Front components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Webcam light

On: The webcam is in use.

 

 

 

(2)

External WWAN antenna button

Opens the external wireless wide area network (WWAN)

 

 

antenna.

 

 

 

(3)

External WWAN antenna

Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with

 

 

WWANs.

 

 

 

(4)

Power switch

When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn

 

 

on the computer.

 

 

When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to

 

 

shut down the computer.

 

 

When the computer is in Standby, slide the switch to the

 

 

right briefly to exit Standby.

 

 

When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the switch to the

 

 

right briefly to exit Hibernation.

 

 

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown

 

 

procedures are ineffective, slide the switch to the right and hold

 

 

for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

 

 

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control

 

 

Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.

 

 

 

(5)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

(6)

Business card slot

Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can

 

 

capture an image.

 

 

 

(7)

Display release latch

Opens the computer.

 

 

 

(8)

Bluetooth® compartment

Contains an optional Bluetooth device.

 

 

 

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HP 2740P manual Front components, Panel System and Maintenance Power Options

2740P specifications

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