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Using firewall software

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84

Installing critical security updates

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85

Installing an optional security cable

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86

Appendix A

Setup Utility (BIOS)

Starting Setup Utility

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87

Using Setup Utility

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88

Changing the language of Setup Utility

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88

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility

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88

Displaying system information

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89

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

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89

Exiting Setup Utility

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89

Setup Utility menus

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90

Main menu

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90

Security menu

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90

System Configuration menu

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90

Diagnostics menu

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91

Updating the BIOS

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92

Determining the BIOS version

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92

Downloading a BIOS update

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92

Appendix B

Backup and recovery

Creating recovery discs

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95

Backing up your information

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96

Using Windows Backup and Restore

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96

Using system restore points

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97

When to create restore points

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97

Create a system restore point

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97

Restore to a previous date and time

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97

Performing a recovery

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98

Recovering using the recovery discs

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98

Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)

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98

Appendix C

RAID 0 (select models only)

Disabling RAID 0

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100

Index

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Section	Page
Notebook tour	11
Identifying hardware	11
Components	12
Top components	12
TouchPad	12
Lights	13
Button	14
Keys	15
Front components	16
Right-side components	16
Left-side components	17
Bottom components	18
Display components	19
Wireless antennas	19
Additional hardware components	20
Labels	21
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)	22
Wireless and local area network	23
Using wireless devices	23
Identifying wireless and network status icons	23
Using the wireless controls	24
Using the wireless key	24
Using Wireless Assistant software	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Protecting your WLAN	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Roaming to another network	28
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	29
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	29
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems	30
Cannot connect to a preferred network	30
Network icon for WLAN is not displayed	30
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable	30
WLAN connection is very weak	31
Cannot connect to the wireless router	31
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	32
Pointing devices and keyboard	33
Using pointing devices	33
Setting pointing device preferences	33
Using the TouchPad	33
Turning the TouchPad on and off	33
Navigating	33
Selecting	34
Using TouchPad gestures	34
Scrolling	35
Pinching/Zooming	35
Using the action keys	35
Using the hotkeys	38
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	39
Multimedia	40
Multimedia features	40
Adjusting the volume	40
Using the media activity keys	41
Multimedia software	41
Using HP MediaSmart software	42
Using multimedia software	42
Installing multimedia software from a disc	42
Audio	43
Connecting external audio devices	43
Checking your audio functions	43
Using Beats Audio	44
Identifying Beats Audio icons	45
Video	46
Connecting an external monitor or projector	46
Connecting an HDMI device	47
Configuring audio for HDMI	48
Webcam	49
Webcam tips	49
Adjusting webcam properties	49
Using the ambient light sensor	51
Using adaptive brightness	51
Using the webcam IR lights	51
Power management	53
Setting power devices	53
Using power-saving states	53
Initiating and exiting Sleep	53
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	54
Conserving power	54
Using the battery meter	54
Using power plans	55
Viewing the current power plan	55
Selecting a different power plan	55
Customizing power plans	55
Setting password protection on wakeup	56
Using external AC power	57
Connecting AC power	57
Testing an AC adapter	58
Using battery power	59
Identifying batteries	59
Finding battery information in Help and Support	59
Using Battery Check	59
Displaying the remaining battery charge	60
Removing or inserting the primary battery	60
Charging a battery	61
Maximizing battery discharge time	62
Managing low battery levels	62
Identifying low battery levels	62
Resolving a low battery level	63
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	63
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	63
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	63
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	63
Using the accessory battery (select models only)	63
Identifying the accessory battery components	64
Inserting or removing an accessory battery	64
Battery charging and discharging sequence	66
Calibrating a battery	66
Storing a battery	67
Disposing of a used battery	67
Replacing the battery	67
Shutting down the computer	68
Drives and external devices	69
Drives	69
Identifying installed drives	69
Handling drives	69
Improving hard drive performance	70
Using Disk Defragmenter	70
Using Disk Cleanup	70
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)	71
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	71
Managing power with a parked hard drive	71
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	72
Using external drives	72
Connecting optional external drives	72
Using the external optical drive (select models only)	73
Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open	73
Sharing optical drives	74
External devices	76
Using a USB device	76
Connecting a USB device	76
Removing a USB device	76
Using an eSATA device	77
Connecting an eSATA device	77
Removing an eSATA device	77
Using Digital Media Slot cards	78
Inserting a digital card	78
Removing a digital card	79
Memory modules	80
Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models	81
Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models	84
Security	88
Protecting the computer	88
Using passwords	89
Setting passwords in Windows	89
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	90
Administrator password	90
Managing an administrator password	91
Entering an administrator password	91
Power-on password	91
Managing a power-on password	92
Entering a power-on password	92
Using antivirus software	93
Using firewall software	94
Installing critical security updates	95
Installing an optional security cable	96
Setup Utility (BIOS)	97
Starting Setup Utility	97
Using Setup Utility	98
Changing the language of Setup Utility	98
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	98
Displaying system information	99
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	99
Exiting Setup Utility	99
Setup Utility menus	100
Main menu	100
Security menu	100
System Configuration menu	100
Diagnostics menu	101
Updating the BIOS	102
Determining the BIOS version	102
Downloading a BIOS update	102
Backup and recovery	104
Creating recovery discs	105
Backing up your information	106
Using Windows Backup and Restore	106
Using system restore points	107
When to create restore points	107
Create a system restore point	107
Restore to a previous date and time	107
Performing a recovery	108
Recovering using the recovery discs	108
Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	108
RAID 0 (select models only)	109
Disabling RAID 0	110

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Appendix A, Setup Utility BIOS, Backup and recovery, RAID 0 select models only, Index

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