HP Compaq tc4400 User manual

Tablet PC Tour
Document Part Number: 419466-001
January 2007
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 reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Hotkey quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Pen-activated buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19
Pen components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–22
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 > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left pane, click 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 chapter identify the
standard external features included in most computer models.

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Components
Top components
Lights
Component Description
1Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off.
2Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
3Drive light ■Blinking green: The hard drive is
being accessed.
■Amber: HP Mobile Data Protection
3D with accelerometer software has
temporarily parked the internal hard
drive.
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4Battery 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 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 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
stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
5Power light Green: The computer is on.
Blinking green: The computer is in the
Sleep state.
Off: The computer is off or in
Hibernation.
6Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device,
such as a wireless local area network
(WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is turned on.
7Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded
numeric keypad is enabled.
Component Description

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Components
Pointing devices
Touchpad
The pointing stick and TouchPad controls can be used
interchangeably. The following illustration and table describe the
computer pointing devices, which vary by model.
Component Description
1Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an
external mouse.
3TouchPad* 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.
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4Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an
external mouse.
5Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an
external mouse.
6TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
7Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an
external mouse.
*This table describes default settings. To view and change Touch Pad
preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Mouse.
Component Description

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Components
Buttons and reader
Component Description
1Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to
Windows®, instead of a password
logon.
2Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature.
3Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.
4Volume down button Decreases computer sound.
5Volume up button Increases computer sound.

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Keys
Component Description
1Function keys (6) Execute frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
✎Refer to the table in “Hotkey quick reference” for a description of
each hotkey.
2fn key Executes frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with a function key or the esc key.
3Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
4Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5Embedded numeric keypad
keys (15)
Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.

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Components
Hotkey quick reference
To perform this function Press
Initiate Sleep fn+f3
Exit Sleep Slide the Power switch toward
the front of the computer.
Alternate between computer display and
external display
fn+f4
Display battery information fn+f8
Clear battery information fn+f8
Decrease screen brightness fn+f9
Increase screen brightness fn+f10
Display system information fn+esc
Clear system information esc or click OK

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Pen-activated buttons
Component Description
1Tablet PC Input Panel launch
button*
When Windows is running, opens
Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel, which
includes a handwriting pad and an
on-screen keyboard.
2Rotate button* Switches the image between
landscape and portrait orientation.
3Q button* When Windows is running, opens or
closes the Q Menu.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the Tablet PC Input Panel launch button, rotate button, and
Q button, use your pen to press the Q button and click Tablet PC Settings.

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Components
Display components
Component Description
1Pen holder Secures the pen to the computer.
2Pen eject button Ejects the pen from the pen holder.
3Rotating hinge Swivels the display and converts the
computer from notebook mode into
tablet PC mode or vice versa.
4Jog dial* Functions like enter and the up and
down arrow keys on a standard
keyboard:
■Press inward to enter a command.
■Rotate up to scroll up.
■Rotate down to scroll down.
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5Windows security button* When pressed while
■Windows is open, enters the
ctrl+alt+delete command.†
■The Computer Setup utility is open,
enters the reset command.
6Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows
instead of a password logon.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the Windows security button and jog dial, refer to “Pointing
Devices and Keyboard.”
†To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot
be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del keys on the on-screen keyboard.
Component Description

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Components
Front components
Component Description
1Infrared port Provides wireless communication
between the computer and an optional
IrDA-compliant device.
2Bluetooth module
(select models only)
Sends and receives Bluetooth device
signals.
ÅExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output
power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a
manner that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the
antennae should be not less than 20 cm (8 inches) during
normal operation, including when the computer display is
closed.
3Display release button Opens the computer.
ÄKeep diskettes and other magnetic media away from the
magnetic fields located around the Display release button.
Magnetic fields can erase diskette data.

Components
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Rear components
Component Description
1USB port Connects an optional USB device.
2RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
3RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
4Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
5External monitor port Connects an optional external VGA
monitor or projector.
6S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device
such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
overhead projector, or video capture
card, with an optional, standard (4-pin)
S-Video cable.
The jack’s extra 3 pins also enable an
optional S-Video-to-composite adapter
to be used with the computer.

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Components
Right-side components
Component Description
1Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when
connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a
headset, or television audio.
2Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer
headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
3Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such
as an optional external MultiBay, if
used with a powered USB cable.
4PC Card slot or optional
smart card reader ✎On select models, the PC Card slot may be replaced with the
optional smart card reader.
If your computer has
■a PC Card slot, it supports optional
Type I, Type II, 32-bit (CardBus), or
16-bit PC Cards.
■a smart card reader, it accepts
smart cards or Java™ Cards.
5Digital Media slot Accepts SD (Secure Digital) Memory
Cards or MultiMediaCards.

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Left-side components
Component Description
1Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
the computer.
ÄThe security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
2Vent Enables airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using 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, thick rugs, or clothing, to block airflow.
✎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.
3Wireless button
(select models only)*
Turns the wireless feature on or off,
but does not establish a connection.
✎To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must
already be set up.
4USB port Connects an optional USB device.
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Components
5Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables
you to open various software
solutions.
6Power switch* When the computer is off, slide the
power switch toward the front of the
computer and release to turn on the
computer.
If the computer has stopped
responding and Windows shutdown
procedures cannot be used, slide the
power switch toward the front of the
computer and hold 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.
7Speaker Produces computer sound.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the power features, refer to the user guides located in Help and
Support.
Component Description

Components
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Bottom components
Component Description
1Docking connector Connects the computer to an optional
docking device.
2Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory
battery.
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Components
3Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo 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, thick rugs, or clothing, to block
airflow.
✎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.
4Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
5Primary battery pack release
latch
Releases the primary battery pack
from the battery bay.
6Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
7Expansion memory module
compartment
Contains one expansion memory
module slot.
Component Description