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hazardous locations. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on.

●If you are traveling internationally, follow these suggestions:

◦Check the computer-related customs regulations for each country or region on your itinerary.

◦Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the computer. Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances.

66 Appendix A Traveling with the computer

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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 Introduction Finding more information about your new computerIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect toProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Removing a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerWebcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo DisplayPort HdmiConfiguring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computerUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSelecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in WindowsUsing Battery Check in Windows Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart cardUsing 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB deviceConnecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusIdentifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Tray load Inserting an optical discSlot load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discSlot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords SIM