HP C1E67UT User Manual
HP Notebook
User Guide
© Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are
set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.
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: April 2012
Document Part Number: 682950-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
To obtain the latest information in this
guide, contact support. For U.S. support, go
to
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For
worldwide support, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.
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 ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 4
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 6
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................ 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Right ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 17
3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 20
Identifying wireless and network status icons .................................................................................... 20
Creating a wireless connection .......................................................................................................... 20
Turning wireless devices on and off .................................................................................. 20
Using the wireless button .................................................................................. 20
Using the operating system controls ................................................................. 20
Using a WLAN .................................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 21
Setting up a new WLAN ..................................................................................................... 21
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... 22
Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 22
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 23
Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 23
Using a modem (select models only) ................................................................................. 23
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Connecting a modem cable .............................................................................. 23
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................... 24
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) ........................................ 25
4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 26
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 26
Identifying the hot keys ...................................................................................................... 26
Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 27
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................... 27
Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 28
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 28
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 28
Using the TouchPad ........................................................................................................................... 29
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................................... 29
Navigating .......................................................................................................................... 29
Selecting ............................................................................................................................ 29
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................................. 29
Scrolling ............................................................................................................ 30
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................................. 31
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 31
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 31
5 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Using the audio features .................................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 33
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 33
Using the webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................. 33
Using video devices ........................................................................................................................... 34
VGA ................................................................................................................................... 34
DisplayPort ........................................................................................................................ 35
6 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 37
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 37
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 37
Initiating and exiting Suspend ........................................................................... 38
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 38
Using the Power icon ......................................................................................................... 39
Using power management ................................................................................................. 39
Viewing the current power management settings ............................................. 39
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Changing the current power management settings .......................................... 39
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 39
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 40
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 40
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 41
Maximizing battery life ....................................................................................................... 42
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 42
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 42
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 43
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 43
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 43
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 43
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 44
Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 44
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 44
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 45
7 Drives ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 46
Removing or replacing the service door ............................................................................................. 47
Removing the service door ................................................................................................ 47
Replacing the service door ................................................................................................ 48
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 48
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 49
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 51
Replacing an optical drive .................................................................................................................. 53
Using optical drives (select models only) ........................................................................................... 55
Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 55
Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 55
Tray-load ........................................................................................................... 55
Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 55
Tray-load ........................................................................................................... 55
When the disc tray opens normally .................................................. 56
When the disc tray fails to open ....................................................... 56
8 External cards and devices .......................................................................................................................... 58
Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) ....................................................................... 58
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Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 58
Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 58
Using ExpressCards (select models only) .......................................................................................... 59
Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................................. 59
Inserting an ExpressCard .................................................................................................. 60
Removing an ExpressCard ................................................................................................ 61
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 61
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 62
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 62
Using 1394 devices ............................................................................................................................ 63
Connecting a 1394 device ................................................................................................. 63
Removing a 1394 device ................................................................................................... 63
Using an eSATA device ..................................................................................................................... 64
Connecting an eSATA device ............................................................................................ 64
Removing an eSATA device .............................................................................................. 64
Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................... 65
Using optional external drives ............................................................................................ 65
Using the docking connector .............................................................................................................. 66
9 Memory modules .......................................................................................................................................... 67
10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 70
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 71
Setting passwords in the operating system ....................................................................... 71
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 71
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 72
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 72
Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password .................................................................. 72
Managing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 73
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 73
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock ..................................................................................... 73
Managing an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................... 73
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 74
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 74
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 75
Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon ................................................................ 75
Enrolling your fingerprint .................................................................................................... 76
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11 Backup and Recovery ................................................................................................................................ 77
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 77
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 79
12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 80
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................... 80
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 80
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 80
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 81
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 82
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 82
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 82
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 83
13 MultiBoot ..................................................................................................................................................... 84
About the boot device order ............................................................................................................... 84
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup ......................................................................................... 85
Considering boot order changes ........................................................................................................ 85
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ........................................................................................................ 86
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 86
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt .................................................. 87
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .................................................................................. 87
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ........................................................................... 87
Appendix A Troubleshooting and support .................................................................................................... 88
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 88
The computer is unable to start up .................................................................................... 88
The computer screen is blank ............................................................................................ 88
Software is functioning abnormally .................................................................................... 88
The computer is on but is not responding .......................................................................... 89
The computer is unusually warm ....................................................................................... 89
An external device is not working ...................................................................................... 89
The wireless network connection is not working ................................................................ 89
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ...................................... 90
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................. 90
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................... 91
A movie is not visible on an external display ..................................................................... 91
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................... 92
Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. 92
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 93
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Appendix B Cleaning your computer ............................................................................................................. 94
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................................. 94
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 94
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 94
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................................ 95
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 95
Appendix C Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 96
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 96
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix D Electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 98
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 99
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1Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps:
● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the
Internet. For more information, see
Networking on page 19.
● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See
computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 26 for additional
information.
Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
●
Computer > More Applications.
NOTE: For details about using the software included with the computer, select Computer >
Help. You can also see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with
the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.
Update programs and drivers—Update your programs and drivers with the latest versions on a
●
regular basis. When your computer is registered, it will automatically be updated with the latest
versions. When you register, you can choose to receive automatic notifications when updates
become available. The automatic notifications for operating system updates are available for 90
days. For U.S. support, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
Getting to know your
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Setup Instructions poster
Linux Help
To access the Linux Help, select Computer > Help.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access the notices, double-click the HP
Documents icon located on the desktop.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide, double-click the HP Documents
icon located on the desktop.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP Web site
Setting up the computer
●
● Identifying computer components
Computer software
●
● Computer settings
● Connecting to the Internet
● Computer utilities
● Regulatory and safety information
Battery disposal information
●
Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
●
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
HP support telephone numbers
Support information
●
For U.S. support, go to
contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.
http://www.hp.com/go/
● Ordering parts and finding additional help
● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
● Accessories available for the device
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Resources For information about
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Double-click the HP Documents icon located on the
desktop.
– 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 user 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
●
Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●
● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
service label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to
contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
Warranty information
http://www.hp.com/go/
Finding information 3
2 Getting to know your computer
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
(2) Left pointing stick button (select models
only)
(3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(4) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
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screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
screen.
Component Description
(5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) Right pointing stick button (select models
only)
(7) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Top 5
Lights
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light
(2) Caps lock light
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
Power light
Wireless light
Web browser light
Mute light
Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●
● Off: The TouchPad is on.
On: Caps lock is on.
●
● Off: Caps lock is off.
On: The computer is on.
●
● Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
●
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
●
On: The computer is on.
●
● Off: The computer is off, in the Suspend state, or in
Hibernation.
Amber: Computer sound is off.
●
● Off: Computer sound is on.
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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
Web browser button ● When the computer is on, press the button to open the
the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Suspend.
When the computer is in the Suspend state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Suspend.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and operating
system 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:
1. Select Computer > Control Center.
2. In the left pane, click System, and then click Power
Management in the right pane.
wireless connection.
default Web browser.
● When the computer is off, in the Suspend state, or in
Hibernation, the button does not perform any action or
function.
Top 7
Component Description
(5)
(6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon instead of a password logon.
Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
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Keys
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key.
(3) Operating system logo key Displays the operating system menu.
(4) Operating system applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an
(6) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when
external numeric keypad.
Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by
the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
pressed in combination with the fn key.
Top 9
Front
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Wireless light
Power light ● On: The computer is on.
AC adapter/battery light
Hard drive light
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
●
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/
or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
Amber: The computer is connected to external
●
power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90
percent.
White: The computer is connected to external
●
power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99
percent.
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.
● Off: The battery is fully charged.
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily
parked the hard drive.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound. One of the speakers is on the bottom
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of the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front
of the computer.
Right
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port Connects an optional high-performance eSATA
component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or
connects an optional USB device.
USB charging port Connects an optional USB device. The USB charging port
can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
players, even when the computer is off.
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(8)
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.
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port Connects an optional high-performance eSATA
component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or
connects an optional USB device.
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
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.
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NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
Left
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats:
(6) Upgrade bay (optical drive shown) The upgrade bay can hold a weight-saver option, a hard
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
HP ExpressCard slot or smart card reader
(depending on configuration)
a camcorder.
USB power performance.
Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards.
● MultiMediaCard (MMC)
MMC+
●
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●
● SDHC
● SDXC
drive, or an optical drive that reads an optical disc.
NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to
an optical disc.
(7) Optical drive eject button (select models
only)
Releases the disc tray.
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Rear
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
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Display
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed
(2) WLAN antennas (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(4) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
(6) Keyboard light button Turns the keyboard light on or off.
(7) Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard, especially in low-light conditions.
*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, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.
while the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the
computer.
local area networks (WLAN).
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Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(3) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.
(4) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
*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, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.
while the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the
computer.
local area networks (WLAN).
NOTE: Only models equipped with a webcam have 2 internal
microphones. Models without a webcam have only 1 internal
microphone.
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Bottom
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Vents (4) 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.
(2)
(3) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(4)
(5) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(6) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
Battery release latch Releases the battery.
Service door release latch Releases the service door from the computer.
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Component Description
(7)
(8)
Bluetooth compartment Supports a Bluetooth device.
Service door Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless
LAN (WLAN) module slot, and the memory module
slots.
CAUTION: 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 support.
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3Networking
Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access:
● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. See
existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 21.
● Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on
connecting to a wired network, see
NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your
location.
Connecting to a wired network on page 23.
Connecting to an
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Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to
purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP can help set up the modem, install a network cable
to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
Identifying wireless and network status icons
Icon Name Description
Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Network Connection
(connected)
Network Connection
(disconnected)
Creating a wireless connection
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device
Bluetooth® device
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Turning wireless devices on and off
Using the wireless button
Use the wireless button to turn both the wireless network controller and the Bluetooth controller off or
on simultaneously. They can be controlled individually through Control Center or Computer Setup.
NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for information on identifying the type and
location of the wireless button on your computer.
Indicates that the wired network is connected and active. If both
wired and wireless connections are active, the operating system
uses the wired connection because it is faster.
Indicates that wired and wireless networks are not connected.
Using the operating system controls
To enable or disable a wireless or wired network device:
1. Right-click the Network Connection icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
2. To enable or disable one of the following devices, select or clear one of the following options:
● Enable Networking (all network devices)
● Enable Wireless
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