HP 2530p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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First Edition: September 2008
Document Part Number: 486598-001
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
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................................ 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Display ................................................................................................................................. 9
Front components .............................................................................................................................. 10
Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 11
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 12
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 14
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 16
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 18
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 19
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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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 Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
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2 Components
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Top components
Pointing devices
Component Description
(1) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(5) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(6) Right pointing stick button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(7) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(8) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Hardware
and Sound >Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Wireless lights (2)† ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband
Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(3) TouchPad on/off light ●Turquoise: TouchPad is on.
●Amber: TouchPad is off.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
(6) Volume mute light ●Turquoise: Speaker sound is on.
●Amber: Speaker sound is off.
(7) 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
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Component Description
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.
(8) Drive light ●Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal
hard drive.
*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.
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Buttons, switches, 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 the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
●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 >System and Maintenance >Power Options.
(2) Info button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software
solutions.
(3) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.
(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.
(5) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature.
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Component Description
(6) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(7) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(8) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also press and
hold the minus (–) sign to decrease volume, or press and hold the
plus (+) sign to increase volume.
(9) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
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Keys
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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Display
Component Description
(1) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting
conditions in your environment.
(2) Webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use.
(3) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
(4) Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard in low-light conditions when the keyboard
light button is pressed.
(5) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
(6) Internal microphone Records sound.
NOTE: The internal microphone makes use of dual array
technology, which provides speech enhancement and suppresses
surrounding noises.
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband
Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) 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.
(4) Drive light ●Turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(5) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture
the information on the card.
(6) Display release button Opens the computer.
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Rear components
Component Description
(1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(2) 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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Right-side components
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
(2) SD Card Reader Supports the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard (MMC) optional digital card formats.
(3) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(4) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(7) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(8) 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.
(9) Expansion port 3 Connects an optional docking device.
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Component Description
(1) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ cards.
(2) SD Card Reader Supports the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard (MMC) optional digital card formats.
(3) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(4) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(7) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(8) 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.
(9) Expansion port 3 Connects an optional docking device.
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Left-side components
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(3) Powered USB port Provides power to an external device if used with a powered USB
cable.
(4) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(5) 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.
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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