Broadcom BRCM1020 Broadcom 802.11g Wireless LAN PCI-E Mini Card User Manual User Guide

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Table of contents1 Identifying Hardware2 Top componentsTouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 2Keys ..................................................................................................................................................... 3Hotkey quick reference ......................................................................................................................... 43 DisplayDisplay components ............................................................................................................................. 5Quick Launch buttons ........................................................................................................................... 6Media buttons ....................................................................................................................................... 7Display lights ........................................................................................................................................ 8Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................... 9WWAN antenna ................................................................................................................................. 104 Front components5 Rear components6 Right-side components7 Left-side components8 Bottom components9 Additional hardware components10 LabelsIndex ................................................................................................................................................................... 20ENWW iiiAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

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1 Identifying HardwareTo see a list of hardware installed in the computer:1. Select Start > Computer > Properties.2. In the left pane, click Hardware and Device Settings.3. In the Windows Security dialog box, click Allow.4. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.ENWW 1Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

2 Top componentsTouchPadComponent Description(1) TouchPad light Blue: TouchPad is enabled.Amber: TouchPad is disabled.(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.(5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.(6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >Hardware and Sound > Mouse. In the Windows Security dialog box, click Allow.2 Chapter 2 Top components ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Hotkey quick referenceTo perform this function PressDisplay information. fn+escClear system information. fn+esc or press enterOpen the Help and Support Center. fn+f1Open the Print Options window. fn+f2Open a Web browser. fn+f3Alternate between computer display and external display. fn+f4Initiate the Sleep state. fn+f5Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7Increase screen brightness. fn+f8Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+124 Chapter 2 Top components ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

3DisplayDisplay componentsComponent Description(1) Rotating hinge Swivels the display and converts the computer from notebookmode into tablet PC mode or vice versa.(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer isturned on.(3) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.(4) Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.(5) Display release latch Opens the computer.ENWW Display components 5Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Quick Launch buttonsComponent Description(1) Rotate button Switches the image between landscape and portrait orientation.(2) Mobility Center button Press to open Mobility Center.(3) Media button When the computer is●On, the media button opens the music program or Mediamenu, allowing you to select a multimedia program.●Off, the media button opens the music program or the Mediamenu, allowing you to select a multimedia program.●In the Sleep state, the media button resumes from Sleep intoWindows.(4) DVD button When the computer is●On, the DVD button opens the default DVD program to starta DVD in the optical drive.●Off, the DVD button opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in theoptical drive. If the QuickPlay software is not installed, thecomputer starts in Windows.●In Hibernation, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the opticaldrive. If the QuickPlay software is not installed, the computerresumes from Hibernation.NOTE Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for details onusing QuickPlay.6 Chapter 3 Display ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Media buttonsComponent Description(1) Previous/rewind button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:●Press to play the previous track or chapter.●Press fn+ this button to rewind.(2) Play/pause button When a disc is in the optical drive and is●Not playing, press to play the disc.●Playing, press to pause the disc.(3) Next/fast forward button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:●Press once to play the next track or chapter.●Press fn+ this button to fast forward.(4) Stop button When a disc is playing in the optical drive, press to stop the currentdisc activity.ENWW Media buttons 7Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Display lightsComponent Description(1) Power light* ●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.(2) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source hasreached a low-battery condition. When the battery reachesa critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinkingrapidly.●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer arefully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an externalpower source, the light stays off until the battery reaches alow-battery condition.(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.(4) Rotate button light On: The image is in landscape mode. [PLEASE VERIFY](5) Mobility Center button light On: Mobility Center is open. [PLEASE VERIFY](6) Media button light On: QuickPlay media mode is open. [PLEASE VERIFY](7) DVD button light On: QuickPlay DVD mode is open. [PLEASE VERIFY]8 Chapter 3 Display ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Wireless antennae (select models only)On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wirelessdevices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your region's section of the Regulatory, Safety andEnvironmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center.NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free fromobstructions.ENWW Wireless antennae (select models only) 9Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

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 servicefrom a supported cellular network operator.For more information on HP Broadband Wireless and how to sign up for service, refer to the HPBroadband Wireless Getting Started guide included with your computer.10 Chapter 3 Display ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

4 Front componentsComponent Description(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.(2) Power button* When the computer is●Off, press to turn on the computer.●On, press to enter Hibernation.●In the Sleep state, briefly press to exit Sleep.●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 powerbutton for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.(3) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local areanetwork (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.Amber: an integrated wireless device is turned off.(4) Consumer infrared lens Links the computer to the HP Remote Control.(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo arraymicrophone, or monaural microphone.(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereospeakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.ENWW 11Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

5 Rear componentsComponent Description(1) 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.(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.(4) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.NOTE The security cable is designed to act as adeterrent, but may not prevent the computer from beingmishandled or stolen.12 Chapter 5 Rear components ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

6 Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Previous/rewind button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:●Press to play the previous track or chapter.●Press fn+ this button to rewind.(2) Play/pause button When a disc is in the optical drive and is●Not playing, press to play the disc.●Playing, press to pause the disc.(3) Next/fast forward button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:●Press once to play the next track or chapter.●Press fn+ this button to fast forward.(4) Stop button When a disc is playing in the optical drive, press to stop the currentdisc activity.(5) Pen holder Secures the pen to the computer.(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.(7) Pen tether Connects the pen tether(8) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.(9) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.ENWW 13Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Component DescriptionNOTE The computer has only one expansion port. Theterm expansion port 3 describes the type of expansionport.(10) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.(11) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.(12) 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.14 Chapter 6 Right-side components ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

7 Left-side componentsComponent Description(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.(2) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.(3) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M.(4) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.(5) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.(6) Optical drive release button Releases the optical drive tray.ENWW 15Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

8 Bottom componentsComponent Description(1) Vents (3) 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.(2) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.(3) Optical drive release latch Releases the optical drive from the drive bay.(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.(5) Mini Card compartment Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only).16 Chapter 8 Bottom components ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

Component DescriptionNOTE To prevent an unresponsive system and thedisplay of a warning message, replace with only a MiniCard device authorized for use in the computer by thegovernmental agency that regulates wireless devices inyour country. If you replace the device and then receive awarning message, remove the device to restore computerfunctionality. Then contact Customer Care through theHelp and Support Center.(6) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.(7) Battery bay Holds the battery.ENWW 17Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

9 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* 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.18 Chapter 9 Additional hardware components ENWWAntenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/

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