power 17
D
Digital Media Slot light,
identifying 13
Digital Media Slot, identifying 13
display switch, identifying 15
drive light, identifying 4, 5
DVD button light, identifying 4
DVD button, identifying 7
E
esc key, identifying 9
expansion port, identifying 13
ExpressCard slot, identifying 13
external monitor port,
identifying 13
F
fingerprint reader, identifying 7
fn key, identifying 9
function keys, identifying 9
H
hard drive bay, identifying 14
HDMI port, identifying 13
headphone (audio-out) jacks 10
HP Broadband Wireless Module
serial number label 18
I
IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13
infrared lens, identifying 10
internal display switch,
identifying 15
internal microphones,
identifying 15
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 10
audio-out (headphone) 10
RJ-11 (modem) 12
RJ-45 (network 13
S-Video-out 13
K
keypad keys, identifying 9
keys
esc 9
fn 9
function 9
keypad 9
Windows applications 9
Windows logo 9
L
labels
Bluetooth 18
HP Broadband 18
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 18
modem approval 18
regulatory 18
service tag 18
SIM 18
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wireless certification 18
WLAN 18
latch, battery release 14
lights
battery 4, 5
caps lock 4, 5
Digital Media Slot 13
drive 4, 5
DVD button 4
media button 4, 5
mute 4, 5
next/fast forward 4
num lock 5, 6
optical drive 12
play/pause 4
power 4, 5
previous/rewind 4
stop 4
TouchPad 3
volume down 4, 5
volume mute 4, 5
volume up 4, 5
webcam 15
wireless 10
M
media activity buttons,
identifying 7
media activity lights, identifying 4
media button light, identifying 4,
5
media button, identifying 6, 8
memory module compartment,
identifying 14
microphone (audio-in) jack 10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
label 18
Mini Card compartments,
identifying 14
modem approval label 18
monitor port, external 13
mute button, identifying 7, 8
mute light, identifying 4, 5
N
next/fast forward button,
identifying 7
next/fast forward light,
identifying 4
num lock light, identifying 5, 6
O
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label 18
Product Key 18
optical drive light, identifying 12
optical drive, identifying 12
P
play/pause button, identifying 7
play/pause light, identifying 4
ports
1394 13
expansion 13
external monitor 13
HDMI 13
USB 12
power button, identifying 6, 8
power connector, identifying 12
power cord, identifying 17
power lights, identifying 4, 5
previous/rewind button,
identifying 7
previous/rewind light,
identifying 4
Product Key 18
product name and number,
computer 18
R
regulatory information
modem approval label 18
regulatory label 18
wireless certification labels 18
RJ-11 (modem) jack,
identifying 12
RJ-45 (network) jack,
identifying 13
S
S-Video-out jack, identifying 13
scrolling regions, TouchPad 3
security cable slot, identifying 13
serial number, computer 18
service tag 18
SIM label 18
SIM slot, identifying 14
slots
Digital Media 13
ExpressCard 13
memory module 14
security cable 13
SIM 14
speakers, identifying 6, 8
stop button, identifying 7
stop light, identifying 4
T
TouchPad
buttons 3
identifying 3
scrolling regions 3
TouchPad light, identifying 3
TouchPad on/off button 3
traveling with the computer
modem approval label 18
wireless certification labels 18
U
USB ports, identifying 12
V
vents, identifying 11, 14
volume down light, identifying 4,
5
volume mute button,
identifying 7, 8
volume mute light, identifying 4,
5
volume scroll zone, identifying 7,
8
volume up light, identifying 4, 5
W
webcam light, identifying 15
webcam, identifying 15
Windows applications key,
identifying 9
Windows logo key, identifying 9
wireless antennae 16
wireless certification label 18
wireless light, identifying 10
wireless switch, identifying 10
WLAN device 18
WLAN label 18
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