HP 2730p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: September 2008
Document Part Number: 483212-001
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 ................................................................................................................................... 2
Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons and switches ........................................................................................................... 6
Display components ............................................................................................................ 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 9
Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 10
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 11
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 12
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 14
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................ 15
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 16
3 Using the tablet
Tablet display components ................................................................................................................. 18
Rotating the display ............................................................................................................................ 19
Tablet mode ....................................................................................................................... 19
Notebook mode ................................................................................................................ 21
4 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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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 applications, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
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2 Components
Top components
Pointing devices
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●Off: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2) TouchPad on/off control Enables/disables the TouchPad when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(3) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(4) fn key Enables/disables the TouchPad when pressed in combination with
the f5 key.
(5) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(7) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(8) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(9) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
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Component Description
(10) Right pointing stick 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 light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) 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.
(3) Drive light ●Blinking turquoise: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal
hard drive.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) TouchPad light ●Off: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(6) Volume mute light ●Turquoise: Computer sound is on.
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
(7) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
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Component Description
(8) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
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Buttons and switches
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.
(2) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature.
(3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(4) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume:
●To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume
scroll zone from right to left. You can also press and hold the
left end of the volume scroll zone.
●To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll
zone from left to right. You can also press and hold the right
end of the volume scroll zone.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
(2) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
(3) Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard in low-light conditions when the keyboard
light button is pressed.
(4) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
(5) HP Fingerprint Sensor (fingerprint reader) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon.
(6) Internal microphones (2) Record sound and transmit sound for video conferencing and Voice
Over IP (VoIP).
(7) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting
conditions in your environment.
(8) Convertible hinge Swivels the display and converts the computer from traditional
notebook mode into tablet mode or vice versa.
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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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Front components
Component Description
(1) Power switch ●When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn
on the computer.
●When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to shut
down the computer.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide the switch to
the right briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the switch to the
right briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, slide the switch to the right and hold 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) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture
an image.
(3) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(4) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
(5) External WWAN antenna button Opens the external WWAN antenna.
(6) Bluetooth® compartment Contains an optional Bluetooth device.
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Rear components
Component Description
(1) Jog dial In tablet mode, functions like the enter key and the up and down
arrows on a standard keyboard.
●Press inward to enter a command.
●Rotate up to scroll up.
●Rotate down to scroll down.
(2) Esc button In tablet mode, allows you to exit or escape out of an application.
(3) Rotate button In tablet mode, switches the image between landscape and portrait
orientation.
(4) Ctrl+alt+del button In tablet mode:
●While Windows is running, press the button with the pen to
enter the ctrl+alt+del command.*
●While the Computer Setup utility is running, press the button
with the pen to enter the reset command. The computer resets
and all unsaved information is lost. The reset function can be
used to restore functionality when the system has become
unresponsive.
(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(7) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
*To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del keys on the
on-screen keyboard.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) HP Fingerprint Sensor (fingerprint reader) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon.
(2) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(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
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Pen holder Stores the pen.
(2) 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.
(3) ExpressCard slot (select models only) Supports optional ExpressCards.
(4) 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.
(5) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
(6) Info button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software
solutions.
(7) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external
MultiBay, if used with a powered USB cable.
Component Description
(1) Pen holder Stores the pen.
(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Component Description
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) Smart card reader (select models only) Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.
(4) 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.
(5) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
(6) Info button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software
solutions.
(7) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external
MultiBay, if used with a powered USB cable.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive, memory module slots, WLAN module (select
models only), and WWAN module (select models only).
(2) Vents (4) 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.
(3) Speaker Produces sound.
(4) Battery bay Holds the battery and subscriber identity module (SIM).
(5) Charge level indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery charge.
(6) Accessory battery connector door Slides open to expose the accessory battery connector.
(7) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
(8) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(9) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
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