HP (Hewlett-Packard) A6X41UAR-ABA User Manual
Getting Started
HP Notebook
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
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Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: August 2011
Document Part Number: 657767-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to
be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting
a full refund of the computer, please
contact your local point of sale (the seller).
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, flat 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 airflow. 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 defined
by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
What's new? ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Beats Audio ......................................................................................................................... 2
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 3
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 5
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 6
Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 14
3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) ............................................................................................................. 15
Getting started .................................................................................................................................... 15
Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 16
4 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 18
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 19
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 19
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 20
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 20
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 21
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 22
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Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 22
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 22
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 24
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 24
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 24
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 25
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 26
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 26
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 27
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 27
6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 29
Inserting the battery ........................................................................................................... 29
Removing the battery ......................................................................................................... 29
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 31
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 31
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 32
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 34
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 37
Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 38
Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 39
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 39
Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 40
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 41
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 41
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 42
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 43
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 43
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 43
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 43
8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 45
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 46
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9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 48
DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 48
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 49
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
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1Welcome
● What's new?
Finding information
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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
1. Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to
2. Update your antivirus software. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference
Guide. For instructions on finding this guide, refer to
3. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For more information, refer to
recovery on page 37.
4. Get to know your computer. For more information, refer to
on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 21 for additional information.
5. Discover the software that is already installed on the computer by selecting Start > All
Programs.
Finding information on page 3.
Getting to know your computer
Networking on page 17.
Backup and
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What's new?
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 enable or disable the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b.
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NOTE: You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows® operating system.
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel to view and
control the bass properties.
The following table shows and describes the Beats Audio icons that appear when you press fn+b.
Icon Description
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resource Contents
Instructions for setting up the computer
Getting Started
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
How to set up the computer
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● Identification of computer components
Computer features
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● Instructions for the following:
◦ Connecting to a wireless network
◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory
◦
modules
Performing a backup and a recovery
◦
Contacting customer support
◦
Computer specifications
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Power management features
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● Instructions for the following:
Maximizing battery life
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Using the multimedia features of the computer
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◦ Protecting the computer
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Caring for the computer
◦
Updating the software
◦
Operating system information
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● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
● Troubleshooting tools
● Instructions for contacting customer support
Regulatory and safety information
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● Battery disposal information
● Proper workstation setup
Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your
●
comfort and decrease your risk of injury
Electrical and mechanical safety information
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Finding information 3
Resource Contents
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
support.
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a
printed copy from
North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
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● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
http://www.hp.com/
HP customer support telephone numbers
Customer support information
●
● Information for ordering parts
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Information about accessories for the computer
●
Warranty information
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
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When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
serial number label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, refer to your product home
page at
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
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2 Getting to know your computer
● Top
Front
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Right side
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Left side
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Display
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Bottom
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Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off.
Off: The TouchPad is on.
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(2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the
TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on and off.
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Component Description
Lights
(3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) TouchPad light
Power light
Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off.
Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
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White: The computer is on.
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● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
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wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
On: The TouchPad is off.
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● Off: The TouchPad is on.
Buttons
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Component Description
(1)
(2)
Power button
QuickWeb button (select models only)
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
●
the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
●
briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,
or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
●
button to open HP QuickWeb.
● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the
button to open the default Web browser.
When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the
●
button to open the Web browser.
QuickWeb allows you to browse the Internet, communicate
with others using Skype, and explore other HP QuickWeb
programs. When the computer is off or in Hibernation, you
can press the QuickWeb button to access these features
without waiting for the operating system to start.
NOTE: For more information, refer to
(select models only) on page 15 and to the HP QuickWeb
software Help. If your computer does not have HP
QuickWeb software, the button does not start QuickWeb or
perform any action or function in QuickWeb.
HP QuickWeb
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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 the b key, an action key, or the esc
key.
(3)
(4)
(5) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
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Front
Component Description
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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