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Considering boot order changes

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Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot order, note the following considerations: ● When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start using the new boot order. ● If there is more than one type of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the first of each type of boot device (except for optical devices). ● Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations. ● The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from the device has been enabled in the Boot Options menu of Computer Setup. Booting from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations because no drive letter is associated with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the boot order. Considering boot order changes 89

Section	Page
Notebook tour	11
Identifying the hardware	11
Top components	11
Pointing devices	11
Lights	12
Buttons and switches	13
Keys	14
Display	15
Front components	16
Right-side components	17
Left-side components	18
Rear components	19
Bottom components	20
Wireless antennae	21
Identifying the labels	22
Enhanced Write Filter	23
Using the Enhanced Write Filter command line control	24
Using the Enhanced Write Filter user interface	25
Using the Enhanced Write Filter status utility	26
Configuration	27
Local drives	27
Drive Z	27
HP RAMDisk	27
Drive C	27
Saving files	28
Mapping network drives	28
Roaming profiles	28
User accounts	29
Creating a new user account	29
Creating user profiles	29
Applications	31
Citrix Program Neighborhood	31
Remote Desktop Connection	31
HP PC Session Allocation Manager (SAM) Client	32
TeemNT Terminal Emulation	32
Altiris Client Agent	33
HP DHCP Settings Update Client	33
HP ThinState Capture	34
HP ThinState Deploy	35
Microsoft Internet Explorer	36
Windows Media Player 11	36
Macromedia Flash Player	36
Keyboard	37
Using pointing devices	37
Setting pointing device preferences	37
Using the TouchPad	37
Using the pointing stick	37
Connecting an external mouse	37
Using hotkeys	38
Displaying system information (fn+esc)	38
Initiating Standby (fn+f3)	39
Switching the screen image (fn+f4)	39
Viewing battery charge information (fn+f8)	39
Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f9)	39
Increasing screen brightness (fn+f10)	39
Using the HP Quick Launch Buttons	40
Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel	41
Displaying the Q Menu	41
Using the keypads	42
Using the embedded numeric keypad	42
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	42
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	43
Using an optional external numeric keypad	43
Power	44
Power control and light locations	44
Shutting down the computer	45
Setting power options	46
Using power-saving states	46
Initiating and exiting Standby	46
Using the battery meter	47
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby	47
Using battery power	47
Displaying the remaining battery charge	48
Inserting or removing the battery	48
Charging a battery	50
Managing low battery levels	50
Identifying low battery levels	50
Resolving a low battery level	51
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	51
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	51
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	51
Conserving battery power	51
Storing a battery	51
Disposing of a used battery	52
Using external AC power	53
Connecting the AC adapter	53
Multimedia	55
Using multimedia hardware	55
Using the audio features	55
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack	56
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack	56
Adjusting the volume	57
Using the video features	58
Using the external monitor port	58
Using multimedia software	59
Opening preinstalled multimedia software	59
Using multimedia software	59
Preventing playback disruptions	59
Changing DVD region settings	60
Observing the copyright warning	60
Wireless	61
About integrated wireless devices	61
Using wireless controls	61
Using the wireless button	61
Using operating system controls	61
Using WLAN	61
Setting up a WLAN	62
Connecting to a WLAN	63
Using wireless security features	63
Identifying a WLAN device	63
Modem and LAN	64
Using a modem	64
Connecting a modem cable	64
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter	65
Selecting a location setting	66
Viewing the current location selection	66
Adding new locations when traveling	67
Solving travel connection problems	68
Connecting to a local area network	69
Security	70
Protecting the computer	70
Using passwords	71
Setting passwords in Windows	71
Using administrator and user passwords	71
Automatic logon	71
Manual logon	72
Administrator logon	72
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	72
Using a setup password	72
Managing a setup password	73
Entering a setup password	73
Using a power-on password	73
Managing a power-on password	74
Entering a power-on password	74
Requiring a power-on password at restart	74
Using Microsoft Windows Firewall	75
Configuring Microsoft Windows Firewall	75
Gathering configuration information	76
Troubleshooting applications	76
Identifying failure symptoms	76
Adding exceptions	76
Adding a program	77
Adding a port	77
Installing a security cable	78
Hardware upgrades	79
Using a USB device	79
Connecting a USB device	79
Removing a USB device	80
Securing USB ports	80
Using the USB Storage Options utility	80
Using the expansion port	80
Using PC Cards	81
Inserting and removing a PC Card	81
Using SD Card Reader cards	83
Inserting a digital card	83
Removing a digital card	84
Adding a printer	85
Adding printers using a text-only print driver	85
Using manufacturer print drivers	86
Drives	87
Identifying installed drives	87
Handling drives	87
Using optical drives (select models only)	88
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD)	88
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	89
When the disc tray opens	89
When the disc tray does not open	90
Using external drives	92
Using optional external devices	92
Using an optional external MultiBay or external MultiBay II	92
Memory modules	93
Multiboot	97
About the boot order device	97
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	98
Considering boot order changes	99
Choosing Multiboot preferences	100
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	100
Choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	100
Computer Setup	101
Starting Computer Setup	101
Using Computer Setup	102
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	102
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	103
Computer Setup menus	104
File menu	104
Security menu	104
Diagnostics menu	104
System Configuration menu	105
Routine care	106
Cleaning the display	106
Cleaning the keyboard	106
Traveling and shipping	106

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Considering boot order changes

Before changing the boot order, note the following considerations:

●

When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start

using the new boot order.

●

If there is more than one type of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the first of each

type of boot device (except for optical devices).

●

Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations.

●

The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device

Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from the device has been enabled in the Boot

Options menu of Computer Setup. Booting from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations

because no drive letter is associated with the NIC.

●

Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in

the boot order.

Considering boot order changes