HP XU103UT manual Introduction, Finding more information about your new computer

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1 Introduction

This guide contains general information about HP notebook computers.

NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.

Finding more information about your new computer

The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc:

●Setup Instructions poster—Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. The poster is included in the box with the computer.

NOTE: Refer to the poster for the location of your user guides and reference material.

●Getting Started—Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access the Getting Started guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

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Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.

●Help and Support—Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

●Safety & Comfort Guide—Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. This guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.

●Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices—Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Finding more information about your new computer

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Select Start All Programs HP HP Documentation IntroductionFinding more information about your new computer Windows Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Networking select models onlyWindows Vista Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsSelect Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Inserting a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking audio functions on the computerVideo Webcam select models onlyPage Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Finding additional battery informationManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerReplacing the battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryTesting an AC adapter Using switchable graphics select models only Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard softwareSlot-load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsChanging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Setting a new Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing an optional security cable Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning productsUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Start Help and Support Maintain Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Computer Management Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyIntel ME Configuration Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM