HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Hardware
Wireless Lights and Button 
(Select
 Models Only)
ComponentDescription
1Wireless light*On: One or more internal wireless devices, 
such as a wireless LAN device and/or a 
Bluetooth® device, are turned on.
2Wireless buttonTurns the wireless functionality on or off, but 
does not create a wireless connection.
✎To establish a wireless connection, a 
wireless network must already be set 
up. For information about establishing a 
wireless connection, refer to Chapter...

Hardware
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Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)
ComponentDescription
Antennae (2)*Send and receive wireless device signals.
ÅExposure to Radio Frequency 
Radiation
. For wireless regulatory 
notices in your region, refer to 
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental 
Notices
. 
*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal 
transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
 antennae free from 
obstructions. 

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Hardware
Front Components
Speakers, Jacks, Display Release Button 
and
 Infrared Lens
 
 
ComponentDescription
1Display release buttonOpens the computer.
2Stereo speakers (2)Produce stereo sound.
3Consumer Infrared lensLinks the computer to an optional remote 
control.
4Audio-in 
(microphone)
 jack
Connects an optional monaural (single 
sound channel) microphone.
5Audio-out (headphone) 
jacks (2)Connect optional headphones or 
powered stereo speakers. Also connect 
the...

Hardware
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Lights
 
 
ComponentDescription
1Powe r  li gh t*On: Computer is turned on.
Blinking: Computer is in standby.
Off: Computer is off.
2IDE (Integrated Drive 
Electronics) drive lightOn or blinking: The internal hard drive 
or an optical drive is being accessed.
3Battery lightOn: The battery pack is charging.
Blinking: The battery pack has 
reached a low-battery condition.
Off: The battery pack is fully charged 
or not inserted.
*There are 2 power lights. Both...

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Hardware
Rear Components
ComponentDescription
1Wireless light 
(select
 models only)*
On: An internal wireless device, such as a 
wireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth 
device, is turned on.
✎To establish a wireless connection, 
a wireless network must already be 
set up. For more information, refer 
to Chapter
 5, “Wireless (Select 
Models Only).”
2Exhaust vent†Provides airflow to cool internal 
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not 
obstruct vents. Use the...

Hardware
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3Power connectorConnects the AC adapter cable.
*There are 2 wireless lights. Both lights display the same information. The 
light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open; the 
other wireless light is always visible on the rear of the computer.
†The computer has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the 
bottom of the computer. One vent is also visible on the left side of the 
computer.
Component Description 

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Hardware
Left-Side Components
Ports and Jacks
ComponentDescription
1External monitor portConnects an optional VGA monitor or 
projector.
2Expansion port 2* Connects the computer to an optional 
expansion product.
3RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. 
4RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects the modem cable.
5USB port†Connects an optional USB device.†
*For expansion port signal information, refer to the “Expansion Port 
Input/Output Signals” section in “Appendix...

Hardware
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ExpressCard Slot and Button
ComponentDescription
1ExpressCard slotSupports optional ExpressCard/54 or 
ExpressCard/34 cards.
2ExpressCard eject buttonEjects an optional ExpressCard from 
the ExpressCard slot. 

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Hardware
Vent and Security Cable Slot
ComponentDescription
1Exhaust vent*Provides airflow to cool internal 
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not 
obstruct vents. Use the computer 
only on a hard, flat surface. Do not 
allow another hard surface, such 
as a printer, or a soft surface, such 
as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, 
to block the airflow.
✎The computer fan starts up 
automatically to cool internal 
components and prevent 
overheating. It is normal for...

Hardware
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Right-Side Components
Ports and Jack
 
ComponentDescription
1USB ports (2)*Connect optional USB devices. 
21394 port Connects an optional 1394 device such 
as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital 
camcorder. 
3S-Video–out jackConnects an optional S-Video device, 
such as a television, VCR, camcorder, 
projector, or video capture card.
*The computer has 3 USB ports. The other USB port is on the left side of 
the computer.