MediaTek RT3090BC4 User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1: Getting started
Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sharing optical drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Locating the electronic manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Finding more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Windows desktop
Identifying the Windows desktop features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Identifying the software on the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Updating the software installed on the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning the TouchPad on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Navigating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using TouchPad gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Identifying the LaunchBar icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Identifying the notification icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Settings panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Creating instant messages with Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Choosing the type of Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a wired network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting up a new wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Step 1: Purchase and install a wireless router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 2: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a WWAN (select models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bluetooth connections (select models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 5: Backup and recovery
Using Roxio BackOnTrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Creating a copy of the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Disaster Recovery utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Instant Restore utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using HP Recovery Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating a set of recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recovering using the recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recovering using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Windows Backup and Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using system restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 6: Keeping your computer safe
Protecting the computer from viruses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Windows Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Protecting the computer from power surges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A: Routine care
Cleaning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Traveling and shipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix B: Problem meets solution
Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The computer is on but is not responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The wireless network connection is not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix C: Specifications
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Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Chapter 1: Getting started
After you set up and register your computer, there are important next steps to take before you
begin using your computer . First r ead this chapter completely, because it explains what to do
and where to find additional information. For example, this guide provides specific
instructions for connecting to wired and wireless networks. You will also find practical
information to help you protect, maintain, and back up the computer. Then, read the specific
chapters for additional information.
For help in identifying specific components of the computer, refer to the user guide. Click
Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc
included with some models.
Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only)
After you set up your computer, you can activate HP QuickWeb. QuickWeb provides
immediate access to your music, digital photos, and the W eb without waiting for the
Windows® operatin g system to start. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using HP QuickWeb (select
models only),” for additional information.
TouchPad
To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want
the pointer to go. Use the TouchPad’s lower left and right buttons like the corresponding
buttons on an external mouse. The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures.
TouchPad gestures are not available from within HP QuickWeb. For additional
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information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to Chapter 2,
“TouchPad,” for more information.
Sharing optical drives
Although your computer does not have an integrated optical drive, you can easily access
software, install programs, and access information by sharing an optical drive connected to
another computer in your network. Drive sharing is a feature of the Windows® operating
system that allows a drive on one computer to be accessible to other computers on the same
network.
You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive. Refer to Help and
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Support for information on setting up a network.
Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy-protected and therefore
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unusable through DVD or CD sharing.
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To share an optical drive:
1. From the computer with the optical drive you want to share, click Start, and then click
My Computer.
2. Right-click the optical drive you want to share, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Share this folder.
4. Type a name for the optical drive in the Share name text box.
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
6. To view the shared optical drive on your computer, click Start, click Control Panel,
click Network and Internet, and then click Network Connections.
Connecting to the Internet
After you set up your computer, you can connect to a wireless or wired network so that you
can connect to the Internet and send and receive e-mail. Refer to Chapter 4, “Connecting to
the Internet,” for more information.
Protecting your computer from viruses
After you have connected to the Internet, manage your computer’s defenses with Norton
Internet Security. HP also recommends that you alwa ys update the antivirus software.
Antivirus software helps protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. Refer to
Chapter 6, “Keeping your computer safe,” for more information.
Locating the electronic manuals
For detailed information about your computer, such as power management, drives, memory ,
security, and other features, click
Guides
. You do not need to connect to the Internet to access the user guides in Help and
Support.
The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
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section.
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Start
, click
Help and Support
, and then click
User
Finding more information
In addition to the user guide, Help and Support also provides information abou t the operating
system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and Support,
click Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It
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describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for
computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information for HP computers. To access this document, click
Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User
Guides disc included with some models.
available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Chapter 1: Getting started
The Safety & Comfort Guide is also
For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help
and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with
some models.
Turning off the computer
To turn off the computer:
1. Save your work and close all programs.
2. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off.
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Chapter 2: Windows desktop
Identifying the Windows desktop features
The Windows desktop is where you start when you turn on your computer. It includes the
notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start programs,
and the Start menu.
The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
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section.
Icon Name Description
Norton Internet Security Displays the status of Norton Internet Security
antivirus software.
HP Wireless Assistant
(select models only)
Network status Displays the status of your network connection.
Wireless network status Displays the status of your wireless network
HP Connection Manager
(select models only)
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Displays the status of your wireless device.
connection and opens the Wireless Network
Connection window.
Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and
opens the HP Connection Manager window.
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Chapter 2: Windows desktop
Icon Name Description
Synaptics Pointing Devices Opens the Mouse Properties window.
Volume control Opens the Volume Control window.
QuickSync Synchronizes and migrates e-mail, contacts,
calendars, files, folders, and browser bookmarks to
your mobile storage de vices.
Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator Driver for
Mobile
Power Meter Displays the current power status and opens the
Opens the Intel Graphics window.
Power Meter windo w.
Identifying the software on the computer
To see a list of the software preinstalled on the computer, follow these steps:
» Click Start, and then click All Programs. Click the name of a program to open it.
For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
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manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer’s Web site.
Updating the software installed on the computer
Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or
provider. Important updates to the software included with the computer may have been
released since the computer left the factory.
Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to optional software or external
devices. Many updates provide security enhancements.
Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer as soon as the
computer is connected to the Internet. T o access links for updating installed software, refer to
Help and Support.
Installing software from the Internet
To install software from the Internet, go to the software manufacturer’s Web site and follow
the instructions.
CAUTION: Software downloaded from the Internet may contain viruses. Refer to
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Chapter 6, “Keeping your computer safe,” for more information.
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Chapter 2: Windows desktop
TouchPad
Component Description
1
2
3
4
TouchP ad off indicator To turn the TouchPad on and off , quic kly d oub le-tap
the TouchPad off indicator.
When the light is off, the TouchPad is
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enabled. When the light is on (amber), the
TouchPad is disabled.
Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external
mouse.
TouchP ad zone Moves the pointer and s elects or ac tivates items on
the screen.
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Chapter 2: Windows desktop
Turning the TouchPad on and off
The T ouchP ad is turned on at the f actory. When the TouchPad is on, the light is of f. When the
TouchPad is off, the light is on (amber).
To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator.
Navigating
To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction
you want the pointer to go.
Clicking
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding b uttons on an e xternal mouse.
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Using TouchPad gestures
The T ouchPad supports a v ariety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or
pages of text. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the
same time as described in the following sections.
You can scroll and pinch anywhere on the TouchPad surface.
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Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving around a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly
apart on the T ouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right
motion.
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Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.
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Pinching/Zooming
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
■ Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart
to gradually increase the object’s size.
■ Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchP ad, and then moving them together
to gradually decrease the object’s size.
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Chapter 2: Windows desktop
Setting TouchPad preferences
Scrolling and pinching are enabled at the factory. Your computer also supports additional
TouchPad gestures that are disabled at the factory.
To disable or enable TouchPad gestures, or to explore other TouchPad gestures:
1. Double-click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,
and then click the Device Settings tab.
2. Select the device, and then click Settings.
3. Select the gesture that you want to disable or enable.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
For additional information about using the TouchPad, refer to the user guide. To access
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this guide, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to
the User Guides disc included with some models.
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Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb
(select models only)
HP QuickW eb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from your Windows
operating system. QuickW eb allows you to rapidly access a Web browser , and other
communication and multimedia programs, without the need to start Windows. QuickWeb is
ready to go within seconds of sliding the power switch and includes the following features:
■ Web browser—Search and browse the Internet, and create links to your favorite
Web sites.
■ Chat—Chat with friends on multiple instant messaging programs, such as Google Talk,
Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and other providers.
■ Skype (select models only)—Skype is a v oice ov er Internet protocol (VoIP) that lets you
communicate free of charge with other Skype users. With Skype, you can have a
conference call or a video chat with one or more people at a time. You can also make
long-distance phone calls to land lines.
■ Web e-mail—View and send e-mail using Yahoo, Gmail, and other Web e-mail
providers.
■ Web calendar—Display , edit, and organize your schedule using your favorite online
calendar program.
■ Music Player—Listen to your favorite music and create playlists.
■ Photo Viewer—Browse through photos, create albums, and view slide shows.
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Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time
The first time you turn on your computer after completing the Windows setup process, the
QuickWeb setup screens appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate QuickWeb. At
the end of the setup process, you are given the choice to start Windows or to continue to
QuickWeb for the current session. If you select the option to start QuickWeb, the QuickWeb
Home screen appears. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch a program.
The QuickWeb Home screen may look slightly different from the illustration in this
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section.
The following section assumes that you have completed the QuickWeb setup process
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and enabled QuickWeb. For more information, refer to the HP QuickWeb software
Help.
QuickWeb allows you to access a Web browser, and other communication and multimedia
programs, within seconds, without starting Windows. To start QuickWeb when the computer
is turned off:
1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears.
2. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch a program.
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Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
Starting Microsoft Windows
If QuickWeb is activated, it starts every time you turn on your computer. To start
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Microsoft® Windows, you must click the Windows Start icon in the QuickWeb Home
screen.
To start Microsoft Windows:
1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears.
2. Click the Windows Start icon at the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen.
3. A dialog box appears, asking if you are sure you want to start Windows. Click Yes.
Clicking Make Windows your default Power On expe ri ence in this dialog box
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disables QuickWeb. To enable QuickWeb, refer to the section “Disabling and enabling
QuickWeb,” later in this chapter.
Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons
The following table shows and describes the QuickWeb control buttons.
Icon Description
Launches the Windows operating system.
Shuts the computer down.
Returns to the Home screen.
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