Compaq Nx7300 - Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour

Document Part Number: 419443-001

January 2007

This guide explains the computer hardware features.

Notebook Tour ii

Contents

1 Components

Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Buttons and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Wireless antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16

2 Specifications

Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Index

Notebook Tour 1–1

Components

This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.

To see a list of installed hardware on the computer:

1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.

2. In the left task pane, click Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations

using Device Manager.

✎Components included with the computer vary by region and by

model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard

external features included on most computer models.

1–2 Notebook Tour

Components

Top components

Lights

Component Description

1Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep

state.

Blinking rapidly: An HP Smart AC

adapter with a higher power rating

should be connected.

Off: The computer is off or in

Hibernation.

(Continued)

Components

Notebook Tour 1–3

2Wireless lights†(2) On: An integrated wireless device,

such as a wireless local area network

(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®

device is turned on.

3Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

4Num lock light On: Num lock is on.

5Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off.

6Battery light Amber: A battery is charging.

Green: A battery is close to full charge

capacity.

Blinking amber: A battery that is the

only available power source has

reached a low battery level. When the

battery reaches a critical battery level,

the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

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.

7Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive

is being accessed.

*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.

†The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the

wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light

on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or

closed.

Component Description

1–4 Notebook Tour

Components

TouchPad

Component Description

1TouchPad* 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.

2Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an

external mouse.

3Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an

external mouse.

4TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.

*This table describes default settings.To view and change TouchPad

preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >

Mouse.

Components

Notebook Tour 1–5

Buttons and switches

Component Description

1Power button* When the computer is off, press the

power button to turn on the computer.

If the computer has stopped

responding and Windows® shutdown

procedures cannot be used, press and

hold the power button for at least

5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power

settings, select Start > Control

Panel > System and Maintenance >

Power Options.

2Display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is closed

while the computer is on.

(Continued)

1–6 Notebook Tour

Components

3Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off,

but does not create a wireless

connection.

✎A wireless network must be set

up in order to establish a

wireless connection.

4Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.

5Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.

6Volume up button Increases speaker volume.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing

default settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

Component Description

Components

Notebook Tour 1–7

Keys

Component Description

1esc key Displays system information when

pressed in combination with the fn key.

2fn key Executes frequently used system

functions when pressed in combination

with a function key or the esc key.

3Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

4Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

beneath the pointer.

5Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an

external numeric keypad.

6Function keys Execute frequently used system

functions when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

1–8 Notebook Tour

Components

Front components

Rear components

Component Description

1Display release latch Opens the computer.

Component Description

1Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an

optional power adapter.

2External monitor port Connects an external monitor.

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