Hewlett Packard T7V50ET User Manual

User Guide

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Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

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First Edition: November 2015

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Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the

computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).

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iv Safety warning notice

Processor conguration setting (select models only)

IMPORTANT: Select computer models are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx series or a Celeron®

N28xx/N29xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2 processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory reset to restore the

original settings.

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Table of contents

1 Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Finding information ............................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 3

Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Top .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader ........................................................................................ 10

Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 15

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 15

Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 15

Turning wireless devices on or o .................................................................................. 15

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ...................................................... 16

Using the wireless button ............................................................................................... 16

Using operating system controls .................................................................................... 16

Using a WLAN ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Using an Internet service provider ................................................................................. 17

Setting up a WLAN .......................................................................................................... 17

Conguring a wireless router .......................................................................................... 17

Protecting your WLAN ..................................................................................................... 18

Connecting to a WLAN ..................................................................................................... 18

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) .................................................................... 18

Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................................ 19

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) ......................................................................................... 19

4 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices ............................................................... 20

Using pointing devices ......................................................................................................................................... 20

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................................. 20

Using the TouchPad and gestures ..................................................................................................... 20

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Turning the TouchPad o and on .................................................................................... 20

Tapping ............................................................................................................................ 21

Scrolling .......................................................................................................................... 21

2-nger pinch zoom ........................................................................................................ 22

2-nger click ................................................................................................................... 22

Rotating (select models only) ......................................................................................... 23

Flicking (select models only) .......................................................................................... 23

Using the keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Identifying the hot keys .................................................................................................................... 24

Using keypads ................................................................................................................................... 24

Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................ 25

Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and o ..................................... 25

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ....................... 25

Using an optional external numeric keypad ................................................................... 25

5 Multimedia .................................................................................................................................................. 27

Using the media activity controls ........................................................................................................................ 27

Audio .................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 27

Adjusting the volume ........................................................................................................................ 27

Connecting headphones and microphones ...................................................................................... 28

Checking audio functions on the computer ...................................................................................... 28

Webcam (select models only) .............................................................................................................................. 28

Video .................................................................................................................................................................... 28

HDMI .................................................................................................................................................. 29

Conguring audio for HDMI ............................................................................................................... 30

Intel Wireless Display (select models only) ...................................................................................... 30

Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport ...................................... 30

Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub) ................... 30

Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub) ...................... 31

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select Intel models

only) ................................................................................................................................................... 31

6 Power management ..................................................................................................................................... 32

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................................... 32

Setting power options ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Using power-saving states ................................................................................................................ 32

Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) ......................................................... 33

Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................. 33

Initiating and exiting Hibernation ................................................................................... 33

Using the power meter and power settings ................................................................... 34

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Setting password protection on wakeup ........................................................................ 34

Using battery power .......................................................................................................................... 34

Factory-sealed battery ................................................................................................... 35

Finding additional battery information .......................................................................... 35

Using Battery Check ........................................................................................................ 35

Displaying the remaining battery charge ....................................................................... 35

Maximizing battery discharge time ................................................................................ 35

Managing low battery levels ........................................................................................... 36

Identifying low battery levels ...................................................................... 36

Resolving a low battery level ....................................................................... 36

Conserving battery power .............................................................................................. 36

Using external AC power ................................................................................................................... 36

Testing an AC adapter ..................................................................................................... 37

Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) ..... 37

Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) ................................................................. 38

Using switchable graphics (select models only) ............................................................ 38

Using dual graphics (select models only) ....................................................................... 38

7 External cards and devices ........................................................................................................................... 40

Using memory card readers ................................................................................................................................ 40

Inserting a memory card ................................................................................................................... 40

Removing a memory card ................................................................................................................. 40

Using a USB device ............................................................................................................................................... 41

Connecting a USB device ................................................................................................................... 41

Removing a USB device ..................................................................................................................... 42

Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................................... 42

Using optional external drives .......................................................................................................... 42

8 Drives ......................................................................................................................................................... 43

Handling drives .................................................................................................................................................... 43

Using hard drives ................................................................................................................................................. 43

Intel Smart Response Technology (select models only) .................................................................. 43

Improving hard drive performance ................................................................................................... 44

Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................ 44

Using Disk Cleanup .......................................................................................................... 44

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................................. 44

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 45

Using RAID (select models only) .......................................................................................................................... 45

9 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 46

Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 46

Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 47

Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 48

Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 48

Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 49

Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................................... 49

Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 50

Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 50

Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 51

Removing DriveLock protection ..................................................................................... 51

Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................................... 52

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................. 52

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .................................................................... 52

Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 53

Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 53

Using HP Client Security (select models only) .................................................................................................... 54

Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only) ........................................................................................... 54

Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 54

Using the ngerprint reader (select models only) .............................................................................................. 55

Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 55

10 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 56

Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 56

Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 56

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) ........................................................... 56

Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 56

Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................. 57

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 57

Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 57

11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 58

Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 58

Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................... 58

Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................................. 58

Creating recovery media ................................................................................................. 59

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 59

Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................................ 60

Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................................................... 60

Using f11 recovery tools (select models only) ................................................................................. 61

Using Windows 7 operating system media ....................................................................................... 61

12 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................ 63

Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 63

Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 63

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 63

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 64

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 64

Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 64

Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 65

Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 66

TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 66

Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 66

13 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .............................................................................................................. 67

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 67

14 Support .................................................................................................................................................... 69

Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 69

Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 69

15 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 71

Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 71

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 71

16 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 72

Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... 72

Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 72

Appendix A Traveling with or shipping your computer ....................................................................................... 73

Appendix B Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 74

Troubleshooting resources .................................................................................................................................. 74

Resolving issues .................................................................................................................................................. 74

The computer is unable to start up ................................................................................................... 74

The computer screen is blank ........................................................................................................... 74

Software is functioning abnormally ................................................................................................. 75

The computer is on but not responding ............................................................................................ 75

The computer is unusually warm ...................................................................................................... 75

An external device is not working ..................................................................................................... 75

The wireless network connection is not working ............................................................................. 75

A optional external disc does not play .............................................................................................. 76

A movie is not visible on an external display .................................................................................... 76

The process of burning an optional external disc does not begin, or it stops before

completion ......................................................................................................................................... 77

Appendix C Electrostatic discharge .................................................................................................................. 78

Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 79

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1 Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:

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Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see Connecting to a network on page 15.

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Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 53.

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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your computer

on page 3 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices on page 20 for

additional information.

●

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:

Select Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

●

Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery ash drive. See Backup and recovery

on page 58.

Finding information

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resources For information about

Setup Instructions poster

Help and Support

To access Help and Support, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support.

To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/

support, and select your country. Select Drivers &

Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Worldwide support

To get support in your language, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country.

HP website

To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/

support, and select your country. Select Drivers &

Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access the user guide, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

– or –

Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.

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How to set up the computer

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Help to identify computer components

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Operating system information

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Software, driver, and BIOS updates

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Troubleshooting tools

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How to access support

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Online chat with an HP technician

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Support telephone numbers

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HP service center locations

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Support information

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Ordering parts and nding additional help

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Accessories available for the device

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Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits

●

Electrical and mechanical safety information

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices

To access the user guide, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

Limited Warranty*

To access the Limited Warranty, select Start > All

Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation > View Warranty Information.

– or –

Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you can write to HP at Hewlett Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Oice, Singapore 911507. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, and postal address.

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Regulatory and safety information

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Battery disposal information

Warranty information

2 Chapter 1 Welcome

2 Getting to know your computer

Right

Component Description

(1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)

combo jack

(2) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,

(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-

(4) USB Type-C (charging) ports (2) Connect any USB device with a Type-C connector.

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the

volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access the user guides, select

Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer

speakers are disabled.

NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor

connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone).

external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

NOTE: For details about dierent types of USB ports, see

Using a USB device on page 41.

denition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

NOTE: USB Type-C ports charge products such as cell phones,

laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, even when the computer is o. Also, some USB Type-C ports connect DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI and other video devices to provide video output.

NOTE: Adapters (purchased separately) may be required.

Right 3

Component Description

(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(6) AC adapter and battery light

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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.

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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the battery has reached a low battery level.

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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

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O: The battery is not charging.

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Left

Component Description

(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but

it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

(2) RJ-45 (network) jack/lights Connects a network cable.

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Green (left): The network is connected.

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Amber (right): The network is showing activity.

(3) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,

external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

NOTE: For details about dierent types of USB ports, see

Using a USB device on page 41.

(4) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,

external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port.

NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of

cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.

NOTE: For details about dierent types of USB ports, see

Using a USB device on page 41.

(5) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or

access information.

Left 5

Display

Component Description

(1) WLAN antennas (2)* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local

area networks (WLAN).

(2) Internal microphones (2) (select products only) Record sound.

(3) Webcam light (select products only) On: The webcam is in use.

(4) Webcam (select products only) Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to

video conference and chat online using streaming video.

For information on using the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP WebCam.

*The antennas are not visible on the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental

Notices that applies to your country or region. To access the user guides, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

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Top

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad on/o button Turns the TouchPad on and o.

(2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Power light

(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters.

(3) Microphone mute light

(4) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.

(5) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded components.

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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology

feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Using power-saving states on page 32.

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Amber: microphone sound is o.

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O: microphone sound is on.

network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all

wireless devices are o.

(6) Mute light

(7) TouchPad light

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Amber: Computer sound is o.

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O: Computer sound is on.

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On: The TouchPad is o.

Component Description

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O: The TouchPad is on.

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Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader

Component Description

(1) Power button

(2) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or o but does not establish a

●

When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.

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When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate Sleep.

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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briey to exit Sleep.

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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briey to exit Hibernation.

CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will

result in the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology

feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Using power-saving states on page 32.

To learn more about your power settings: Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

wireless connection.

(3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

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Component Description

(4) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password

logon.

Top 11

Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with

the fn key.

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key.

(3) Windows button Displays the Windows Start menu.

(4) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

(5) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external

numeric keypad.

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

(6) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.

(7) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

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Bottom

Component Description

(1) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.

Bottom 13

Front

Component Description

(1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when

all wireless devices are o.

(2) Power light

(3) Battery light When AC power is connected:

●

On: The computer is on.

●

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a powersaving state. The computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded components.

●

O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start

Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Using power-saving

states on page 32.

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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.

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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.

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O: The battery is not charging.

When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):

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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

●

O: The battery is not charging.

(4) Drive light

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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.

NOTE: For more information about HP 3D DriveGuard,

see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)

on page 44.

3 Connecting to a network

Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.

Connecting to a wireless network

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●

Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate oices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

●

Bluetooth device (select models only)—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.

For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.

Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:

●

Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wireless button)

●

Operating system controls

Turning wireless devices on or o

You can use the wireless button or HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn o wireless devices.

NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on the keyboard. The

term wireless button is used throughout this guide to refer to all types of wireless controls.

To turn o wireless devices using HP Connection Manager:

▲

Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notication area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the power button next to the desired device.

-or-

Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power button next to the desired device.

Connecting to a wireless network 15

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:

●

Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi

●

Bluetooth

HP Connection Manager provides information and notications on connection status, power status, SIM card details, and SMS messages. Status information and notications are provided in the notication area, at the far right of the taskbar.

To open HP Connection Manager:

▲

Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the taskbar.

-or-

Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager.

For more information, see the HP Connection Manager software Help.

Using the wireless button

The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (white) when you turn on the computer.

The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is o, all wireless devices are o.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are o.

Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn o the wireless devices simultaneously.

Using operating system controls

The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.

To use operating system controls:

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Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

For more information, access Help and Support by selecting Start > Help and Support.

Using a WLAN

With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.

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