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docking base (optional) connectors for 4–16

using during initial setup 1–3using while installing software

2–3Documentation Library CD

displaying contents of 2–7finding information within a

guide 2–9identifying 4–18inserting drive for 2–5inserting into drive 2–6selecting a guide 2–8

drives designations 2–7IDE drive light 4–5inserting or removing while

installing software 1–6location of hard drive bay 4–13location of MultiBay 4–12location when shipped 4–18replacing with weight saver

4–20

See also CD drive (optional); hard drive

DVD drive (optional), inserting 4–5

See also drives

E

Easy Access buttons 4–7electrical storm, safety issues 1–7End User License Agreement 1–6external monitor connector 4–10

F

F1, F2, etc. (function keys) 4–8Fn key 4–8

freeze, system 4–6

H

hard drive bay 4–13

IDE drive light 4–5primary 4–18retaining screw 4–15

Hardware Guide 2–8Hibernation

described 3–3exiting 3–3initiating 4–6

hotkeys 4–8

I

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light 4–5

identifying components display 4–1

front 4–9

items in box 4–18left side 4–12

pointing device (dual device models) 4–3

pointing device (TouchPad models) 4–2

rear panel 4–10right side 4–13top 4–4underside 4–14

infrared port 4–11installing battery pack 1–2

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HP 2800CA, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2898AP, 2895AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2891AP, 2894AP, 2889AP, 2887AP See also CD drive optional hard drive

2816KR, 2801TC, 2871AP, 2880CL, 2882AP specifications

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