HP EliteBook
User Guide
© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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First Edition: March 2010
Document Part Number: 592666-001
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 ........................................................................................................................................................... |
1 |
Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. |
1 |
Top components .................................................................................................................. |
1 |
Pointing devices .................................................................................................. |
1 |
Lights ................................................................................................................... |
2 |
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................ |
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Keys .................................................................................................................... |
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Front components ................................................................................................................ |
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Rear components ................................................................................................................ |
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Right-side components ........................................................................................................ |
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Left-side components .......................................................................................................... |
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Bottom components ............................................................................................................. |
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Display components .......................................................................................................... |
10 |
Wireless antennas (select models only) ............................................................................ |
11 |
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... |
12 |
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... |
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2 Wireless, modem, and local area network .................................................................................................. |
14 |
Using wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................................... |
14 |
Identifying wireless and network icons .............................................................................. |
14 |
Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ |
15 |
Using the wireless button ................................................................................................... |
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Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) .................................................... |
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Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................ |
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Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ |
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Using a WLAN device (select models only) ....................................................................................... |
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Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................................ |
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Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................................... |
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Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. |
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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. |
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Inserting a SIM (select models only) .................................................................................. |
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Removing a SIM (select models only) ............................................................................... |
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Using a Bluetooth wireless device (select models only) ..................................................................... |
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Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. |
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Troubleshooting wireless network problems ...................................................................................... |
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Cannot create a WLAN connection ................................................................................... |
22 |
Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................................. |
23 |
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Network status icon is not displayed .................................................................................. |
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Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ |
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WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... |
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Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... |
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Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. |
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Connecting a modem cable (select models only) .............................................................. |
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Connecting a countryor region-specific modem cable adapter (select models only) ...... |
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Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ |
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Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... |
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Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ |
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Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. |
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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... |
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3 Pointing devices and keyboard ................................................................................................................... |
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Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... |
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Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... |
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Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... |
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Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... |
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Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... |
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Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ |
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Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... |
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Displaying system information .......................................................................... |
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Initiating Sleep ................................................................................................... |
32 |
Switching the screen image .............................................................................. |
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Viewing battery charge information ................................................................... |
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Decreasing screen brightness ........................................................................... |
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Increasing screen brightness ............................................................................ |
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Activating the ambient light sensor ................................................................... |
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Using HP QuickLook .......................................................................................................................... |
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Using HP QuickWeb ........................................................................................................................... |
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Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... |
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Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... |
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Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents ................................................................................... |
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4 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ |
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Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... |
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Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... |
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Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. |
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Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... |
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Audio .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... |
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Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... |
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Video .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... |
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Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... |
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Using the DisplayPort ........................................................................................ |
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Using the DreamColor display (select models only) ......................................... |
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Optical drive (select models only) ...................................................................................................... |
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Identifying the optical drive ................................................................................................ |
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Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ....................................................................... |
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Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ................................................................. |
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CD-R discs ........................................................................................................ |
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CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... |
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DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... |
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DVD±RW discs ................................................................................................. |
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LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................. |
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Blu-ray Discs (BDs) ........................................................................................... |
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Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................. |
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Configuring AutoPlay ......................................................................................................... |
45 |
Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... |
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Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... |
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Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................ |
46 |
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ........................................................................................ |
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Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ..................................................................... |
47 |
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. |
48 |
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............. |
48 |
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................ |
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A disc does not play .......................................................................................... |
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A disc does not play automatically .................................................................... |
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A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically .......................................................... |
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A movie is not visible on an external display ..................................................... |
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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before |
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completion ......................................................................................................... |
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A device driver must be reinstalled ................................................................... |
51 |
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................. |
52 |
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ................................................... |
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Webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................................ |
52 |
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. |
53 |
Capturing business card images ....................................................................................... |
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5 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... |
56 |
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... |
56 |
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. |
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Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ |
56 |
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... |
57 |
Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... |
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Using power plans ............................................................................................................. |
57 |
Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... |
57 |
Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ |
58 |
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. |
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Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ |
58 |
Using Power Assistant (select models only) ...................................................................................... |
58 |
Starting Power Assistant .................................................................................................... |
58 |
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... |
59 |
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... |
59 |
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... |
60 |
Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... |
60 |
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... |
61 |
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... |
61 |
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... |
61 |
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. |
62 |
Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... |
63 |
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. |
63 |
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. |
63 |
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. |
65 |
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... |
65 |
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is |
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available ........................................................................................... |
65 |
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is |
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available ........................................................................................... |
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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit |
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Hibernation ....................................................................................... |
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Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... |
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Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ |
65 |
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep ............................................................. |
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Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ |
66 |
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... |
67 |
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep .......................................................... |
67 |
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. |
67 |
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ |
67 |
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... |
68 |
Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... |
68 |
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................................... |
68 |
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... |
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6 Drives ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. |
70 |
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... |
70 |
Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................................... |
71 |
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... |
71 |
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Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... |
71 |
Using HP 3D DriveGuard ................................................................................................................... |
71 |
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................................. |
72 |
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software .................................................................................... |
72 |
Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay ...................................................................................... |
73 |
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay ................................................................................................. |
75 |
Removing the protective insert .......................................................................................... |
75 |
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... |
76 |
Replacing an optical drive .................................................................................................. |
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7 External devices ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. |
81 |
Stopping and removing a USB device ............................................................................... |
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Using USB legacy support ................................................................................................. |
82 |
Using a 1394 device ........................................................................................................................... |
82 |
Connecting a 1394 device ................................................................................................. |
82 |
Removing a 1394 device ................................................................................................... |
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Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... |
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Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... |
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Using a docking device ...................................................................................................................... |
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8 External media cards .................................................................................................................................... |
85 |
Using Media Card Reader cards ........................................................................................................ |
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Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ |
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Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... |
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Using ExpressCards (select models only) .......................................................................................... |
86 |
Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................................. |
86 |
Inserting an ExpressCard .................................................................................................. |
86 |
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard ........................................................................... |
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Using smart cards (select models only) ............................................................................................. |
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Inserting a smart card ........................................................................................................ |
89 |
Removing a smart card ...................................................................................................... |
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9 Memory modules .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot .................................. |
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Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ..................................................... |
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10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... |
98 |
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ |
99 |
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... |
99 |
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. |
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BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... |
100 |
Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... |
101 |
Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ |
102 |
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ................................................................................... |
102 |
Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... |
103 |
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... |
104 |
Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... |
105 |
Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... |
106 |
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ........................................................................... |
106 |
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................... |
106 |
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ..................................................... |
107 |
Using Computer Setup security features .......................................................................................... |
107 |
Securing system devices ................................................................................................. |
107 |
Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. |
108 |
Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. |
108 |
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... |
109 |
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... |
109 |
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................. |
109 |
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... |
110 |
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. |
110 |
11 Software updates ...................................................................................................................................... |
111 |
Updating software ............................................................................................................................ |
111 |
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... |
112 |
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... |
112 |
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... |
113 |
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ |
114 |
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................. |
114 |
12 Backup and recovery ................................................................................................................................ |
116 |
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. |
116 |
Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... |
117 |
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................... |
117 |
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................. |
118 |
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ......................... |
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13 Computer Setup ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. |
120 |
Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... |
120 |
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... |
120 |
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. |
121 |
Computer Setup menus ................................................................................................................... |
121 |
File menu ......................................................................................................................... |
122 |
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Security menu .................................................................................................................. |
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System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ |
123 |
14 MultiBoot ................................................................................................................................................... |
128 |
About the boot device order ............................................................................................................. |
128 |
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup ....................................................................................... |
128 |
Considering boot order changes ...................................................................................................... |
129 |
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ...................................................................................................... |
130 |
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ................................................................... |
130 |
Dynamically choosing a boot device ................................................................................ |
130 |
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ................................................................................ |
131 |
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ......................................................................... |
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15 Management and Printing ........................................................................................................................ |
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Using Client Management Solutions ................................................................................................ |
132 |
Configuring and deploying a software image ................................................................... |
132 |
Managing and updating software ..................................................................................... |
132 |
HP Client Automation (select models only) ..................................................... |
133 |
HP SSM (System Software Manager) ............................................................. |
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Index ................................................................................................................................................................. |
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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:
1.Select Start > Computer > System Properties.
2.In the left pane, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
Component |
Description |
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(1) |
Pointing stick* |
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. |
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(2) |
Center pointing stick button* |
Functions like the center button on an external mouse. |
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(3) |
Right pointing stick button* |
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. |
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Identifying hardware |
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Component |
Description |
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(4) |
TouchPad scroll zone |
Scrolls up or down. |
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(5) |
Right TouchPad button* |
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. |
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(6) |
Center TouchPad button* |
Functions like the center button on an external mouse. |
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(7) |
Left TouchPad button* |
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. |
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(8) |
TouchPad* |
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. |
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(9) |
Left pointing stick button* |
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. |
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Component |
Description |
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(1) |
Wireless lights (2)* |
● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local |
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area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband |
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Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. |
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● Amber: All wireless devices are off. |
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(2) |
Power lights (2)† |
● On: The computer is on. |
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● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. |
● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Description |
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(3) |
Battery light |
● Amber: A battery is charging. |
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● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. |
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● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power |
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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery |
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reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking |
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rapidly. |
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● 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 |
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charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power |
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source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low |
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battery level. |
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(4) |
Drive light |
● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being |
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accessed. |
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● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal |
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hard drive, and if present, the hard drive in the upgrade bay. |
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(5) |
QuickLook light |
● On: The computer is on. |
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● Off: The computer is off or in the Sleep or Hibernation state. |
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(6) |
QuickWeb light |
On: Web browser is in use. |
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(7) |
TouchPad light |
● Turquoise: The TouchPad is on. |
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● Amber: The TouchPad is off. |
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(8) |
Caps lock light |
On: Caps lock is on. |
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(9) |
Num lock light |
On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. |
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(10) |
Volume mute light |
● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. |
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● Amber: Speaker sound is off. |
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(11) |
Volume down light |
Blinking: The volume down button is being used to decrease the |
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speaker volume. |
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(12) |
Volume up light |
Blinking: The volume up button is being used to increase the |
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speaker volume. |
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(13) |
Calculator light |
On: The Windows calculator function is on. |
*The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
†The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
Identifying hardware |
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Component |
Description |
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(1) |
Power button |
● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the |
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computer. |
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● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the |
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computer. |
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● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button |
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briefly to exit Sleep. |
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● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly |
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to exit Hibernation. |
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If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown |
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procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at |
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least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. |
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To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control |
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Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. |
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(2) |
QuickLook button |
● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP |
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QuickLook. |
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● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software |
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Setup. |
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NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web |
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browser opens. |
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(3) |
Internal display switch |
Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while |
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the power is on. |
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NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside |
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of the computer. |
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(4) |
QuickWeb button |
● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP |
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QuickWeb. |
● When the computer is on, press the button to open the default Web browser.
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Component |
Description |
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(5) |
Wireless button |
Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a |
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wireless connection. |
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NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a |
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wireless connection. |
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(6) |
TouchPad button |
Turns the TouchPad on or off. |
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(7) |
Caps lock button |
Turns caps lock on or off. |
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(8) |
Num lock button |
Turns num lock on or off. |
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(9) |
Volume mute button |
Mutes and restores speaker sound. |
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(10) |
Volume down button |
Decreases speaker volume. |
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(11) |
Volume up button |
Increases speaker volume. |
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(12) |
Calculator button |
Turns on the Windows calculator function. |
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(13) |
Fingerprint reader (select models only) |
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. |
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Identifying hardware |
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NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component |
Description |
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(1) |
esc key |
Displays system information when pressed in combination with the |
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fn key. |
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(2) |
fn key |
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in |
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combination with a function key or the esc key. |
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(3) |
Windows logo key |
Displays the Windows Start menu. |
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(4) |
Windows applications key |
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. |
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(5) |
Integrated numeric keypad keys |
Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. |
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(6) |
Function keys |
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in |
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combination with the fn key. |
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Component |
Description |
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(1) |
Wireless light |
● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local |
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area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband |
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Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. |
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● Amber: All wireless devices are off. |
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(2) |
Power light |
● On: The computer is on. |
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● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. |
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● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating |
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should be connected. |
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● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. |
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Battery light |
● Amber: A battery is charging. |
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● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. |
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● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power |
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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery |
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reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking |
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rapidly. |
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● 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 |
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charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power |
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source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low |
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battery level. |
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Drive light |
● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being |
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accessed. |
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● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal |
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hard drive, and if present, the hard drive in the upgrade bay. |
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Business card slot |
Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture |
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an image. |
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Speakers (2) |
Produce sound. |
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Audio-out (headphone) jack |
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo |
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speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. |
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NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the |
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computer speakers are disabled. |
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Audio-in (microphone) jack |
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array |
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microphone, or monaural microphone. |
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Media Card Reader |
Supports the following optional digital card formats: |
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Memory Stick |
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Memory Stick Duo |
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Memory Stick Pro |
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MultiMediaCard |
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● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card |
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● xD-Picture Card |
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● xD-Picture Card Type H |
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● xD-Picture Card Type M |
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Display release button |
Opens the computer. |
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The 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.
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eSATA port |
Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an |
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eSATA external hard drive. |
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3.0 SuperSpeed USB ports (2) |
Connect optional USB devices and transfer data at a higher speed |
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than a 2.0 USB device. |
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USB port |
Connects an optional USB device. |
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Upgrade bay |
Supports an optical drive or a hard drive. |
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RJ-45 |
(network) jack |
Connects a network cable. |
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RJ-11 |
(modem) jack |
Connects a modem cable (select models only). |
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Security cable slot |
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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Vent |
Enables airflow to cool internal components. |
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NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal |
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components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal |
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fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. |
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Power connector |
Connects an AC adapter. |
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DisplayPort |
Connects an optional digital display device such as a high- |
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performance monitor or projector. |
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External monitor port |
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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USB port |
Connects an optional USB device. |
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1394 port |
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a |
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camcorder. |
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ExpressCard slot |
Supports optional ExpressCards. |
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Smart card reader |
Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards. |
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Battery release latch |
Releases the battery from the battery bay. |
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Battery bay |
Holds the battery. |
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Docking connector |
Connects an optional docking device. |
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Vents (5) |
Enable airflow to cool internal components. |
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NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal |
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components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal |
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fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. |
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(5) |
Memory module compartment |
Contains the memory module slots, a WWAN module, and a WLAN |
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module (select models only). |
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CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the |
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wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in |
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the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless |
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devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and |
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then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore |
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computer functionality, and then contact technical support through |
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Help and Support. |
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(6) |
Bluetooth compartment (select models only) |
Contains a Bluetooth device. |
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Hard drive bay |
Holds the hard drive. |
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Accessory battery connector |
Connects an optional accessory battery. |
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SIM slot (select models only) |
Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot |
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is located inside the battery bay. |
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Internal display switch |
Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while |
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the power is on. |
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NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside |
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of the computer. |
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(2) |
Internal microphones (2) |
Record sound. |
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NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone |
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opening, your computer has internal microphones. |
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(3) |
Webcam light (select models only) |
On: The webcam is in use. |
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Webcam (select models only) |
Records audio and video and captures still photographs. |
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On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
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WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) |
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with |
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wireless wide-area networks (WWANs). |
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(2) |
WLAN antennas (3)* (select models only) |
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with |
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wireless local area networks (WLANs). |
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.
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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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Power cord* |
Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. |
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Battery* |
Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into |
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external power. |
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AC adapter |
Converts AC power to DC power. |
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
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:
◦Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.
◦Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
◦Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the 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, and support for the computer.
◦Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for the computer.
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Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need the 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 located inside the battery bay.
●Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is located inside the battery bay.
●Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless 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 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 located inside the battery bay.
●SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.
●HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.
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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—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
●HP Mobile Broadband Module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator’s base station. Mobile network operators install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.
●Bluetooth® device (select models only)—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
Computers with WLAN devices support one or more of the following IEEE industry standards:
●802.11b, the first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
●802.11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on the same network.
●802.11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz.
NOTE: 802.11a is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g.
●802.11n supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and may operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it backward compatible with 802.11a, b, and g (depending on your network configuration).
For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support.
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Wireless (connected) |
Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless button on |
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the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the |
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computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. |
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Wireless |
Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and |
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indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. |
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HP Connection |
Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a |
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connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). |
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Network status |
Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one |
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or more network devices are connected to the network. |
Network status |
Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, but no |
(disconnected) |
network devices are connected to the network. |
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
●Wireless button
●Wireless Assistant software (select models only)
●HP Connection Manager software (select models only)
●Operating system controls
The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and two 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 (select models only) 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.
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.
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To view the state of the wireless devices, position the cursor over the wireless icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
NOTE: To display the Wireless icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.
If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to change the Wireless Assistant properties:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center.
2.Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is located in the bottom-left corner of Windows® Mobility Center.
3.Click Properties.
4.Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area.
5.Click Apply.
For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:
1.Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center.
2.Click the Help button.
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.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager.
For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.
Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
▲To access the Network and Sharing Center, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, refer to Help and Support. Select Start > Help and Support.
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.
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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 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 wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software.
NOTE: 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).
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 Internet service provider (ISP)
●A wireless router (purchased separately) (2)
●The wireless computer (3)
The following illustration 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.
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.
WLANs in public areas, or “hotspots,” like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security. New technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more secure and anonymous. If you are concerned about the security of your computer in a hotspot, limit your network activities to noncritical e-mail and basic Internet surfing.
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. The common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Because wireless radio signals travel outside the network, other WLAN
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devices can pick up unprotected signals and either connect to your network (uninvited) or capture information being sent across it. However, you can take precautions to protect your WLAN:
●Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security.
Many wireless base stations, gateways, and routers provide built-in security features such as wireless security protocols and firewalls. With the correct wireless transmitter, you can protect your network from the most common wireless security risks.
●Work behind a firewall.
A firewall is a barrier that checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network and then discards any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in many varieties, both software and hardware. Some networks use a combination of both types.
●Use wireless encryption.
A variety of sophisticated encryption protocols is available for your WLAN. Find the solution that works best for your network security:
◦Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that uses a WEP key to encode or encrypt all network data before it is transmitted. Usually, you can allow the network to assign the WEP key. Alternatively, you can set up your own key, generate a different key, or choose other advanced options. Without the correct key, others will not be able to use the WLAN.
◦WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the network. However, instead of using one static security key for encryptions as WEP does, WPA uses temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) to dynamically generate a new key for every packet. It also generates different sets of keys for each computer on the network.
●Close your network.
If possible, prevent your network name (SSID) from being broadcast by the wireless transmitter. Most networks initially broadcast the name, telling any computer nearby that your network is available. By closing the network, other computers are less likely to know that your network exists.
NOTE: If your network is closed and the SSID is not broadcast, you will need to know or remember the SSID to connect new devices to the network. Write down the SSID and store it in a secure place before closing the network.
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless lights are on (blue). If the wireless lights are amber, press the wireless button.
2.Select Start > Connect to.
3.Select your WLAN from the list, and then type the network security key, if required.
●If the network is unsecured, meaning that anyone can access the network, a warning is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection.
●If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security key, which is a security code. Type the code, and then click Connect to complete the connection.
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point.
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