Sierra Wireless MC8775-H Multi-Mode & Multi-Band Wireless Network MiniCard User Manual Manual 435751

Sierra Wireless Inc. Multi-Mode & Multi-Band Wireless Network MiniCard Manual 435751

Manual 435751

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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Windows is a U.S. registered trademark ofMicrosoft Corporation. Bluetooth is atrademark owned by its proprietor and usedby Hewlett-Packard Company under license.SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor.The information contained herein is subjectto change without notice. The onlywarranties for HP products and services areset forth in the express warranty statementsaccompanying such products and services.Nothing herein should be construed asconstituting an additional warranty. HP shallnot be liable for technical or editorial errorsor omissions contained herein.First Edition: March 2007Document Part Number: 435751-001
Product noticeThis user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not beavailable on your computer.ENWW iii
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Table of contents1 Identifying Hardware2 ComponentsTop components ................................................................................................................................... 3TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................................ 7Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9Front components .............................................................................................................................. 10Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 11Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 12Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 13Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 14Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 15Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 163 LabelsIndex ................................................................................................................................................................... 18ENWW v
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1 Identifying HardwareTo see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:1. Select Start > My Computer.2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.ENWW 1
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Top componentsTouchPadComponent Description(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.(3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.(4) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printersand Other Hardware > Mouse.ENWW Top components 3
LightsNOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.Component Description(1) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in Standby.●Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power ratingshould be connected.●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.(2) Wireless lights (2)† ●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband WirelessModule, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.●Off: All wireless devices are off.(3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(4) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.(5) Volume mute light ●Off: Computer sound is on.●On: Computer sound is off.(6) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speakervolume.(7) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speakervolume.4 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
Component Description(8) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.●Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available powersource has reached a low battery level. When the batteryreaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinkingrapidly.●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fullycharged. If the computer is not plugged into an external powersource, the light stays off until the battery reaches a lowbattery level.(9) Drive light ●Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is beingaccessed.●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internalhard drive.*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. Thepower light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.†The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open.The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.ENWW Top components 5
Component Description(1) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in Standby.●Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power ratingshould be connected.●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.(2) Wireless lights (2)† ●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband WirelessModule, and/or Bluetooth device, is on.●Off: All wireless devices are off.(3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(4) Num lock light Blinking: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad isenabled.(5) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.●Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available powersource has reached a low battery level. When the batteryreaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinkingrapidly.●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fullycharged. If the computer is not plugged into an external powersource, the light stays off until the battery reaches a lowbattery level.(6) Drive light Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. Thepower light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.†The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open.The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.6 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint readerNOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.Component Description(1) Power button ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer.●When the computer is on, press the button to shut down thecomputer.●When the computer is in Standby, press the button briefly toexit Standby.●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button brieflyto exit Hibernation.If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdownprocedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for atleast 5 seconds to turn off the computer.To learn more about your power settings, select Start > ControlPanel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.(3) Info button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various softwaresolutions.(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not establish awireless connection.NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order toestablish a wireless connection.(5) Presentation button Starts the presentation feature.(6) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.ENWW Top components 7
Component Description(7) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decreasevolume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap theminus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plussign on the scroll zone to increase volume.(8) Internal microphone Records sound.(9) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.Component Description(1) Power button ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer.●When the computer is on, press the button to shut down thecomputer.●When the computer is in Standby, press the button briefly toexit Standby.●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button brieflyto exit Hibernation.If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdownprocedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for atleast 5 seconds to turn off the computer.To learn more about your power settings, select Start > ControlPanel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.(3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wirelessconnection.NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order toestablish a wireless connection.8 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
KeysNOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.Component Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key.(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed incombination 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 the pointer.(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed incombination with the fn key.ENWW Top components 9
Front componentsComponent Description(1) Wireless light ●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband WirelessModule, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.●Off: All wireless devices are off.(2) Power light ●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in Standby.●Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power ratingshould be connected.●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.(3) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.●Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity.●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available powersource has reached a low battery level. When the batteryreaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinkingrapidly.●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fullycharged. If the computer is not plugged into an external powersource, the light stays off until the battery reaches a lowbattery level.(4) Drive light ●Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is beingaccessed.●Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard hastemporarily parked the hard drive.(5) Speakers Produce sound.(6) Display release latch Opens the computer.10 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
Rear componentsComponent Description(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as adeterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from beingmishandled or stolen.(2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.(4) S-Video-out jack (select models only) Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.ENWW Rear components 11
Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Media Card Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS),Memory Stick Pro (MSPro), Memory Stick Duo Adapter, xD-PictureCard (XD).(2) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect an optional USB device.(3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.12 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
Left-side componentsComponent Description(1) PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32–bit (CardBus) or 16–bit PCCards.(2) PC Card eject button Ejects a PC Card from the PC Card slot.(3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Donot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoiningoptional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thickrugs or clothing, to block airflow.NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to coolinternal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation.(5) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereospeakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.(7) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo arraymicrophone, or monaural microphone.(8) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as acamcorder.ENWW Left-side components 13
Bottom componentsComponent Description(1) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) Contains a Bluetooth device.(2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Donot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoiningoptional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thickrugs or clothing, to block airflow.NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to coolinternal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation.(3) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.(4) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot islocated inside the battery bay.(5) Battery bay Holds the battery.(6) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.(7) Docking connector (select models only) Connects an optional docking device.(8) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot.(9) WLAN module compartment (select modelsonly)Contains a WLAN (wireless local area network) module slot.(10) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.14 Chapter 2 Components ENWWVents
Wireless antennae (select models only)Component Description(1) WLAN antennae (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wirelesslocal area networks (WLAN).(2) WWAN antenna (select models only)* Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with wirelesswide-area networks (WWAN).*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately aroundthe antennae free from obstructions.ENWW Wireless antennae (select models only) 15
Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged intoexternal power.(4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to acountry-specific modem adapter.(5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (selectmodels only)*Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.*Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.16 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
3 LabelsThe labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems or travel internationally with the computer.●Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and productnumber (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact technical support.The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity (select models only)—Contains the Windows® Product Key.You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate isaffixed to the bottom of the computer.●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label isaffixed to the bottom of the computer.●Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agencyapproval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved foruse. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label isaffixed inside the memory module compartment.●Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wirelessdevices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have beenapproved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an HPBroadband Wireless Module, or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includesone or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your computer.You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels areaffixed inside the memory module compartment.●SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated CircuitCard Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.●HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serialnumber of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.ENWW 17
IndexSymbols/Numerics1394 port, identifying 13AAC adapter, identifying 16accessory battery connector,identifying 14applications key, Windows 9audio-in (microphone) jack,identifying 13audio-out (headphone) jack,identifying 13Bbattery bay 14, 17battery light, identifying 5, 6, 10battery release latch,identifying 14battery, identifying 16baysbattery 14, 17hard drive 14Bluetooth compartment,identifying 14Bluetooth label 17buttonsinfo 7PC Card eject 13power 7, 8Presentation 7TouchPad 3volume mute 7wireless 7, 8Ccaps lock light, identifying 4, 6Certificate of Authenticity label 17compartmentmemory module 14WLAN module 14componentsadditional hardware 16bottom 14front 10left-side 13rear 11right-side 12top 3wireless antennae 15connector, power 13cord, power 16country-specific modem cableadapter 16Ddisplay release latch,identifying 10display switch, identifying 7docking connector, identifying 14drive light, identifying 5, 6, 10Eesc key, identifying 9external monitor port,identifying 11Ffingerprint reader, identifying 8fn key, identifying 9function keys, identifying 9Hhard drive bay, identifying 14headphone (audio-out) jack 13HP Broadband Wireless Modulelabel 17IIEEE 1394 port, identifying 13info button, identifying 7internal display switch,identifying 7internal microphone, identifying 8Jjacksaudio-in (microphone) 13audio-out (headphone) 13RJ-11 (modem) 12RJ-45 (network 11S-Video-out 11Kkeypad keys, identifying 9keysesc 9fn 9function 9keypad 9Windows applications 9Windows logo 9LlabelsBluetooth 17HP Broadband WirelessModule 17Microsoft Certificate ofAuthenticity 17modem approval 17regulatory 17service tag 17SIM 17wireless certification 17WLAN 17latch, battery release 14lightsbattery 5, 6, 10caps lock 4, 6drive 5, 6, 1018 Index ENWW
mute 4num lock 4, 6power 4, 6, 10volume down 4volume mute 4volume up 4wireless 4, 10MMedia Card Reader,identifying 12memory module compartment,identifying 14microphone (audio-in) jack 13Microsoft Certificate of Authenticitylabel 17modem approval label 17modem cable 16monitor port, external 11mute button, identifying 7mute light, identifying 4Nnum lock light, identifying 4, 6Ooperating systemMicrosoft Certificate ofAuthenticity label 17Product Key 17optical drive, identifying 12PPC Card eject button,identifying 13PC Card slot, identifying 13ports1394 13external monitor 11USB 12, 13power button, identifying 7, 8power connector, identifying 13power cord, identifying 16power light, identifying 10power lights, identifying 4, 6Presentation button, identifying 7Product Key 17product name and number,computer 17Rregulatory informationmodem approval label 17regulatory label 17wireless certification labels 17release latch, battery 14RJ-11 (modem) jack,identifying 12RJ-45 (network) jack,identifying 11SS-Video-out jack, identifying 11scrolling regions, TouchPad 3security cable slot, identifying 11serial number, computer 17service tag 17SIM label 17SIM slot, identifying 14slotsMedia Card Reader 12memory module 14speaker, identifying 10TTouchPadbuttons 3identifying 3scrolling regions 3traveling with the computermodem approval label 17wireless certification labels 17UUSB ports, identifying 12, 13Vvent 13vents, identifying 14volume down light, identifying 4volume mute button, identifying 7volume mute light, identifying 4volume scroll zone, identifying 8volume up light, identifying 4WWindows applications key,identifying 9Windows logo key, identifying 9wireless button, identifying 7, 8wireless certification label 17wireless light, identifying 4, 10WLAN antennae, identifying 15WLAN device 17WLAN label 17WLAN module compartment,identifying 14WWAN antenna, identifying 15ENWW Index 19

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