HP EliteBook 2760p Getting Started Manual
Getting Started
HP Notebook
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or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: May 2011
Document Part Number: 641801-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to
be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting
a full refund of the computer, please
contact your local point of sale (the seller).
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on
a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.
The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined
by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 4
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5
Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Right ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 14
3 HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 15
4 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 16
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 17
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 17
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 17
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 18
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 18
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 19
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 19
Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 19
Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 20
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................... 21
Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 22
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 22
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 22
Rotating the display ............................................................................................................................ 22
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Setting auto panel rotation preferences ............................................................................. 24
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 24
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 24
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 24
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 24
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 25
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 26
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 26
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 27
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 27
Using the digitizer pen ....................................................................................................... 27
Identifying the pen components ........................................................................ 27
Holding the pen ................................................................................................. 28
Storing the pen .................................................................................................. 29
Using touch screen gestures .............................................................................................................. 29
Tapping (or clicking) .......................................................................................................... 29
Flicking ............................................................................................................................... 30
Dragging ............................................................................................................................ 30
Scrolling ............................................................................................................................. 31
Rotating ............................................................................................................................. 31
Pinching/Zooming .............................................................................................................. 32
Setting touch screen preferences ...................................................................................... 32
6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 33
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 34
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 34
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 35
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 37
To add or replace the primary memory module: ................................................................ 37
To add or replace the secondary memory module: ........................................................... 43
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 47
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 48
Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 48
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 49
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 49
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 50
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................. 50
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Windows Vista .................................................................................................................................... 51
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 51
Performing a recovery ....................................................................................................... 52
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 52
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 53
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ........... 53
8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 55
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 56
9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 57
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 57
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 58
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1 Welcome
●
Finding information
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to 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, refer to
Networking on page 16.
●
Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this
guide, refer to
Finding information on page 2.
● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional
information.
●
Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to
the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer
● Help to identify computer components
Getting Started
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
● Computer features
●
How to connect to a wireless network
●
How to use the keyboard and pointing devices
● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory
modules
● How to perform a backup and recovery
●
How to contact customer support
● Computer specifications
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
●
Power management features
● How to maximize battery life
● How to use the multimedia features of the computer
●
How to protect the computer
● How to care for the computer
● How to update the software
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
● Operating system information
●
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Troubleshooting tools
● How to access technical support
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
●
Regulatory and safety information
● Battery disposal information
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start >All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
●
Electrical and mechanical safety information
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Resources For information about
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP support telephone numbers
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
● Support information
●
Ordering parts and finding additional help
●
Accessories available for the device
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides >
View Warranty Information.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty information
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a
printed copy at
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
● 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
Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
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Top
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Front
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Right
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Left
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Display
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Rear
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Bottom
Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
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Component Description
(3) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2) TouchPad light
●
Off: TouchPad is on.
● Amber: TouchPad is off.
(3)
Mute light ● White: Computer sound is on.
● Amber: Computer sound is off.
(4) Volume down light White: The computer volume is being decreased.
(5) Volume up light White: The computer volume is being increased.
(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
Top 5
Component Description
(7)
Drive light ● White: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
(8) Battery light ● White: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
●
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: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, 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.
(9)
Power light
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On: The computer is on.
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Buttons
Component Description
(1)
Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(2) Volume down button Decreases computer volume.
(3) Volume up button Increases computer volume.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the
esc key.
(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
when the embedded numeric keypad is turned on.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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Front
Component Description
(1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(2) External WWAN antenna button Opens the external wireless wide area network (WWAN)
antenna.
(3) External WWAN antenna Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWAN).
(4) Power switch ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn
on the computer.
● When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to
shut down the computer.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide the switch to
the right briefly to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the switch to the
right briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown
procedures are ineffective, slide the switch to the right and hold
for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
(5) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(6) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(7) Bluetooth® compartment Contains an optional Bluetooth device.
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Right
Component Description
(1) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a
password logon.
(2) QuickWeb button
●
When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
button to open HP QuickWeb.
●
When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press
the button to open the default Web browser.
●
When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the
button to open the default Web browser.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in
this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your
computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the
button does not perform any action or function.
(3)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an
optional headset microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: A 4–conductor audio plug headphone with
microphone is needed in order to use the microphone
function.
(4) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.
(5)
USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(6) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
(7)
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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Left
Component Description
(1) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats:
● MultiMediaCard
● Secure Digital (SD) Card
(2) Pen holder Stores the digitizer pen.
(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(4) ExpressCard slot (select models only) Supports optional ExpressCards.
(5)
Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP
Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth device,
is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(6) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
(7) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(8) USB charging port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional
external MultiBay, if used with a powered USB cable.
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Display
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWAN).
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLAN).
(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP >
HP Webcam.
(5) Keyboard light button Opens and turns on the keyboard light.
(6) Touch screen Allows you to perform certain actions using your fingers or the
digitizer pen.
(7) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the
lighting conditions in your environment.
(8) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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Rear
Component Description
(1) Jog dial In slate mode, functions like the enter key and the
up and down arrows on a standard keyboard.
●
Press inward to enter a command.
● Rotate up to scroll up.
● Rotate down to scroll down.
(2) esc button In slate mode, allows you to exit or escape out of
an application.
(3)
Rotate button In slate mode, switches the image between
landscape and portrait orientation.
(4) ctrl+alt+del button* In slate mode:
●
While Windows is running, press the button
with the pen to enter the ctrl+alt+del
command.*
● While the Computer Setup utility is running,
press the button with the pen to enter the
reset command. The computer resets and all
unsaved information is lost. The reset
function can be used to restore functionality
when the system has become unresponsive.
(5)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(6)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(7)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
*To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del keys on the
on-screen keyboard.
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