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Battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the Battery Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Finding battery information in Help and Support Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Tell me more about power plans. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. Using battery power 17

Section	Page
Getting started	11
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)	12
Knowing the parts	13
Identifying the hardware	13
Top components	13
TouchPad	13
Lights	14
Keys	15
Front components	15
Right-side components	16
Left-side components	17
Display components	18
Bottom components	19
Removing the bottom panel	19
Wireless antennas	20
Additional hardware components	21
Identifying the labels	21
Power management	23
Setting power options	23
Using power-saving states	23
Initiating and exiting Sleep	23
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	24
Using power plans	24
Viewing the current power plan	24
Selecting a different power plan	24
Customizing power plans	25
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation	25
Using external AC power	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Using battery power	26
Displaying the remaining battery charge	27
Finding battery information in Help and Support	27
Using Battery Check	27
Inserting or removing the battery	27
Charging a battery	28
Maximizing battery discharge time	29
Managing low battery levels	29
Identifying low battery levels	29
Resolving a low battery level	30
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	30
Calibrating a battery	30
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	30
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	31
Step 3: Discharge the battery	31
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	32
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	32
Conserving battery power	32
Storing a battery	33
Disposing of a used battery	33
Shutting down the computer	33
Internet	35
Connecting to a wired network	36
Connecting to a wireless network	37
Using wireless devices	37
Identifying wireless and network icons	37
Using the wireless controls	38
Using the wireless action key	38
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	38
Using Wireless Assistant software	39
Using operating system controls	39
Using a WLAN	39
Setting up a WLAN	40
Protecting your WLAN	40
Connecting to a WLAN	41
Roaming to another network	42
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	43
Inserting a SIM	43
Removing a SIM	44
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	46
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	46
Multimedia	47
Multimedia features	47
Identifying your multimedia components	47
Adjusting the volume	49
Using the media activity action keys	51
Multimedia software	51
Using preinstalled multimedia software	52
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	52
Audio	53
Connecting external audio devices	53
Checking your audio functions	53
Video	54
Connecting an external monitor or projector	54
Webcam	55
Security	56
Protecting the computer	56
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	57
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	57
Administrator password	58
Managing an administrator password	58
Entering an administrator password	58
Power-on password	58
Managing a power-on password	59
Entering a power-on password	59
Using antivirus software	60
Using firewall software	61
Installing critical updates	62
Digital cards	63
Inserting a digital card	63
Removing a digital card	64
USB devices	65
Using a USB device	65
Connecting a USB device	65
Removing a USB device	65
Pointing devices and keyboard	67
Setting pointing device preferences	67
Using the TouchPad	67
Scrolling	67
Pinching	68
Rotating	68
Connecting an external mouse	69
Using the keyboard	69
Using the action keys	69
Using hotkeys	70
Using the touch screen (select models only)	72
Tapping (or clicking)	72
Flicking	72
Dragging	72
Scrolling	72
Rotating	73
Pinching	73
Setting touch screen preferences	74
Drives	75
Identifying installed drives	75
Handling drives	75
Using external drives	76
Using optional external devices	77
Memory modules	78
Updating software	82
Updating the BIOS	83
Determining the BIOS version	83
Downloading a BIOS update	83
Updating programs and drivers	85
Changing QuickWeb settings	86
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb	86
Setup Utility	87
Starting Setup Utility	87
Using Setup Utility	87
Changing the language of Setup Utility	87
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	87
Displaying system information	88
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	88
Exiting Setup Utility	88
Setup Utility menus	89
Main menu	89
Security menu	89
System Configuration menu	89
Diagnostics menu	90