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- HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 1
Notebook Tour User Guide - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | 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: 505965-001 Product notice This user guide describes features - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | 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 Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 4
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Lights ...3 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 4 Keys ...5 Display ...6 Front components ...8 Rear component ...9 Right-side components ...9 Left-side components ...10 Bottom components ...11 Wireless - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 6
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1 Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 8
2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) 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 - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 9
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 (select models only) is being accessed. ● On: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive, and if - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 10
Component Description (7) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. (8) Num lock light (9) Wireless light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 11
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. Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Top components 5 - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 12
Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 13
Component (1) Internal display switch (2) Internal digital dual array microphones (2) (3) Integrated webcam light (select models only) (4) Integrated webcam (select models only) Description Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is turned on. Record sound. On: The - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 (select models only) is being accessed. ● On: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive, and if - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 15
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Right-side only) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Power connector Description Supports an optical drive or hard drive. Connect optional USB devices. Connects a TV antenna - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 16
eSATA components, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connect an optional USB device. On: A digital card is being accessed. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 17
contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains a subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 18
, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. 12 Chapter 2 Components - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 19
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. Additional hardware components 13 - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 20
provides specific information 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. Have - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 21
module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label-Provides the serial number of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This label is located inside the - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 22
B battery bay, identifying 11 battery light, identifying 3, 8 battery release latch, identifying 11 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 11, 6 L labels Bluetooth 14 HP Broadband 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 modem approval 14 regulatory 14 service tag 14 SIM 15 wireless certification - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 23
release 11 SmartBay release 11 lights battery 3, 8 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 3, 8 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 security cable slot, identifying 10 serial number, computer 14 service tag 14 SIM label 15 SIM slot, identifying 11 slots Digital Media 10 - HP Pavilion dv4-1500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 24
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