HP EliteBook 1030 Winows 7 - Page 7

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Getting started

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Finding information

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Components

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Locating hardware and software

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Right

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Left

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Display

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Top

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TouchPad

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Lights

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Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader

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Special function keys

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Using the hot keys

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Bottom

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Labels

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Connecting to a network

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Connecting to a wireless network

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Using the wireless controls

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Turning wireless devices on or off

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HP Connection Manager (select products only)

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Wireless button

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Operating system controls

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)

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Using HP Mobile Connect (select products only)

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Using GPS (select products only)

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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Adding a Bluetooth-enabled device

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Connecting to a wired network

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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)

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Using a modem (select products only)

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Connecting a modem cable

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Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter

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Section	Page
Getting started	11
Finding information	12
Components	13
Locating hardware and software	13
Right	14
Left	15
Display	16
Top	17
TouchPad	17
Lights	18
Button, speakers, and fingerprint reader	19
Special function keys	20
Using the hot keys	20
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Turning wireless devices on or off	24
HP Connection Manager (select products only)	25
Wireless button	25
Operating system controls	25
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	26
Using HP Mobile Connect (select products only)	26
Using GPS (select products only)	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	27
Adding a Bluetooth-enabled device	27
Connecting to a wired network	27
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only)	27
Using a modem (select products only)	28
Connecting a modem cable	28
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	28
Screen navigation	30
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures	30
Turning the TouchPad off and on	30
Tap	30
Two-finger pinch zoom	31
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only)	31
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only)	31
Entertainment features	32
Using a webcam (select products only)	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headsets	32
Using sound settings	32
Using video	33
Connecting video devices by using a VGA (via optional docking device or expansion port device) cable ...	33
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	34
Setting up HDMI audio	34
Discovering and connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport	35
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with an optional hub)	35
Connect displays to computers with Intel graphics (with a built-in hub)	35
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	36
Using optional external devices	36
Using optional external drives	36
Using the docking connector	36
Power management	39
Shutting down the computer	39
Setting power options	39
Using power-saving states	39
Initiating and exiting Sleep	40
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	40
Using the power meter and power settings	40
Setting password protection on wakeup	41
Using battery power	41
Factory-sealed battery	41
Finding additional battery information	41
Using Battery Check	42
Displaying the remaining battery charge	42
Maximizing battery discharge time	42
Managing low battery levels	42
Identifying low battery levels	42
Resolving a low battery level	42
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	43
Conserving battery power	43
Using external AC power	43
Security	44
Protecting the computer	44
Using passwords	45
Setting passwords in Windows	45
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	46
Managing a BIOS administrator password	46
Entering a BIOS administrator password	47
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password (select products only)	48
Setting a DriveLock password	48
Enabling DriveLock (select products only)	49
Disabling DriveLock (select products only)	49
Entering a DriveLock password (select products only)	50
Changing a DriveLock password (select products only)	50
Using antivirus software	50
Using firewall software	50
Installing critical security updates	51
Using HP Client Security (select products only)	51
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	51
Installing an optional security cable (select products only)	51
Using a fingerprint reader (select products only)	51
Locating the fingerprint reader	52
Maintenance	53
Improving performance	53
Using Disk Defragmenter	53
Using Disk Cleanup	53
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	53
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	54
Updating programs and drivers	54
Cleaning your computer	54
Cleaning procedures	54
Cleaning the display	55
Cleaning the sides or cover	55
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	55
Traveling with or shipping your computer	55
Backup and recovery	57
Creating recovery media and backups	57
Guidelines	57
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator	57
Creating recovery media	58
Backing up your information	58
Performing a system recovery	59
Using the Windows recovery tools	59
Using f11 recovery tools (select products only)	60
Using Windows 7 operating system media	60
Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start	62
Using Computer Setup	62
Starting Computer Setup	62
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	62
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	63
Updating the BIOS	63
Determining the BIOS version	63
Downloading a BIOS update	64
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt	65
TPM BIOS settings (select products only)	65
Using HP Sure Start (select products only)	65
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	66
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	66
Specifications	68
Input power	68
Operating environment	68
Electrostatic Discharge	69
Accessibility	70
Supported assistive technologies	70
Getting support for accessibility	70

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