HP 1103530NR manual Safety warning notice

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Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Select Start Connect to Setting up a new WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeUsing SkyRoom select models only Webcam select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery powerManaging low battery levels Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyUsing an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing 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 ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Tray loadSlot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the displayUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDetermining the Bios version Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Updating the BiosWindows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords SIM