HP Pavilion Dv2970ef Special Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

							ItemComponentDescription
(13)Volume up lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase
speaker volume.
(14)Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)TouchPad light●Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2)TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(3)TouchPad left button*Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4)TouchPad on/off buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
(5)TouchPad scroll zoneScrolls up or down.
(6)TouchPad right button*Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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							Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery light●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Wireless switchTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
wireless connection.
NOTE:To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must already be set up.
(5)Wireless light●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN
device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
●Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(6)Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as the
HP Remote Control.
(7)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8)Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
(9)Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select models
only)Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
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							Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Security cable slotAttaches 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)S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture
card.
(3)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional docking device or
expansion product.
NOTE:The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(5)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
(6)USB port (select models only)Connects an optional USB device.
NOTE:Depending on your computer model, the computer
may include an HDMI port or a USB port.
(7)1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(8)Digital Media SlotSupports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
(9)Digital Media Slot lightOn: A digital card is being accessed.
(10)ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
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							Rear component
ComponentDescription
Vent Enables 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.
Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(2)USB portsConnect optional USB devices.
(3)RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable.
(4)Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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							Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(2)Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
(3)Wireless module compartmentContains a wireless module slot.
CAUTION: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.
(4)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.
(5)Memory module compartmentContains 2 memory module slots.
(6)Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and the RTC battery.
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Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
located on the bottom of the computer.
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							Computer major components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1) Display assemblies
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models
equipped with a camera module (includes camera module, microphones, and WLAN
transceivers and antenna cables)448604-001
 14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models not
equipped with a camera module (includes microphones and WLAN transceivers and
antenna cables)448603-001
 14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models
sold at Best Buy (includes camera module, microphones, and WLAN transceivers and
antenna cables)451906-001
 14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models
equipped with a camera module and a WWAN module (includes camera module,
microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)451905-001
 14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with Artist Edition
computer models equipped with a camera module (includes camera module,
microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)462527-001
 14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with white Special Edition
computer models equipped with a camera module (includes camera module,
microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)466183-001
 NOTE:See Display assembly components on page 30 for more information on display assembly internal component
spare part numbers.
(2)Switch covers
 
For use only in computer models with Intel or AMD processors: 
 ●Switch cover (includes LED board and cable and power button board and cable)451312-001
 For use only in computer models with Intel processors: 
 ●Switch cover for use only with computer models sold at Best Buy (includes LED
board and cable and power button board and cable)451599-001
 ●On Artist Edition computers462532-001
 ●On white Special Edition computers466187-001
 For use only in computer models with AMD processors: 
 ●Switch cover (includes LED board and cable and power button board and cable)455849-001
(3)Keyboards
 
For use with basic computer models: 
 ●Belgium448615-021
 ●Brazil448615-201
 ●Canadian French448615-121
 ●Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden448615-DH1
 ●France448615-051
 ●Germany448615-041
 ●Greece448615-DJ1
 
●Israel448615-BB1
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 ●Italy448615-061
 ●Latin America448615-161
 ●Japan448615-291
 ●The Netherlands and Europe448615-B31
 ●Portugal448615-131
 ●Russia448615-251
 ●Saudi Arabia448615-171
 ●South Korea448615-AD1
 ●Spain448615-071
 ●Switzerland448615-111
 ●Taiwan448615-AB1
 ●Thailand448615-281
 ●Turkey448615-141
 ●The United Kingdom448615-031
 ●The United States448615-001
 For use only with Special Edition computer models with AMD processors: 
 ●Japan462549-291
 ●The United States462549-001
 For use only with metal-colored Special Edition computer models with Intel processors: 
 ●Brazil452236-201
 ●Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden452236-DH1
 ●France452236-051
 ●Italy452236-061
 ●Latin America452236-161
 ●Portugal452236-131
 ●Saudi Arabia452236-171
 ●South Korea452236-AD1
 ●Spain452236-071
 ●Switzerland452236-111
 ●Taiwan452236-AB1
 ●Thailand452236-281
 ●Turkey452236-141
 ●The United Kingdom452236-031
 
●The United States 452236-001
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 For use only with Artist Edition computer models: 
 ●Brazil462753-201
 ●Canadian French462753-121
 ●Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden462753-DH1
 ●France462753-051
 ●Germany462753-041
 ●Italy462753-061
 ●Japan462753-291
 ●Latin America462753-161
 ●The Netherlands and Europe462753-B31
 ●Portugal462753-131
 ●Saudi Arabia462753-171
 ●South Korea462753-AD1
 ●Spain462753-071
 ●Taiwan462753-AB1
 ●Thailand462753-281
 ●Turkey462753-141
 ●The United Kingdom462753-031
 ●The United States462753-001
 For use only with white Special Edition computer models:
 ●The United States463976-001
 Door/Cover Kit (see Door/Cover Kit on page 32 for more Door/Cover Kit spare
part component information)417073-001
(4a)Top cover trim 
 ●For use only in computer models with Intel processors equipped with a Web cam430466-001
 ●For use only in metal-colored Special Edition computer models with Intel processors465309-001
 ●For use only in white Special Edition computer models465310-001
 ●For use only in Artist Edition computer models465311-001
(4b)ExpressCard slot bezel 
(4c)SIM slot cover 
(4d)Hard drive cover 
(4e)Memory module compartment cover 
(4f)Wireless module compartment cover 
(5)Top covers (include TouchPad and TouchPad cable)
  For use in computer models with Intel or AMD processors:
 
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