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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