Appendix a Routine care | HP 6720t Mobile guide

Using a modem	31
Connecting a modem cable	31
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter	32
Selecting a location setting	33
Viewing the current location selection	33
Solving travel connection problems	33
Connecting to a local area network	34
8 Security
Protecting the computer	36
Using passwords	37
Setting passwords in Windows	37
Using a power-on password	37
Managing a power-on password	38
Entering a power-on password	38
Requiring a power-on password at restart	38
Installing a security cable	39
9 Connecting hardware
Using a USB device	40
Connecting a USB device	40
Removing a USB device	41
Using the docking connector	41
Using PC Cards	41
Inserting and removing a PC Card	41
10 Hardware upgrades
Identifying installed drives	44
Handling drives	44
Using optical drives (select models only)	45
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD)	46
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	47
When the disc tray opens	47
When the disc tray does not open	48
Appendix A Routine care
Cleaning the display	49
Cleaning the keyboard	49
Traveling and shipping	49
Index	51

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HP 6720t Mobile manual Appendix a Routine care

Contents

HP Compaq 6720t Mobile Thin Client Page Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Product notice Vi Product notice Table of contents Multimedia Appendix a Routine care Page Identifying the hardware Top componentsPointing devices Component Description Lights Adjust Power Properties Buttons and switches Fn key Keys Front components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Rear components Wireless antennae Identifying the labels Enhanced Write Filter Using the Enhanced Write Filter Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesConnecting an external mouse Pointing devices Using the keyboard Using hotkeysDisplaying system information fn+esc Viewing battery charge information fn+f8 Switching the screen image fn+f4Initiating Standby fn+f3 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f9 Using the keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Power control and light locations Power Properties Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Standby Using the battery meter Using battery power Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Conserving battery power Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Using external AC power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Connecting the AC adapter Using multimedia hardware Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackAdjusting the volume Using the video features Using multimedia softwareOpening preinstalled multimedia software Using the external monitor port Using multimedia software Preventing playback disruptionsObserving the copyright warning About integrated wireless devices WirelessUsing wireless controls Using Wlan Setting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using wireless security featuresIdentifying a Wlan device Using a modem Connecting a modem cableModem and LAN Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Solving travel connection problemsViewing the current location selection Set the modem to ignore dial tones Connecting to a local area networkPage Protecting the computer Security Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsUsing a power-on password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordRequiring a power-on password at restart Installing a security cable Connecting hardware Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using PC Cards Using the docking connectorRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a PC CardPage Page Hardware upgrades Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opens When the disc tray does not open Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the displayRoutine care Traveling and shippingPage USB Index Wlan