HP 3111000NR manual Identifying the labels, Additional hardware components

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Additional hardware components

Component		Description

(1)	Power cord*	Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

(2)	Battery*	Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
		external power.

(3)	AC adapter	Converts AC power to DC power.

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

Identifying the labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.

●Service tag—Provides important information including the following:

◦Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.

◦Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

◦Part Number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the hardware components of the product. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Software updates Top components Hardware featuresIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLights Component DescriptionPanel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager software select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIMTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCannot create a Wlan connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailableConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby Function HotkeyIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageDecreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockDecreasing speaker volume Increasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Wlan