HP Pavilion Dv8 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

2–2Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Top  com po n e n ts
Display components
Item Component Description
(1)Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on.
(2)Wireless antennas (2) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WLANs.
✎The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. 
For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the 
antennas free from obstructions.
(3)Internal digital...

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide2–3
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader
Item Component Description
(1)Power button*■When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.
■When the computer is on, briefly press the button to initiate Sleep.
■When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press the button to 
exit Sleep.
■When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly press the button to 
exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows...

2–4Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
(3)Media button Starts the MediaSmart program.
(4)Previous/rewind button■Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once.
■Rewinds media when the button is pressed in combination with the fn key.
(5)Play/pause button Plays or pauses media.
(6)Next/fast forward button■Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed once.
■Fast forwards media when pressed in combination with the fn key.
(7)Stop button Stops...

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide2–5
Keys
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item 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 
a function key or the esc key.
(3)Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4)Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath...

2–6Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Lights
Item Component Description
(1)Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2)Power lights (2)*■On: The computer is on.
■Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
■Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3)Volume mute light■White: Computer sound is on.
■Amber: Computer sound is off.
(4)Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume.
(5)Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used...

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide2–7 (12)Drive light■Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
■Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the 
internal hard drive.
(13)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. When the battery reaches a 
critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
■Off:...

2–8Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Po i n t i n g  d evi c e s
Item Component Description
(1)TouchPad light■White: TouchPad is enabled.
■Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2)TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3)Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4)TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(5)TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(6)Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right...

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide2–9
Front components
Item Component Description
(1)Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
■Memory Stick (MS)
■Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
■MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
■xD-Picture Card (XD)
(2)Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(3)Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control (select models only). 

2–10Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Right-side components
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1)Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array 
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(2)Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, 
headphones, ear buds, headsets, or television audio.
(3)USB ports (2) Connect...

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide2–11
Left-side components
Rear component
Item Component Description
(1)Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
✎The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not 
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2)External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3)Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion 
product....