Compaq nx7300 - Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 419443-001
January 2007
This guide explains the computer hardware features.

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Contents
1 Components
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
2 Specifications
Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Index

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1
Components
This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of installed hardware on the computer:
1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left task pane, click 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 on most computer models.

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Components
Top components
Lights
Component Description
1Power lights* (2) 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.
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2Wireless lights†(2) On: An integrated wireless device,
such as a wireless local area network
(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device is turned on.
3Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
4Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
5Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off.
6Battery light Amber: A battery is charging.
Green: A battery is close to full charge
capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery that is the
only available power source has
reached a low battery level. When the
battery reaches a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an
external power source, the light is
turned off when all batteries in the
computer 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 level.
7Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive
is being accessed.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power
button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the
front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
†The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the
wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light
on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or
closed.
Component Description

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Components
TouchPad
Component Description
1TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen. Can be
set to perform other mouse functions,
such as scrolling, selecting, and
double-clicking.
2Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an
external mouse.
3Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an
external mouse.
4TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes default settings.To view and change TouchPad
preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Mouse.

Components
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Buttons and switches
Component Description
1Power button* 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 about your power
settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance >
Power Options.
2Display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the computer is on.
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3Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off,
but does not create a wireless
connection.
✎A wireless network must be set
up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
4Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.
5Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.
6Volume up button Increases speaker volume.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing
default settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.
Component Description

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Keys
Component Description
1esc key Displays system information when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
2fn key Executes frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with a function key or the esc key.
3Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
4Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
6Function keys Execute frequently used system
functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.

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Components
Front components
Rear components
Component Description
1Display release latch Opens the computer.
Component Description
1Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an
optional power adapter.
2External monitor port Connects an external monitor.