HP Dv7-1243cl - Pavilion Entertainment - Turion X2 2.1 GHz, User Manual

Page 1: ...Notebook Tour User Guide ...

Page 2: ... 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 November 2008 Document Part Number 506019 001 Product notice ...

Page 3: ...llow 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 o...

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Page 5: ...uttons speakers and fingerprint reader 5 Keys 7 Front components 8 Rear components 9 Right side components 10 Left side components 11 Bottom components 12 Display components 13 Cleaning the display 14 Wireless antennae select models only 15 Additional hardware components 16 3 Labels Index 19 v ...

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Page 7: ...perties 2 In the left pane click 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 1 ...

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Page 9: ...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 and change TouchPad preferences select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Top components 3 ...

Page 10: ...t 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 3 Drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Amber HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive 4 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 5 Volume mute light White Computer...

Page 11: ...on 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 Speakers 2 Produce sound 2 Power button When the computer is off press the button briefly to turn on the computer When the computer is on press the button briefly to initiate Sleep When the comput...

Page 12: ... zone to increase volume 6 Previous rewind button Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once Rewinds media when the button is pressed simultaneously with the fn key 7 Play pause button Plays or pauses the disc 8 Next fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed once Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with the fn key 9 Stop but...

Page 13: ...ed 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 Top components 7 ...

Page 14: ...ot plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level 3 Drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Amber HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive 4 Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control 5 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array m...

Page 15: ...ts 2 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 Rear components 9 ...

Page 16: ...rive Reads optical discs and on select models also writes to optical discs 4 TV antenna cable jack select models only Connects a TV antenna a digital cable device or a satellite device that receives standard or high definition TV broadcasts 5 RJ 11 modem jack select models only Connects a modem cable 6 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 10 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 17: ... 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 an optional USB device 7 USB port Connect optional USB devices 8 1394 port select models only Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device such as a camcord...

Page 18: ...WLAN module compartment Holds the hard drive the memory module slots and the WLAN module select models only 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 mo...

Page 19: ...ns 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 video and captures still photographs Display components 13 ...

Page 20: ...with a soft damp lint free cloth If the screen requires additional cleaning use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner CAUTION To prevent permanent damage to the computer never spray water cleaning fluids or chemicals on the display 14 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 21: ...ible from the outside of the computer NOTE 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 Wireless antennae select models only 15 ...

Page 22: ...r is not plugged into external power 3 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 4 TV antenna cable adapter select models only Connects an RF coaxial cable to the TV antenna cable jack 5 TV antenna select models only Receives digital and analog broadcast signals Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country 16 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 23: ... 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 inf...

Page 24: ... labels are included with your computer You may need this information when traveling internationally Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive memory module and WLAN module compartment 18 Chapter 3 Labels ...

Page 25: ...tifying 11 display switch identifying 13 drive light identifying 4 8 drives hard 12 E eSATA port identifying 11 esc key identifying 7 expansion port identifying 11 ExpressCard slot identifying 11 external monitor port identifying 11 F fingerprint reader identifying 6 fn key identifying 7 function keys identifying 7 H hard drive bay identifying 12 HDMI port identifying 11 headphone audio out jack 8...

Page 26: ...egulatory label 17 wireless certification labels 18 RJ 11 modem jack identifying 10 RJ 45 network jack identifying 11 S scrolling zones TouchPad 3 security cable slot identifying 11 serial number computer 17 service tag 17 slots Digital Media 11 ExpressCard 11 memory module 12 security cable 11 speakers identifying 5 stop button identifying 6 T TouchPad buttons identifying 3 TouchPad light identif...

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