HP 8730w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: August 2008
Document Part Number: 485058-001
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
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
Pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................................ 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 9
Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 11
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 12
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 14
Wireless antennae .............................................................................................................................. 15
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 16
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
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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 software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and support more information.
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2 Components
Display
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
(5) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting
conditions in your environment.
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Top components
Pointing devices
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Center TouchPad button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
(6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(7) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(8) Right pointing stick button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(9) Center pointing stick button* Functions like the center 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 lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Wireless lights (2)
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●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(4) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
(5) Volume mute light ●On: Computer sound is on.
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
(6) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(7) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(8) Calculator light On: The Windows calculator function is on.
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Component Description
(9) 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.
(10) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
*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.
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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) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.
(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
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Component Description
NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to establish
a wireless connection.
(5) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature.
(6) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(7) 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.
(8) Calculator button Turns on the Windows calculator function.
(9) 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) Integrated 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 and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) 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.
(4) Drive light Blinking: 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) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(7) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick
●Memory Stick Duo
●Memory Stick Pro
●MultiMediaCard
●Secure Digital Memory Card
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Component Description
●xD-Picture Card
●xD-Picture Card Type H
●xD-Picture Card Type M
(9) Display release button Opens the computer.
(10) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture
an image.
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Rear components
The 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.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) eSATA port Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an
eSATA external hard drive.
(2) USB ports (3) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) Upgrade bay Supports an optical drive or hard drive.
(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) 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) 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) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional HDMI device.
(5) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(7) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(8) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
(9) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(3) Vents (3) 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.
(4) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and a Bluetooth device.
(5) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots and a wireless LAN module
slot.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display
of a warning message, replace the WLAN module with only a
module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you
replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove
the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact
technical support through Help and Support.
(6) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
(7) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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