HP EliteBook User Guide
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Pointing devices and keyboard
Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Vii
Power management
Drives
Security
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Pointing devices
Features
Identifying hardware
Top components
Features
Lights
Volume
Power Options
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader
Wireless connection
Keys
Front components
Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source
Left-side components
Right-side components
Rear components
Vent enables airflow to cool internal components
Bottom components
Display
Wireless antennas select models only
Additional hardware components
Identifying the labels
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Using wireless devices select models only
Wireless, modem, and local area network
Using the wireless controls
Identifying wireless and network icons
Using the wireless button
Using HP Connection Manager select models only
Using Wireless Assistant software select models only
Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager
Using operating system controls
Setting up a Wlan
Using a Wlan
Protecting your Wlan
Work behind a firewall
Connecting to a Wlan
Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security
Use wireless encryption
Roaming to another network
Inserting a SIM
Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only
Removing a SIM
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Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS
Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only
Cannot create a Wlan connection
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Network icon is not displayed
Cannot connect to a preferred network
Current network security codes are unavailable
Wlan connection is very weak
Cannot connect to the wireless router
Connecting a modem cable
Using the modem select models only
Selecting a location setting
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter
Viewing the current location selection
Select Start Devices and Printers
Adding new locations when traveling
Set the modem to ignore dial tones
Solving travel connection problems
Check the telephone line type
Check for pulse or tone dialing
Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing
Connecting to a local area network LAN
Using the keyboard
Using pointing devices
Pointing devices and keyboard
Function Hotkey
Displaying system information
Initiating Sleep
Switching the screen image
Viewing battery charge information
Increasing screen brightness
Decreasing screen brightness
Activating the ambient light sensor
Using HP Quick Launch Buttons
Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel
Using HP QuickLook
Using the integrated numeric keypad
Using HP QuickWeb
Using an optional external numeric keypad
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia features
Multimedia
Multimedia software
Installing your preloaded multimedia software
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software
Installing multimedia software from a disc
Checking your audio functions
Connecting external audio devices
Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder
Audio
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Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Using the external monitor port
Using the DisplayPort
Using the DreamColor display select models only
Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs
Identifying the installed optical drive
Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs
Optical drive select models only
DVD±RW discs
CD-R discs
CD-RW discs
DVD±R discs
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
Observing the copyright warning
Configuring AutoPlay
Changing DVD region settings
Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings
Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BD
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
Select Start All Programs Roxio Creator Business
Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD
Troubleshooting
Computer does not detect the optical drive
Disc does not play
Click Advanced Settings Monitor tab
Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
Disc does not play automatically
Movie is not visible on an external display
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
Device driver must be reinstalled
To use Windows Update
Webcam
Adjusting webcam properties
Webcam tips
Select Start All Programs HP HP Business Card Reader
Capturing business card images
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Initiating and exiting Sleep
Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
Click Hibernate
Using the battery meter
Using power plans
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
Customizing power plans
Setting password protection on wakeup
Viewing the current power plan
Selecting a different power plan
Connecting the AC adapter
Using external AC power
Finding battery information in Help and Support
Using battery power
Displaying the remaining battery charge
Using Battery Check
Inserting or removing the battery
Charging a battery
Managing low battery levels
Maximizing battery discharge time
Identifying low battery levels
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Resolving a low battery level
Calibrating a battery
Fully charge the battery
Discharge the battery
Disable Hibernation and Sleep
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Fully recharge the battery
Conserving battery power
Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
Disposing of a used battery
Storing a battery
Replacing the battery
Shutting down the computer
Testing an AC adapter
Click Shut down
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Drives
Identifying installed drives
Handling drives
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Using Disk Cleanup
Using Disk Defragmenter
Improving hard drive performance
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
Using HP 3D DriveGuard
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay
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Replacing a hard drive
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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Replacing an optical drive
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Stopping and removing a USB device
Using a USB device
Connecting a USB device
External devices
Using USB legacy support
Connecting a 1394 device
Using a 1394 device
Stopping and removing a 1394 device
Connecting an eSATA device
Using an eSATA device
Stopping and removing an eSATA device
Using optional external devices
Using external drives
Using the docking connector
External media cards
Using Media Card Reader cards
Inserting a digital card
Stopping and removing a digital card
Configuring an ExpressCard
Using ExpressCards select models only
Inserting an ExpressCard
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard
Inserting a smart card
Using Smart Cards select models only
Removing a smart card
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Memory modules
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Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot
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Protecting the computer
Security
Setting passwords in Windows
Using passwords
Setting passwords in Computer Setup
Bios administrator password
Managing a Bios administrator password
Entering a Bios administrator password
Using Computer Setup DriveLock
Setting a DriveLock password
Entering a DriveLock password
Changing a DriveLock password
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock
Removing DriveLock protection
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
Using Computer Setup security features
Securing 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
Updating software
Software updates
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Determining the Bios version
Updating the Bios
Downloading a Bios update
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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
Backing up your information
Using the Windows recovery tools
Performing a recovery
Select Startup Repair
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately
Using f11
Select Repair your computer
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup
Using Computer Setup
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
Computer Setup menus
Security menu
File menu
User Tools
System Configuration menu
USB port to the computer
Computer Setup
Computer Setup menus
Ansi
About the boot device order
MultiBoot
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Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup
Considering boot order changes
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup
Choosing MultiBoot preferences
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt
Configuring and deploying a software image
Using Client Management Solutions
Management and printing
HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only
Managing and updating software
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HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only
HP SSM System Software Manager
Intel ME Configuration
Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only
Enabling the iAMT solution
Using the MEBx setup utility menus
Change Intel ME Password
IAMT Configuration
Using the HP Universal Print Driver select models only
Index
Symbols/Numerics
DVD-ROM USB
Jacks
Ssid
SIM
AMT