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Hardware and SoftwareGuideHP Notebook SeriesDocument Part Number: 383160-001May 2005This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of thehardware and software features available on your notebook.Modem information is not included in this guide.

Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Bluetooth is atrademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Companyunder license.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Theonly warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the expresswarranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothingherein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shallnot be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.Hardware and Software GuideHP Notebook SeriesFirst Edition May 2005Reference Number: dv1000Document Part Number: 383160-001

Contents1 Component IDTop Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4DVD Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5Music Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6Media Controls—Media Activity Buttons . . . . . . . . 1–7Media Controls—Volume, Back andOK Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9Wireless Lights and Button(Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . 1–11Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12Speakers, Jacks Display Release Button andInfrared Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15Ports and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15PC Card Slot and Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16Vent and Security Cable Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18Ports and Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18Digital Media Slot Components andOptical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19Hardware and Software Guideiii

ContentsBottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mini PCI and Memory Compartments . . . . . . . . . .Bays, Battery Latch and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optical Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–201–201–211–221–221–231–232 Keyboard and TouchPadTouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6Using Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7Using Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7Media Controls Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13Finding DVD and Music Button Information . . . . . 2–14Finding Media Activity Button Information . . . . . . 2–14Finding Volume Button Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 2–15Using an External Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–173 PowerPower Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selecting a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . .Power Control and Light Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv3–23–23–33–4Hardware and Software Guide

ContentsStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews . . . . . . . 3–5Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7Leaving Your Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9Interference with Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3–10Turning the Notebook On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation. . . . . . . . . 3–13Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures . . . . . . . . . 3–14Power Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15Setting a Standby Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16Setting Other Power Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3–19Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21Calibrating a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22Conserving Battery Pack Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–26Replacing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–28Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–30Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–304 MultimediaVolume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Internal Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .External Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . .Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks . . . . . . . . .External Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connecting an S-Video Device(Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Displaying a Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hardware and Software Guide4–14–34–44–44–54–64–64–8v

ContentsCD and DVD Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8Controlling Disc Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8Using the Media Activity Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9Protecting Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process . . . . . . . . . 4–11Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13Enabling AutoPlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14Changing DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14Using the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15Using WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15Using Other DVD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15Opening Default Windows MultimediaApplications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–165 Wireless(Select Models Only)Wireless Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1Wireless Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 5–3Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home. . . . . . . . . . . 5–5Connecting to a Public WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7Troubleshooting Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . 5–8Wireless Device Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10Turning On the Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12Turning Off and Disabling the Devices. . . . . . . . . . 5–13viHardware and Software Guide

Contents6 SecuritySecurity Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1QuickLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3Setup Utility and Windows Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3Coordinating Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5Choosing a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5Setup Utility Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6Setting an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7Entering an Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8Setup Utility Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8Setting a Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9Entering a Power-On Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9Setup Utility Device Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . 6–12Firewall Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13Optional Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–147 Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsDevice Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1Connecting a Powered Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2Connecting a 1394 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3Connecting a Communication Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4Using the Digital Media Slot Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5Inserting a Digital Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6Removing a Digital Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10Hardware and Software Guidevii

ContentsDrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the IDE Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replacing the Internal Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . .7–117–117–117–127–137–177–177–188 Software Updates and Recovery andSystem SoftwareSoftware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1Preparing for a Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3Software Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7Using System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . 8–8Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . 8–10Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8–10Displaying System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . 8–12Using Advanced Setup Utility Features . . . . . . . . . 8–13Closing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14A SpecificationsOperating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2Expansion Port Input/Output Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3IndexviiiHardware and Software Guide

1Component IDThis chapter identifies the visible hardware features included withyour notebook and the location of the wireless antennae includedwith select notebooks.chapter provides information on the functions and features Thisof components when used in Microsoft Windows . If usingQuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of somecomponents may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guidefor more information.Hardware and Software Guide1–1

Component IDTop ComponentsKeysComponentDescription1 fn keyCombines with other keys and buttons toperform system tasks. For example, pressingfn f7 decreases screen brightness.*2 Function keys (12)Perform system and application tasks. Whencombined with fn, function keys performadditional tasks as hotkeys.†3 Keypad keys (15)In Windows, can be used like the keys on anexternal numeric keypad.4 WindowsIn Windows, displays a shortcut menu for itemsbeneath the pointer.applications key5 Windows logo keyIn Windows, displays the Windows Start menu.*The keys and buttons that can be combined with the fn key as hotkeysinclude the esc and function keys.†For information about using hotkeys, refer to the “Hotkeys” section inChapter 2, “Keyboard and TouchPad.”1–2Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDTouchPadComponent*Description1TouchPad*Moves the pointer.2TouchPad lightOn: TouchPad is enabled.3TouchPad buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.4TouchPad vertical scrollingregion*Scrolls upward or downward.5Left and right TouchPadbuttons*Function like the left and right buttonson an external mouse.*This table describes default settings. For information about changing thefunctions of these TouchPad components, refer to the “Setting TouchPadPreferences” section in Chapter 2, “Keyboard and TouchPad.”Hardware and Software Guide1–3

Component IDPower ControlsComponentDescription1 Display switch* Initiates standby when the notebook is closed.*2 Power button*When the notebook is Off, press to start the notebook in Windows. On, briefly press to initiate hibernation. In standby, briefly press to resume from standbyinto Windows. In hibernation, briefly press to restore fromhibernation into Windows.the system has stopped responding and IfWindowsshutdown procedures cannot beused, press and hold for at least 4 secondsto turn off the notebook.*This table describes default settings. For information about changing thefunction of the display switch or power button, refer to the “Setting OtherPower Preferences” section in Chapter 3, “Power.”1–4Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDDVD ButtonComponentDescriptionDVD buttonWhen the notebook is On, opens the default DVD application.* In standby, resumes from standbyinto Windows.DVD button does not affect the Thehibernation file or the procedure forrestoring from hibernation intoWindows.*The function of the DVD button in Windows can be changed. Forinstructions, refer to the “Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)”section in Chapter 8, “Software Updates and Recovery and SystemSoftware.”Hardware and Software Guide1–5

Component IDMusic ButtonComponentDescriptionMusic buttonWhen the notebook is On, opens the default music application.* In standby, resumes from standby intoWindows.music button does not affect the Thehibernation file or the procedure forrestoring from hibernation intoWindows.*The function of the music button in Windows can be changed. Forinstructions, refer to the “Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)”section in Chapter 8, “Software Updates and Recovery and SystemSoftware.”1–6Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDMedia Controls—Media Activity ButtonsComponentDescription1 Previous/Rewind buttonWhen a disc is playing in the optical drive: Press to play the previous track orchapter. Press fn this button to rewind.2 Play/Pause buttonWhen a disc is in the optical drive and is Not playing, press to play the disc. Playing, press to pause the disc.3 Next/Fast Forward buttonWhen a disc is playing in the optical drive: Press once to play the next track orchapter. Press fn this button to fast forward.4 Stop buttonWhen a disc is playing in the optical drive,press to stop the current disc activity,such as fast forwarding, rewinding, etc.Hardware and Software Guide1–7

Component IDMedia Controls—Volume, Back and OKButtons1–8ComponentDescription1Volume down buttonDecreases system volume.2Volume mute buttonMutes or restores volume.3Volume up buttonIncreases system volume.4ok buttonSelects an item you have chosen onthe screen.5back buttonEmulates the Back button on theMicrosoft Internet Explorer toolbar.Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDLightsComponentDescription1 Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.2 Power/standby light*On: Notebook is turned on.Blinking: Notebook is in standby.Off: Notebook is off.3 Mute lightOn: Volume is muted.4 Num lock lightOn: Num lock or the embedded numerickeypad is on.*There are 2 power/standby lights. Both lights display the sameinformation. The light on the power button is visible only when the notebookis open; the other power/standby light is always visible on the front of thenotebook.Hardware and Software Guide1–9

Component IDWireless Lights and Button(Select Models Only)ComponentDescription1Wireless light*On: One or more internal wireless devices,such as a wireless LAN device and/or aBluetooth device, are turned on.2Wireless light*On: One or more internal wireless devices,such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth device,are turned on.3Wireless buttonTurns the wireless functionality on or off, butdoes not create a wireless connection.establish a wireless connection, a Towireless network must already be setup. For information about establishinga wireless connection, refer toChapter 5, “Wireless (Select ModelsOnly).”*There are 2 wireless lights. Both lights display the same information. Thelight on the wireless button is visible only when the notebook is open; theother wireless light is always visible on the rear of the notebook.1–10Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDWireless Antennae (Select Models Only)ComponentDescriptionAntennae (2)*Send and receive wireless device signals.ÅExposure to Radio FrequencyRadiation. The radiated output powerof this device is below the FCC radiofrequency exposure limits.Nevertheless, the device should beused in such a manner that thepotential for human contact duringnormal operation is minimized. To avoidthe possibility of exceeding the FCCradio frequency exposure limits, humanproximity to the antennae should be notless than 20 cm (8 inches) duringnormal operation, including when thenotebook display is closed.*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the notebook. For optimaltransmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free fromobstructions.Hardware and Software Guide1–11

Component IDFront ComponentsSpeakers, Jacks Display Release Buttonand Infrared Lens1–12ComponentDescription1Stereo speakers (2)Produce stereo sound.2(Consumer) Infrared lensLinks the notebook to an optional remotecontrol.3Display release buttonOpens the notebook.4Audio-in(microphone) jackConnects an optional monaural (singlesound channel) microphone.5Audio-out (headphone)jacks (2)Connect optional headphones orpowered stereo speakers. Also connectthe audio function of an audio/videodevice such as a television or VCR.Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDLightsComponentDescription1Power/standby light*On: Notebook is turned on.Blinking: Notebook is in standby.Off: Notebook is off.2IDE (Integrated DriveElectronics) drive lightOn or blinking: The internal hard driveor an optical drive is being accessed.3Battery lightOn: The battery pack is charging.Blinking: The battery pack hasreached a low-battery condition.Off: The battery pack is fully chargedor not inserted.*There are 2 power/standby lights. Both lights display the same information.The light on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; theother power/standby light is always visible on the front of the notebook.Hardware and Software Guide1–13

Component IDRear ComponentsComponentDescription1 Wireless light (selectOn: An internal wireless device, such as awireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth device,is turned on.models only)*establish a wireless connection, a Towireless network must already be set up.For more information, refer to Chapter 5,“Wireless (Select Models Only).”2 Exhaust vent†Provides airflow to cool internal components.Ä3 Power connectorTo prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Do not allow a hard surface, suchas a printer, or a soft surface, such aspillows or thick rugs or clothing, to blockairflow.Connects the AC adapter cable.*There are 2 wireless lights. Both lights display the same information. Thelight on the wireless button is visible only when the notebook is open; theother wireless light is always visible on the rear of the notebook.†The notebook has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on thebottom of the notebook. One vent is also visible on the left side of thenotebook.1–14Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDLeft-Side ComponentsPorts and JacksComponentDescription1External monitor portConnects an optional VGA monitor orprojector.2Expansion Port 2*Connects the notebook to an optionaldocking device.3RJ-45 (network) jackConnects an optional network cable.4RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects the modem cable.5USBport†Connects an optional USB device.†*For expansion port signal information, refer to the “Expansion PortInput/Output Signals” section in Appendix A.†The notebook has 3 USB ports. The other USB ports are on the right sideof the notebook.Hardware and Software Guide1–15

Component IDPC Card Slot and ButtonComponentDescription1PC Card slotSupports an optional Type I or Type II32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.2PC Card eject buttonEjects an optional PC Card from thePC Card slot.1–16Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDVent and Security Cable SlotComponentDescription1Provides airflow to cool internalcomponents.Exhaust vent*Ä2Security cable slotTo prevent overheating, do notobstruct vents. Do not allow ahard surface, such as a printer,or a soft surface, such as pillowsor thick rugs or clothing, to blockairflow.Attaches an optional security cable tothe notebook.purpose of security Thesolutions is to act as a deterrent.These solutions do not preventthe product from beingmishandled or stolen.*The notebook has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on thebottom of the notebook. One vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook.Hardware and Software Guide1–17

Component IDRight-Side ComponentsPorts and JackComponentDescription1USB ports (2)*Connect optional USB devices.21394 portConnects an optional 1394a device suchas a scanner, a digital camera, or a digitalcamcorder.3S-Video–out jackConnects an optional S-Video device,such as a television, VCR, camcorder,projector, or video capture card.*The notebook has 3 USB ports. The other USB port is on the left side ofthe notebook.1–18Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDDigital Media Slot Components andOptical DriveComponentDescription1Digital Media SlotSupports digital memory cards.*2Digital Media Slot lightOn: A digital memory card is beingaccessed.*3Optical drive†Supports an optical disc.4Media tray release button Opens the optical drive media tray.*The supported digital memory cards are: Secure Digital (SD) MemoryCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard,and SmartMedia (SM) card.†The type of optical drive—for example, a DVD-ROM drive or aDVD/CD-RW Combo Drive—varies by notebook model.Hardware and Software Guide1–19

Component IDBottom ComponentsMini PCI and Memory CompartmentsComponentDescription1 Mini PCI compartmentHolds an optional wireless LAN device.Ä2 Memory compartment1–20To prevent an unresponsive systemand the display of a warningmessage, install only a Mini PCIdevice authorized for use in yournotebook by the governmentalagency that regulates wirelessdevices in your country. If youinstall an unauthorized device andthen receive a warning message,remove the device to restorenotebook functionality. Then contactCustomer Care.Contains 2 memory slots that supportreplaceable memory modules. The numberof preinstalled memory modules varies bynotebook model.Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDBays, Battery Latch and VentsComponentDescription1 Battery pack releaseReleases a battery pack from thebattery bay.latch*2 Battery bay3 Exhaust ventsHolds a battery pack.(4)†Provide airflow to cool internal components.Ä4 Hard drive bayTo prevent overheating, do notobstruct vents. Do not allow a hardsurface, such as a printer, or a softsurface, such as pillows or thick rugsor clothing, to block airflow.Holds the internal hard drive.*Battery packs vary by model.†The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side ofthe notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook.Hardware and Software Guide1–21

Component IDAdditional ComponentsHardwareThe components included with your notebook vary by region,country, notebook model, and the optional hardware youpurchased. The following sections identify the standard externalcomponents included with most notebook models.ComponentDescription1AC adapterConverts AC power to DC power.2Power cord*Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.3Battery pack*Powers the notebook when the notebookis not connected to external power.4Modem cable*Connects a modem to anRJ-11 telephone jack or to acountry-specific modem adapter.5Country-specific modemadapter (included byregion as required)*Adapts the modem cable to a non–RJ-11telephone jack.*Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearanceby region and country. Battery packs vary by model.1–22Hardware and Software Guide

Component IDOptical DiscsSoftware on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included withall notebook models. The software packaged in the “Required for Setup” bag is notpreinstalled on your notebook. Depending on how you wantto use your notebook, you may want to install some or all ofthese applications. The software packaged in the “Save for Later” bag ispreinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. The softwarediscs are provided in case you ever need to repair or reinstallthis software.LabelsThe labels affixed to the notebook provide information you mayneed when you troubleshoot system problems or travelinternationally with the notebook. Service Tag—Provides the product name, product number(P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You mayneed the product number and the serial number when youcontact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed tothe bottom of the notebook. To display the information onthe Service Tag on your screen, select Start Help andSupport. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains theWindows Product Key. You may need the Product Key toupdate or troubleshoot your Windows operating system. Thiscertificate is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about thenotebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to the inside of thebattery bay.Hardware and Software Guide1–23

Component ID1–24 Modem Approval label—Provides regulatory informationabout the modem and lists the agency approval markingsrequired by some of the countries in which the modem hasbeen approved for use. You may need this information whentraveling internationally. The Modem Approval label isaffixed to the inside of the memory compartment cover. Wireless certification labels—Some notebook models includean optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetoothdevice. If your notebook model includes one or more wirelessdevices, a certificate providing regulatory information abouteach device and the approval markings of some of thecountries in which the device has been approved for use isincluded with your notebook. You may need this informationwhen traveling internationally. Wireless certification labelsare affixed to the inside of the Mini PCI compartment cover.Hardware and Software Guide

2Keyboard and TouchPadchapter provides information on the functions and features Thisof components when used in Microsoft Windows . If usingQuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of somecomponents may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guidefor more information.Hardware and Software Guide2–1

Keyboard and TouchPadTouchPadIdentifying TouchPad ComponentsThe TouchPad includes the following components:1 TouchPad4 TouchPad vertical scrolling region2 TouchPad light5 Left and right TouchPad buttons3 TouchPad button2–2Hardware and Software Guide

Keyboard and TouchPadUsing the TouchPadIn Windows the TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, andscroll functions of an optional external mouse.In Windows: To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPadsurface in the direction you want to move the pointer. To execute the click functions of the left or right button onan external mous

Hardware and Software Guide 1-1 1 Component ID This chapter identifies the visible hardware features included with your notebook and the location of the wireless antennae included with select notebooks. This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft Windows . If using

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