Traveling with the computer | HP 1103530NR manual

A Traveling with the computer

For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:

●Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:

◦Back up your information.

◦Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive.

◦Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.

◦Shut down the computer.

●Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer.

●When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage; do not check it in with the rest of your bags.

CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

●In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline. If you plan to use the computer during a flight, check with the airline in advance.

●If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.

●If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

●If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments. Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in

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HP 1103530NR manual Traveling with the computer

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 Introduction Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or off Using 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 Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a wired network Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Windows 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 volume Using SkyRoom select models only Webcam select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPort Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi Using HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery power Managing low battery levels Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Storing 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 only Inserting a PC Card Configuring a PC Card Removing a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Inserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models only Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Drives Improving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Using 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 normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator password Entering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on password Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display Using SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Determining the Bios version Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Updating the Bios Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Passwords SIM