HP B2A89UT Getting Started Manual
Getting Started
HP Notebook
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: March 2011
Document Part Number: 644170-001
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
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 6
Buttons and fingerprint reader ............................................................................................. 8
Keys ................................................................................................................................... 10
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Right ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 20
3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 23
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 23
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 24
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 24
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 25
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 25
4 HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Getting started .................................................................................................................................... 26
Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 27
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 28
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 29
Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 29
Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 30
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................... 31
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Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 32
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 32
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 32
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 32
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 32
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 33
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 33
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 34
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 34
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 35
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 35
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 36
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 36
Rotating ............................................................................................ 37
6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 38
Removing or replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................ 40
Removing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 40
Replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 40
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 42
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 42
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 44
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 45
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 48
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 50
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 50
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 50
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 51
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 52
Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 52
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 52
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 53
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 54
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 54
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................. 55
Windows Vista .................................................................................................................................... 56
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 56
Performing a recovery ....................................................................................................... 57
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Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 57
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 58
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ........... 58
8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 61
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 62
9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 63
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 64
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 65
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 66
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1Welcome
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Finding information
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
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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, refer to
Networking on page 22.
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Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this
guide, refer to
Finding information on page 2.
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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 28 for additional
information.
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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, refer to
the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Quick Setup poster
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How to set up the computer
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Help to identify computer components
Getting Started guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Computer features
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How to connect to a wireless network
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How to use the keyboard and pointing devices
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How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory
modules
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How to perform a backup and recovery
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How to contact customer support
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Computer specifications
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Power management features
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How to maximize battery life
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How to use the multimedia features of the computer
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How to protect the computer
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How to care for the computer
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How to update the software
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.
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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 technical support
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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Regulatory and safety information
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Battery disposal information
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Resources For information about
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
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Electrical and mechanical safety information
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP support telephone numbers
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
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Support information
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Ordering parts and finding additional help
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Accessories available for the device
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides >
View Warranty Information.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty information
*You may 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. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
copy at
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
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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
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Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
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Top
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Front
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Right
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Left
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Display
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Rear
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Bottom
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Top
TouchPad
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button Can be used with the pointing stick and functions like the
left button on an external mouse.
(3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(4) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
NOTE: Vertical scrolling is supported on the right edge of
the TouchPad.
(5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(7) Right pointing stick button Can be used with the pointing stick and functions like the
right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off light
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Amber: The TouchPad is off.
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Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(3)
Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Component Description
(4)
Wireless light
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(5)
QuickWeb light
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On: The computer is on.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in
this guide and to the HP Quickweb software Help
(6)
Mute light
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
(7) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
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Buttons and fingerprint reader
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
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Component Description
(2)
Power button
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
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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:
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Windows 7—Select Start > Control Panel > System
and Security > Power Options.
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Windows Vista—Select Start > Control Panel >
System and Maintenance > Power Options
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Or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
(3)
Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
(4)
QuickWeb button
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When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
button to open HP QuickWeb.
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When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the
button to open the default Web browser.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in
this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your
computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the button
does not perform any action or function.
(5)
Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
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 fn key.
(2) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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Component Description
(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the
esc key.
(4)
Start key Displays the Start menu.
(5)
Menu key Displays the active program’s shortcut menu (same as
right-click menu).
(6) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad
when pressed in combination with the fn and num lk keys.
(7) num lk key Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
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Front
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2) Wireless light
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(3) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4) Battery light
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Amber: The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is charged from 0 – 90%.
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White: The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is charged from 90 – 99%.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
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Off: The battery is fully charged.
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Component Description
(5) Hard drive light
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Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(6) Speaker Produces SRS Premium sound (select models only).
NOTE: To use the SRS Premium sound software, select Start
> All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
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Right
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1)
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.
(2)
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(3) Smart Card reader slot Supports optional Smart Cards.
(4)
eSATA/USB port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as
an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
(5)
USB powered/charging port Connects an optional USB device.
(6)
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(7) Vents (2) 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)
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.
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Component Description
(1)
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.
(2)
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(3)
eSATA/USB port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as
an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
(4)
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(5)
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(6) Vents (2) 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.
(7)
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.
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