HP Pavilion HDX X18-1020 User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: August 2008
Document Part Number: 487212-001
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
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader ............................................................................ 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Display ................................................................................................................................. 7
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Rear component ................................................................................................................................... 9
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 10
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 11
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennae .............................................................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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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 for more information.
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2 Components
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●White: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right 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) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Volume mute light ●White: Computer sound is on.
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
(4) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(5) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(6) Treble light On: The treble function is on.
(7) Bass light On: The bass function is on.
(8) Treble/bass down light On: The treble or bass scroll zone is being used to decrease the
level of treble or bass in the audio.
(9) Treble/bass up light On: The treble or bass scroll zone is being used to increase the
level of treble or bass in the audio.
(10) Wireless light ●Blue: 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.
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Component Description
(11) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
(12) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the internal hard drive.
(13) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
●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.
*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.
Buttons, speakers, 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, briefly press the button to initiate
Sleep.
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Component Description
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press the
button to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly press the button
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) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Media button Starts the MediaSmart program.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. MediaSmart
starts after you log on. For more information on using MediaSmart,
select Start >Help and Support.
(4) Previous/rewind button ●Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.
●Rewinds media when the button is pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(5) Play/pause button Plays or pauses media.
(6) Next/fast forward button ●Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.
●Fast forwards media when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(7) Stop button Stops playback.
(8) Optical drive button Releases the media tray.
(9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. To decrease volume, slide your finger to
the left, or press and hold the minus (-) sign. You can also tap the
minus sign. To increase volume, slide your finger to the right, or
press and hold the plus (+) sign. You can also tap the plus sign.
(11) Treble/bass button Press the button to alternate between the treble and bass functions.
(12) Treble or bass scroll zone Adjusts treble or bass level in the audio. (Select treble or bass by
pressing the treble/bass button.) To decrease the treble/bass level,
slide your finger to the left, or press and hold the minus (-) sign.
You can also tap the minus sign. To increase the treble/bass level,
slide your finger to the right, or press and hold the plus (+) sign.
You can also tap the plus sign.
(13) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network in order to
establish a wireless connection.
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Component Description
(14) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
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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Display
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is
on.
(2) Internal digital dual array microphones (2) Record sound.
(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
(2) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(3) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models
only).
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Rear component
Component Description
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
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(2) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, headsets, or television audio.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(5) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(6) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) Connects an optional TV antenna or an optional digital cable device
that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts.
(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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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) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional
expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
(6) eSATA/USB port Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such
as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
(7) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(8) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(9) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3) Vents (9) 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 1 or 2 hard drives (depending on the model), the TV tuner
card (select models only), and the 2 memory module slots.
(5) Mini Card compartment Holds the wireless LAN (WLAN) module.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the
wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in
the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. 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) Subwoofer Contains the subwoofer speaker.
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Wireless antennae
The antennae send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks
(WLANs).
NOTE: The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep
the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) RF coaxial cable adapter Connects an RF coaxial cable to the TV antenna/cable jack.
(4) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
(5) TV antenna (select models only)* Receives digital and analog broadcast signals.
*Batteries, power cords, and antennae vary in appearance by country or region.
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