HP 8440P guide

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HP 8440P manual

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HP EliteBook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Adjusting the volume Power management Drives Security 151 Xii Identifying hardware FeaturesTop components Pointing devices Component Description Lights Rapidly Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Rear components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using wireless devices select models only Wireless, modem, and local area network Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network iconsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan device select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Inserting a SIM select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM select models only Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a Bluetooth wireless device select models only Cannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable purchased separately Using the modem select models only Adding new locations when traveling Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problems Click Properties Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the keyboard Using pointing devicesPointing devices and keyboard Initiating Sleep Displaying system information Viewing battery charge information Switching the screen imageDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using keypads Using HP QuickLook Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Click Customize notification icons Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Using the external monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the DisplayPort VideoPage Optical drive select models only Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsIdentifying the optical drive CD-R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs DVD±RW discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Blu-ray Discs BDs Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlay Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warning Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Device driver must be reinstalled Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam properties Capturing business card images Page Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Using Power Assistant select models onlyStarting Power Assistant Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Power management Shutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterPage Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Removing the protective insert Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Connecting a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drives Using a docking device External media cards Using SD Card Reader cardsInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwordsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Changing a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Viewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup security featuresSecuring 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 software Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Click Download Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Backup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recovery Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Starting Computer Setup Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Security menu File menu User Management requires a Bios administrator password System Configuration menu USB port to the computer Enable/disable Preboot Authentication on HP QuickLook Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot deviceEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Management and printing Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManaging and updating software HP Client Automation select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the HP Universal Print Driver Index Symbols/Numerics DVD-ROM Jacks Ssid Wireless Assistant