HP 2230s - Compaq Business Notebook User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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Development Company, L.P.
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Second Edition: August 2008
First Edition: July 2008
Document Part Number: 490896-002
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

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 optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Identifying hardware
2 Components
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 4
Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 4
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5
Buttons and fingerprint reader ............................................................................................. 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 9
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 10
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 11
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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1 Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
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 add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
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2 Components
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Display
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2) HP Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
(3) HP Webcam light On: The integrated camera is in use.
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Top components
Pointing devices
Component Description
(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(4) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Printers
and Other Hardware >Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2) Power light ●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.
(3) Info button light On: The Info Center is launched.
(4) Presentation button light On: Presentation Options is on.
(5) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband Wireless
Module, or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(6) Volume mute light ●Off: Computer sound is on.
●On: Computer sound is off.
(7) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(8) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
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Buttons and fingerprint reader
Component Description
(1) Power button ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the
computer.
●When the computer is in Standby, press the button briefly to
exit Standby.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, 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 >Performance and Maintenance >Power Options.
(2) Info button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software
solutions.
(3) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature.
(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
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(5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.
(7) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume.
(8) Volume up button Increases speaker volume.
(9) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
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Keys
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Drive light ●Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
(2) Media Card Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●MultiMediaCard
●MultiMediaCard Plus
●Secure Digital Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television or any compatible digital or audio component.
(4) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect optional USB devices.
(5) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.
●Turquoise: 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 turns 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.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(5) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(6) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3) Wireless module compartment Contains a WLAN module.
NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless
module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the
computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.
(4) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(5) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and memory module slot.
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Wireless antennae (select models only)
On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, 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.
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Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
(3) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a
country- or region-specific modem cable adapter.
(5) Country- or region-specific modem cable adapter
(select models only)*
Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
*Modem cables, modem cable adapters, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
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