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First Edition: September 2007
Document Part Number: 458613-001
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).
computer is connected to devices through the expansion port 3), with hot plug/unplug and
automatic detection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video devices
1394
2-pin AC power
Docking
Keyboard/pointing
devices
TouchPad with 2 buttons and two-way scroll (taps enabled as default)
Power requirements
6-cell 2.55-Ah, 55-Wh, Li-ion battery
6-cell 2.20-Ah 47-Wh, Li-ion battery
65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with ground pin; supports 2-
Security
Operating systemPreinstalled:
Windows Vista® Business (32-bit)
Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Windows Vista Premium (32- and 64-bit)
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:
AC adapter
Battery (system)
Expansion port 3 supports HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock
12.0-inch keyboard
12-cell 2.20-Ah, 95-Wh, Li-ion battery
pin DC connector)
Security cable slot
Hard drive
Memory module
RTC battery
Optical drive
WLAN module
3
2
External component identification
Display components
ItemComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
Internal display switchTurns off the display if the display is closed while the
Wireless antennae (2 or 3, varying by computer
model)
NOTE: The location of the internal display switch varies
by computer model.
Send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices.
These antennae are not visible from the outside of the
computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of
the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that
applies to your country or region. These notices are located
in Help and Support.
ItemComponentDescription
NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each
microphone opening, the computer has internal
microphones.
(4)
(5)
Integrated camera lightOn: The integrated camera is in use.
Integrated cameraRecords video and captures still photographs.
Display components5
Top components
Lights
ItemComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Power lights (2)*
Battery light
Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
Volume mute light
Volume down lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease
Volume up lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
On: A battery is charging.
●
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
●
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
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.
Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
●
Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
●
speaker volume.
speaker volume.
(8)
*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.
Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is
6Chapter 2 External component identification
enabled.
Buttons and speakers
ItemComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Power button*
Speakers (2)Produce sound.
Media buttonOpens the QuickPlay program.
DVD buttonOpens the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
●
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button to shut down
●
the computer.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
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 power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power
Options.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay
software Help for more information.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay
software Help for more information.
Top components7
ItemComponentDescription
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
Previous/rewind button●Plays the previous track or chapter when pressed once.
Rewinds media when pressed simultaneously with
●
the fn key.
Play/pause buttonPlays or pauses the disc.
Next/fast forward button
Stop buttonStops the disc.
Volume mute buttonMutes and restores the speaker sound.
Volume scroll zoneAdjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to
Plays the next track or chapter when pressed once.
●
Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with
●
the fn key.
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.
8Chapter 2 External component identification
Keys
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows® Start menu.
Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Embedded numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Top components9
TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
TouchPad light
TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
Left TouchPad button*Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
TouchPad on/off buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
TouchPad scroll zone*Scrolls up or down.
Right TouchPad button*Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
●
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
●
screen.
10Chapter 2 External component identification
Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Power light
Battery light
Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
Wireless switchTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
Wireless light
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
On: A battery is charging.
●
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
●
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
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.
wireless connection.
NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must already be set up.
Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN
●
device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
●Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(6)
(7)
(8)
Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as the
HP Remote Control.
Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2)Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
Front components11
Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Security cable slotAttaches an optional security 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.
S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture
card.
External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional docking device or
expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
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:
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Memory Stick (MS)
●
Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●
Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)
●
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●
xD-Picture Card (XD)
●
xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●
xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
●
Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
Optical drive lightBlinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
USB portConnects an optional USB device.
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
Right-side components13
Rear component
ComponentDescription
VentEnables 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.
14Chapter 2 External component identification
Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Battery bayHolds the battery.
Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
Vents (6)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.
Hard drive bays (2)Hold the hard drives.
Memory/WLAN module compartmentContains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot,
and the RTC battery.
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.
Bottom components15
3
Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
located on the bottom of the computer.
16Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display assemblies
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly for use only with computer models
equipped with a camera and microphones (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN
transceivers and antenna cables)
446481-001
Computer major components17
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly for use only with computer models
(2)
(3)Power button board (includes power button board cable)
(4)Speaker assembly
(5)Keyboards
For use in Canada and the United States441427-001
(6)Top cover (includes TouchPad and cable)
(7)Top cover trim
(8a)
(8b)
(8c)
(8d)
equipped with microphones (includes microphones and WLAN transceivers and antenna
cables)
NOTE: See Display assembly components on page 20 for more information on display assembly spare part
numbers.
Switch cover (includes LED board and cable)
For use in French Canada441427-121
Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit on page 21 for more Plastics Kit component information):
ExpressCard slot bezel
Left hard drive cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)