HP 500 - Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: October 2006
Document Part Number: 433661-001

Table of contents
1 Components
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons and speaker ............................................................................................................ 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Hotkey quick reference ........................................................................................................ 5
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 7
Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 8
Left-side components ........................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 10
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 11
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 12
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 13
2 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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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. Under Hard Disk Drives, click the name of your computer hard drive.
3. In the left pane under System Tasks, click View system information.
4. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE Components included in the computer may vary by region and by model. The illustrations
in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models.
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Top components
TouchPad
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 and change TouchPad 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) Wireless light (select models only) Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
Off: All wireless devices are turned off.
(3) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in standby.
●Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.
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Buttons and speaker
Component Description
(1) Speaker Produces sound.
(2) Wireless button (select models only) 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.
(3) Power button* ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button to enter
hibernation.
●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 Microsoft® Windows®
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the
Help and Support Center.
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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 Microsoft 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.
Hotkey quick reference
To perform this function Press
Display system information. fn+esc
Open Help and Support Center. fn+f1
Open Print Options window. fn+f2
Open a Web browser. fn+f3
Alternate between computer display and external display. fn+f4
Initiate standby. fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7
Increase screen brightness. fn+f8
Mute speaker sound. fn+f9
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To perform this function Press
Decrease speaker sound. fn+f11
Increase speaker sound. fn+f12
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery 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 to blink
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 condition.
(2) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional stereo speakers,
headphones, ear buds, or a headset.
(3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(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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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) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(5) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6) USB ports (2) Connect an optional USB device.
(7) PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II-32bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC
Cards.
(8) PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.
(3) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot.
(5) 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 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.
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Display components
Components Description
Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.
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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.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your region's section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center.
NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
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Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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2Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
●Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product
number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care.
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
●Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft® Windows® Product Key. You may
need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to
the bottom of the computer.
●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed inside the battery bay.
●Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency
approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for
use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is
affixed inside the memory module compartment.
●Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless
devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been
approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an
optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or
more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when
traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module
compartment.
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Index
A
AC adapter, identifying 13
antennae 12
applications key, Windows 5
audio-in (microphone) jack,
identifying 7
audio-out (headphone) jack,
identifying 7
B
battery
identifying 13
battery bay 10, 14
battery light, identifying 7
battery release latch,
identifying 10
bays
battery 10, 14
hard drive 10
Bluetooth label 14
buttons
power 4
TouchPad 2
wireless 4
C
caps lock light, identifying 3
Certificate of Authenticity label 14
compartments
memory module 10
components
bottom 10
display 11
front 7
left-side 9
right-side 8
top 2
connector, power 9
cord, power, identifying 13
D
display switch, identifying 11
drives
hard 10
optical 8
E
esc key, identifying 5
external monitor port,
identifying 9
F
fn key, identifying 5
function keys, identifying 5
H
hard drive bay, identifying 10
headphone (audio-out) jack 7
hotkeys, quick reference 5
I
internal display switch,
identifying 11
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 7
audio-out (headphone) 7
RJ-11 (modem 9
RJ-45 (network 9
K
keypad keys, identifying 5
keys
esc 5
fn 5
function 5
keypad 5
Windows applications 5
Windows logo 5
L
labels
Bluetooth 14
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 14
modem approval 14
regulatory 14
service tag 14
wireless certification 14
WLAN 14
latch, battery release 10
lights
battery 7
caps lock 3
power 3
wireless 3
M
memory module compartment,
identifying 10
microphone (audio-in) jack 7
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
label 14
modem approval label 14
monitor port, external 9
O
operating system
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label 14
Product Key 14
optical drive, identifying 8
P
ports
external monitor 9
USB 9
power button, identifying 4
power connector, identifying 9
power cord 13
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power light, identifying 3
Product Key 14
product name and number,
computer 14
R
regulatory information
modem approval label 14
regulatory label 14
wireless certification labels 14
release latch, battery 10
RJ-11 (modem) jack,
identifying 9
RJ-45 (network) jack,
identifying 9
S
scrolling regions, TouchPad 2
security cable slot, identifying 8
serial number, computer 14
service tag 14
slots
memory module 10
security cable 8
speaker, identifying 4
T
TouchPad
buttons 2
identifying 2
scrolling regions 2
traveling with the computer
modem approval label 14
wireless certification labels 14
U
USB ports, identifying 9
V
vents, identifying 10
W
Windows applications key,
identifying 5
Windows logo key, identifying 5
wireless antennae 12
wireless button, identifying 4
wireless certification label 14
wireless light, identifying 3
WLAN device 14
WLAN label 14
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