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HP (Hewlett-Packard) D1A48UA manual

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    User Guide[...]

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    © Copyright 2012 Hew lett-Packard Development Company, L.P. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty stateme nts accompanying such products and ser vices. Nothing herein should be construed a[...]

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    Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do n ot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoinin g optional printer, or a soft surface, such [...]

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    iv Safety warning no tice[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Getting to know your comput er ................ ............ ............. ............ ................. ........... ............ .................... .... 1 Right s ide .. ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... .......... ............. ......... .......... ............ ....... ...... ......... .......... 1 L[...]

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    vi[...]

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    1 Getting to know your computer Right side Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state, which is an energy-saving mode. The co mputer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off. (2) Drive light ● Blinking white: The driv[...]

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    Component Description (8) AC adapter light ● White: The AC adapter is co nnected and the battery is charged. ● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery level. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is chargi ng. ● Off: The computer is using DC power. (9) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. Left side Component [...]

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    Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wire less signa ls to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, capt ures still ph otographs, and allows you to video conference and chat onli ne using streaming video. (4) Internal[...]

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    TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the s creen. (2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an e xternal mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on a n external mouse. Lights, buttons, and speakers Component Description (1) Power ligh[...]

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    Component Description (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the bu tton to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, pre ss the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is on and you want to lock the screen, briefly press the power button un til you see the sign-in screen appear. Pressing the power[...]

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    Component Description (3) 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. (4) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. Labels The labels aff[...]

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    2 Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad all ows you to control th e po inter on the screen us ing your fingers. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use th e corresponding button s on an external mou se. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for mo ving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. ● Place two fingers slightly apart [...]

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    Tapping To make an on-scre en selection use the tap function on the TouchPad. ● Point to an item on the screen , and then tap one fin ger on the TouchPa d zone to make a selection. Double-tap an item to open it. You can also ma ke text selections u sing the tap and drag function. ● Use one finger to tap quickly, and then in the same place immed[...]

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    3 Using the action keys Icon Key Descriptio n F1 Go to the previous page in your browser history. F2 Go to the next page in your browser history. F3 Reload your current page. F4 Open your page in full-screen mode. F5 Switch to your next window. F6 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold do wn the key. F7 Increases the scre[...]

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    4 Charging the battery WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a repla cement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. CAUTION: Removing a u ser-replaceab le battery that is the sole power so urce for the computer can cause loss of information. To preven[...]

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    d. Slide the battery (3) from the middle to remove it from the computer. NOTE: The battery release la tch automatically retur ns to its original position. The battery lock will remain in the unlocked posi tion. 3. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. Turn on the comput er, and verify t hat the AC adapter is[...]

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    5 More HP resources You have already u sed Setup I nstructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details , how-to informat ion, and more, use th is table. Resource Cont ents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features. Help and Support For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worl[...]

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    6 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the rele ase of static electricity wh en tw o objects come into contact—for example, the sho ck you receive wh en you walk across th e carpet and touc h a metal door knob. A discharge of static ele ctricity from fingers or other electrostati c conductors may damage electronic components. To p r[...]

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    Index A AC adapter 2 AC adapter light 10 action keys decrease screen brightness 9 functions 9 increase screen brightness 9 switch screen image 9 using 9 volume down 9 volume up 9 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 audio-out (head phone) jack 2 B battery 10 battery bay 5, 6 battery lock, identifying 5 battery release latch 6 buttons left TouchPad 4 right [...]

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    V vents, identifying 2, 6 W warranty period label 6 webcam light, id entifying 3 webcam, identify ing 3 wireless certification label 6 WLAN antennas, identifying 3 WLAN label 6 Index 15[...]