HP 520 - Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
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not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: April 2007
Document Part Number: 445918-001

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
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons and speaker ............................................................................................................ 5
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 6
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
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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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
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 or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2) Wireless light (select models only) ●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.
(3) 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.
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Buttons and speaker
Component Description
(1) Wireless button (select models only) 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.
(2) Power button* ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep.
●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.
(3) Speaker Produces sound.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
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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) 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.
(2) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional stereo speakers,
headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
(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 optional USB devices.
(7) PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC
Cards.
(8) PC Card eject button Ejects a 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 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.
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Display components
Component Description
Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer 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 country's section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices located in Help and Support.
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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3Labels
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 technical support.
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the 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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