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HP X1042AP, X1020US, X1027AP Rear Panel Vent, Provides airflow to cool internal components

Models: X1078AP X1086AP X1062AP X1042AP X1089AP X1070AP X1028AP X1050US

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Vent

Hardware

Vent

Rear Panel: Vent

Exhaust vent*	Provides airflow to cool internal components.
	Ä To prevent overheating, do not
	obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard
	surface, such as a printer, or a soft
	surface, such as pillows or thick rugs
	or clothing, to block airflow.

*The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the underside of the notebook.

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Contents

Document Part Number Startup and Reference GuideCompaq Notebook Series June6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades Contents1 Startup 2 Hardware 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives and Drive Media 9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications IndexPart StartupSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack 2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display Opening the NotebookTo open the notebook Opening the notebookConnecting the Notebook to External Power Charging a New Battery Pack Identifying the battery lightTurning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Basic SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Setting Regional and Display Preferences Turning Off the NotebookProtecting the Notebook from Power Surges Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesUsing the Notebook Safely Part Reference Startup and Reference Guide-PartStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents HardwareStartup and Reference Guide-Part DisplayDisplay TouchPad Top TouchPadFn key Keys and AntennaTop Keys and Antenna Power Controls Top Power ControlsLights Top LightsAudio Buttons and Speakers Top Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelRear Panel Connectors and JacksRear Panel Connectors and Jacks Provides airflow to cool internal components VentRear Panel Vent Startup and Reference Guide-PartLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment UndersideBays and Memory Compartment Docking Connector and Vents Underside Docking Connector and VentLabels Additional Standard Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackRestoration and Documentation CDs For Information About These Topics Select This GuideTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad KeyboardContents Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysIdentifying TouchPad components TouchPadIdentifying TouchPad Components Startup and Reference Guide-PartUsing the TouchPad Setting TouchPad PreferencesHotkeys Identifying HotkeysDefault Function Hotkey ProceduresHotkey Quick Reference HotkeysOpen Help and Support Window Fn+F1 Hotkey CommandsSwitch Image Fn+F4 Open Internet Explorer Fn+F3Increase Brightness Fn+F8 Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6Decrease Brightness Fn+F7 Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11 KeypadStop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10 Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning the Keypad On and OffStartup and Reference Guide-Part Keyboard3-10 Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown PowerContents Identifying the Battery and Power/StandbyHibernation Understanding Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying Power Controls and IndicatorsProcedure Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off TaskTask Initiating or Resuming from StandbyProcedure ResultTask Initiating or Restoring from HibernationProcedure ResultSetting Power Control Preferences Identifying the battery and power/standby lights Using Battery PowerIdentifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Startup and Reference Guide-PartSwitching Between Battery and External Power Charging a Battery PackDisplaying Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackObtaining Accurate Charge Information Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions How to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackWhen to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackThe monitor will not turn off automatically Storing a Battery Pack Recharging the Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Startup and Reference Guide-Part Power4-20 Drives and Drive Media ContentsRead Understanding Drive and Drive Media TermsOptical Drive WriteCaring for Drives and Drive Media Identifying the IDE drive light Using the IDE Drive LightAdding a Drive to the System Inserting or Removing a Disc Inserting a DiscRemoving a Disc With Power Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is availableRemoving a Disc Without Power Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is not availableDisplaying Media Contents Playing a DiscProtecting Playback Observing the Copyright WarningSetting the Boot Order Replacing the Internal Hard DriveRemoving the hard drive retaining screws 5. Turn the notebook underside up6. Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screws Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay Startup and Reference Guide-PartInserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive retaining screw Startup and Reference Guide-PartAdjusting Volume Using the Internal Speakers MultimediaContents Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an S-Video DeviceAdjusting Volume Identifying the internal speakers Using the Internal SpeakersConnecting an Audio Device The notebook has 2 audio jacks Connecting the Video Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Audio Turning a Video Device On and Off Changing the Color Television FormatUsing WinDVD Using Multimedia SoftwareUsing Windows Media Player Playing a DVD or Video CDManaging DVD Region Settings Using Easy CD Creator Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesResponding to the UDF Prompt Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings Formatting Recording MediaTo select Disk-at-once settings Modem Connecting the Modem Using the Modem While Traveling CommunicationsContents Internationally Accessing Communication SoftwareModem Connecting the Modem Selecting ConnectorsConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Adding a Country Configuration Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyDisplaying the Current Country Configuration Check the Dialing Mode Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Line Check the Telephone Number Check the Dial ToneAccessing Communication Software Finding AT Command InformationNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Turning a Network Connection Off and On Accessing the Network at StartupInfrared Setting Up an Infrared Transmission Linking to an infrared deviceAvoiding Standby While Using Infrared Hardware Options and Upgrades ContentsConnecting a Powered Device Connecting a USB DeviceUsing a PC Card Selecting a PC Card2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Using an SD Card or MMC Using the SD Card LightInserting an SD Card or MMC Inserting an SD Card or MMCTo insert an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMCIncreasing Memory Displaying Memory Informationthe notebook Removing or Inserting a Memory Module3. Disconnect the power cord 4. Remove the battery pack 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook5. Turn the notebook underside up Opening the memory compartment7. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 9. Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Connecting an optional cable lockStartup and Reference Guide-Part Hardware Options and Upgrades8-16 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities ContentsUpdating Software Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an UpdateDownloading and Installing a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Backing Up and Restoring Data Setting a System Restore PointRestoring to a System Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System Repairing the Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Opening the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemUsing the Setup Utility Exiting the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Support Utilities Using the Help and Support WindowPreparing to Call Technical Support Using Support Telephone NumbersObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Operating Environment SpecificationsNotebook Dimensions DimensionRated Input Power Finding More Environmental Information Specifications Startup and Reference Guide-PartIndex Page Page Page Page Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping and TravelModem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide Advanced Users Only guidePage Regulatory and Safety Notices Regulatory and Safety NoticesSafety & Comfort Guide See also software Index Index-11Startup and Reference Guide IndexIndex-12 Startup and Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition June Reference Number Document Part Number