Rear components, Component Description | HP A7V-M, D3L12AW#ABA

Component		Description

(1)	Vent	Enables airflow to cool internal components.
		NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
		components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
		fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

(2)	DisplayPort	Connects an optional digital display device such as a high-
		performance monitor or projectors.

(3)	USB ports (3)	Connect optional USB devices.

(4)	Smart card reader	Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.

(5)	Audio-in (microphone) jack	Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
		microphone, or monaural microphone.

(6)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
		speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled.

Rear components

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component		Description

(1)	RJ-45 (network) jack	Connects a network cable.

(2)	External monitor port	Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(3)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

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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 Features Identifying hardwareTop components 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 Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Using a Wlan device select models only Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionWork behind a firewall Close your network Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkSelect 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 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a Wlan connectionSelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Click the Wireless Networks tab Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent 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 Solving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing 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 pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Displaying system information Function Hotkey Initiating Standby Switching the screen image Displaying Power Assistant Decreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using HP QuickLook Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Using the external monitor portUsing the DisplayPort VideoPage Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Optical drive select models onlyIdentifying the optical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Blu-ray Discs BDs Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning 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 Disc does not play Disc does not play automaticallySet Color quality to Medium 16 bit Click Start My Computer Device driver must be reinstalled Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyMovie 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 Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Standby Using the Power Meter Initiating and exiting HibernationSelect Start Turn Off Computer Using power schemes Selecting a different power schemeViewing the current scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemes Using Power Assistant select models only Using external AC powerStarting Power Assistant 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 Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the battery Conserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and Standby Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computerSelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard softwareIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Page Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insertReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Using USB legacy support Stopping and removing a USB device Using a 1394 device Connecting 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 Using Media Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard External media cards Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving 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 Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting 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 Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring 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 Performing a recovery Recovering your informationRecovering the operating system and programs Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupUsing 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 Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement 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