HP ProBook 6555b User Manual

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HP ProBook User Guide

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: May 2010

Document Part Number: 598155-001

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Features
Identifying hardware .............................................................................................................................	1
Top components ..................................................................................................................	1
TouchPad ............................................................................................................	1
Lights ...................................................................................................................	3
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................	6
Keys ..................................................................................................................	10
Front components ..............................................................................................................	11
Right-side components ......................................................................................................	12
Left-side components ........................................................................................................	14
Rear components ..............................................................................................................	15
Bottom components ...........................................................................................................	16
Display components .........................................................................................................	17
Wireless antennas (select models only) ............................................................................	18
Additional hardware components ......................................................................................	19
Identifying the labels ...........................................................................................................................	19
2 Wireless, modem, and local area network
Using wireless devices (select models only) ......................................................................................	21
Identifying wireless and network icons ..............................................................................	22
Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................	22
Using the wireless button ...................................................................................................	22
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ....................................................	23
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................	23
Using operating system controls ........................................................................................	23
Using a WLAN device (select models only) .......................................................................................	24
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................................	24
Protecting your WLAN .......................................................................................................	24
Connecting to a WLAN ......................................................................................................	26
Roaming to another network ..............................................................................................	26
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) .............................................................................	27
Inserting a SIM ...................................................................................................................	27
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................	28
Using a Bluetooth wireless device .....................................................................................................	30
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) .............................................................	30
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems .................................................................................	31
Cannot create a WLAN connection ...................................................................................	31
Cannot connect to a preferred network .............................................................................	32
Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................	32

WLAN connection is very weak .........................................................................................	33
Cannot connect to the wireless router ...............................................................................	33
Using the modem (select models only) ..............................................................................................	34
Connecting a modem cable ...............................................................................................	34
Connecting a countryor region-specific modem cable adapter .......................................	35
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................	35
Viewing the current location selection ...............................................................	35
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................	36
Solving travel connection problems ..................................................................	37
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) ..........................................................................................	38
3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices .......................................................................................................................	39
Setting pointing device preferences ...................................................................................	39
Using the TouchPad ..........................................................................................................	39
Using the pointing stick (select models only) .....................................................................	39
Connecting an external mouse ..........................................................................................	39
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................	39
Using hotkeys ....................................................................................................................	39
Using HP QuickLook 3 .......................................................................................................................	42
Using keypads ....................................................................................................................................	42
Using the embedded numeric keypad ...............................................................................	42
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad ....................................	43
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad .............................	43
Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................	43
Using an optional external numeric keypad .......................................................................	44
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................	45
Adjusting the volume .........................................................................................................	45
Multimedia software ...........................................................................................................................	46
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software ..............................................................	47
Installing multimedia software from a disc .........................................................................	47
Audio ..................................................................................................................................................	48
Connecting external audio devices ....................................................................................	48
Checking your audio functions ...........................................................................................	48
Video ..................................................................................................................................................	50
Connecting an external monitor or projector ......................................................................	50
Using the external monitor port .........................................................................	50
Using the DisplayPort ........................................................................................	50
Optical drive (select models only) ......................................................................................................	52
Identifying the optical drive ................................................................................................	52
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD .................................................................................................	52
Configuring AutoPlay .........................................................................................................	52
Changing DVD region settings ..........................................................................................	53
Observing the copyright warning .......................................................................................	53
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................	54
Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................	54
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) .....................................................................	55
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................	55

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD .............	55
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................	56
A disc does not play ..........................................................................................	56
A disc does not play automatically ....................................................................	57
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ..........................................................	57
A movie is not visible on an external display .....................................................	58
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before
completion .........................................................................................................	58
A device driver must be reinstalled ...................................................................	58
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers .............................................	58
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ...................................................	59
Webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................................	60
Adjusting webcam properties .............................................................................................	60
5 Power management
Setting power options .........................................................................................................................	62
Using power-saving states .................................................................................................	62
Initiating and exiting Standby ............................................................................	62
Initiating and exiting Hibernation .......................................................................	63
Using the Power Meter ......................................................................................................	63
Using power schemes .......................................................................................................	64
Viewing the current scheme ..............................................................................	64
Selecting a different power scheme ..................................................................	64
Customizing power schemes ............................................................................	65
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby ............................................................	65
Using Power Assistant (select models only) ......................................................................................	66
Starting Power Assistant ....................................................................................................	66
Using external AC power ....................................................................................................................	66
Connecting the AC adapter ...............................................................................................	67
Using battery power ...........................................................................................................................	68
Displaying the remaining battery charge ...........................................................................	68
Inserting or removing the battery .......................................................................................	68
Charging a battery .............................................................................................................	69
Maximizing battery discharge time ....................................................................................	70
Managing low battery levels ..............................................................................................	70
Identifying low battery levels .............................................................................	71
Resolving a low battery level .............................................................................	71
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available .......	71
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ...........................................................................................	71
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available ...........................................................................................	71
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation .......................................................................................	71
Calibrating a battery ...........................................................................................................	72
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................	72
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby .........................................................	72
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................	73
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery .....................................................................	74
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby ......................................................	74

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Conserving battery power ..................................................................................................	74
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................	74
Disposing of a used battery ...............................................................................................	75
Replacing the battery ........................................................................................................	75
Testing an AC adapter .......................................................................................................................	76
Shutting down the computer ...............................................................................................................	76
6 Drives
Identifying installed drives ..................................................................................................................	78
Handling drives ...................................................................................................................................	78
Improving hard drive performance .....................................................................................................	80
Using Disk Defragmenter ...................................................................................................	80
Using Disk Cleanup ...........................................................................................................	80
Using HP 3D DriveGuard ...................................................................................................................	81
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .................................................................................	81
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ....................................................................................	81
Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay ......................................................................................	83
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay .................................................................................................	86
Removing the protective insert ..........................................................................................	86
Replacing a hard drive .......................................................................................................	86
Replacing an optical drive ..................................................................................................	90
7 External devices
Using a USB device ...........................................................................................................................	93
Connecting a USB device ..................................................................................................	93
Stopping and removing a USB device ...............................................................................	94
Using USB legacy support .................................................................................................	94
Using a 1394 device ...........................................................................................................................	95
Connecting a 1394 device .................................................................................................	95
Stopping and removing a 1394 device ..............................................................................	95
Using a serial device (select models only) .........................................................................................	96
Using external drives ..........................................................................................................................	97
Using optional external devices .........................................................................................	97
Using a docking device ......................................................................................................................	98
8 External media cards
Using Media Card Reader cards ........................................................................................................	99
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................	99
Stopping and removing a digital card ..............................................................................	100
Using ExpressCards (select models only) ........................................................................................	101
Configuring an ExpressCard ............................................................................................	101
Inserting an ExpressCard ................................................................................................	101
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard .........................................................................	102
Using smart cards (select models only) ...........................................................................................	103
Inserting a smart card ......................................................................................................	103
Removing a smart card ....................................................................................................	103
9 Memory modules
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................................	106

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Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ...................................................	109
Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file ...................................................................	113
10 Security
Protecting the computer ...................................................................................................................	114
Using passwords ..............................................................................................................................	115
Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................	115
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................	115
BIOS administrator password ..........................................................................................	116
Managing a BIOS administrator password ......................................................	117
Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................	119
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ...................................................................................	119
Setting a DriveLock password .........................................................................	120
Entering a DriveLock password ......................................................................	121
Changing a DriveLock password ....................................................................	122
Removing DriveLock protection ......................................................................	123
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ...........................................................................	123
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ...................................................	123
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .....................................................	124
Using Computer Setup security features ..........................................................................................	125
Securing system devices .................................................................................................	125
Viewing Computer Setup System Information .................................................................	125
Using Computer Setup System IDs .................................................................................	126
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................	127
Using firewall software .....................................................................................................................	128
Installing critical security updates .....................................................................................................	129
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) .......................................................	130
Installing a security cable .................................................................................................................	131
11 Software updates
Updating software ............................................................................................................................	132
Updating the BIOS ...........................................................................................................	133
Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................	133
Downloading a BIOS update ...........................................................................	134
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................	135
12 Backup and recovery
Backing up your information .............................................................................................................	137
Performing a recovery ......................................................................................................................	138
Recovering your information ............................................................................................	138
Recovering the operating system and programs .............................................................	138
13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................	139
Using Computer Setup .....................................................................................................................	139
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ...................................................................	139
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .................................................................	140
Computer Setup menus ...................................................................................................................	140
File menu .........................................................................................................................	141

Security menu ..................................................................................................................	141
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................	142
14 MultiBoot
About the boot device order .............................................................................................................	146
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup .......................................................................................	148
Considering boot order changes ......................................................................................................	149
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ......................................................................................................	150
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ...................................................................	150
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt ...............................................	150
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ................................................................................	151
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences .........................................................................	151
15 Management and printing
Using Client Management Solutions ................................................................................................	152
Configuring and deploying a software image ...................................................................	152
Managing and updating software .....................................................................................	153
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) ..........................................	153
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) .......................	155
HP SSM (System Software Manager) .............................................................	156
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) ................................................................	157
16 Routine care
Cleaning products ............................................................................................................................	158
Cleaning procedures ........................................................................................................................	159
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................	159
Cleaning the sides and cover ..........................................................................................	159
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................	159
Index .................................................................................................................................................................	160

1 Features

Identifying hardware

Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > My Computer.

2.In the left pane of the System Tasks window, click View system information.

3.Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.

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

Top components

TouchPad

Identifying hardware

Component		Description

(1)	Pointing stick (select models only)*	Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(2)	Left pointing stick button (select models only)*	Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

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

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

(5)	Right pointing stick button (select models only)*	Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

(6)	TouchPad scroll zone	Scrolls up or down.

(7)	Right TouchPad button*	Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.

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Lights

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

Component		Description

(1)	Wireless lights (2)*	●	Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such
			as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP
			Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
		●	Amber: All wireless devices are off.

(2)	Power lights (2)†	●	On: The computer is on.
		●	Blinking: The computer is in Standby.
		●	Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(3)	Battery light	●	Amber: A battery is charging.
		●	Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
		●	Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
			source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
			reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
			rapidly.
		●	Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
			the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
			charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
			source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
			battery level.

Identifying hardware

Component		Description

(4)	Drive light	● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select
		models only) is being accessed.
		● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
		drive.

(5)	QuickLook light	● On: The computer is on or HP QuickLook is in use.
		● Blinking: When the QuickLook button is pressed, the light
		blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens.
		NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP
		QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup.

(6)	QuickWeb light	● On: The computer is on or the default Web browser is in use.
		● Blinking: When the QuickWeb button is pressed, the light
		blinks 5 times, and then the default Web browser opens.
		NOTE: To use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off, HP
		QuickWeb must be enabled in Computer Setup.

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

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

(9)	Volume mute light	● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on.
		● Amber: Speaker sound is off.

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

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

*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.

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Component		Description

(1)	Wireless lights (2)*	●	Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such
			as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP
			Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
		●	Amber: All wireless devices are off.

(2)	Power lights (2)†	●	On: The computer is on.
		●	Blinking: The computer is in Standby.
		●	Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(3)	Battery light	●	Amber: A battery is charging.
		●	Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
		●	Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
			source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
			reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
			rapidly.
		●	Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
			the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully

charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level.

Identifying hardware

Component		Description

(4)	Drive light	● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select
		models only) is being accessed.
		● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
		drive.

(5)	QuickLook light	● On: The computer is on or HP QuickLook is in use.
		● Blinking: When the QuickLook button is pressed, the light
		blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens.
		NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP
		QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup.

(6)	QuickWeb light	● On: The computer is on or the default Web browser is in use.
		● Blinking: When the QuickWeb button is pressed, the light
		blinks 5 times, and then the default Web browser opens.
		NOTE: To use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off, HP
		QuickWeb must be enabled in Computer Setup.

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

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

(9)	Volume mute light	● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on.
		● Amber: Speaker sound is off.

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

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

(12)	Calculator light	On: The Windows calculator function is on.

Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)

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

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Component		Description

(1)	Power button	● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
		the computer.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to shut
		down the computer.
		● When the computer is in Standby, press the button
		briefly to exit Standby.
		● 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, select Start >
		Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
		Power Options.

(2)	QuickLook button	● When the computer is off, press the button to open
		HP QuickLook.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to open
		Software Setup.
		NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default
		Web browser opens.

(3)	QuickWeb button	● When the computer is off, press the button to open
		HP QuickWeb.

● When the computer is on, press the button to open the default Web browser.

Identifying hardware

Component		Description

(4)	Wireless button	Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish
		a wireless connection.

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

(6)	Volume down button	Decreases computer volume.

(7)	Volume up button	Increases computer volume.

(8)	Fingerprint reader (select models only)	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
		password logon.

Component		Description

(1)	Power button	● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

the computer.

● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the computer.

● When the computer is in Standby, press the button briefly to exit Standby.

● 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.

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Component		Description

		To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
		Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
		Power Options.

(2)	QuickLook button	● When the computer is off, press the button to open
		HP QuickLook.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to open
		Software Setup.
		NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default
		Web browser opens.

(3)	QuickWeb button	● When the computer is off, press the button to open
		HP QuickWeb.
		● When the computer is on, press the button to open
		the default Web browser.

(4)	Wireless button	Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish
		a wireless connection.

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

(6)	Volume down button	Decreases computer volume.

(7)	Volume up button	Increases computer volume.

(8)	Calculator button	Opens the Windows calculator function.

(9)	Fingerprint reader (select models only)	Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
		password logon.

Identifying hardware

Keys

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

Component		Description

(1)	esc key	Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
		fn key.

(2)	fn key	Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
		combination with a function key or the esc key.

(3)	Windows logo key	Displays the Windows Start menu.

(4)	Windows applications key	Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(5)	Embedded numeric keypad keys	Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(6)	Function keys	Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
		combination with the fn key.

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Component		Description

(1)	esc key	Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
		fn key.

(2)	fn key	Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
		combination with a function key or the esc key.

(3)	Windows logo key	Displays the Windows Start menu.

(4)	Windows applications key	Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(5)	Integrated numeric keypad keys	Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(6)	Function keys	Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
		combination with the fn key.

Front components

Component		Description

(1)	Webcam light (select models only)	On: The webcam is in use.

(2)	Display release latch	Opens the computer.

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Component		Description

(3)	Wireless light	●	Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such
			as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP
			Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
		●	Amber: All wireless devices are off.

(4)	Power light	●	On: The computer is on.
		●	Blinking: The computer is in Standby.
		●	Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(5)	Battery light	●	Amber: A battery is charging.
		●	Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
		●	Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
			source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
			reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
			rapidly.
		●	Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
			the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
			charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
			source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
			battery level.

(6)	Drive light	●	Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select
			models only) is being accessed.
		●	Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
			drive.

(7)	Speaker	Produces sound.

Right-side components

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

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Component		Description

(1)	Media Card Reader	Supports the following optional digital card formats:
		●	Memory Stick
		●	Memory Stick Pro
		● Memory Stick Duo (adapter required)
		● Memory Stick Duo Pro (adapter required)
		●	MultiMediaCard
		●	MultiMediaCard Plus
		● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
		● SD High Capacity Memory Card
		● microSD Memory Card (adapter required)
		● xD-Picture Card

(2)	Upgrade bay	Supports an optical drive or a hard drive.

(3)	USB port	Connects an optional USB device.

(4)	1394 port	Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
		camcorder.

(5)	RJ-11 (modem) jack	Connects a modem cable.

(6)	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.

Component		Description

(1)	Media Card Reader	Supports the following optional digital card formats:
		●	Memory Stick
		●	Memory Stick Pro
		● Memory Stick Duo (adapter required)
		● Memory Stick Duo Pro (adapter required)

Identifying hardware 13

Component		Description

		●	MultiMediaCard
		●	MultiMediaCard Plus
		● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
		● SD High Capacity Memory Card
		● microSD Memory Card (adapter required)
		● xD-Picture Card

(2)	Upgrade bay	Supports an optical drive or a hard drive.

(3)	USB port	Connects an optional USB device.

(4)	1394 port	Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
		camcorder.

(5)	Serial port	Connects an optional device such as a serial modem, mouse, or
		printer.

Left-side components

Component		Description

(1)	ExpressCard slot	Supports optional ExpressCards.

(2)	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.

(3)	DisplayPort	Connects an optional digital display device such as a high-
		performance monitor or projector.

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

(5)	eSATA/USB port	Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as an
		eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.

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Component		Description

(6)	Audio-in (microphone) jack	Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
		microphone, or monaural microphone.

(7)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
		speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled.

Rear components

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

Component		Description

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

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

(3)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

Component			Description

(1)	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.

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

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

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

(5)	Power connector		Connects an AC adapter.

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Bottom components

Component		Description

(1)	SIM slot	Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select
		models only). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay.

(2)	Battery release latch	Releases the battery from the battery bay.

(3)	Battery bay	Holds the battery.

(4)	Accessory battery connector	Connects an optional accessory battery.

(5)	Docking connector	Connects an optional docking device.

(6)	Vents (6)	Enable airflow to cool internal components.
		NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
		components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
		fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

(7)	Hard drive bay	Holds the hard drive.

(8)	Memory module compartment	Contains an expansion memory module slot.

(9)	Bluetooth compartment	Contains a Bluetooth device.

(10)	Upgrade bay	Supports an optical drive or a hard drive.

(11)	Wireless compartment	Contains an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)
		and a WLAN module (select models only).

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Component	Description

	NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless
	module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the
	computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
	devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
	then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
	computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
	Help and Support.

Display components

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component		Description

(1)	Internal microphones (2)	Record sound.
		NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone
		opening, your computer has internal microphones.

(2)	Webcam light (select models only)	On: The webcam is in use.

(3)	Webcam (select models only)	Records video and captures still photographs.

(4)	Internal display switch	Turns off the display or initiates Standby if the display is closed
		while the power is on.

NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer.

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Wireless antennas (select models only)

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component		Description

(1)	WWAN antennas (2)*	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
		wide-area networks (WWAN).

(2)	WLAN antennas (2)*	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
		local area networks (WLAN).

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

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Additional hardware components

Component		Description

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

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

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

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

Identifying the labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.

●Serial number label—Provides important information, including the following:

Component

(1)Product name

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Component

(2)Serial number

(3)Product number

(4)Warranty period

(5)Model description (select models only)

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The serial number 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 affixed 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 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 affixed to the bottom of the computer.

●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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