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10.Remove the hard drive from the upgrade bay.

To install a hard drive in the upgrade bay:

1.Insert the hard drive into the upgrade bay.

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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice WARNING Page Table of contents 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 4 Multimedia Page 5 Power management 6 Drives 7 External devices 8 External media cards 9 Memory modules 10 Security 11 Software updates 12 Backup and recovery 13 Computer Setup 14 MultiBoot 15 Management and printing Page 1 Features Identifying hardware Pointing devices Lights Page Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Keys Front components Rear components Right-sidecomponents Left-sidecomponents Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas (select models only) Identifying the labels Page 2Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) Show hidden icons 1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center 3.Click Properties 4.Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area Using operating system controls Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center Start > Help and Support Using a WLAN device (select models only) ●Use a wireless transmitter with built-insecurity ●Work behind a firewall ●Use wireless encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WPA Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Removing a SIM (select models only) Page Using a Bluetooth wireless device (select models only) Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Troubleshoot problems Network icon is not displayed Current network security codes are unavailable WLAN connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Using the modem (select models only) Viewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Solving travel connection problems Page Connecting to a local area network (LAN) 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Displaying system information Initiating Sleep Switching the screen image Viewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Activating the ambient light sensor Using HP QuickLook Using keypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents 4 Multimedia Multimedia features Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Start > All Programs Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound Video Using the external monitor port Using the DisplayPort Page Optical drive (select models only) CD-Rdiscs CD-RWdiscs DVD±R discs DVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Blu-rayDiscs (BDs) Configuring AutoPlay 1.Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings Use AutoPlay for all media and devices Choose a default Save 1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager DVD/CD-ROM drives DVD Region Observing the copyright warning Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD Start Open Windows Explorer Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD The computer does not detect the optical drive A disc does not play A disc does not play automatically A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically A movie is not visible on an external display The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion A device driver must be reinstalled Webcam (select models only) Capturing business card images Page 5 Power management Setting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using Power Assistant (select models only) Using external AC power Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Power saver Managing low battery levels Start > System and Security > Power Options Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Step 1: Fully charge the battery Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep Step 3: Discharge the battery Step 4: Fully recharge the battery Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 8.Click Save changes Conserving battery power System and Security Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Page Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computer Page 6 Drives Identifying installed drives Handling drives Page Improving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page 7 External devices Using a USB device Removing a USB device Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media Using USB legacy support System Configuration Device Configurations Using a 1394 device Page Using external drives Using a docking device 8 External media cards Using SD Card Reader cards Using ExpressCards (select models only) Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards (select models only) Inserting a smart card Removing a smart card 9 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page 10 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Managing a BIOS administrator password Entering a BIOS administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features File > System Information Using Computer Setup System IDs Security > System IDs Notebook Asset Tag Notebook Ownership Tag Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) Installing a security cable 11 Software updates Updating software Updating the BIOS Page Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information Page Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) Next 6.Select Repair your computer 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Computer Setup menus File menu Security menu System Configuration menu Page Page Page 14 MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) Entering MultiBoot Express preferences 15 Management and printing Using Client Management Solutions HP Client Automation (select models only) HP SSM (System Software Manager) Using the HP Universal Print Driver Index Page J jacks