Keys | HP WX557AV, LQ174AW, LJ527UT, LQ164AW guide

ExpressCard
configuring				37
defined			37
inserting			38
removing				39
removing insert						38
external AC power, using								30
external devices					44
external drive				44
external monitor port							19
F
finding more information								1
fingerprint reader					68
firewall software					6, 64
G
GPS	8
graphics modes, switching								32
H
hard drive
external			44
HP 3D DriveGuard							49
HDMI
configuring audio							20
HDMI port, connecting							20
Hibernation
exiting		23
initiated during critical battery
level		29
initiating			23
high-definition devices,
connecting				20, 21
hotkeys, media					15
HP 3D DriveGuard						49
HP Client Configuration
Manager			83, 85
HP Client Manager for Altiris									83
HP Connection Manager								4
HP Mobile Broadband Module									7
HP ProtectTools Security
Manager			66
HP System Software Manager
83, 85
HP USB Ethernet Adapter,
connecting				13
hubs	40

I
icons
network	2
wireless	2

image, computer 82

Intel Centrino Pro technology 87 Intel Wireless Display 21 Internet connection setup 6

J

Java Card defined 39 inserting 40 removing 40

K keys

media 15 volume 16

L
legacy support, USB			73
lights
drive 49
local area network (LAN)
cable required		13
connecting cable			13
logical drive designations				79
low battery level		28
M
maintenance
Disk Cleanup		48
Disk Defragmenter			48
media activity controls			15
media hotkeys	15
modems
connecting a modem cable					9
connecting a modem cable
adapter	11
selecting a location setting					11
MultiBoot Express		77, 81
N
network cable, connecting				13
network icon	2
Network Service Boot			78
NIC boot device		77, 78
O
operating system controls				4

optical disc inserting 50 removing 51

optical drive 45

optional external devices, using 44

P
passwords
administrator				56
BIOS administrator 57
DriveLock			58
user	56
PC Cards
configuring			35
description			34
inserting		36
removing			37
removing insert					36
software and drivers						35
supported types					34
ports
expansion			45
external monitor					19
HDMI	20
Intel Wireless Display						21
VGA	19
power
battery		27
conserving			29
options		23
Power Assistant				27
power button			22
power meter			24
power plans
customizing				25
selecting			24
viewing current					24
power switch			22
power-saving states					23

protecting your wireless network 6

PXE server 78

R

RAID 54

readable media 23

roaming to another network 6

S

security, wireless 6

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HP WX557AV, LQ174AW, LJ527UT, LQ164AW manual Keys

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Windows Windows Vista Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Select Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Roaming to another network Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIM Connecting a modem cable Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem select models only Page Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Device and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Adjusting the volume Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only Video VGA Configuring audio for Hdmi Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Windows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plans Click Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using Power Assistant select models only Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Using external AC power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Switching between graphics modes select models only Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only External cards and devices Drives Handling drives Using hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Slot load When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Deleting a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the display Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardCleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Using SoftPaq Download Manager Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Management Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image 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 Intel Active Management Technology select models only Enabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusIntel ME Configuration IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Keys SIM