HP A900 Series User's Manual
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1. TouchPad light e Blue TouchPad is enabled e Amber TouchPad is disabled 2 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 3 TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right 4 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 5 TouchPad on off button Enables disables the TouchPad 6 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down Chapter 2 Components Component Description 7 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes factory settings To view and change pointing device preferences select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse Lights OOSW Component Description 1 Wireless lights 2 e Blue An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is turned on Amber An integrated wireless device is turned off 2 Power lights 2 e On The computer is on e Blinking The computer is in the Sleep state e Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 3 Num lock light On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 4 Drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Top components 3 Component Description 5 Battery light e On A battery is charging e Blinking A battery that is the only available power source h2. iv Safety warning notice Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Breet ege ne 2 TOP elle En CET 2 Ke ien BEE 2 INT LCE 3 Srel Ee 4 IGS steiere eege ech M e Eege 5 Front components een dee nee een 6 Rigntside ele EE 7 Left side Components nannte ii a ia needs 8 Bottom COMPONEINS EE 9 Display components un een ca caveats ana ana teed caer sideman Tune en alee eae 10 Wireless antennae een ennennnsnennnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnen 11 Additional hardware components s sssssseesssessttttttnrttntttettetttettt ttn tAnA Ennn EAna ntt EEEE EEEEn EEE En Ennn n nenn nn 12 3 Labels WGK E A A A E A O A N A A E E AE 14 vi 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Computer gt System properties 2 Inthe left pane click Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager amp 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 applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Windows Help for more information 2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Top components TouchPad 2 Component Description 1
3. the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The modem approval label is affixed inside the memory module compartment Wireless certification label s Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use An optional device may be a wireless local area network WLAN device or an optional Bluetooth device If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices 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 memory module compartment 13 Index A AC adapter identifying 12 antennae 11 applications key Windows 5 audio in microphone jack identifying 6 audio out headphone jack identifying 6 B battery bay 13 battery bay identifying 9 battery light identifying 4 battery release latch identifying 9 battery identifying 12 bays battery 9 13 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 13 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on off 2 wireless 4 Cc camera light identifying 10 camera identifying 10 caps lock light identifying 4 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments memory module 9 Mini Card 9 components additional hardware 12 bo
4. Notebook Tour User Guide Copyright 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett Packard Company under license SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition December 2007 Document Part Number 460104 001 Safety warning notice A 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
5. about your power settings select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options This table describes factory settings For information about changing factory settings refer to the user guides located in Help and Support 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 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 5 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 7 Selected math operation hotkeys Regulate speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key Top components 5 Component Description 1 Audio out headphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio 2 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 6 Chapter 2 Components Right side components os Component Description 1 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 2 Optical drive Reads op
6. as reached a low battery level or a critical battery level e 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 6 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 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 and speakers ms Component Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce sound 2 Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless connection NOTE To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already be set up 3 Power button e When the computer is off press the button to turn on the computer e When the computer is on press the button to initiate Sleep ETE 4 Chapter 2 Components Component Description e When the computer is in the Sleep state press the button briefly to exit Sleep e When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly 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
7. battery bay 3 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive 4 Memory module and WLAN module Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN wireless local compartment area network module slot 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 5 Vents 3 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 I Bottom components 9 Display components Component Description 1 Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is turned on 2 Webcam light On The integrated camera is in use 3 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs 4 Internal microphone Records sound 10 Chapter 2 Components Wireless antennae At least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer A MA amp NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the ante
8. ifying 7 P ports external monitor 8 USB 7 8 power button identifying 4 power connector identifying 8 power cord identifying 12 power lights identifying 3 Product Key 13 product name and number computer 13 R regulatory information modem approval label 13 regulatory label 13 wireless certification labels RJ 11 modem jack identifying 8 RJ 45 network jack identifying 8 S S Video out jack identifying 8 scrolling regions TouchPad 2 security cable slot identifying 7 serial number computer 13 service tag 13 slots Digital Media 8 memory module 9 security cable 7 speakers identifying 4 T TouchPad buttons 2 identifying 2 scrolling regions 2 TouchPad light identifying 2 TouchPad on off button 2 traveling with the computer modem approval label 13 wireless certification labels 13 U USB ports identifying 7 8 Vv vents identifying 8 9 Ww webcam light identifying 10 webcam identifying 10 Windows applications key identifying 5 Windows logo key identifying 5 wireless antennae 11 wireless button identifying 4 wireless certification label 13 wireless light identifying 3 WLAN device 13 WLAN label 13 Index 15
9. nnae 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 Wireless antennae 11 Additional hardware components Oh 2 an 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 12 Chapter 2 Components A 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 the product brand and series name serial number s n and product number p n of your computer Have this information available when you contact technical support The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Contains the Windows Product Key You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about
10. tical discs and on select models also writes to optical discs 3 Optical drive light Blinking The optical drive is being accessed 4 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 Right side components 7 Left side components 8 Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 2 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 3 RJ 11 modem jack Connects a modem cable 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector 6 S Video out jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card 7 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats Secure Digital SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MSP xD Picture Card XD 8 USB port Connects an optional USB device Chapter 2 Components Bottom components Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the battery 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the
11. ttom 9 display 10 front 6 left side 8 14 Index right side 7 top 2 connector power 8 cord power 12 D Digital Media Slot identifying 8 display switch identifying 10 drive light identifying 3 E esc key identifying 5 external monitor port identifying 8 F fn key identifying 5 function keys identifying 5 H hard drive bay identifying 9 headphone audio out jack 6 hotkeys math operation 5 I internal display switch identifying 10 internal microphone identifying 10 J jacks audio in microphone 6 audio out headphone 6 RJ 11 modem 8 RJ 45 network 8 S Video out 8 K keypad keys identifying 5 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 keypad 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch battery release 9 lights battery 4 caps lock 4 drive 3 num lock 3 optical drive 7 power 3 TouchPad 2 webcam 10 wireless 3 M math operation hotkeys identifying 5 memory module compartment identifying 9 microphone audio in jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 Mini Card compartment identifying 9 modem approval label 13 monitor port external 8 N num lock light identifying 3 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 Product Key 13 optical drive light identifying 7 optical drive ident
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