HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Hardware
Digital Media Slot Components and 
Optical
 Drive
ComponentDescription
1Digital Media Slot Supports digital cards.*
2Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.*
3Optical drive†Supports an optical disc.
4Media tray release buttonOpens the optical drive media tray.
*The supported digital cards are Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, Memory 
Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, and 
SmartMedia (SM) card. 
†The type of optical...

Hardware
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Bottom Components
Mini Card and Memory Compartments
ComponentDescription
1Memory 
compartmentContains 2 memory slots that support 
replaceable memory modules. The number of 
preinstalled memory modules varies by 
computer model.
2Mini Card 
compartmentHolds an optional Mini Card device.
ÄTo prevent an unresponsive system and 
the display of a warning message, install 
only a Mini Card device authorized for 
use in your computer by the 
governmental agency that...

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Hardware
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents
ComponentDescription
1Battery bayHolds a battery pack.
2Battery pack release 
latch*Releases a battery pack from the 
battery
 bay.
3Exhaust vents (4)†Provide 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....

Hardware
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Additional Components
Hardware
The components included with your computer vary by region, 
country, computer model, and the optional hardware you 
purchased. The following sections identify the standard external 
components included with most computer models.
ComponentDescription
1Battery packPowers the computer when the computer 
is not connected to external
 power.
2AC adapterConverts AC power to DC power.
3Power cordConnects an AC adapter to an AC outlet....

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Hardware
Optical Discs
The computer includes software provided on optical discs (CDs 
and DVDs) that is not yet installed, as well as backup discs of 
software that is preinstalled on the computer.
Locate the plastic bag included with the computer and remove the 
discs that display the sticker below. 
Depending on how you plan to use your computer, you may want 
to install the software contained on these discs now. 
For instructions on inserting and removing an optical...

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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. 
✎The appearance and position of labels varies by model.
■Service tag—Provides the product name, serial number (s/n), 
and other specifics about the computer. Have this information 
available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag 
label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. 
■Microsoft...

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Keyboard and TouchPad
✎This chapter provides information on the functions and features 
of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using 
QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some 
components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay online Help 
for more information. 

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Keyboard and TouchPad
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Identifying TouchPad Components
The TouchPad includes the following components:
1TouchPad light4TouchPad vertical scrolling region
2TouchPad5TouchPad button
3Left and right 
TouchPad buttons 

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Using the TouchPad
In Windows the TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and 
scroll functions of an optional external mouse. 
In Windows:
■To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad 
surface in the direction you want to move the pointer.
■To execute the click functions of the left or right button on 
an
 external mouse, press the left or right TouchPad button.
■To scroll, place your finger onto the scrolling region, and then...

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Keyboard and TouchPad
To access the Mouse Properties window:
»Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other 
Hardware > Mouse.
In the TouchPad Properties window you can access additional 
TouchPad preferences. 
To access the TouchPad Properties window, use the TouchPad to 
select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > 
Mouse > Device Settings, and then select the Settings button. (If 
you follow this path using an optional external mouse, the 
TouchPad...