HP Nx9420 Notebook Tour
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Notebook Tour Document Part Number: 396853-001 March 2006 This guide explains the computer hardware features. - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 2
1-10 Front components 1-11 Rear components 1-13 Right-side components 1-14 Left-side components 1-15 Bottom components 1-17 Wireless antennae 1-19 Additional hardware components 1-20 Labels 1-21 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 3
1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in most computer models. Notebook Tour 1-1 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 4
computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on. (Continued) Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 5
is on. On: System sound is turned off. 7 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 8 Battery light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 6
chapter. The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably. The following illustration and table describe models only) Description Allows a fingerprint logon to Microsoft® Windows® instead of a password logon. On select models, a center button replaces the - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 7
to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. *This table describes default settings.To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Notebook Tour 1-5 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 8
turn on the computer. ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly 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. (Continued - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 9
Contact HP, Help and Support, Accessories sound. Decreases system volume. Increases system volume. Turns on Windows calculator function. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Notebook - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 10
key 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. (Continued) 1-8 Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 11
Components Component 4 Windows applications key 5 Integrated numeric keypad 6 Function keys Description Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be combination with the fn key. ✎ Refer to the table in "Hotkey quick reference" for a description of each hotkey. Notebook Tour 1-9 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 12
Alternate between computer display and external display View battery information Clear battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Turn on and off light sensor Press fn+esc esc or enter fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 1-10 Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 13
area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on. On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 14
-battery condition. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. Produce system sound. Opens the computer. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 15
Ä To prevent 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, such as pillows cable. *Depending on computer model, vents vary in number and location. Notebook Tour 1-13 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 16
ports (2) 4 Optical drive 5 Optical drive button 6 RJ-45 (network) jack Description Produces system stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, an external power source. Reads an optical disc. Releases the media tray. Connects a network cable. 1-14 Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 17
automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 18
. 7 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I and Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 8 Smart card slot Supports optional smart cards. 9 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot. *Depending on computer model, vents vary in number and location. 1-16 Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 19
Bottom components Components Component 1 Hard drive bay 2 Expansion memory module and Mini Card compartment Description Holds the hard drive. Contains the expansion memory module slot. and a wireless LAN device. Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, replace - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 20
battery. Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Holds the primary battery pack. Connect the computer to an optional docking device. Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard . 1-18 Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 21
outside 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. Notebook Tour 1-19 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 22
* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Primary battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 1-20 Notebook Tour - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 23
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 computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. Notebook Tour 1-21 - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 24
specifications and power specifications of the computer. Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 25
source, 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 18.5 V dc - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 26
A altitude specifications 2-1 antennae 1-19 applications key, Windows 1-9 audio-in (microphone) jack 1-14 audio-out (headphone) jack 1-14 B battery bay 1-18 battery light, identifying 1-3, 1-12 battery pack release latch 1-18 battery pack, identifying 1-20 bays battery 1-18 hard drive 1-17 Bluetooth - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 27
hard drive bay, identifying 1-17 headphone (audio-out) jack 1-14 hotkeys, Quick Reference 1-10 humidity specifications 2-1 I IDE drive light 1-12 IEEE 1394 port 1-16 Info Center button 1-7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 1-14 audio-out (headphone) 1-14 RJ-11 (modem) 1-13 RJ-45 (network) 1-14 S-Video - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 28
11 presentation button 1-7 Product Key 1-21 product name and number, notebook 1-21 R rated input power specifications 2-2 regulatory information modem approval label 1-21 regulatory label 1-21 wireless certification labels 1-21 release latch battery pack 1-18 display 1-12 RJ-11 (modem) jack 1-13 RJ - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 29
, notebook 1-21 service tag 1-21 slots 6-in-1 Digital Media 1-12 memory 1-17 PC Card 1-16 security cable 1-13 smart card 1-16 Smart AC Adapter, identifying 1-20 smart card slot 1-16 SmartMedia (SM) card 1-12 speakers 1-12 specifications operating environment 2-1 rated input power 2-2 S-Video-out - HP Nx9420 | Notebook Tour - Page 30
Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of 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 Tour First Edition March 2006 Document Part
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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 396853-001
March 2006
This guide explains the computer hardware features.