HP D1A48UA - Manual

Component Description (8) AC adapter light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery ischarged. ● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low batterylevel. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the batteryis charging. ● Off: The computer is using DC power. (9) Power connector Connect...

TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates itemson the screen. (2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Lights, buttons, and...

Component Description (3) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation. (4) Battery release latch Releases the bat...

2 Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or im...

Tapping To make an on-screen selection use the tap function on the TouchPad. ● Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make aselection. Double-tap an item to open it. You can also make text selections using the tap and drag function. ● Use one finger to tap qu...

3 Using the action keys Icon Key Description F1 Go to the previous page in your browser history. F2 Go to the next page in your browser history. F3 Reload your current page. F4 Open your page in full-screen mode. F5 Switch to your next window. F6 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long...

4 Charging the battery WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the com...

5 More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features. Help and Support For U.S. support, go t...

6 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors ma...

Index A AC adapter 2AC adapter light 10action keys decrease screen brightness 9functions 9increase screen brightness 9switch screen image 9using 9volume down 9volume up 9 audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jack 2 B battery 10battery bay 5, 6battery lock, identifying 5battery release l...