Notebook Tour User Guide
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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.
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Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3 TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3 Lights ...................................................................................................................................
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1 Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then, in the System area, 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.
2 2 Components Chapter 2 Components
Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. TouchPad light (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 vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights Component Description (1) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery 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.
Component Description (8) ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are turned off. (9) Wireless light Num lock light On: The integrated numeric keypad is enabled, or num lock is enabled on a connected optional numeric keypad. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open.
Component Description (3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (4) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign (-) on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus sign (+) on the scroll zone to increase volume. (5) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection.
Component Description (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.
Front components Component Description (1) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery 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.
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. Right-side components Component Description (1) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (2) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
Left-side components Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (2) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional expansion product. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
Bottom components Component Description (1) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. (2) Vents (8) 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. (3) Battery bay Holds the battery. (4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
Display components Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (3) Integrated webcam light On: The integrated webcam is in use. (4) Integrated webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display.
Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: 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.
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) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag—Provides important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3).
one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. 16 ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 10 front 8 left-side 10 rear 9 right-side 9 top 3 connectors, power 9 cord, power 14 A AC adapter, identifying 14 antennas 13 applications key, Windows 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 display cleaning 12 display switch, identifying 12 drive light, identifying 4, 8 drives, hard 11 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 11 battery light, identifying 4, 8 battery rele
lights battery 4, 8 caps lock 4 drive 4, 8 num lock 5 power 4, 8 TouchPad 3 volume down 4 volume mute 4 volume up 4 wireless 5 M memory module compartment, identifying 11 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 microphone, internal 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 modem approval label 15 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 6 N num lock light, identifying 5 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive, identifying 9 P ports 1394 10 eSATA/
