Page 3 - Safety warning notice
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 ahard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining o...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2Top components ...................................................................................
Page 7 - Identifying hardware
1 Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Computer > System Properties . 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager . You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes t...
Page 8 - Components; Product notice
2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not beavailable on your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Components
Page 9 - TouchPad
Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right ...
Page 10 - Lights
Lights Component Description (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power ratingshould be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) QuickPlay...
Page 11 - Buttons
Buttons Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down thesystem. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button brieflyto exit Hibernation. ● When the computer is in the Sl...
Page 12 - Keys
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information about your computer when pressed incombination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed incombination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu....
Page 14 - Right-side components
Right-side components Component Description (1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards. (2) Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● MultiMedia Card Plus ● Secure Digital Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity Memor...
Page 16 - Bottom components
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Wireless module compartment Holds a WLAN module (select models only). NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a w...
Page 20 - Labels
3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems 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 y...
Page 22 - Index
Index A AC adapter, identifying 13antennae 12applications key, Windows 6audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14battery bay, identifying 10battery light, identifying 9battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13bays battery...
