HP LW923AW User Manual
Getting Started
HP Notebook
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Development Company, L.P.
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or omissions contained herein.
Second Edition: July 2011
First Edition: May 2011
Document Part Number: 648074-002
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to
be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting
a full refund of the computer, please
contact your local point of sale (the seller).
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on
a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.
The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined
by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 6
Buttons and fingerprint reader ............................................................................................. 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Right ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 16
3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 18
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 19
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 19
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 20
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 21
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 21
4 HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Getting started .................................................................................................................................... 22
Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 22
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 24
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 24
Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 24
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Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 25
Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................ 26
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 26
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 27
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 27
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 27
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 27
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 28
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 28
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 29
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 29
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 30
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 30
Rotating ............................................................................................ 31
Flicking ............................................................................................. 31
6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 32
Removing or replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................ 34
Removing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 34
Replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 35
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 36
Removing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 36
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 37
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay ................................................................................................. 39
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 39
Replacing an optical drive .................................................................................................. 41
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 43
Adding or replacing the expansion memory module underneath the bottom cover ........... 43
Adding or replacing the primary memory module underneath the keyboard ..................... 45
Using the DreamColor display (select models only) ........................................................................... 50
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 50
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 51
Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 51
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 52
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 53
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 53
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................. 54
Windows Vista .................................................................................................................................... 55
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Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 55
Performing a recovery ....................................................................................................... 56
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 56
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 57
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ........... 57
8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 60
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 61
9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 62
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 63
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 64
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1Welcome
● 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
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Internet. For more information, refer to
● 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.
Networking on page 18.
Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
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your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 24 for additional
information.
Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
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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.
Getting to know
1
Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Setup Instructions poster
Getting Started
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
How to set up the computer
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● Help to identify computer components
Computer features
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● 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
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Computer specifications
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Power management features
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● 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
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How to update the software
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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.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
Operating system information
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● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
Troubleshooting tools
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How to access technical support
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● Regulatory and safety information
Battery disposal information
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Resources For information about
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start >All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
support.
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides >
View Warranty Information.
http://www.hp.com/
Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
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● Electrical and mechanical safety information
HP support telephone numbers
Support information
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● Ordering parts and finding additional help
Accessories available for the device
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Warranty information
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
copy at
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
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● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
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Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.
Finding information 3
2 Getting to know your computer
● Top
Front
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Right
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Left
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Display
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Rear
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Bottom
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Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(2) Center pointing stick button Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
(3) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(4) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(6) Center TouchPad button Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
(7) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(8) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(9) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
screen.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off light
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(3)
(4) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
(5)
(6)
(7)
Power light ● On: The computer is on.
Wireless light
Mute light
QuickWeb light
Off: The TouchPad is on.
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● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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NOTE: When the num lock light is on, the numeric
functions on the integrated numeric keypad are available.
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
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wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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● White: Computer sound is on.
On: The computer is on.
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● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(8)
Calculator light ● On: The Windows® calculator function is on.
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NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in
this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help.
Blinking: When the calculator button is pressed, the
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light blinks 4 times, and then the Windows calculator
opens.
Buttons and fingerprint reader
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
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initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
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button briefly to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings:
Windows 7—Select Start > Control Panel > System
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and Security > Power Options.
Windows Vista—Select Start > Control Panel >
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System and Maintenance > Power Options
Or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
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wireless connection.
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Component Description
(5)
(6)
(7) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
QuickWeb button
Calculator button Opens the Windows calculator function.
When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
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button to open HP QuickWeb.
When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the
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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.
password logon.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key, or the esc key.
(4)
(5)
(6) Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, the keys can be used
(7) num lk key Enables/disables the integrated numeric keypad when
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
like an external numeric keypad.
pressed.
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Front
Component Description
(1) Wireless light
(2) Power light
(3) Battery light
(4) Drive light
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
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local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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On: The computer is on.
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● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Amber: A battery is charging.
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● White: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
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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.
Blinking white: The hard drive or optical drive is being
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accessed.
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
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drive.
(5) Display release latch Opens the computer.
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Component Description
(6) Media Card reader Supports the following digital card formats:
● MultiMediaCard
MultiMediaCardplus (MMC+)
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Secure Digital (SD) Card
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● Secure Digital HC (SDHC) Card
Secure Digital XC (SDXC) Card
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(7) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
NOTE: To use the SRS Premium Sound software, select Start
> All Programs > SRS Premium Sound.
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Right
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5) Smart Card reader Supports optional Smart Cards.
(6) Upgrade bay (Optical drive shown) Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(7) Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive.
Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone
jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
NOTE: The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive, an
optical drive, or support a weight saver option.
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Left
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3) Vents (2) Enables airflow to cool internal components.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(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.
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
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.
DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as
an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
USB charging port Connects an optional USB device.
(8)
(9)
1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
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Display
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed
(2) WLAN antennas (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(3) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(4) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(5) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
(6) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
(7) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the
*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.
while the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the
computer.
local area networks (WLAN).
wide-area networks (WWAN).
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP >
HP Webcam.
lighting conditions in your environment.
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Rear
Component Description
(1)
(2)
RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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