Sierra Wireless MC8775-H Multi-Mode & Multi-Band Wireless Network MiniCard User Manual Notebook
Sierra Wireless Inc. Multi-Mode & Multi-Band Wireless Network MiniCard Notebook
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Notebook Tour User Guide © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. 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 statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: May 2006 Document Part Number: 406756-001 Table of contents 1 Components Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2 Pointing Devices .................................................................................................................. 2 TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3 Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4 Buttons, switches, and readers ............................................................................................ 6 Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Hotkey quick reference ........................................................................................................ 7 Front components ................................................................................................................................ 9 Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 10 Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 11 Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 12 Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 13 Display components ........................................................................................................................... 15 WLAN antennae ................................................................................................................................. 16 WWAN antenna ................................................................................................................................. 17 Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 18 Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 19 2 Specifications Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 21 Rated input power .............................................................................................................................. 22 Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 23 ENWW iii iv ENWW 1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: 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. NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models. ENWW Top components Pointing Devices Component Description (1) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (2) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Chapter 1 Components ENWW TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and doubleclicking (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. ENWW Top components Lights Component Description (1) On: The computer is on. Power lights * (2) Blinking: The computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (2) Wireless lights† (2) On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. (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 On: Computer sound is turned off. (6) 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 power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not Chapter 1 Components ENWW Component Description plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. (7) Drive light ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP Mobile Data Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive. *There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. Both display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open; the other wireless light is always visible on the front of the computer. ENWW Top components Buttons, switches, and readers Component Description (1) When the computer is Power button* ● Off, press to turn on the computer. ● On, press to enter hibernation. ● In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ● In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. (2) Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software solutions. (3) Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. (4) Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature. (5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. (6) Volume down button Decreases speaker volume. (7) Volume up button Increases speaker volume Chapter 1 Components ENWW Component Description (8) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Fingerprint reader *This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft 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 in combination with the fn key. Hotkey quick reference ENWW Function Key Combination Display system information fn+esc Clear system information fn+esc or click OK Initiate standby fn+f3 Top components 8 Function Key Combination Alternate image between the computer display and external display fn+f4 Display battery information fn+f8 Clear battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Turn on and off the ambient light sensor fn+f11 Chapter 1 Components ENWW Front components Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on. (3) Power light On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation. (4) 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 power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. (5) ENWW Drive light ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP Mobile Data Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. (6) Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the computer and an optional IrDAcompliant device. (7) Digital Media Slot Supports SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards. (8) Speakers Produce computer sound. Front components Rear components (1) Component Description Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 10 (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Chapter 1 Components ENWW Right-side components ENWW Component Description (1) Smart card reader Supports smart cards and Java™ Cards. (2) MultiBay optical drive Reads an optical disc. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. Right-side components 11 Left-side components Component Description (1) Enables airflow to cool internal components. Vent CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. 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. 12 (2) USB ports (2) Connects an optional USB device. (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monoaural microphone. (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. (5) PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. Chapter 1 Components ENWW Bottom components Component Description (1) Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device (select models only). (2) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. 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. (3) Mini Card compartment Contains a wireless LAN device (select models only) CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, replace the devices with only a Mini Card authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country, If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality, and then contact Customer Care through the Help and Support Center. ENWW (4) Battery release latches Release the battery from the battery bay. (5) Battery bay Holds the battery. (6) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device. (7) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery. Bottom components 13 14 Component Description (8) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot. (9) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. Chapter 1 Components ENWW Display components Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is turned on. NOTE This switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. ENWW Display components 15 WLAN antennae Two wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals over wireless local area networks (WLANs). These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. NOTE The computer display must be open before you can connect to a wireless network. 16 Chapter 1 Components ENWW WWAN antenna The wireless antenna inside the display enclosure allows you to connect to a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and then to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless module and service from a supported cellular network operator. For more information on HP Broadband Wireless and how to sign up for service, refer to the HP Broadband Wireless Getting Started guide included with your computer. ENWW WWAN antenna 17 Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) HP Smart AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power. NOTE The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a stand alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer. (3) Modem cable* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a countryspecific modem adapter. (4) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select models 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. 18 Chapter 1 Components ENWW Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ENWW ● Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft® Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about optional wireless devices available on select models, and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one 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 are affixed to the bottom of the computer. Labels 19 20 Chapter 1 Components ENWW 2 Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0˚C to 35˚C 32˚F to 95˚F Operating (writing to optical disc) 5˚C to 35˚C 41˚F to 95˚F Nonoperating -20˚C to 60˚C -4˚F to 140˚F Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*) -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia*) -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft Temperature Relative humidity (noncondensing) Maximum altitude (unpressurized) *Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude. ENWW Operating environment 21 Rated input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with your computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a stand alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input power Rating Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A – 65 W; 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A – 90W Operating current 3.5 A; or 4.9 A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. 22 Chapter 2 Specifications ENWW Index AC adapter identifying 18 altitude specifications 21 antennae 16 applications key, Windows 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 12 audio-out (headphone) jack 12 battery identifying 18 battery bay 13, 19 battery charge information 8 battery light, identifying 4, 9 battery release latch 13 bays battery 13, 19 Bluetooth device 13 hard drive 14 Bluetooth compartment 13 Bluetooth label 19 buttons mute 6 power 6 wireless 6 cable RJ-11 (modem) 18 caps lock light 4 Certificate of Authenticity label compartments Bluetooth 13 memory module 14 Mini Card 13 components bottom 13 display 15 front 9 ENWW left-side 12 rear 10 right-side 11 top 2 connector, power 10 cord, power, identifying 18 increasing screen brightness initiating standby 7 setting ambient light sensor 8 switching screen image 8 humidity specifications 21 display image, switching 8 screen brightness hotkeys 8 display release latch 9, 15 display switch 15 docking connector 13 drive light 5, 9 drives hard 14 optical 11 Info Center button 6 internal display switch environmental specifications 21 external monitor port 10 fingerprint reader 7 fn key identifying 7 function keys identifying 7 19 hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 12 hotkeys battery charge information 8 decreasing screen brightness displaying system information 15 jacks audio-in (microphone) 12 audio-out (headphone) 12 RJ-11 (modem) 11 RJ-45 (network) 11 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 keypad 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 labels Bluetooth 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 19 modem approval 19 regulatory 19 service tag 19 wireless certification 19 WLAN 19 latches battery release 13 Index 23 display release 9, 15 lights battery 4, 9 caps lock 4 drive 5, 9 mute 4 num lock 4 power 4, 9 volume 4 wireless 4, 9 lock, security cable 10 memory module compartment 14 microphone (audio-in) jack 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 Mini Card compartment 13 modem approval label 19 modem cable adapter 18 monitor port, external 10 mute button 6 mute light 4 network (RJ-45) jack 11 num lock light 4 operating environment specifications 21 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 Product Key 19 optical drive, identifying 11 PC Card slot 12 ports external monitor 10 USB 11, 12 power button 6 power connector 10 power cord 18 power light 4, 9 Presentation button 6 Product Key 19 product name and number, computer 19 24 Index rated input power specifications 22 reader, fingerprint 7 regulatory information modem approval label 19 regulatory label 19 wireless certification labels 19 release latch battery 13 display 9 RJ-11 (modem) cable 18 RJ-11 (modem) jack 11 RJ-45 (network) jack 11 Windows logo key 7 wireless antennae 16 wireless button 6 wireless certification label wireless light 4, 9 WLAN device 19 WLAN label 19 WWAN device 17 19 screen brightness hotkeys 8 screen image, switching 8 security cable slot 10 serial number, computer 19 service tag 19 slots memory module 14 PC Card 12 security cable 10 smart card reader 11 speakers 9 specifications operating environment 21 rated input power 22 standby hotkey 7 system information hotkey 7 temperature specifications 21 traveling with the computer environmental specifications 22 modem approval label 19 wireless certification labels 19 USB ports, identifying 11, 12 vents 12, 13 Windows applications key 7 ENWW
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