HP Nc8430 Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Notebook Tour Document Part Number: 419661-001 January 2007 This guide explains the computer hardware features. - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 2
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 3
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 4
Top components Lights Component 1 Power lights* (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. Blinking rapidly: An HP Smart AC Adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 5
network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. 3 Caps power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. 7 Drive light Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. Amber: The hard drive is parked. *The 2 power Notebook Tour 1-3 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 6
Components Pointing devices Touchpad Component 1 TouchPad* 2 Left TouchPad button* 3 Center TouchPad button* 4 Right TouchPad button* 5 TouchPad scroll zone* Description Moves the default settings.To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 7
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 8
button* 2 Display switch 1-6 Description When the computer is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. 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. To learn more - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 9
computer sound. 9 Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows®, instead of a password logon. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. Notebook Tour 1-7 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 10
Keys Component 1 esc key 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key 4 Windows applications key 5 Embedded numeric keypad 6 Function keys 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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 11
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 12
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 13
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 Type I and Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 1-12 Notebook Tour - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 15
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 16
overheating, do not obstruct 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, off during routine operation. 8 Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery pack. 1-14 Notebook Tour - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 17
outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country's section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support. ✎ For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 18
an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 2 HP Smart AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Primary battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 19
to the bottom of the computer. The information on the service tag is also available through Help and Support. ■ 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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 20
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 certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the computer. 1-18 Notebook Tour - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 21
2 Specifications Operating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating (14.7 to 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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 22
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 23
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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 24
Index 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 2-1 I IEEE 1394 port 1-12 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 25
scroll zone, TouchPad 1-4 Secure 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 Notebook Tour Index-3 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 26
temperature specifications 2-1 TouchPad 1-4 TouchPad buttons 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 - HP Nc8430 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 27
, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned 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. Notebook
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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 419661-001
January 2007
This guide explains the computer hardware features.