HP EliteBook 8770w Manual

							Component Description
(5)
Web browser button When Windows is running, press the button to open the
default Web browser.
(6)
Calculator button Opens the Windows calculator function.
(7)  Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
password logon.
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							Keys — Windows systems
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in coMBination
with the fn key.
(2)  Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key or the esc key.
(4)
Windows 7 button Displays the Windows Start menu.
 
Windows 8 button  
(5)
Windows 7 applications key Windows 7: Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath
the cursor.
 
Windows 8 applications key Windows 8: Displays the App bar and a shortcut menu for
items beneath the cursor.
(6)  Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, the keys can be used
like an external numeric keypad.
(7) num lk key Enables/disables the integrated numeric keypad when
pressed.
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							Keys — SUSE Linux models
Component Description
(1)  Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key.
(3)  Integrated numeric keypad  When num lk has been enabled, it can be used like an
external numeric keypad. To alternate between this numeric
function and the navigational function (indicated by the
directional arrows on the keys), press the num lk key.
(4) num lk key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions
on the integrated numeric keypad.
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							Component Description
(1)Media Card reader Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Card
●Secure Digital HC (SDHC) Card
●Secure Digital XC (SDXC) Card
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●MultiMediaCardplus (MMC+)
(2)Display release latch Opens the computer.
(3)Wireless light●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(4)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(5)AC adapter/Battery light●Amber: The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is charged from 0 – 90%.
●White: The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is charged from 90 – 99%.
●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: The battery is fully charged.
(6)Hard drive light
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE:For information on HP 3D DriveGuard, see the
HP Notebook Reference Guide.
(7)Speakers (2) Produce sound.
NOTE:To use the SRS Premium Sound software in Windows
7, select Start > All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
To use the SRS Premium Sound software n Windows 8, from the
Start screen, type SRS, and then select SRS Premium Sound.
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							Right
Component Description
(1)
Audio-out (headphone) jack  Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access
this guide in Windows 8, select the HP Support Assistant
app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then
select the User guides.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the headphone
jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
(2)
Audio in (microphone) jack  Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(3)
USB charging port Connects an optional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging
port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
players, even when the computer is off. For more
information about USB devices, see the HP Notebook
Reference Guide.
(4)
USB 2.0 port Connects optional USB devices.
(5)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(6)  Smart Card reader Supports optional Smart Cards.
(7)  Upgrade bay (optical drive shown) The upgrade bay can hold a weight-saver option, a hard
drive, or an optical drive that reads an optical disc.
NOTE:On select models, the optical drive also writes to
an optical disc.
(8)  Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
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							Left
Component Description
(1)
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(2)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
(3)
1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(4)  Vents (2) Enable 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.
(5)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(6)
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(7)
eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as
an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
(8)
ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
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							Rear 
Component Description
(1)
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(2)  Vents (2) Enable 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.
(3)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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							Bottom
Component Description
(1)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2)
SIM slot Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM).
The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay.
(3)
Battery release latch Releases the battery.
(4)  Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
(5)  Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(6)
Service door release latch  Releases the service door from the computer.
(7)  Vents (3) Enable 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.
(8)
Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device (select models only).
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							Component Description
(9) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
NOTE:To use the SRS Premium Sound software,
select Start > All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
(10)
Service door Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless
LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and
the memory module slots.
NOTE: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
module to restore computer functionality, and then
contact technical support through Help and Support.
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