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Multimedia
Drives
External devices
Setup Utility Bios
Index
Features
Identifying hardware
Components
Top components
Lights
Description Function
Control Panel System and Security Power Options
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models only
Keys
Fn key
Front components
Right-side components
Left-side components
Bottom components
Display components
Wireless antennas
Labels
Additional hardware components
Serial number
Using wireless devices
Networking
Identifying wireless and network status icons
Using the wireless controls
Using the wireless key
Using HP Wireless Assistant
Using a Wlan
Using operating system controls
Setting up a Wlan
Protecting your Wlan
Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only
Connecting to a Wlan
Roaming to another network
Connecting to a local area network
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS
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Using pointing devices
Setting pointing device preferences
Using the TouchPad
Pointing devices and keyboard
Using TouchPad gestures
Scrolling
Pinching
Using the action keys
Connecting an external mouse
Using the hotkeys
Using the keypads
Using an integrated numeric keypad
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Using an optional external numeric keypad
Multimedia features
Multimedia
Identifying your multimedia components
Environmental Notices
Adjusting the volume
Using the media activity keys
Using HP MediaSmart software
Multimedia software
Using other preinstalled multimedia software
Installing multimedia software from a disc
Connecting external audio devices
Audio
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder
Video
Checking your audio functions
Multimedia
Connecting an Hdmi device
Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only
Click Playback devices
Webcam
Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
Initiating and exiting Sleep
Using the battery meter
Using power plans
Viewing the current power plan
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
Using external AC power
Setting password protection on wakeup
Selecting a different power plan
Customizing power plans
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Using battery power
Connecting the AC adapter
Finding battery information in Help and Support
Using Battery Check
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
Resolving a low battery level
Calibrating a battery
Click Change advanced power settings
Conserving battery power
Storing a battery
Switching between graphics modes select models only
Disposing of a used battery
Replacing the battery
Shutting down the computer
Click Shut down
Drives
Handling drives
Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive
Using optical discs
Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs
Select Start Computer
CD-R discs
CD-RW discs
DVD±R discs
DVD±RW discs
Configuring AutoPlay
Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
Changing DVD region settings
Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go
Observing the copyright warning
Copying a CD or DVD
Creating burning a CD or DVD
Using external drives
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
Using Disk Defragmenter
Using Disk Cleanup
Improving hard drive performance
Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay
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Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay
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Using a USB device
Connecting a USB device
External devices
Using an eSATA device
Removing a USB device
Connecting an eSATA device
Removing an eSATA device
Using Digital Media Slot cards
External media cards
Inserting a digital card
Removing a digital card
Memory modules
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Using passwords
Security
Protecting the computer
Setting passwords in Windows
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
Administrator password
Power-on password
Using antivirus software
Using firewall software
Installing critical security updates
Installing an optional security cable
Using the Fingerprint Reader select models only
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
Registering fingerprints
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
Setup Utility Bios
Starting Setup Utility
Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
Displaying system information
Setup Utility menus
Exiting Setup Utility
Main menu
Security menu
System Configuration menu
Diagnostics menu
Software updates
Updating the Bios
Determining the Bios version
Downloading a Bios update
Updating programs and drivers
Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs
Backing up your information
Using Windows Backup and Restore
Using system restore points
When to create restore points
Create a system restore point
Performing a recovery
Recovering from the recovery discs
Click the System Protection tab Click System Restore
Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to a Wlan
Cannot connect to a preferred network
Network icon is not displayed
Current network security codes are unavailable
Cannot connect to the wireless router
Wlan connection is very weak
Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive
Selecting Start Control Panel System and Security
Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tab
CD, DVD, or BD does not play
Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings
Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab
CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically
DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
Index
USB
Jacks
Hdmi USB