Dynabook UPA3829WB User Manual
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First Edition: April 2010
Document Part Number: 602795-001
Contents
1 Getting started
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Verifying the box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
User Manual on a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electronic manuals in Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Turning off the computer from Windows® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 What’s new?
Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Customizable desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HP QuickWeb software (select models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Action keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
One-touch launch keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Navigating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the TouchPad on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using TouchPad gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Beats Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sharing optical drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Starting Microsoft® Windows®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Identifying the LaunchBar icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Identifying the notification icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Settings panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Creating instant messages with Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Connecting to the Internet
Choosing the type of Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a wired network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting up a new wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 1: Purchase and install a wireless router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Step 2: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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5 Multimedia features
Using multimedia software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing multimedia software from a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using HP MediaSmart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the webcam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting an external monitor or projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6 Updating software
Updating the software installed on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Updating programs and drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7 Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Windows Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using system restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
When to create restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Creating a system restore point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Restoring to a previous date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recovering using the recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recovering using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . 39
A Product information and troubleshooting
Input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Traveling with the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Routine care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Quick troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The TouchPad is behaving erratically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The computer is on but is not responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The wireless network connection is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Index
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1 Getting started
Charging the battery
To fully charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery
light on the left side of the computer turns white.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe
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these guidelines:
■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC
outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).
■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a
grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for
example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety
feature.
A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is complete,
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but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery has been fully
charged. When the computer is connected to external power, the battery light turns
white when the battery is fully charged.
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1 Getting started
Verifying the box contents
Computer color, features, and options may vary by computer model. The illustrations in
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this guide may look slightly different from your computer.
Component Component
Computer
1
AC adapter
2
*Power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
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Power cord*
3
SD Memory Card
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Getting information
User Manual on a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
This guide provides information about new features, such as HP QuickWeb software, action
keys, TouchPad gestures, optical drive sharing, as well as details about connecting to the
Internet and multimedia features.
Electronic manuals in Help and Support
For detailed information about your computer, such as information about power
management, multimedia, TouchPad and keyboard, security, and other features, click Start,
click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. You do not need to connect to the
Internet to access the user guides in Help and Support.
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1 Getting started
Help and Support
In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support, and about the
operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. To access Help and Support, click
Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It
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describes proper workstation setup, and proper posture, health, and work habits for
computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. To access this document, click Start, click Help and
Support, and then click User Guides. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available
on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Regulatory, safety, and environmental notices
For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help
and Support, and then click User Guides.
Turning off the computer from Windows®
To turn off the computer from Windows:
1. Save your work and close all programs.
2. Click Start, and then click Shut down.
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2 What’s new?
Windows 7
Your computer includes the new Windows® 7 operating system. Windows 7 has several new
program and feature enhancements, such as:
■ Faster startup
■ Updated Wi-Fi network controls
■ Customizable taskbar
■ Fewer pop-ups and notifications
■ Support for more multimedia formats
Customizable desktop
The Stardock MyColors program (select models only) offers a customizable desktop theme
that transforms the look and feel of your basic Windows desktop. The new desktop includes
custom icons, visual styles (Start button and taskbar), and a corresponding wallpaper.
To change back to the standard Windows theme, open the Stardock MyColors program
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and select the standard Windows theme.
HP QuickWeb software (select models only)
HP QuickWeb software is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from your
Windows operating system. QuickWeb allows you to rapidly access certain programs
without the need to start your operating system. You will enjoy this feature if you browse the
Internet, view and send e-mail, view digital photos, listen to music, or keep in touch through
instant messages or Skype. QuickWeb is ready to go within seconds of pressing the power
button.
For detailed information on using QuickWeb, refer to Chapter 3, “Using HP QuickWeb
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(select models only).”
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2 What’s new?
Action keys
Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the
keyboard. To use an action key, press and hold the key to activate the assigned action.
Some action keys are not available in QuickWeb.
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For additional information about action keys, refer to the HP ENVY 15 User Guide. To
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access this guide, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides.
Icon Description
Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows
operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates
to your computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to
support specialists.
Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when held down.
Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when held down.
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system.
For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key
alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to
simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the
external VGA video standard. The switch screen image key can also alternate
images among other devices that are receiving video information from the
computer.
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Icon Description
Plays the previous track of an audio CD, or the previous section of a DVD or a
Blu-ray Disc (BD).
Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Stops audio or video playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
Decreases speaker sound incrementally when held down.
Increases speaker sound incrementally when held down.
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Initiates the QuickLock security feature. QuickLock protects your information
by displaying the operating system Log On window. While the Log On window
is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password
or a Windows administrator password is entered.
Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password
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or a Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to Help
and Support.
prt sc
Takes a snapshot or picture of your computer screen and copies it to the
clipboard.
2 What’s new?
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One-touch launch keys
One-touch launch keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys on the left
side of the keyboard.
To use a one-touch launch key, press the key to activate the assigned action.
Item Icon Description
1
Opens your default e-mail program.
The first time you press the mail key, you may be prompted to set up
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your e-mail account. After you have set up your e-mail account, you
can press the mail key to quickly access your e-mail.
2
3
4
5
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Opens HP MediaSmart. HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile
entertainment center. You can enjoy music and movies, and manage and edit
your photo collections.
Opens a Web browser.
Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the Web key
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opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. After you have set up
your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page,
you can press the Web key to quickly access your home page and the
Internet.
Opens the Print Options window of the active Windows program.
Opens the Windows calculator function.
TouchPad
Navigating
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the
pointer to go.
Selecting
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.
2 What’s new?
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Turning the TouchPad on and off
To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. When the
TouchPad is on, the light is off.
Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or pages of
text. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place 2 fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as
described in the following sections.
Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers
slightly apart on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or
right motion.
Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.
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Pinching/Zooming
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos.
■ Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart.
■ Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them
together.
Setting preferences
Scrolling and pinching are enabled at the factory. You computer also supports additional
TouchPad gestures that are disabled at the factory.
To disable or reenable TouchPad gestures or to explore other TouchPad gestures:
1. Double-click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,
and then click the Device Settings tab.
2. Select the device, and then click Settings.
3. Select the check box to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
2 What’s new?
For additional information about using the TouchPad, refer to the HP ENVY 15 User
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Guide. To access this guide, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User
Guides.
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Beats Audio
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while
maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.
» To increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b.
You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. Click
Start, click Control Panel, click Sound, and then click Speakers and Headphone
Properties to view and control the bass properties.
The following table shows and describes the Beats Audio icons.
Icon Description
Indicates that Beats Audio is connected.
Indicates that Beats Audio is not connected.
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