HP 396853-001 User manual

Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 396853-001
March 2006
This guide explains the computer hardware features.

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Contents
1 Components
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Pointing devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Hotkey quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21
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 hardware installed in the computer:
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 your device configurations
using Device Manager.
✎Components included with the computer may vary by region
and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the
standard external features included in most computer models.

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Components
Top components
Lights
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the
illustrations in this chapter.
Component Description
1Power lights* 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.
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.
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3Light sensor Detects available light
4Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
5Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
6Volume mute light On: System sound is turned off.
7IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) drive light
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive
is being accessed.
8Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.
Green: A battery pack is close to full
charge capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery pack that is
the only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition.
When the battery reaches a
critical
low-battery condition, the battery light
begins blinking more quickly.
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 is
turned off until the battery reaches a
low-battery condition.
*There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on
the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power
light is always visible on the front of the computer.
†There are 2 wireless lights. Both display the same information. The light
on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open; the other
wireless light is always visible on the front of the computer.
Component Description

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Components
Pointing devices
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the
illustrations in this chapter.
The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls
can be used interchangeably. The following illustration and table
describe the computer pointing devices, which vary by model.
Component Description
1Fingerprint reader
(select models only)*
Allows a fingerprint logon to
Microsoft® Windows® instead of a
password logon. On select models, a
center button replaces the fingerprint
reader.
2Left pointing stick button
(select models only)
Functions like the left button on an
external mouse.
3Pointing stick
(select models only)
Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
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4Center pointing stick button
(select models only)
Functions like the center button on an
external mouse.
5Right pointing stick button
(select models only)
Functions like the right button on an
external mouse.
6TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
7Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an
external mouse.
8Center TouchPad button
(select models only)
Functions like the center button on an
external mouse. On select models, a
fingerprint reader replaces the center
button.
9Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an
external mouse.
-TouchPad* 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.
*This table describes default settings.To view and change TouchPad
preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other
Hardware > Mouse.
Component Description

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Components
Buttons and switches
Component Description
1Power button* When the computer is
■Off, press to turn on the computer.
■In standby, briefly press to exit
standby.
■In hibernation, briefly press to exit
hibernation.
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.
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2Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables
you to open the following software
solutions: Altiris Local Recovery,
Contact HP, Help and Support,
Accessories Product Tour (Options
Demo), ProtectTools Security
Manager, Software Setup, System
Information, and Wireless Assistant.
3Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off,
but does not create a wireless
connection.
✎To establish a wireless
connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
4Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature.
5Volume mute button Mutes system sound.
6Volume down button Decreases system volume.
7Volume up button Increases system volume.
8Calculator button Turns on Windows calculator function.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing
default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support
Center.
Component Description

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Components
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 Microsoft Windows
Start menu.
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