HP 2710p - Compaq Business Notebook User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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First Edition: April 2007
Document Part Number: 439977-001

Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Identifying hardware
2 Components
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................................ 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Front components .............................................................................................................................. 10
Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 11
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 12
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 14
Wireless antennae .............................................................................................................................. 15
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 16
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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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.
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2 Components
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Top components
Pointing devices
Component Description
(1) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(2) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on
the screen.
(3) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external
mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start
> Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
TouchPad
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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 > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Wireless lights (2)† ●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless
Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Off: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power lights (2)* ●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.
(3) Battery 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 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 ●Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal
hard drive.
(5) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
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Component Description
(7) Volume mute light ●Off: Computer sound is on.
●On: Computer sound is off.
(8) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(9) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
*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) 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.
(4) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature.
(5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) 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 the
left side of the volume slider to decrease volume, or press the right
side of the volume slider to increase volume.
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Component Description
(7) Internal microphone Records sound.
(8) HP Fingerprint Sensor (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) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/
or a Bluetooth device, is on.
Off: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power light ●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.
(3) Battery 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 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 Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.
(5) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(6) Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the computer and an
optional IrDA-compliant device.
(7) Media Card Reader Supports the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard (MMC) optional digital card formats
(8) Display release latch
Opens the computer.
(9) Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device.
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Rear components
Component Description
(1) 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.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
(4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Smart card reader Supports smart cards and Java™ cards.
(2) MultiBay optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION: 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 or thick
rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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.
(2) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
(6) PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32–bit (CardBus) or 16–bit PC
Cards.
(7) PC Card eject button Ejects a PC Card from the PC Card slot.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device.
(2) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION: 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 or thick
rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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.
(3) WLAN module compartment Contains a WLAN module.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the
display of a warning message, replace the device with only
a WLAN module authorized for use in the computer by the
governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in
your country. If you replace the device and then receive a
warning message, remove the device to restore computer
functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.
(4) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.
(5) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(6) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(7) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
(8) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(9) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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