HP (Hewlett-Packard) A7V-M, D3L12AWABA User Manual

HP ProBook User Guide

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First Edition: September 2009

Document Part Number: 570790-001

Product notice

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

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 contact 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 Features

Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 1

Top components .................................................................................................................. 1

TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 1

Lights ................................................................................................................... 3

Buttons and fingerprint reader ............................................................................. 5

Keys .................................................................................................................... 9

Front components .............................................................................................................. 10

Right-side components ...................................................................................................... 11

Left-side components ........................................................................................................ 13

Rear components .............................................................................................................. 14

Bottom components ........................................................................................................... 15

Display components ......................................................................................................... 16

Wireless antennas (select models only) ............................................................................ 17

Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 19

Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 19

2 Wireless, modem, and local area network

Using wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................................... 21

Identifying wireless and network icons .............................................................................. 22

Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ 22

Using the wireless button ................................................................................................... 22

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) .................................................... 23

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................ 23

Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ 23

Using a WLAN device (select models only) ....................................................................................... 24

Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................................ 24

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... 24

Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................................... 26

Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 26

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 27

Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 27

Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 28

Using a Bluetooth wireless device ..................................................................................................... 30

Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 30

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................................. 31

Cannot create a WLAN connection ................................................................................... 31

Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................................. 32

Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 32

WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 33

Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 33

Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 34

Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 34

Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................................... 35

Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 35

Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 35

Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 36

Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 37

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 39

3 Pointing devices and keyboard

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 40

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 40

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 40

Using the pointing stick (select models only) ..................................................................... 40

Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 40

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 40

Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 40

Displaying system information ......................................................................... 41

Initiating Standby .............................................................................................. 42

Switching the screen image ............................................................................. 43

Displaying Power Assistant ............................................................................... 44

Decreasing screen brightness .......................................................................... 45

Increasing screen brightness ........................................................................... 45

Using HP QuickLook 3 ....................................................................................................................... 46

Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 46

Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................... 46

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................... 47

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 47

Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................ 47

Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 48

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 49

4 Multimedia

Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 50

Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 51

Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 53

Video .................................................................................................................................................. 55

Optical drive (select models only) ...................................................................................................... 57

Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 50

Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. 52

Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 52

Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 53

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 53

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 55

Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... 55

Using the DisplayPort ........................................................................................ 55

Identifying the optical drive ................................................................................................ 57

Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ....................................................................... 57

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ................................................................. 58

CD-R discs ........................................................................................................ 58

CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... 58

DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... 58

DVD±RW discs ................................................................................................. 58

LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................. 58

Blu-ray Discs (BDs) ........................................................................................... 59

Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................. 59

Configuring AutoPlay ......................................................................................................... 60

Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 60

Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... 60

Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................ 61

Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................ 61

Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ..................................................................... 62

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 62

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............. 63

The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................ 63

A disc does not play .......................................................................................... 64

A disc does not play automatically .................................................................... 64

A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically .......................................................... 65

A movie is not visible on an external display ..................................................... 65

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before

completion ......................................................................................................... 65

A device driver must be reinstalled ................................................................... 65

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................. 65

Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ................................................... 66

Webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................................ 67

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 67

Capturing business card images ....................................................................................... 68

5 Power management

Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 70

Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 70

Using the Power Meter ...................................................................................................... 71

Using power schemes ....................................................................................................... 72

Setting password protection upon exiting Standby ............................................................ 73

Using Power Assistant (select models only) ...................................................................................... 74

Starting Power Assistant .................................................................................................... 74

Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 74

Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 75

Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 75

Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 76

Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 76

Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 77

Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 78

Initiating and exiting Standby ............................................................................ 70

Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 71

Viewing the current scheme .............................................................................. 72

Selecting a different power scheme .................................................................. 72

Customizing power schemes ............................................................................ 73

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Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 78

Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 78

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 80

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 80

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is

available ........................................................................................... 80

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is

available ........................................................................................... 80

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit

Hibernation ....................................................................................... 80

Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 80

Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 80

Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby ......................................................... 81

Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 81

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 82

Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby ...................................................... 82

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 82

Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 82

Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 83

Replacing the battery ........................................................................................................ 83

Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................................... 84

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 84

6 Drives

Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 85

Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 85

Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................................... 87

Using HP 3D DriveGuard ................................................................................................................... 88

Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay ...................................................................................... 90

Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay ................................................................................................. 93

7 External devices

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 99

Using a 1394 device ......................................................................................................................... 101

Using a serial device (select models only) ....................................................................................... 103

Using external drives ........................................................................................................................ 104

Using a docking device .................................................................................................................... 105

Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 87

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 87

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................................. 88

Using HP 3D DriveGuard software .................................................................................... 88

Removing the protective insert .......................................................................................... 93

Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 93

Replacing an optical drive .................................................................................................. 96

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 99

Stopping and removing a USB device ............................................................................. 100

Using USB legacy support ............................................................................................... 100

Connecting a 1394 device ............................................................................................... 101

Stopping and removing a 1394 device ............................................................................ 101

Using optional external devices ....................................................................................... 104

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8 External media cards

Using Media Card Reader cards ...................................................................................................... 106

Inserting a digital card ...................................................................................................... 106

Stopping and removing a digital card .............................................................................. 107

Using ExpressCards (select models only) ........................................................................................ 108

Configuring an ExpressCard ............................................................................................ 108

Inserting an ExpressCard ................................................................................................ 108

Stopping and removing an ExpressCard ......................................................................... 109

Using Smart Cards (select models only) .......................................................................................... 111

Inserting a smart card ...................................................................................................... 111

Removing a smart card .................................................................................................... 111

9 Memory modules

Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................................ 113

Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ................................................... 116

Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file ................................................................... 120

10 Security

Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 121

Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 122

Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 122

Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................ 122

BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... 123

Using Computer Setup DriveLock ................................................................................... 126

Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ........................................................................... 130

Using Computer Setup security features .......................................................................................... 132

Securing system devices ................................................................................................. 132

Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. 132

Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. 133

Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 134

Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 135

Installing critical security updates ..................................................................................................... 136

Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... 137

Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 138

Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... 124

Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 126

Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... 127

Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 128

Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... 129

Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... 130

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................... 130

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ..................................................... 131

11 Software Updates

Updating software ............................................................................................................................ 139

Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 140

Updating programs and drivers ....................................................................................... 142

Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................... 140

Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................... 141

12 Backup and recovery

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 144

Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 145

Recovering your information ............................................................................................ 145

Recovering the operating system and programs ............................................................. 145

13 Computer Setup

Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 146

Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... 146

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... 146

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 147

Computer Setup menus ................................................................................................................... 147

File menu ......................................................................................................................... 148

Security menu .................................................................................................................. 148

System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 149

14 MultiBoot

About the boot device order ............................................................................................................. 153

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup ....................................................................................... 155

Considering boot order changes ...................................................................................................... 156

Choosing MultiBoot preferences ...................................................................................................... 157

Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ................................................................... 157

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt ............................................... 157

Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ................................................................................ 158

Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ......................................................................... 158

15 Management and Printing

Using Client Management Solutions ................................................................................................ 159

Configuring and deploying a software image ................................................................... 159

Managing and updating software ..................................................................................... 160

HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) .......................................... 160

HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ....................... 162

HP SSM (System Software Manager) ............................................................. 163

Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) ................................................................ 164

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 165

1 Features

Identifying hardware

Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:

1. Select Start > My Computer.

2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, click View system information.

3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

Top components

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) Pointing stick (select models only)* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(2) Left pointing stick button (select models only)* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(3) TouchPad* 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 pointing stick button (select models only)* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

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Component Description

(6) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

(7) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.

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Lights

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description

(1) Wireless lights (2)*

(2)

(3) Battery light

(4) Drive light

Power lights (2)

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Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

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area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in Standby.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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Amber: A battery is charging.

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Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.

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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power

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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,

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the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level.

Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select

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models only) is being accessed.

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard

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drive.

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Component Description

(5) QuickLook light

On: The computer is on.

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Off: The computer is off, in Standby, or in Hibernation.

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(6) QuickWeb light On: The Web browser is in use.

(7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(8) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.

(9) Volume mute light

Turquoise: Speaker sound is on.

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Amber: Speaker sound is off.

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(10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to decrease the

speaker volume.

(11) Volume up light Blinking: The volume up button is being used to increase the

speaker volume.

*The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

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The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The

power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

Component Description

(1) Wireless lights (2)*

(2)

Power lights (2)

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Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

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area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in Standby.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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Component Description

(3) Battery light

(4) Drive light

(5) QuickLook light

(6) QuickWeb light On: The Web browser is in use.

(7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(8) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.

Amber: A battery is charging.

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Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.

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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power

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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,

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Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select

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models only) is being accessed.

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard

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drive.

On: The computer is on.

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Off: The computer is off, in Standby, or in Hibernation state.

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(9) Volume mute light

(10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to decrease the

(11) Volume up light Blinking: The volume up button is being used to increase the

(12) Calculator light On: The Windows calculator function is on.

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The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The

power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

Buttons and fingerprint reader

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Turquoise: Speaker sound is on.

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Amber: Speaker sound is off.

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speaker volume.

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Component Description

(1) Power button

(2) QuickLook button

(3) QuickWeb button

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

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the computer.

When the computer is on, press the button to shut

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down the computer.

When the computer is in Standby, press the button

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briefly to exit Standby.

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the

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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 > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

When the computer is off, press the button to open

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HP QuickLook.

When the computer is on, press the button to open

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Software Setup.

NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default

Web browser opens.

When the computer is off, press the button to open

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HP QuickWeb.

(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish

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When the computer is on, press the button to open

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the default Web browser.

a wireless connection.

Component Description

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

(6) Volume down button Decreases computer volume.

(7) Volume up button Increases computer volume.

(8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a

password logon.

Component Description

(1) Power button

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

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the computer.

When the computer is on, press the button to shut

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down the computer.

When the computer is in Standby, press the button

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briefly to exit Standby.

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the

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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 > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

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Component Description

(2) QuickLook button

(3) QuickWeb button

(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish

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

(6) Volume down button Decreases computer volume.

(7) Volume up button Increases computer volume.

(8) Calculator button Opens the Windows calculator feature.

(9) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a

When the computer is off, press the button to open

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HP QuickLook.

When the computer is on, press the button to open

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Software Setup.

NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default

Web browser opens.

When the computer is off, press the button to open

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HP QuickWeb.

When the computer is on, press the button to open

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the default Web browser.

a wireless connection.

password logon.

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Keys

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description

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

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

(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

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

fn key.

combination with a function key or the esc key.

combination with the fn key.

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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

(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(5) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

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

Front components

combination with a function key or the esc key.

combination with the fn key.

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Component Description

(1) Wireless light

(2) Power light

(3) Battery light

(4) Drive light

Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

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area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in Standby.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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Amber: A battery is charging.

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Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.

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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power

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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,

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Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select

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models only) is being accessed.

(5) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.

(6) Display release latch Opens the computer.

(7) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(8) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam (select

Right-side components

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard

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drive.

models only) can capture an image.

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Component Description

(1) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:

Memory Stick

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Memory Stick Pro

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Memory Stick Duo (adapter required)

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Memory Stick Duo Pro (adapter required)

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MultiMediaCard

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MultiMediaCard Plus

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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Secure Digital (SD) High Capacity Memory Card

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micro Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card (adapter required)

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xD-Picture Card

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(2) Upgrade bay Supports an optical drive or a hard drive.

(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(4) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a

camcorder.

(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.

(6) 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.

Component Description

(1) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:

Memory Stick

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Memory Stick Pro

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Memory Stick Duo (adapter required)

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Memory Stick Duo Pro (adapter required)

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Component Description

(2) Upgrade bay Supports an optical drive or a hard drive.

(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(4) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a

(5) Serial port Connects an optional device such as a serial modem, mouse, or

Left-side components

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

MultiMediaCard

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MultiMediaCard Plus

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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Secure Digital (SD) High Capacity Memory Card

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micro Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card (adapter required)

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xD-Picture Card

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camcorder.

printer.

Component Description

(1) Vent Enables airflow 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 off during routine operation.

(2) DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device such as a high-

performance monitor or projector.

(3) USB ports (3) Connect optional USB devices.

(4) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.

(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

microphone, or monaural microphone.

(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo

speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

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

computer speakers are disabled.

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Component Description

(1) Vent Enables airflow 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 off during routine operation.

(2) DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device such as a high-

performance monitor or projectors.

(3) USB ports (3) Connect optional USB devices.

(4) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.

(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo

Rear components

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description

(1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

microphone, or monaural microphone.

speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

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

computer speakers are disabled.

(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

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Component Description

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

(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.

(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

(4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

Bottom components

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

may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

Component Description

(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.

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Component Description

(2) SIM slot Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select

models only). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay.

(3) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.

(4) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.

(5) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.

(6) Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device.

(7) Vents (6) Enable airflow 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 off during routine operation.

(8) HP Mobile Broadband Module compartment Contains an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).

NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless

module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support.

(9) Memory module compartment Contains an expansion memory module slot.

(10) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

Display components

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

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Component Description

(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Standby if the display is closed

(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

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

(4) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

Wireless antennas (select models only)

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

while the power is on.

NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone

opening, your computer has internal microphones.

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Component Description

(1) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless

wide-area networks (WWAN).

(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless

local area networks (WLAN).

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

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Additional hardware components

Component Description

(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

(2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into

(3) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

external power.

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

Identifying the labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer:

Service tag—Provides important information, including the following:

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Product Name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.

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Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

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Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the

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product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed.

Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers,

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and support for your computer.

Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for

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this computer.

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Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need the

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Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is

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affixed inside the battery bay.

Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless

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devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the computer.

SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit

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Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.

HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial

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number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.

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