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ports 1394 95 DisplayPort 14 eSATA/USB 14 external monitor 15, 50 USB 14, 93 power connecting 67 conserving 74 Power Assistant 66 power button, identifying 7, 8 power connector, identifying 15 power cord, identifying 19 power light, identifying 3, 5, 12 power plans 64 primary memory module inserting 111 removing 110 replacing 109 upgrading 109 Product Key 20 product name and number, computer 19 projector, connecting 50 public WLAN connection 26 PXE server 149 Q QuickLook button, identifying 7, 9 QuickLook light, identifying 4, 6 QuickWeb button, identifying 7, 9 QuickWeb light, identifying 4, 6 R readable media 63 recovery partition 138 region codes, DVD 53 regulatory information modem approval label 20 regulatory label 20 wireless certification labels 20 release latch, battery 16 replacing a primary memory module 109 replacing an expansion memory module 106 restore security defaults 146 restore the factory settings 142 restoring the hard drive 138 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 144 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 144 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 144 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 143 Automatic DriveLock 143 change password 143 Disk Sanitizer 143 DriveLock 143 fingerprint reader reset 143 HP Sparekey 143 HP Sparekey enrollment 143 password policy 142 set up BIOS administrator password 142 System IDs 143 security, wireless 24 serial number 19 serial number, computer 19 set security level 146 setup of WLAN 24 setup utility File menu 142 navigating and selecting 140 restoring factory settings 141 Security menu 142 System Configuration menu 143 setup, computer 1 shut down 76 SIM slot, identifying 16 Sleep exiting 63 initiating 63 slots memory 105 security cable 13, 15 SIM 16 smart card defined 103 inserting 103 removing 103 software BIOS update 132 deployment 153 Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 80 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 153 updates 154 Wireless Assistant 23 speaker, identifying 12 storing battery 74 System Configuration menu 143 system date and time 142 system diagnostics 142 system fan 144 system IDs 143 system information 142 T temperature 74 TouchPad buttons 2 identifying 2 scrolling regions 2 using 39 TPM Embedded Security 143 traveling with the computer modem approval label 20 troubleshooting AutoPlay 57 device drivers 59 disc burning 58 disc does not play 57 external display 58 HP device drivers 59 Microsoft device drivers 59 movie play 58 optical disc tray 56 optical drive detection 56 troubleshooting modem 37 troubleshooting, wireless network problems 31 164 Index

Section	Page
Features	11
Identifying hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	13
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)	16
Keys	20
Front components	21
Right-side components	22
Left-side components	24
Rear components	25
Bottom components	26
Display components	27
Wireless antennas (select models only)	28
Additional hardware components	29
Identifying the labels	29
Wireless, modem, and local area network	31
Using wireless devices (select models only)	31
Identifying wireless and network icons	32
Using the wireless controls	32
Using the wireless button	32
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)	33
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	33
Using operating system controls	33
Using a WLAN device (select models only)	34
Setting up a WLAN	34
Protecting your WLAN	34
Connecting to a WLAN	36
Roaming to another network	36
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	37
Inserting a SIM	37
Removing a SIM	38
Using a Bluetooth wireless device	40
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	40
Troubleshooting wireless network problems	41
Cannot create a WLAN connection	41
Cannot connect to a preferred network	42
Network status icon is not displayed	42
Current network security codes are unavailable	42
WLAN connection is very weak	43
Cannot connect to the wireless router	43
Using the modem (select models only)	44
Connecting a modem cable	44
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	45
Selecting a location setting	45
Viewing the current location selection	45
Adding new locations when traveling	46
Solving travel connection problems	47
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	48
Pointing devices and keyboard	49
Using pointing devices	49
Setting pointing device preferences	49
Using the TouchPad	49
Using the pointing stick (select models only)	49
Connecting an external mouse	49
Using the keyboard	49
Using hotkeys	49
Using HP QuickLook 3	52
Using keypads	52
Using the embedded numeric keypad	52
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	53
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	53
Using the integrated numeric keypad	53
Using an optional external numeric keypad	54
Multimedia	55
Multimedia features	55
Adjusting the volume	55
Multimedia software	56
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software	57
Installing multimedia software from a disc	57
Audio	58
Connecting external audio devices	58
Checking your audio functions	58
Video	60
Connecting an external monitor or projector	60
Using the external monitor port	60
Using the DisplayPort	60
Optical drive (select models only)	62
Identifying the optical drive	62
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD	62
Configuring AutoPlay	62
Changing DVD region settings	63
Observing the copyright warning	63
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD	64
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD	64
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)	65
Troubleshooting	65
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD	66
The computer does not detect the optical drive	66
A disc does not play	67
A disc does not play automatically	67
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically	68
A movie is not visible on an external display	68
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion	68
A device driver must be reinstalled	69
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers	69
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers	69
Webcam (select models only)	71
Adjusting webcam properties	71
Power management	73
Setting power options	73
Using power-saving states	73
Initiating and exiting Sleep	73
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	74
Using the battery meter	74
Using power plans	74
Viewing the current power plan	75
Selecting a different power plan	75
Customizing power plans	75
Setting password protection on wakeup	75
Using Power Assistant (select models only)	76
Starting Power Assistant	76
Using external AC power	76
Connecting the AC adapter	77
Using battery power	78
Finding battery information in Help and Support	78
Using Battery Check	78
Displaying the remaining battery charge	79
Inserting or removing the battery	79
Charging a battery	80
Maximizing battery discharge time	81
Managing low battery levels	81
Identifying low battery levels	81
Resolving a low battery level	81
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	81
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	82
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	82
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	82
Calibrating a battery	82
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	82
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	83
Step 3: Discharge the battery	83
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	84
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	84
Conserving battery power	84
Storing a battery	84
Disposing of a used battery	85
Replacing the battery	85
Testing an AC adapter	86
Shutting down the computer	86
Drives	88
Identifying installed drives	88
Handling drives	88
Improving hard drive performance	90
Using Disk Defragmenter	90
Using Disk Cleanup	90
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	91
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	91
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	92
Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay	93
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay	96
Removing the protective insert	96
Replacing a hard drive	96
Replacing an optical drive	100
External devices	103
Using a USB device	103
Connecting a USB device	103
Stopping and removing a USB device	104
Using USB legacy support	104
Using a 1394 device	105
Connecting a 1394 device	105
Stopping and removing a 1394 device	105
Using a serial device (select models only)	106
Using external drives	107
Using optional external devices	107
Using a docking device	108
External media cards	109
Using Media Card Reader cards	109
Inserting a digital card	109
Stopping and removing a digital card	110
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	111
Configuring an ExpressCard	111
Inserting an ExpressCard	111
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard	112
Using smart cards (select models only)	113
Inserting a smart card	113
Removing a smart card	113
Memory modules	115
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot	116
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot	119
Security	123
Protecting the computer	123
Using passwords	124
Setting passwords in Windows	124
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	124
BIOS administrator password	125
Managing a BIOS administrator password	126
Entering a BIOS administrator password	127
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	127
Setting a DriveLock password	128
Entering a DriveLock password	129
Changing a DriveLock password	130
Removing DriveLock protection	131
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	131
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	131
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	132
Using Computer Setup security features	133
Securing system devices	133
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	133
Using Computer Setup System IDs	134
Using antivirus software	135
Using firewall software	136
Installing critical updates	137
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	138
Installing a security cable	139
Software updates	140
Updating software	140
Updating the BIOS	142
Determining the BIOS version	142
Downloading a BIOS update	142
Updating programs and drivers	144
Backup and recovery	145
Backing up your information	146
Performing a recovery	147
Using the Windows recovery tools	147
Using f11 recovery tools	148
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)	148
Computer Setup	150
Starting Computer Setup	150
Using Computer Setup	150
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	150
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	151
Computer Setup menus	151
File menu	152
Security menu	152
System Configuration menu	153
MultiBoot	157
About the boot device order	157
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	159
Considering boot order changes	160
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	161
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	161
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	162
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	162
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	162
Management and printing	163
Using Client Management Solutions	163
Configuring and deploying a software image	163
Managing and updating software	164
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	164
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	166
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	167
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only)	168
Routine care	169
Cleaning products	169
Cleaning procedures	170
Cleaning the display	170
Cleaning the sides and cover	170
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	170

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ports

1394

DisplayPort

eSATA/USB

external monitor

15,

USB

14,

power

connecting

conserving

Power Assistant

power button, identifying

power connector, identifying

power cord, identifying

power light, identifying

power plans

primary memory module

inserting

111

removing

110

replacing

109

upgrading

109

Product Key

product name and number,

computer

projector, connecting

public WLAN connection

PXE server

149

QuickLook button, identifying

QuickLook light, identifying

QuickWeb button, identifying

QuickWeb light, identifying

readable media

recovery partition

138

region codes, DVD

regulatory information

modem approval label

regulatory label

wireless certification labels

release latch, battery

replacing a primary memory

module

109

replacing an expansion memory

module

106

restore security defaults

146

restore the factory settings

142

restoring the hard drive

138

RJ-45 (network) jack,

identifying

SATA (Serial Advanced

Technology Attachment) devices

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller

Interface)

144

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics)

144

scrolling regions, TouchPad

SD Card

Secondary Battery Fast

Charge

144

security cable slot, identifying

13,

Security menu

always prompt for HP SpareKey

enrollment

143

Automatic DriveLock

143

change password

143

Disk Sanitizer

143

DriveLock

143

fingerprint reader reset

143

HP Sparekey

143

HP Sparekey enrollment

143

password policy

142

set up BIOS administrator

password

142

System IDs

143

security, wireless

serial number

serial number, computer

set security level

146

setup of WLAN

setup utility

File menu

142

navigating and selecting

140

restoring factory settings

141

Security menu

142

System Configuration

143

setup, computer

shut down

SIM slot, identifying

Sleep

exiting

initiating

slots

memory

105

security cable

13,

SIM

smart card

defined

103

inserting

103

removing

103

software

BIOS update

132

deployment

153

Disk Cleanup

Disk Defragmenter

HP Connection Manager

recovery

153

updates

154

Wireless Assistant

speaker, identifying

storing battery

System Configuration menu

143

system date and time

142

system diagnostics

142

system fan

144

system IDs

143

system information

142

temperature

TouchPad

buttons

identifying

scrolling regions

using

TPM Embedded Security

143

traveling with the computer

modem approval label

troubleshooting

AutoPlay

device drivers

disc burning

disc does not play

external display

HP device drivers

Microsoft device drivers

movie play

optical disc tray

optical drive detection

troubleshooting modem

troubleshooting, wireless network

problems

164

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