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 drive—for example, a DVD-ROM drive or a 
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive—varies by computer model. 
						

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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 regulates 
wireless devices in your country. If you 
install a device and then receive a 
warning message, remove the device to 
restore computer functionality. Then 
contact Customer Care. If the computer 
is connected to the Internet, you can get 
help by e-mail; or access Customer 
Care telephone numbers through the 
Help and Support Center. 
						

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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.
✎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 operatio
n.
4Hard drive bayHolds the internal hard drive.
*Battery packs vary by model.†The computer has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of 
the
 computer, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the computer.  
						

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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.
✎Power cords and adapters vary in appearance by region and 
country. Battery packs vary by model. 
						

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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 disc, refer 
to “
CD and DVD Procedures,” in Chapter 4, “Multimedia.”   
						

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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 Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the 
Microsoft Windows Product Key. You may need the Product 
Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This 
certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
■Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the 
computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the 
computer.
■Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information 
about the modem and lists the agency approval markings 
required by some of the countries in which the modem has 
been approved for use. You may need this information when 
traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed 
on the inside of the memory module compartment cover.
■Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about 
optional wireless devices available on select models, and the 
approval markings of some of the countries in which the 
devices have been approved for use. An optional device may 
be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or a 
Bluetooth
® device. If the computer model includes one or 
more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are 
included with the computer. You may need this information 
when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels 
are affixed on the inside of the Mini Card compartment cover. 
						

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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
Touc hPa d 
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 
slide your finger upward or downward. (Sliding your finger 
from the TouchPad to the scrolling region without first lifting 
your finger from the TouchPad and then placing it on the 
scrolling region will not activate the scrolling region.)
■To enable or disable the TouchPad, press the TouchPad 
button. When the TouchPad is enabled, the TouchPad light 
is
 on.
The TouchPad is enabled when the computer is turned on. If 
you work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions, you may 
prefer to disable the TouchPad to prevent accidental 
TouchPad activity.
Setting TouchPad Preferences
In the Windows Mouse Properties window you can
■Adjust basic pointing device settings such as click speed, 
pointer speed and shape, and mouse trails.
■Configure the right and left TouchPad buttons for 
right-handed or left-handed use. These buttons are set 
by
 default for right-handed use. 
						

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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 Properties window may be unavailable.) 
Among the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties 
window are
■TouchPad Tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad 
once to select an item or twice to double-click an item. 
To access TouchPad Tapping settings, select Ta p p i n g.
■Edge Motion, which sets the TouchPad to continue cursor 
movement when your finger reaches the edge of the 
TouchPad.
To access Edge Motion settings, select Pointer Motion.
■Long Distance Scrolling, which sets the scrolling region to 
continue scrolling when your finger reaches the end of the 
scrolling region.
To access Long Distance Scrolling, select Virtual Scrolling.
■PalmCheck, which helps keep the TouchPad from being 
accidentally activated while you are using the keyboard.
To access PalmCheck, select Sensitivity.