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Hardware Guide
HP Notebook Series
First Edition November 2003
Reference Number: zx5000/zv5000/nx9100/nx9105/nx9110
Document Part Number: 355386-001
Contents
1 Hardware Components
Identifying Parts of the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Components included with the notebook vary by geographical
region and by model. This guide includes illustrations for
the different models and features. In each section, refer to the
illustrations that closely match your notebook.
The illustrations in Chapter 1 identify the standard external
features included in most notebook models.
Display
1
ComponentDescription
Display release latchOpens the notebook.
Hardware Guide1–1
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Display release latchOpens the notebook.
1–2Hardware Guide
TouchPad
ComponentDescription
TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or
1
activates items on the screen.
Hardware Components
Left and right TouchPad
2
buttons
TouchPad scroll padFunctions like the wheel of an external
3
TouchPad on/off buttonTurns TouchPad on or off.
4
TouchPad lightOn: TouchPad is enabled.
5
*For information about TouchPad settings, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and
Keyboard.”
Hardware Guide1–3
Function like the left and right buttons
of an external mouse.
mouse for scrolling up and down.
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or
1
Left and right TouchPad
2
buttons
activates items on the screen.
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
TouchPad on/off buttonTurns TouchPad on or off.
3
TouchPad lightOn: TouchPad is enabled.
4
*For information about TouchPad settings, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and
Keyboard.”
1–4Hardware Guide
Top Components
Power Lights
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Power button lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
1
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Power/Standby lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
2
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Battery lightOn: Battery pack is charging.
3
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
Hardware Guide1–5
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Power button lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
1
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Power/Standby lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
2
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
3
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
1–6Hardware Guide
Keyboard and Drive Lights
ComponentDescription
Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
1
Hardware Components
Num lock lightOn: Num lock or the internal
2
IDE (Integrated Drive
3
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
Optical disk drive lightOn: The optical drive bay is being
4
5-in-1 Digital Media slot light
5
(select models).
*For information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external
keypad, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.”
Hardware Guide1–7
keypad is on.*
On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
accessed.
On: Slot is accessing an optional
digital media card.
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
1
Num lock lightOn: Num lock or the internal
2
keypad is on.*
IDE (Integrated Drive
3
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
Optical disk drive lightOn: The optical drive bay is being
4
5-in-1 Digital Media slot light
5
(select models)
*For information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external
keypad, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.”
On: The internal hard drive or the
optical drive bay is being accessed.
accessed.
On: Slot is accessing an optional
digital media card.
1–8Hardware Guide
Power and Volume Controls
ComponentDescription
Power button* When the notebook is:
1
■ Off, press the button to turn on the notebook.
■ On, briefly press the button to initiate Hibernation.
■ In Standby, briefly press the button to resume
from Standby.
■ In Hibernation, briefly press the button to resume
from Hibernation.
Hardware Components
If the system has stopped responding
✎
and Windows shutdown procedures cannot
be used, press and hold the button for at least
4 seconds to turn off the notebook.
2
Volu me
buttons (3)
Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume:
■ To decrease volume, use the left button.
■ To mute or restore volume, use the middle button.
■ To increase volume, use the right button.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the power button, refer to the “Power” chapter in the
on this CD.
Guide
Hardware Guide1–9
Software
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Power button*When the notebook is:
1
■ Off, press the button to turn on the notebook.
■ On, briefly press the button to initiate Hibernation.
■ In Standby, briefly press the button to resume
from Standby.
■ In Hibernation, briefly press the button to resume
from Hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding and
✎
Microsoft
procedures cannot be used, press and hold
the button for at least 4 seconds to turn off
the notebook.
Mute buttonOn: Audio is muted.
2
3
Volu me
buttons (2)
Decrease and increase the system volume:
■ To decrease volume, use the left button.
® Windows® shutdown
■ To increase volume, use the right button.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the power button, refer to the “Power” chapter in the
on this CD.
Guide
1–10Hardware Guide
Software
Hardware Components
Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys
ComponentDescription
Quick Launch buttons:
1
Picture, Media, and Internet
Hardware Guide1–11
From left to right: 3 programmable
buttons enable you to access the
My Pictures folder, a multimedia
application, and the Internet with
one keystroke.
The icon on each button represents the
default destination. Buttons can be
programmed to point to other locations.
See the instructions on
✎
changing the destination of
Quick Launch buttons in
Chapter 2, “TouchPad and
Keyboard.”
(continued)
Hardware Components
Wireless On/Off buttonEnables wireless functionality, but does
2
Windows logo keyDisplays Windows Start menu.
3
Windows Applications key Displays shortcut menu for any
4
not create a wireless connection.
To set up and complete a
✎
wireless connection, additional
hardware and software might
be required.
highlighted items.
1–12Hardware Guide
Wireless On/Off Button and
Application Keys
ComponentDescription
Hardware Components
Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but
1
Windows logo keyDisplays Windows Start menu.
2
Windows Applications key Displays shortcut menu for any
3
Hardware Guide1–13
does not create a wireless connection.
To set up and complete a
✎
wireless connection,
additional hardware and
software might be required.
highlighted items.
Hardware Components
Function and Keypad Keys
ComponentDescription
Fn keyCombines with the function keys to
1
perform additional system and
application tasks. For example,
pressing Fn+F8 increases screen
brightness.
Function keys (11)* Perform system and application tasks.
2
When combined with the Fn
function keys F1
additional tasks as hotkeys. (The
F2 function key is not used.)
Keypad keys (15)Can be used like the keys on an
3
*For more information, refer to the “Hotkey Quick Reference” section in
Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.”
1–14Hardware Guide
external numeric keypad.
through F12 perform
key,
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
FnkeyCombines with the function keys to
1
Function keys (11)* Perform system and application tasks.
2
perform additional system and
application tasks. For example,
pressing Fn+F8 increases screen
brightness.
When combined with the Fn
function keys F1
additional tasks as hotkeys. (The
function key is not used.)
F2
through F12 perform
key,
Keypad keys (15)Can be used like the keys on an
3
*For more information, refer to the “Hotkey Quick Reference” section in
Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.”
external numeric keypad.
Hardware Guide1–15
Hardware Components
Front Components
ComponentDescription
Display release latchOpens the notebook.
1
Power/Standby lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
2
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
IDE (Integrated Drive
3
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
1–16Hardware Guide
On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
(continued)
Hardware Components
Battery lightOn: Battery pack is charging.
4
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
Stereo speakers (2)Produce stereo sound.
5
Volume and mute buttons (3) Decrease, mute, and increase the
6
system volume:
■ To decrease volume, use the
left button.
■ To mute or restore volume, use
the middle button.
■ To increase volume, use the
right button.
Hardware Guide1–17
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Stereo speakers (2)Produce stereo sound.
1
Power/Standby lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
2
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Display release latchOpens the notebook.
3
IDE (Integrated Drive
4
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
1–18Hardware Guide
On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
Hardware Components
Battery lightOn: Battery pack is charging.
5
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but
6
does not create a wireless connection.
To set up and complete a
✎
wireless connection, additional
hardware and software might be
required.
Hardware Guide1–19
Hardware Components
Rear Components
ComponentDescription
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
1
Exhaust ventAllows airflow to cool internal
2
components. Additional vents are on
the bottom of the notebook.
To prevent overheating, do
Ä
not obstruct the vent. Do not
allow a hard surface, such as
an adjoining printer, or a soft
surface, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
3
Parallel connectorConnects an optional parallel device,
4
RJ-11 jackConnects the modem cable.
5
1–20Hardware Guide
or overhead projector.
such as a printer.
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
1
Exhaust ventAllows airflow to cool internal
2
External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
3
components. Additional vents are
on the bottom of the notebook.
To prevent overheating, do
Ä
not obstruct the vent. Do not
allow a hard surface, such as
an adjoining printer, or a soft
surface, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
or overhead projector.
Parallel connectorConnects an optional parallel device,
4
RJ-11 jack (select models)Connects the modem cable.
5
Hardware Guide1–21
such as a printer.
(select models)
Hardware Components
Left-Side Components
1
ComponentDescription
Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to
1
the notebook.
The purpose of security
✎
solutions is to act as a
deterrent. These solutions do
not prevent the product from
being mishandled or stolen.
5-in-1 Digital Media slot and
2
light (select models)
PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II
3
PC Card eject buttonEjects an optional PC Card from the
4
1–22Hardware Guide
Supports 5 optional digital media
formats: SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, Memory
Stick, and Memory Stick Pro.
Light On: Slot is accessing digital
media.
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
PC Card slot.
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