HP EliteBook 2540p User Manual

HP EliteBook Notebook PC

User Guide

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First Edition: March 2010

Document Part Number: 592931-001

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

Pointing devices .................................................................................................. 1

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

Buttons and fingerprint reader ............................................................................. 4

Keys .................................................................................................................... 6

Front components ................................................................................................................ 6

Rear components ................................................................................................................ 7

Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 8

Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 8

Bottom components ........................................................................................................... 10

Display components ......................................................................................................... 11

Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 12

Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 13

2 Networking (select models only)

Wireless connections ......................................................................................................................... 16

Creating a wireless connection .......................................................................................... 16

Identifying wireless and network icons .............................................................. 16

Using the wireless controls ............................................................................... 16

Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 18

Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 18

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

Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 20

Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 20

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................ 20

Inserting a SIM .................................................................................................. 21

Removing a SIM ................................................................................................ 22

Using a Bluetooth wireless device ..................................................................................... 23

Using the wireless button ................................................................. 17

Using Wireless Assistant software ................................................... 17

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ....................... 17

Using operating system controls ...................................................... 17

Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................. 23

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................. 24

Cannot create a WLAN connection ................................................................... 24

Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................. 25

Current network security codes are unavailable ............................................... 25

WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................... 26

Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................... 26

Wired connections .............................................................................................................................. 27

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) ......................................................................... 27

Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................. 27

Connecting a modem cable (select models only) ............................................. 28

Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (select

models only) ...................................................................................................... 28

Selecting a location setting ............................................................................... 29

Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 31

3 Pointing devices and keyboard

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 33

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 33

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 33

Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 33

Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 33

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 34

Using the keyboard light .................................................................................................... 34

Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 34

Using HP QuickLook 3 ....................................................................................................................... 36

Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 36

Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................... 37

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................... 37

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 37

Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 37

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 38

Viewing the current location selection .............................................. 29

Adding new locations when traveling ............................................... 29

4 Multimedia

Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 39

Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 41

Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 42

Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 39

Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. 41

Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 41

Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 42

Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 43

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 43

Video .................................................................................................................................................. 44

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 44

Optical drives (select models only) ..................................................................................................... 46

Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 46

Playing a CD or DVD ......................................................................................................... 46

Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 47

Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ........................................................................................ 47

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) ............................................................................. 48

Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 49

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 49

Controlling the webcam focus ............................................................................................ 50

Capturing business card images ....................................................................................... 50

5 Power management

Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 52

Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 52

Using the Power Meter ...................................................................................................... 53

Using power schemes ....................................................................................................... 54

Setting password protection upon exiting Standby ............................................................ 55

Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 55

Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 56

Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 56

Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 57

Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 57

Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 58

Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 59

Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 59

Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... 44

Using the DisplayPort ........................................................................................ 45

Initiating and exiting Standby ............................................................................ 52

Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 53

Viewing the current scheme .............................................................................. 54

Selecting a different power scheme .................................................................. 54

Customizing power schemes ............................................................................ 55

Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 60

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 61

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 61

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is

available ........................................................................................... 61

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is

available ........................................................................................... 61

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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit

Hibernation ....................................................................................... 61

Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 61

Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 61

Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby ......................................................... 62

Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 62

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 63

Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby ...................................................... 63

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 63

Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 63

Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 64

Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 64

Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................................... 65

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 65

Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 67

Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 67

Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................................... 69

Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 69

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 69

Using HP 3D DriveGuard ................................................................................................................... 70

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................................. 70

Using HP 3D DriveGuard software .................................................................................... 70

Using RAID (select models only) ........................................................................................................ 72

Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................................... 73

Replacing a 1.8-inch hard drive ......................................................................................... 73

Replacing a 2.5-inch hard drive ......................................................................................... 78

7 External devices

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 85

Using 1394 devices ............................................................................................................................ 87

Using the docking connector .............................................................................................................. 88

Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 89

Using an optional external optical drive .............................................................................................. 90

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Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 85

Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 86

Using USB legacy support ................................................................................................. 86

Connecting a 1394 device ................................................................................................. 87

Removing a 1394 device ................................................................................................... 87

Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... 89

Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) ................................................................................ 90

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) ............................................................................. 91

8 External media cards

Using SD Card Reader cards ............................................................................................................. 93

Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 93

Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 93

Using ExpressCards ........................................................................................................................... 94

Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................................. 94

Inserting an ExpressCard .................................................................................................. 94

Removing an ExpressCard ................................................................................................ 95

Using smart cards .............................................................................................................................. 96

Inserting a smart card ........................................................................................................ 97

Removing a smart card ...................................................................................................... 97

9 Memory modules

Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot .................................. 99

Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ................................................... 102

When the disc tray opens .................................................................................. 91

When the disc tray does not open ..................................................................... 91

10 Security

Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 110

Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 111

Using Computer Setup security features .......................................................................................... 121

Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 123

Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 124

Installing critical security updates ..................................................................................................... 125

Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... 126

Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 111

Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................ 111

BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... 112

Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... 113

Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 115

Using Computer Setup DriveLock ................................................................................... 115

Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... 116

Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 117

Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... 118

Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... 119

Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ........................................................................... 119

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................... 119

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ..................................................... 120

Securing system devices ................................................................................................. 121

Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. 121

Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. 122

Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 127

11 Software updates

Updating software ............................................................................................................................ 128

12 MultiBoot

About the boot device order ............................................................................................................. 133

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup ....................................................................................... 134

Considering boot order changes ...................................................................................................... 135

Choosing MultiBoot preferences ...................................................................................................... 136

Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 129

Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................... 129

Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................... 130

Updating programs and drivers ....................................................................................... 131

Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................. 131

Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ................................................................... 136

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ................................................ 136

Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ................................................................................ 137

Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ......................................................................... 137

13 Management

Using Client Management Solutions ................................................................................................ 138

Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only) ................................................... 143

14 Computer Setup

Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 145

Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... 145

Computer Setup menus ................................................................................................................... 146

Configuring and deploying a software image ................................................................... 138

Managing and updating software ..................................................................................... 139

HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) .......................................... 139

HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ....................... 141

HP SSM (System Software Manager) ............................................................. 142

Enabling the iAMT solution .............................................................................................. 143

Using the MEBx setup utility menus ................................................................................ 143

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... 145

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 146

File menu ......................................................................................................................... 147

Security menu .................................................................................................................. 147

System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 148

15 Backing up and recovering

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 154

Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 155

Recovering your information ............................................................................................ 155

Recovering the operating system and programs ............................................................. 155

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 156

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1Features

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, select View system information.

3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.

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

Top components

Pointing devices

Component Description

(1) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

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

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Component Description

(3) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(4) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(5) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.

(6) Right pointing stick button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

(7) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

(8) 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

Component Description

(1) Power light

(2) QuickLook light

(3) QuickWeb light

(4) Wireless light

(5) TouchPad on/off light

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

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

(8) Volume mute light

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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On: The computer is on.

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

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On: The computer is on.

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

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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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White: TouchPad is on.

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Amber: TouchPad is off.

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White: Speaker sound is on.

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Amber: Speaker sound is off.

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Component Description

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

speaker volume.

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

Buttons and fingerprint reader

speaker volume.

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Component Description

(1) Power button

(2) QuickLook 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.

NOTE: Although you can shut down the computer

with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut Down command.

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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HP Software Setup.

NOTE: If HP Software Setup is not available, the

default Web browser opens.

(3) QuickWeb button

(4) Wireless button Turns the installed wireless devices on or off but does not

(5) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.

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

(7) Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.

(8) Volume up button Increases speaker volume.

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

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.

establish a wireless connection.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to

establish a wireless connection.

password logon.

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Keys

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

Front components

fn key.

combination with a function key or the esc key.

combination with the fn key.

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Component Description

(1) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture

the information on the card.

(2) Wireless light

(3) Power light

(4) Battery light

(5) 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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White: 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.

White: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard

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drive.

(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(7) Display release button Opens the computer.

Rear components

Component Description

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

(2) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

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Right-side components

Component Description

(1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.

(2) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.

(3) 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.

(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

(5) DisplayPort Connects a digital display device, such as a high-performance

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

(7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in

(microphone) jack

(8) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a

(9) SD Card Reader Supports the MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD)

Left-side components

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

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.

monitor or projector.

Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone.

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

computer speakers are disabled.

camcorder.

Memory Card optional digital card formats.

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Component Description

(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

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

(3) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external

(4) Optical drive Reads and writes to (select models only) an optical disc.

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

Component Description

(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

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

(3) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external

MultiBay or an optional external optical drive, if used with a powered USB cable.

(4) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(5) Hard drive bay Holds a 2.5-inch hard drive.

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

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Bottom components

Component Description

(1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.

(2) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(3) Vents (7) 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.

(4) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot

is located inside the battery bay.

(5) Hard drive bay and memory module

compartment

(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

Holds a 1.8-inch hard drive and contains an expansion memory module slot.

NOTE: Your computer has one hard drive, either 1.8-inch or 2.5-

inch, or your computer may have two hard drives (1.8-inch and 2.5inch). If your computer has one hard drive, the location of the hard drive varies.

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Component Description

(7) Wireless compartment Contains an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)

(8) Optical drive bay or hard drive bay Holds an optical drive or a 2.5-inch hard drive.

Display components

and a WLAN module (select models only).

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 technical support through Help and Support.

NOTE: Your computer has one hard drive, either 1.8-inch or 2.5-

inch, or your computer may have two hard drives (1.8-inch and 2.5inch). If your computer has one hard drive, the location of the hard drive varies.

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Component Description

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

wide-area networks (WWANs) (select models only).

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

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

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

(5) Keyboard light and button Opens and turns on the keyboard light, which illuminates the

(6) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(7) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting

*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.

Additional hardware components

local area networks (WLANs) (select models only).

keyboard in low-light conditions.

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

opening, your computer has internal microphones.

conditions in your environment.

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Component Description

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

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

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

(4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a

(5) Country- or region-specific modem cable adapter

(select models only)

*Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.

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 the computer.

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external power.

country- or region-specific modem cable adapter.

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.

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 the computer.

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

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the computer.

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is located inside the battery bay.

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 to the bottom of the computer.

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, an HP Mobile Broadband Module, or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model

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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 label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM.

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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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2 Networking (select models only)

Your computer supports 2 types of Internet access:

Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection.

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Wired—You can access the Internet by dialing in to a service provider or by connecting to a wired

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network.

Wireless connections

Creating a wireless connection

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

Wireless local area network (WLAN) device

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HP Mobile Broadband Module

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Bluetooth® device

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For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support.

Identifying wireless and network icons

Icon Name Description

Using the wireless controls

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

Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless button on

Wireless (disconnected)

HP Connection Manager

Network status (connected)

Network status (disconnected)

the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on.

Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.

Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only).

Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network.

Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to the network.

Wireless button

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Wireless Assistant software

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HP Connection Manager software (select models only)

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Operating system controls

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Using the wireless button

The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and 2 wireless lights. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless lights are on (blue) when you turn on the computer.

The wireless lights indicate the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless lights are blue, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless lights are amber, all wireless devices are off.

Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software or through Computer Setup.

NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by Computer Setup, the wireless button will not work until

you reenable your devices.

Using Wireless Assistant software

A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is disabled by Computer Setup, it must be reenabled by Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.

NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a

network or a Bluetooth-enabled device.

To view the state of the wireless devices, follow either of these steps:

Position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

– or –

Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.

For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:

1. Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.

2. Click the Help button.

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using the HP Mobile Broadband device in your computer (select models only).

To start Connection Manager, click the Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager.

For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.

Using operating system controls

Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For example, Windows® Network Connections allows you to set up a connection, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.

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To access Network Connections, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.

For more information, refer to Help and Support. Select Start > Help and Support.

Using a WLAN

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

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

A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points

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that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions.

A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and

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wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software.

To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network).

Setting up a WLAN

To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:

A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an

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Internet service provider (ISP)

A wireless router (purchased separately) (2)

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The wireless computer (3)

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The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

For help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.

Protecting your WLAN

Because the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack—it is essential to understand that WLANs are vulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses.

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HP EliteBook 2540p User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Identifying hardware

Top components

Pointing devices

Lights

Buttons and fingerprint reader

Keys

Front components

Rear components

Right-side components

Left-side components

Bottom components

Display components

Additional hardware components

Identifying the labels

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Wireless connections

Creating a wireless connection

Identifying wireless and network icons

Using the wireless controls

Using the wireless button

Using Wireless Assistant software

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

Using operating system controls

Using a WLAN

Setting up a WLAN

Protecting your WLAN