HP Nx9420 Notebook Tour - Windows Vista

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    Notebook Tour Document Part Number: 419589-001 January 2007 This guide explains the computer hardware features.
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    components 1-12 Rear components 1-14 Right-side components 1-15 Left-side components 1-16 Bottom components 1-18 Wireless antennae 1-20 Additional hardware components 1-21 Labels 1-22 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
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    hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in most computer models. Notebook Tour 1-1
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    the illustrations in this chapter. Component 1 Power lights* 1-2 Description On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour
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    light On: System sound is turned off. 7 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. 8 Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is
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    chapter. The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably. The following illustration and table describe stick (select models only) Description Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows® instead of a password logon. On select models, a center button replaces the
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    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 > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Notebook Tour 1-5
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    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 about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. (Continued) 1-6 Notebook Tour
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    , Contact HP, Help and Support, Accessories Product 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 Help and Support. Notebook
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    1 esc 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 Windows Start menu. (Continued) 1-8 Notebook Tour
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    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
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    Sleep 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
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    (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on. On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. 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
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    a low battery level. 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    . 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
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    Component 1 Hard drive bay 2 Expansion memory module and Mini Card compartment Description Holds the hard drive. Contains the expansion memory module slot. , remove the device to restore computer functionality. Then contact Customer Care through Help and Support. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-17
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    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
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    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. Notebook Tour 1-19
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    * 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
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    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 . The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. Notebook Tour 1-21
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    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
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    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
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    altitude specifications 2-1 antennae 1-20 applications key, Windows 1-10 audio-in (microphone) jack 1-15 audio-out (headphone) jack 1-15 B battery bay 1-19 battery light, identifying 1-4, 1-13 battery pack release latch 1-19 battery pack, identifying 1-21 bays battery 1-19 hard drive 1-18 Bluetooth
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    release latch 1-13 docking connector 1-19 drives hard 1-18 optical 1-15 E eject button, PC Card slot 1-17 environmental specifications 2-1 exhaust vents 1-14, 1-16, 1-19 external monitor port 1-16 F fingerprint reader 1-5 fn key 1-9 function keys 1-10 H hard drive bay, identifying 1-18 headphone
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    12 presentation button 1-8 Product Key 1-22 product name and number, notebook 1-22 R rated input power specifications 2-2 regulatory information modem approval label 1-22 regulatory label 1-22 wireless certification labels 1-22 release latch battery pack 1-19 display 1-13 RJ-11 (modem) jack 1-14 RJ
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    AC Adapter, identifying 1-21 smart card slot 1-17 SmartMedia (SM) card 1-13 speakers 1-13 specifications operating environment 2-1 rated input power 2-2 S-Video-out jack 1-17 T temperature specifications 2-1 TouchPad, described 1-6 travel battery connector 1-19 traveling with notebook environmental
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    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: January 2007 Document Part
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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 419589-001
January 2007
This guide explains the computer hardware features.