[. . . ] Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Off: If the notebook is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. 5 6 IDE drive light Battery light *There are 2 power/standby lights. [. . . ] The light on the wireless button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other wireless light is always visible on the front of the notebook. Notebook Tour 5 TouchPad Component Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Scrolls upward or downward. 1 TouchPad* 2 3 4 Left TouchPad button* Right TouchPad button* TouchPad scroll zone* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 6 Notebook Tour Buttons, Switches and Readers Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Notebook Tour 7 Component Description When the notebook is 1 Power/standby button* Off, press the button to turn on the notebook. In standby, briefly press the button to exit standby. In hibernation, briefly press the button to exit hibernation. If the notebook has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press the power/standby button and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off the notebook. 2 Display switch Initiates standby mode if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on. Launches Info Center, which enables you to open the following software solutions: Altiris Local Recovery, Contact SONY, Help and Support, Accessories Product Tour (Options Demo), ProtectTools Security Manager, Software Setup, System Information, and Wireless Assistant. Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. wireless To establishaawireless network connection, must already be set up. For more information about establishing a wireless connection from Windows, visit http://www. hp. com/go/wireless. 3 Info Center button 4 Wireless button* (Continued) 8 Notebook Tour Component Description Turns on Presentation mode. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. 2 3 External monitor port 1394 port Connects an external monitor. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. (Continued) Notebook Tour 21 Component Description Connect USB 1. 1- and 2. 0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable. Either port can also connect an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook. Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot. 4 USB ports (2) 5 Audio-in (microphone) jack 6 Audio-out (headphone) jack 7 8 9 PC Card slot ExpressCard slot (select models only) PC Card slot eject button (1) 22 Notebook Tour Bottom Components Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Description Holds the hard drive. Enable airflow to cool internal components. 1 2 Hard drive bay Vents (2 or 3)* Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. (Continued) Notebook Tour 23 Component Description Connects the notebook to an optional docking device. Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 1 2 3 Power cord* AC adapter Modem cable* 4 Primary battery pack* *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. Notebook Tour 29 Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook. Service Tag--Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You may need the product number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. The information on the Service Tag is also available through Start > Help and Support. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity--Contains the Microsoft Windows Product Key. [. . . ] You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Modem Approval label--Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. Wireless certification labels--Some notebook models include an optional wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate is included with your notebook. [. . . ]