HP A7V-M, D3L12AW#ABA 18

Component		Description

(2)	QuickLook button	● When the computer is off, press the button to open
		HP QuickLook.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to open
		Software Setup.
		NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default
		Web browser opens.

(3)	QuickWeb button	● When the computer is off, press the button to open
		HP QuickWeb.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to open
		the default Web browser.

(4)	Wireless button	Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish
		a wireless connection.

(5)	Volume mute button	Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(6)	Volume down button	Decreases computer volume.

(7)	Volume up button	Increases computer volume.

(8)	Calculator button	Opens the Windows calculator feature.

(9)	Fingerprint reader (select models only)	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
		password logon.

8 Chapter 1 Features

Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 4 Multimedia 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 1 Features Identifying hardware Top components TouchPad Page Lights Page Buttons and fingerprint reader Page Page Page Keys Front components Right-sidecomponents Page Left-sidecomponents Rear components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas (select models only) Page Additional hardware components 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) Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) Using operating system controls Using a WLAN device (select models only) Setting up a WLAN Protecting your WLAN ●Use a wireless transmitter with built-insecurity ●Work behind a firewall ●Use wireless encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WPA Connecting to a WLAN Roaming to another network 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) Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a WLAN connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailable WLAN connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specificmodem cable adapter Selecting a location setting 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 Setting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Using the pointing stick (select models only) Displaying system information Initiating Standby Switching the screen image Displaying Power Assistant Decreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using HP QuickLook Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 4 Multimedia Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devices Checking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Using the external monitor port Using the DisplayPort Page Optical drive (select models only) Identifying the optical drive Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) CD-Rdiscs CD-RWdiscs DVD±R discs DVD±RW discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) Troubleshooting 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 1.Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update Settings Next Obtaining Microsoft device drivers Security & Updates Webcam (select models only) Adjusting webcam properties Capturing business card images Page 5 Power management Setting power options Using power-savingstates Initiating and exiting Standby Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the Power Meter Using power schemes Viewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemes Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Using Power Assistant (select models only) Starting Power Assistant Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Step 1: Fully charge the battery Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby Step 3: Discharge the battery Step 4: Fully recharge the battery Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby Conserving battery power Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computer 6 Drives Identifying installed drives Handling drives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Page Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insert Replacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page 7 External devices Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device Stopping and removing a 1394 device Page Using a serial device (select models only) Using external drives Using optional external devices Using a docking device 8 External media cards Using Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Page 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 Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file 10 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup BIOS administrator password Managing a BIOS administrator password YES Entering a BIOS administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Securing system devices Viewing Computer Setup System Information 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 11 Software Updates Updating software Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version Downloading a BIOS update Updating programs and drivers 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a recovery Recovering your information Recovering the operating system and programs 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus File menu Security menu System Configuration menu Page Page Page 14 MultiBoot About the boot device order Page Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences 15 Management and Printing Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) Page HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) HP SSM (System Software Manager) Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) Index Page J jacks