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HP : LW883AW, : LY849UA, : G4 1107NR, : B4B15UA manual Using optional external devices

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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Finding more information about your new computer Introduction Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using GPS select models only Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a modem select models only Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort Video Hdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models only Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using HP Power Manager select models only Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge time Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models only Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models only Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Handling drives Drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Slot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in Windows Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on password Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Passwords