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HP A7V-M, D3L12AW#ABA manual 165

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12 Backup and recovery
Backing up your information	144
Performing a recovery	145
Recovering your information	145
Recovering the operating system and programs	145
13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup	146
Using Computer Setup	146
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	146
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	147
Computer Setup menus	147
File menu	148
Security menu	148
System Configuration menu	149
14 MultiBoot
About the boot device order	153
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	155
Considering boot order changes	156
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	157
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	157
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	157
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	158
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	158
15 Management and Printing
Using Client Management Solutions	159
Configuring and deploying a software image	159
Managing and updating software	160
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	160
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	162
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	163
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only)	164
Index	165

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HP A7V-M, D3L12AW#ABA manual 165

Contents

HP ProBook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives External media cards 165 Top components FeaturesIdentifying hardware TouchPad Features Lights Features Buttons and fingerprint reader Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Features Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Features Left-side components Rear components Component Description Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Component Description Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices select models only Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network iconsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan device select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Close your network Roaming to another network Connecting to a WlanSelect Start Connect To Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Page Using a Bluetooth wireless device Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsSelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Cannot connect to a preferred network Click the Wireless Networks tabCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Check for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tones Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the keyboard Using pointing devicesPointing devices and keyboard Displaying system information Function Hotkey Initiating Standby Switching the screen image Displaying Power Assistant Decreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using keypads Using HP QuickLookUsing the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Using the DisplayPort Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port VideoPage Optical drive select models only Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsIdentifying the optical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Blu-ray Discs BDs Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayObserving the copyright warning Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Copying a CD, DVD, or BDSelect Start All Programs Roxio Creator Business Troubleshooting Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive Set Color quality to Medium 16 bit Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically Click Start My Computer Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Device driver must be reinstalledMovie is not visible on an external display Select Start All Programs HP HP Update Obtaining Microsoft device drivers Adjusting webcam properties Webcam select models only Capturing business card images Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Standby Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the Power MeterSelect Start Turn Off Computer Viewing the current scheme Using power schemesSelecting a different power scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemes Starting Power Assistant Using Power Assistant select models onlyUsing external AC power Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using battery power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and Standby Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Shutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterSelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using HP 3D DriveGuardIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Page 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 Using USB legacy support Stopping and removing a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceStopping and removing a 1394 device Page Using a serial device select models only Using external drives Using optional external devices Using a docking device External media cards Using Media Card Reader cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard External media cards Inserting a smart card Using Smart Cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file Security Protecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Using passwordsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Page Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Removing 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 security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software Updates Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Click Download Backup and recovery Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Backing up your information Recovering your information Performing a recoveryRecovering the operating system and programs Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup File menu Security menu System Configuration menu Enable/disable CD-ROM boot disabled by default Enable/disable Wake on USB enabled by default MultiBay devices and ExpressCard devices on MultiBoot About the boot device order MultiBoot Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement 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 HP Universal Print Driver select models only Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM Jacks USB