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TouchPad

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Component

(1)

TouchPad light

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

TouchPad on/off button

Left TouchPad button

TouchPad zone

Right TouchPad button

Description

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Off: The TouchPad is on.

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Amber: The TouchPad is off.

Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the

TouchPad button to turn the TouchPad on and off.

Functions like the left button on an external mouse

Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen

Functions like the right button on an external mouse

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Lights

Component

(1)

(2)

(3)

Caps lock light

Power light

(4)

Wireless light

Description

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Off: The TouchPad is on.

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Amber: The TouchPad is off.

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White: Caps lock is on.

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Off: Caps lock is off.

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in Sleep mode.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation mode.

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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a

Bluetooth® device, is on.

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Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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Button

Component

Power button

Description

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When the computer is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.

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When the computer is on, press the power button briefly to initiate Sleep mode.

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When the computer is in Sleep mode, press the power button briefly to exit Sleep mode.

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When the computer is in Hibernation mode, press the power button briefly to exit Hibernation mode.

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 Security > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

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Keys

Component

(1)

(2)

(3)

esc key fn key

Windows logo key

(4)

(5)

Windows applications key

Action keys

Description

Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key

Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key

Displays the Windows Start menu

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer

Execute frequently used system functions

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Front

Component Description

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Right side

Component

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Optical drive

Optical drive light

Optical drive button

USB port

(5)

AC adapter light

(6)

(7)

Power connector

Security cable slot

Description

Plays optical discs, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

Green: The optical drive is being accessed.

Ejects the media tray of the optical drive.

Connects an optional USB device

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Blinking white: The battery is low.

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Solid white: The computer is connected to external power.

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Amber: The computer is charging the battery.

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Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

Connects an AC adapter

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.

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Left side

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(1)

(2)

External monitor port

Vents (2)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(3)

(4)

RJ-45 (network) jack

HDMI port

USB ports (2)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Description

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector

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.

Connects a network cable

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component

Connect optional USB devices

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone

Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

NOTE:

When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.

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Component

(8)

Digital Media Slot

(9)

(10)

Hard drive light

Power light

Description

Supports the following optional digital card formats:

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MultiMedia Card (MMC)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

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Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Memory

Card

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White: The hard drive is being accessed.

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White: The computer is on.

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Blinking white: The computer is in Sleep mode.

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Display

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(1)

(2)

(3)

WLAN antennas (2)*

Webcam light

Webcam

Description

Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs)

On: The webcam is in use.

Records video and captures still photographs

To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink

YouCam.

(4)

Internal microphone Records sound

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas 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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Bottom

Component

(1)

(2)

Battery bay

Vents (5)

(3)

(4)

Battery release latch

Service cover

Description

Holds the battery

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.

Releases the battery from the battery bay

Provides access to the hard drive, wireless modules, and memory modules

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