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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 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 148 Q QuickLook button, identifying 7, 9 QuickLook light, identifying 4, 6 QuickWeb button, identifying 7, 9 QuickWeb light, identifying 4, 6 R readable media 62 region codes, DVD 53 regulatory information 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 145 restore the factory settings 141 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 143 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 143 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 143 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 142 Automatic DriveLock 142 change password 142 Disk Sanitizer 142 DriveLock 142 fingerprint reader reset 142 HP Sparekey 142 HP Sparekey enrollment 142 password policy 141 set up BIOS administrator password 141 System IDs 142 security, protecting the computer 114 security, wireless 24 serial number 19 serial number, computer 19 set security level 145 setup of WLAN 24 setup utility File menu 141 navigating and selecting 139 restoring factory settings 140 Security menu 141 System Configuration menu 142 setup, computer 1 shut down 76 SIM slot, identifying 16 slots memory 105 security cable 13, 15 SIM 16 smart card defined 103 inserting 103 removing 103 SoftPaqs, downloading 135 software BIOS update 134 deployment 152 Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 80 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 152 updates 153 updating programs and drivers 135 Wireless Assistant 23 speaker, identifying 12 Standby exiting 62 initiating 62 storing battery 74 System Configuration menu 142 system date and time 141 system diagnostics 141 system fan 143 system IDs 142 system information 141 T temperature 74 TouchPad buttons 2 identifying 2 scrolling regions 2 using 39 TPM Embedded Security 142 traveling with the computer 20, 74 troubleshooting AutoPlay 57 device drivers 58 disc burning 58 disc play 56 external display 58 HP device drivers 58 Microsoft device drivers 59 movie play 57 optical disc tray 55 optical drive detection 56 troubleshooting modem 37 troubleshooting wireless network problems 31 Index 163

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 connection problems	41
Cannot create a WLAN connection	41
Cannot connect to a preferred network	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, DVD, or BD	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	65
The computer does not detect the optical drive	66
A disc does not play	66
A disc does not play automatically	67
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically	67
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	68
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers	68
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers	69
Webcam (select models only)	70
Adjusting webcam properties	70
Power management	72
Setting power options	72
Using power-saving states	72
Initiating and exiting Standby	72
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	73
Using the Power Meter	73
Using power schemes	74
Viewing the current scheme	74
Selecting a different power scheme	74
Customizing power schemes	75
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby	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
Displaying the remaining battery charge	78
Inserting or removing the battery	78
Charging a battery	79
Maximizing battery discharge time	80
Managing low battery levels	80
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	81
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	81
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	81
Calibrating a battery	82
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	82
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby	82
Step 3: Discharge the battery	83
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	84
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby	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	91
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
Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file	123
Security	124
Protecting the computer	124
Using passwords	125
Setting passwords in Windows	125
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	125
BIOS administrator password	126
Managing a BIOS administrator password	127
Entering a BIOS administrator password	129
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	129
Setting a DriveLock password	130
Entering a DriveLock password	131
Changing a DriveLock password	132
Removing DriveLock protection	133
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	133
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	133
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	134
Using Computer Setup security features	135
Securing system devices	135
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	135
Using Computer Setup System IDs	136
Using antivirus software	137
Using firewall software	138
Installing critical security updates	139
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	140
Installing a security cable	141
Software updates	142
Updating software	142
Updating the BIOS	143
Determining the BIOS version	143
Downloading a BIOS update	144
Updating programs and drivers	145
Backup and recovery	146
Backing up your information	147
Performing a recovery	148
Recovering your information	148
Recovering the operating system and programs	148
Computer Setup	149
Starting Computer Setup	149
Using Computer Setup	149
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	149
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	150
Computer Setup menus	150
File menu	151
Security menu	151
System Configuration menu	152
MultiBoot	156
About the boot device order	156
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	158
Considering boot order changes	159
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	160
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	160
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	160
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	161
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	161
Management and printing	162
Using Client Management Solutions	162
Configuring and deploying a software image	162
Managing and updating software	163
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	163
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	165
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	166
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only)	167
Routine care	168
Cleaning products	168
Cleaning procedures	169
Cleaning the display	169
Cleaning the sides and cover	169
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	169

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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

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

148

QuickLook button, identifying

QuickLook light, identifying

QuickWeb button, identifying

QuickWeb light, identifying

readable media

region codes, DVD

regulatory information

regulatory label

wireless certification labels

release latch, battery

replacing a primary memory

module

109

replacing an expansion memory

module

106

restore security defaults

145

restore the factory settings

141

RJ-45 (network) jack,

identifying

SATA (Serial Advanced

Technology Attachment) devices

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller

Interface)

143

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics)

143

scrolling regions, TouchPad

SD Card

Secondary Battery Fast

Charge

143

security cable slot, identifying

13,

Security menu

always prompt for HP SpareKey

enrollment

142

Automatic DriveLock

142

change password

142

Disk Sanitizer

142

DriveLock

142

fingerprint reader reset

142

HP Sparekey

142

HP Sparekey enrollment

142

password policy

141

set up BIOS administrator

password

141

System IDs

142

security, protecting the

computer

114

security, wireless

serial number

serial number, computer

set security level

145

setup of WLAN

setup utility

File menu

141

navigating and selecting

139

restoring factory settings

140

Security menu

141

System Configuration

142

setup, computer

shut down

SIM slot, identifying

slots

memory

105

security cable

13,

SIM

smart card

defined

103

inserting

103

removing

103

SoftPaqs, downloading

135

software

BIOS update

134

deployment

152

Disk Cleanup

Disk Defragmenter

HP Connection Manager

recovery

152

updates

153

updating programs and

drivers

135

Wireless Assistant

speaker, identifying

Standby

exiting

initiating

storing battery

System Configuration menu

142

system date and time

141

system diagnostics

141

system fan

143

system IDs

142

system information

141

temperature

TouchPad

buttons

identifying

scrolling regions

using

TPM Embedded Security

142

traveling with the computer

20,

troubleshooting

AutoPlay

device drivers

disc burning

disc play

external display

HP device drivers

Microsoft device drivers

movie play

optical disc tray

optical drive detection

troubleshooting modem

troubleshooting wireless network

problems

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