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Notebook PC User Guide First Edition December Document Part Number Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.PProduct notice Safety warning notice iv Safety warning notice 2 Features Table of contents1 Using HP QuickWeb select models only 3 Wireless, local area network, and modem4 Pointing devices and keyboard 6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models Only 5 Multimedia7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models Only 8 Power management9 Drives 10 External devices12 Memory modules Appendix A Setup Utility BIOS11 External media cards 13 SecurityAppendix C Backup and recovery Appendix B Software updatesIndex Page 1 Using HP QuickWeb select models only Starting HP QuickWeb Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb2 Features Identifying hardwareTouchPad ComponentsTop components ComponentComponent LightsComponents DescriptionComponent 6 Chapter 2 FeaturesDescription Component Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerPanel System and Security Power Options DescriptionDescription KeysComponent ComponentComponent DisplayInternal display switch DescriptionComponent Front componentsRear component DescriptionComponent Right-side componentsDescription Component Left-side components12 Chapter 2 Features DescriptionComponent Bottom componentsComponents DescriptionWireless antennas Converts AC power to DC power Additional hardware componentsPower cord BatteryLabels 3 Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devicesIcon Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls NameUsing HP Wireless Assistant Using the wireless button3. Click Properties Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsUsing a WLAN Setting up a WLANProtecting your WLAN Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Work behind a firewallConnecting to a WLAN Roaming to another networkUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS1. Select Start Control Panel System and Security Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a WLAN 2. In the System area, click Device ManagerNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router WLAN connection is very weakUsing the modem select models only Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting 1. Select Start Control Panel 2. Click Clock, Language, and RegionAdding new locations when traveling 1. Select Start Devices and PrintersCheck for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tonesConnecting to a local area network 7. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingUsing the TouchPad 4 Pointing devices and keyboardSetting TouchPad preferences Connecting an external mouseFunction Using keyboard hotkeysHotkey Displaying system information Opening Help and SupportOpening the Print Options window Switching the screen imageOpening a Web browser Decreasing screen brightness Initiating SleepInitiating QuickLock Increasing screen brightnessPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDStopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVDDescription Using keypadsComponent fn keySwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features 5 MultimediaDescription Identifying your multimedia componentsComponent Environmental NoticesUsing the MediaSmart button select models only Adjusting the volume b. Click Customize notification iconsUsing the media activity hotkeys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia softwareAudio Connecting external audio devices1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking your audio functionsConnecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an HDMI device Configuring audio for HDMI Watching TV select models only Webcam Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BDThe computer does not detect the optical drive A disc does not play 2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab1. Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings A disc does not play automaticallyA DVD movie is not visible on an external display A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab A device driver must be reinstalled A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or displayObtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Start All Programs Windows Update2. Click Check for updates Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models Only Component functionsButton quick reference Button 66 Chapter 6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models OnlyFunction Button Press the button to mute speaker volumeIf the volume is muted, press the button to restore speaker volume FunctionInserting or replacing the battery Troubleshooting 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models Only Component functionsButton quick reference 72 Chapter 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models Only ButtonFunctionButton Press to display system information. The button may also be used to display settings menusFunction Button 74 Chapter 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models OnlyFunction Inserting or replacing the battery Troubleshooting Using power-saving states 8 Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter2. Click Customize notification icons Viewing the current power plan Using power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planSwitching between graphics modes select models only Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available Resolving a low battery levelResolving a low battery level when external power is available Resolving a low battery level when no power source is availableStep 2 Disable Hibernation and Sleep Calibrating a batteryStep 1 Fully charge the battery 4. Change the Turn off the display settings to NeverStep 5 Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Step 3 Discharge the batteryStep 4 Fully recharge the battery 4. Click Change advanced power settingsDisposing of a used battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer 3. Click Shut down9 Drives Handling drivesOptical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer Using optical discs CD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs DVD±R discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning 1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup 2. Click Defragment diskIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection select models only2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing the hard drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay To install a hard drive9. Remove the 3 hard drive screws Replacing the hard drive5. Close the cover 2. Slide the hard drive to the right until it snaps into place3. Replace the 3 hard drive screws 108 Chapter 9 Drives6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard driveReplacing a drive in the SmartBay To insert a drive in the SmartBay 8. Remove the drive from the SmartBayReplacing a drive in the SmartBay Connecting a USB device Using a USB device10 External devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing the expansion port Removing an eSATA device11 External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsInserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard 12 Memory modules 10. Insert a new memory module 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer122 Chapter 12 Memory modules 14. Replace the battery 12. Close the cover 13. Tighten the memory module compartment screw16. Turn on the computer 124 Chapter 12 Memory modules13 Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Managing a power-on password Power-on passwordEntering an administrator password Entering a power-on passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using the fingerprint reader select models only Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsTo log on to Windows using your fingerprint, follow these steps 2. Swipe any of your registered fingers to log on to WindowsA Setup Utility BIOS Starting Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system informationMain menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Security menuSelect System Configuration menuDiagnostics menu To do thisB Software updates Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS versionDownloading a BIOS update Updating programs and drivers C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore 1. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreCreate a system restore point Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and timeRecovering from the dedicated recovery partition select models only Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery ManagerSymbols/Numerics IndexPage J jacks Page Page zoom button WLAN module 13 writable media 77 WWAN module 13, 24 WWAN software154 Index