HP Pavilion 17 F100 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Left side
NOTE:Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter light
●Amber: The battery is charging.
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charged.
●Off: The computer is using battery power.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(4)  Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal...

Component Description
(1)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter light
●Amber: The battery is charging.
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charged.
●Off: The computer is using battery power.
(3)
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.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●White: The...

Display
Component Description
(1)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
NOTE:The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
(2)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
NOTE:Depending on your computer model, the number of
antennas may vary.
(3)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
NOTE:The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures. For more information, see 
Edge swipeson page 32.
(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.
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Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light
●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the
display and other unneeded components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of
power.
(2)  Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.
(3)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
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Buttons and speakers
Component Description
(1)
Power button
●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and...

Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the b key or the esc key.
(3)
Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
the previous screen.
(4)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:On select models, the f5 action key turns the
keyboard...

Bottom
Component Description
(1)
Battery lock Locks the battery in the battery bay.
(2)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(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 normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(4)
Battery release latch Releases the battery.
(5)  HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer (select
models only)Provides superior bass sound.
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Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT:All labels described in this section will be located in one of 3 places depending on
your computer model: affixed to the bottom of the computer, located in the battery bay, or under the
service door.
●Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting
support, you will probably be asked for the serial...

3 Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe
and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless
network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network...