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Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility

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70

Displaying system information

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70

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

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70

Exiting Setup Utility

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71

Setup Utility Menus

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71

Main menu

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71

Security menu

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71

System Configuration menu

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71

Diagnostics menu

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72

Updating the BIOS

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72

Updating the BIOS

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72

Determining the BIOS version

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73

Downloading a BIOS update

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73

Appendix B

Backup and recovery

Creating recovery discs

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75

Backing up your information

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76

Using Windows Backup and Restore

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77

Using system restore points

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77

When to create restore points

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77

Create a system restore point

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77

Restore to a previous date and time

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78

Performing a recovery

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78

Recovering from the recovery discs

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78

Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)

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78

Index

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Section	Page
Notebook tour	11
Identifying hardware	11
Components	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
TouchPad buttons	12
Lights	13
Button	14
Keys	15
Front components	15
Right-side components	16
Left-side components	16
Bottom components	17
Display components	18
Wireless antennas	18
Additional hardware components	19
Labels	20
Using Instant On Software	21
Wireless and local area network	22
Using wireless devices	22
Identifying wireless and network status icons	22
Using the wireless controls	23
Using the wireless key	23
Using Wireless Assistant software	24
Using operating system controls	24
Using a WLAN	24
Setting up a WLAN	25
Protecting your WLAN	25
Connecting to a WLAN	26
Roaming to another network	27
Using the Voodoo Power Adapter (select models only)	27
Identifying the adapter components	28
Connecting the adapter	28
Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter	29
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	30
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	30
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems	30
Cannot connect to a preferred network	30
Network icon for WLAN is not displayed	31
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable	31
WLAN connection is very weak	32
Cannot connect to the wireless router	32
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
Using TouchPad gestures	33
Scrolling	34
Pinching	34
Rotating	34
Using the action keys	35
Using the hotkeys	36
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	37
Multimedia	39
Multimedia features	39
Adjusting the volume	39
Using the media activity keys	40
Multimedia software	40
Using HP MediaSmart software	41
Using multimedia software	41
Installing multimedia software from a disc	41
Audio	42
Connecting external audio devices	42
Checking your audio functions	42
Using Beats Audio	43
Video	43
Connecting an external monitor or projector	43
Connecting an HDMI device	44
Configuring audio for HDMI	45
Webcam	45
Webcam tips	46
Adjusting webcam properties	46
Power management	48
Setting power devices	48
Using power-saving states	48
Initiating and exiting Sleep	48
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	49
Conserving power	49
Using the battery meter	49
Using power plans	50
Viewing the current power plan	50
Selecting a different power plan	50
Customizing power plans	50
Setting password protection on wakeup	51
Using external AC power	51
Connecting AC power	52
Testing an AC adapter	53
Using battery power	53
Identifying batteries	53
Finding battery information in Help and Support	54
Using Battery Check	54
Displaying the remaining battery charge	54
Removing or inserting the primary battery	54
Charging a battery	55
Maximizing battery discharge time	56
Managing low battery levels	56
Identifying low battery levels	56
Resolving a low battery level	58
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	58
Using the accessory battery (select models only)	58
Identifying the accessory battery components	59
Inserting or removing an accessory battery	59
Battery charging and discharging sequence	61
Calibrating a battery	61
Storing a battery	62
Disposing of a used battery	62
Replacing the battery	62
Shutting down the computer	62
Drives and external devices	64
Drives	64
Identifying installed drives	64
Handling drives	64
Improving hard drive performance	64
Using Disk Defragmenter	64
Using Disk Cleanup	65
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)	65
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	65
Managing power with a parked hard drive	66
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	66
Using external drives	67
Connecting optional external drives	67
Using the external optical drive (select models only)	67
Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open	68
Sharing optical drives	68
External devices	69
Using a USB device	69
Connecting a USB device	69
Removing a USB device	70
Using Digital Media Slot cards	70
Inserting a digital card	71
Removing a digital card	71
Security	73
Protecting the computer	73
Using passwords	73
Setting passwords in Windows	74
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	74
Administrator password	75
Managing an administrator password	75
Entering an administrator password	76
Power-on password	76
Managing a power-on password	76
Entering a power-on password	76
Using antivirus software	76
Using firewall software	77
Installing critical security updates	77
Installing an optional security cable	77
Setup Utility (BIOS)	79
Starting Setup Utility	79
Using Setup Utility	79
Changing the language of Setup Utility	79
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	80
Displaying system information	80
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	80
Exiting Setup Utility	81
Setup Utility Menus	81
Main menu	81
Security menu	81
System Configuration menu	81
Diagnostics menu	82
Updating the BIOS	82
Updating the BIOS	82
Determining the BIOS version	83
Downloading a BIOS update	83
Backup and recovery	85
Creating recovery discs	85
Backing up your information	86
Using Windows Backup and Restore	87
Using system restore points	87
When to create restore points	87
Create a system restore point	87
Restore to a previous date and time	88
Performing a recovery	88
Recovering from the recovery discs	88
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	88

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Appendix B, Backup and recovery, Index, Using Windows Backup and Restore

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