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HP ProBook 640 G1 Notebook PC - Identifying Components

Identifying components

Figure : Display
Item #
Component
Description
1
WLAN antennas (2)
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
2
WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWAN).
3
Internal microphones (2)
Record sound
4
Webcam light
On: The webcam is in use
5
Webcam
Records video and captures still photographs.
6
Internal display switch1
Turns Off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is On.
note:
1: The display switch is not visible on the outside of the computer

Buttons and fingerprint reader

Item #
Component
Description
1
Power button
  • When the computer is Off, press the button to turn On the computer.
  • When the computer is On, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep.
  • When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.
  • When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
2
Speakers (2)
Produce sound
3
Wireless button
Turns the wireless feature On or Off but does not establish a wireless connection.
4
Volume mute button
Mutes and restores speaker sound
5
Fingerprint reader (select models only)
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.

Keys

Item #
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, the num lk key, the esc key, or the b key
3
Windows button1
Returns us to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop
4
Function keys
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
5
Windows applications key
Displays options for a selected object.
6
Embedded numeric keypad
When the keypad is turned On, it can be used like an external numeric keypad.
Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
7
num lk key
Turns the embedded numeric keypad On and Off when pressed in combination with the fn key.
note:
1: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen.
Figure : Keys
Item #
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, the num lk key, the esc key, or the b key
3
Windows button1
Returns us to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop
4
Function keys
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
5
num lk key
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad.
6
Integrated numeric keypad
When num lk has been enabled, it can be used like an external numeric keypad.
note:
1: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen.

Lights

Figure : Lights
Item #
Component
Description
1
Power light
  • On: The computer is On
  • Blinking: The computer is in the sleep state
  • Off: The computer is Off
2
Caps lock light
On: Caps lock is On
3
TouchPad light
  • Amber: The TouchPad is Off
  • Off: The TouchPad is On
4
Microphone mute light
  • Amber: Microphone sound is Off
  • Off: Microphone sound is On
5
Num lock light
On: Num lock is On
6
Wireless light
  • White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is On.
  • Amber: All wireless devices are Off
7
Mute light
  • Amber: Computer sound is Off
  • White: Computer sound is On
Figure : Lights
Item #
Component
Description
1
Power light
  • On: The computer is On
  • Blinking: The computer is in the sleep state
  • Off: The computer is Off
2
Microphone mute light
  • Amber: Microphone sound is Off
  • Off: Microphone sound is On
3
Num lock light
On: Num lock is On
4
Wireless light
  • White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is On
  • Amber: All wireless devices are Off
5
Mute light
  • Amber: Computer sound is Off
  • White: Computer sound is On
6
Caps lock light
On: Caps lock is On
7
TouchPad light
  • Amber: The TouchPad is Off
  • Off: The TouchPad is On

TouchPad

Figure : TouchPad
Item #
Component
Description
1
Pointing stick (select models only)
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen
2
Left pointing stick button (select models only)
Functions like the left button on an external mouse
3
TouchPad On/Off button
Turns the TouchPad On and Off
4
Left TouchPad button
Functions like the left button on an external mouse
5
Right pointing stick button (select models only)
Functions like the right button on an external mouse
6
TouchPad zone
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen
7
Right TouchPad button
Functions like the right button on an external mouse

Front

Figure : Front
Item #
Component
Description
1
Wireless light
  • White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth device, is On
  • Amber: All wireless devices are Off
2
Power light
  • On: The computer is On
  • Blinking: The computer is in the sleep state
  • Off: The computer is Off
3
AC adapter/Battery light
  • White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90% to 99%.
  • Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90 percent.
  • Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
  • Off: The battery is fully charged
4
Hard drive light
  • Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed
  • Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive

Left side

note:
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Figure : Left side
Item #
Component
Description
1
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter
2
RJ-45 (network) jack/lights (2)
Connects a network cable:
  • Amber (left): The network is showing activity
  • Green (right): The network is connected
3
USB 3.0 charging port
Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced USB power performance. The USB charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is Off.
4
Memory card reader
Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD).
5
USB 3.0 port
Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance.
6
Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)
The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive that reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. It can also hold a weight saver option.
7
Optical drive eject button (select models only)
Releases the optical drive disc tray
8
ExpressCard slot or smart card reader (depending on the configuration)
Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards
Figure : Left side
Item #
Component
Description
1
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter
2
RJ-45 (network) jack/lights (2)
Connects a network cable:
  • Amber (left): The network is showing activity
  • Green (right): The network is connected
3
USB 3.0 charging port
Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced USB power performance. The USB charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is Off.
4
Memory card reader
Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD).
5
USB 3.0 port
Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance.
6
Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)
The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive that reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. It can also hold a weight saver option.
7
Optical drive eject button (select models only)
Releases the optical drive disc tray
8
ExpressCard slot or smart card reader (depending on the configuration)
Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards

Right side

Figure : Right side
Item #
Component
Description
1
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone.
2
USB 3.0 ports (2)
Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance.
3
Dual-Mode DisplayPort
Dual-Mode DisplayPort
4
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector
5
Vents (2)
Enable airflow to cool internal components
6
Security cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer

Rear (select models only)

Figure : Rear
Item #
Component
Description
1
RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)
Connects a modem cable
2
Serial port
Connects an optional device such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer

Bottom

Figure : Bottom
Item #
Component
Description
1
Service cover
Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the memory module slots.
2
Battery release latch
Releases the battery
3
SIM slot
Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models only). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay
4
Docking connector
Connects an optional docking device
5
Service cover release lock
Locks the service cover
6
Service cover release latch
Releases the service cover on the computer
7
Battery bay
Holds the battery
8
Vents (4)
Enable airflow to cool internal components