HP dv8000 - 403809-001 Notebook Laptop Keyboard User manual

Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 393523-001
October 2005
This guide explains the computer hardware features.

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Contents
1 Components
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wireless antennae (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2 Specifications
Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Expansion port input/output signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Index

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1
Components
This guide explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of installed hardware on the computer:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. In the System Tasks window in the left pane, select View
system information.
3. Select Hardware tab > 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 guide identify the
standard features included in most computer models.

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Top components
Keys
Component Description
1esc key Displays system information when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
2fn key Executes frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with a function key or the esc key.
3Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows
Start menu.
4Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5Numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
6Function keys Execute frequently used system
functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.

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TouchPad
Component Description
1TouchPad* 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.
2Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on
an external mouse.
3Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on
an external mouse.
4TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes default settings.

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Buttons and switches
Component Description
1Display switch Initiates standby if the display is closed
when the computer is on.
2Wireless button (select
models only)*
Turns the wireless feature on or off, but
does not create a wireless connection.
✎To establish a wireless
connection, a wireless network
must be set up.
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3Power button* When the computer is
■Off, press to turn on the computer.
■On, press to enter hibernation.
■In standby, briefly press to exit
standby.
■In hibernation, briefly press 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.
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Component Description

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4DVD button If QuickPlay is not installed (select
models only) and the computer is
■On, opens the default DVD
application to start a DVD in the
optical drive.
■Off, no function.
■In standby, resumes from standby
into Windows.
■In hibernation, restores from
hibernation into Windows.
If QuickPlay is installed (select models
only) and the computer is
■On, opens the default DVD
application to start a DVD in the
optical drive.
■Off, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD
in the optical drive.
■In standby, resumes from standby
into Windows.
■In hibernation, restores from
hibernation into Windows.
✎Refer to the QuickPlay
documentation for details on
using QuickPlay.
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Component Description

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5Media button If QuickPlay is not installed (select
models only) and the computer is
■On, opens the music application or
the Media menu, allowing you to
select a multimedia application.
■Off, no function.
■In standby, resumes from standby
into Windows.
■In hibernation, restores from
hibernation into Windows.
If QuickPlay is installed (select models
only) and the computer is
■On, opens the music application or
the Media menu, allowing you to
select a multimedia application.
■Off, opens the music application or
the Media menu, allowing you to
select a multimedia application.
■In standby, resumes from standby
into Windows.
■In hibernation, restores from
hibernation into Windows.
✎Refer to the QuickPlay
documentation for details on
using QuickPlay.
6Volume down button Decreases system volume.
7Volume mute button Mutes system sound.
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8Volume up button Increases system volume.
9Calculator button Opens the Microsoft Windows
calculator.
✎To use the calculator, press
either the software buttons or
the buttons on the keyboard.
*This table describes default settings.
Component Description

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Lights
Component Description
1Wireless light (select
models only)
On: An integrated wireless device,
such as a wireless local area network
(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device is turned on.
2Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Off: The computer is off or
in hibernation.
3Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
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4Battery light On: A battery pack is charging or is
close to full charge capacity.
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 condition.
Blinking: A battery pack 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
blinking rapidly.
5IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) drive light
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive
is being accessed.
6Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off.
7Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
*There are 2 power lights, which display the same information. The light on
the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The other power
light is always visible even when the computer is closed.
Component Description

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Front components
Component Description
1Display release latch Opens the computer.
2Infrared lens Links the computer to an optional
remote control.
3Speaker Produces system sound.

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Rear components
Component Description
1Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable
to the computer.
✎The security cable is designed
to act as a deterrent, but may
not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
2RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
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3Wireless light (select
models only)
On: An integrated wireless device,
such as a wireless local area network
(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device is turned on.
4Exhaust vent* Provides 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 or
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.
*The computer has 3 vents. The other vents are located on the bottom of
the computer.
Component Description

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Right-side components
Component Description
1ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54
or ExpressCard/34 cards.
2Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system stereo sound when
connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a
headset, or television audio.
✎This jack can also be used to
output S/PDIF digital audio.
3Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset
microphone or a monaural
microphone.
4USB ports (2) Connect an optional USB device.
5Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
6Optical drive button Releases the media tray.

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Left-side components
Component Description
1Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional
power adapter.
2External monitor port Connects an external monitor.
3S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video
device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
4RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
5Expansion port 2 Connects the computer to an optional
docking device.
6USB ports (2) Connect an optional USB device.
71394 port Connects an optional 1394 device,
such as a camcorder.
8Digital Media Slot light On: A card in the Digital Media Slot is
being accessed.
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9Digital Media Slot Supports 7 optional digital card
formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory
Card, Secure Digital Input/Output
(SD I/O), MultiMediaCard, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia
card, and xD-Picture Card.
-PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II
PC Cards.
qPC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
Component Description

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Bottom components
Component Description
1Battery bay* Holds the battery pack.
2Primary battery pack release
latch
Releases the battery pack from the
battery bay.
3Memory module
compartment
Contains the memory module slots.
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4Hard drive bay Holds the internal primary hard drive.
The hard drive bay also supports an
optional secondary hard drive.
5Exhaust vents (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 or
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.
*Battery packs vary by model.
†The computer has 3 vents. One other vent is located on the rear of the
computer.
Component Description