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Managing power with a parked hard drive	49
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	50
Using optical drives (select models only)	50
Identifying the installed optical drive	50
Inserting an optical disc	50
Tray load	50
Slot load	51
Removing an optical disc	51
Tray load	51
When the disc tray opens normally	52
When the disc tray fails to open normally	52
Slot load	53
Sharing optical drives	54
Using RAID (select models only)	54
7 Security	55
Protecting the computer	55
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	56
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	57
Managing a BIOS administrator password	57
Entering a BIOS administrator password	58
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password	58
Setting a DriveLock password	59
Entering a DriveLock password	60
Changing a DriveLock password	60
Removing DriveLock protection	60
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	61
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	61
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	61
Using antivirus software	63
Using firewall software	64
Installing critical security updates	65
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	66
Installing an optional security cable	67
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	68
Locating the fingerprint reader	68
8 Maintenance	69
Cleaning your computer	70
Cleaning products	70

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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 Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerSelect Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Roaming to another network Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIMConnecting a modem cable Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem select models only Page Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Device and PrintersConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Adjusting the volume Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only Video VGAConfiguring audio for Hdmi HdmiIntel Wireless Display select models only Windows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plansClick Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using Power Assistant select models only Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Switching between graphics modes select models only Testing an AC adapterInserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardRemoving 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 Connecting an eSATA device Removing 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 onlyExternal cards and devices Drives Handling drivesUsing hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a 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 Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardCleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Using SoftPaq Download Manager Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesManagement Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software ManagerUsing Intel Active Management Technology select models only Enabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusIntel ME Configuration IAMT ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys SIM