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HP 2740P manual

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In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.

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HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Multimedia Power management 101 112 161 Xii Top components FeaturesIdentifying hardware Pointing devicesFeatures Lights Buttons and switches Keys Panel System and Maintenance Power Options Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Rear components Bottom components Display Wireless antennas select models only Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using the tablet Tablet display componentsTablet mode Rotating the displayPage Page Page Using wireless devices select models only Identifying wireless and network iconsNetworking Using the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Close your networkConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkSelect Start Connect To Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a Wlan connectionSelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Click the Wireless Networks tabWlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cableConnecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionAdding new locations when traveling Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tonesUsing preinstalled communication software Select Start All Programs Accessories CommunicationsClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardScrolling Three finger flick Using the pointing stick Connecting an external mouseUsing the pen Identifying the pen componentsHolding the pen Performing other procedures with the pen Performing mouse clicks with the penPressure sensitivity Using the pen holder Calibrating the penTapping or clicking Using the touch screen select models onlySetting pen preferences FlickingDragging ScrollingRotating Pinching Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen settingsUsing the keyboard Using the keyboard lightPage Using hotkeys Displaying system informationPage Initiating Standby Enabling/disabling the TouchPad fn+f5 Switching the screen imageViewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightnessUsing HP Quick Launch Buttons Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using HP QuickLook Using the embedded numeric keypad Using HP QuickWebUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing your preloaded multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Using the external monitor portVideo Adjusting webcam properties WebcamWebcam tips Capturing business card images Page Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing the Power Meter Initiating and exiting HibernationSelect Start Turn Off Computer Viewing the current scheme Using power schemesSelecting a different power scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels 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 Replacing the batteryTesting an AC adapter Shutting down the computerSelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Page Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard softwareIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Page Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB deviceUsing USB legacy support Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceStopping and removing a 1394 device Page Using external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the docking connector Using Media Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory modulePage Page Page Increasing hard drive space for the Hibernation file Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Page Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating softwarePage Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Click DownloadBackup and recovery Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Backing up your informationPerforming a recovery Recovering your informationRecovering the operating system and programs Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupFile menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Select Computer Setup menus Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device orderPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesUsing Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement and printing Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the MEBx setup utility menus Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Intel ME ConfigurationIAMT Configuration Change Intel ME PasswordUsing the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Cleaning guidelines Cleaning productsCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSymbols/Numerics IndexUSB SIM Passwords SIM AMT