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Notebook Tour User Guide - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 2
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 2008 Document Part Number: 506019-001 Product notice This user guide describes features - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 3
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 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 5
reader 5 Keys ...7 Front components ...8 Rear components ...9 Right-side components ...10 Left-side components ...11 Bottom components ...12 Display components ...13 Cleaning the display ...14 Wireless antennae (select models only 15 Additional hardware components ...16 3 Labels Index ...19 v - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 6
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of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click 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 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 8
2 Components 2 Chapter 2 Components - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 9
TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● 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) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 10
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. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: Caps lock is on - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 11
and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are turned off. (9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the integrated 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 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 12
a wireless connection. (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. 6 Chapter - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 13
combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Execute frequently - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 14
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. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared lens - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 15
Rear components Component Vents (2) Description 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. Rear components 9 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 16
ports (2) (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical drive (4) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (6) Power connector Description Connect optional USB devices. Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Reads optical discs and, on select models, also - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 17
1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. On: The Digital Media Slot is in use. 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), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H, xD-Picture Card - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 18
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (4) Hard drive, memory module, and WLAN module Holds the hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN compartment module (select models only). (5) Battery release latch CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 19
Internal microphones (2) (3) Integrated webcam light (4) Integrated webcam Description Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. Record sound. On: The integrated webcam is in use. Records video and captures still photographs. Display components 13 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 20
smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 21
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 keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 22
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (3) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (4) TV antenna/cable adapter (select models only) - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 23
about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Describes the - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 24
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, memory module, and WLAN module compartment. 18 Chapter 3 Labels - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 25
key, Windows 7 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8 components additional hardware 16 bottom 12 display 13 front 8 left-side 11 rear 9 right-side 10 top 3 connectors, power 10 cord, power 16 B battery bay, identifying 12 battery light, identifying - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 26
button, identifying 5 power connector, identifying 10 power cord, identifying 16 power light, identifying 4, 8 previous/rewind button, identifying 6 Product Key 17 product name and number, computer 17 R regulatory information modem approval label 17 regulatory label 17 wireless certification labels - HP Dv7-1243cl | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 27
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