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    Notebook Tour Document Part Number: 406849-001 April 2006 This guide explains the computer hardware features.
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    Keys 1-8 Front components 1-9 Rear components 1-9 Right-side components 1-10 Left-side components 1-11 Bottom components 1-13 Wireless antennae 1-15 Additional hardware components 1-16 Labels 1-17 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
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    tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer vary by region and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in most computer models. Notebook Tour
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    Top components Lights Component 1 Power lights* (2) Description On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An HP Smart AC Adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (Continued) 1-2 Notebook Tour
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    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 condition. 7 Drive light Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. Amber: The hard drive is parked. *The 2 power lights display the
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    devices Touchpad Component 1 TouchPad* 2 Left TouchPad button* 3 Center TouchPad button* 4 Right TouchPad button* 5 TouchPad scroll zone* Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. 1-4 Notebook Tour
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    left button on an external mouse. Functions like the center button on an external mouse. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Notebook Tour 1-5
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    press to exit hibernation. 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. Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on. (Continued) Notebook Tour
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    . 9 Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Microsoft® Windows®, instead of a password logon. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Notebook Tour 1-7
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    2 fn key 3 Windows logo key 4 Windows applications key 5 Embedded numeric keypad 6 Function keys Description Displays system information 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
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    Front components Components Component 1 Display release latch Description Opens the computer. Rear components Component 1 Power connector 2 External monitor port Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Connects an external monitor. Notebook Tour 1-9
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    powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Records sound. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or a monaural microphone. Connect optional USB devices. Reads an optical disc. Connects an optional serial device. 1-10 Notebook
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    to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Connects a network cable. Connects a modem cable. Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11
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    overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. Connects an optional USB device. Supports Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards. Supports optional smart cards. Supports optional
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    memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery pack. Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Holds a standard size business card. Holds the hard drive. Connects an optional docking device. Contains the expansion memory module slot. (Continued) Notebook Tour
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    prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. 8 Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery pack. 1-14 Notebook
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    of the computer. For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. ✎ For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. Notebook Tour 1-15
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    Component Description 1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 2 HP Smart AC Adapter 3 Primary battery pack* Converts AC power to DC power. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. 4 Modem cable* 5 Country-specific modem adapter (included by
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    of the computer. The information on the service tag is also available through the Help and Support Center. ■ 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
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    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. 1-18 Notebook
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    2 Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in 10.1 psia*) -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft 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. Notebook
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    it is strongly recommended that the computer be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for an HP computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 19.0 V dc @ 4.74
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    altitude specifications 2-1 antennae 1-15 applications key, Windows 1-8 audio-in (microphone) jack 1-10 audio-out (headphone) jack 1-10 B battery bay 1-13 battery light, identifying 1-3 battery pack release latch 1-13 battery pack, identifying 1-16 bays battery 1-13 hard drive 1-13 Bluetooth label
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    display switch, identifying 1-6 docking connector 1-13 drive light 1-3 drives, optical 1-10 E environmental specifications 2-1 external monitor port 1-9 F fingerprint reader 1-7 fn key 1-8 function keys 1-8 H hard drive bay, identifying 1-13 headphone (audio-out) jack 1-10 humidity specifications
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    Digital (SD) Memory Card 1-12 security cable slot 1-11 serial number, computer 1-17 serial port 1-10 service tag 1-17 slots Digital Media Slot 1-12 memory 1-13 security cable 1-11 specifications operating environment 2-1 rated input power 2-2 S-Video-out jack 1-11 switches display 1-6 identifying
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    1-4 traveling with computer environmental specifications 2-2 modem approval label 1-18 wireless certification labels 1-18 U USB ports, identifying 1-10, 1-12 V vent 1-12, 1-14 volume buttons 1-7 W Windows applications key 1-8 Windows logo key 1-8 wireless antennae 1-15 wireless button 1-7 wireless
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    of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is 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
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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 406849-001
April 2006
This guide explains the computer hardware features.