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Installing an optional security cable, Remove the key and keep it in a safe place.

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3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock with the key. 4. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Installing an optional security cable 69

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 HP QuickWeb software (select models only)	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
Identifying Beats Audio icons	44
Video	44
Connecting an external monitor or projector	44
Connecting an HDMI device	45
Configuring audio for HDMI	46
Webcam	46
Webcam tips	47
Adjusting webcam properties	47
Power management	49
Setting power devices	49
Using power-saving states	49
Initiating and exiting Sleep	49
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	50
Conserving power	50
Using the battery meter	50
Using power plans	51
Viewing the current power plan	51
Selecting a different power plan	51
Customizing power plans	51
Setting password protection on wakeup	52
Using external AC power	52
Connecting AC power	53
Testing an AC adapter	54
Using battery power	54
Identifying batteries	54
Finding battery information in Help and Support	55
Using Battery Check	55
Displaying the remaining battery charge	55
Removing or inserting the primary battery	55
Charging a battery	56
Maximizing battery discharge time	57
Managing low battery levels	57
Identifying low battery levels	57
Resolving a low battery level	59
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	59
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	59
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	59
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	59
Using the accessory battery (select models only)	59
Identifying the accessory battery components	60
Inserting or removing an accessory battery	60
Battery charging and discharging sequence	62
Calibrating a battery	62
Storing a battery	63
Disposing of a used battery	63
Replacing the battery	63
Shutting down the computer	63
Drives and external devices	65
Drives	65
Identifying installed drives	65
Handling drives	65
Improving hard drive performance	65
Using Disk Defragmenter	65
Using Disk Cleanup	66
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)	66
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	66
Managing power with a parked hard drive	67
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	67
Using external drives	68
Connecting optional external drives	68
Using the external optical drive (select models only)	68
Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open	69
Sharing optical drives	69
External devices	70
Using a USB device	70
Connecting a USB device	70
Removing a USB device	71
Using Digital Media Slot cards	71
Inserting a digital card	72
Removing a digital card	72
Security	74
Protecting the computer	74
Using passwords	74
Setting passwords in Windows	75
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	75
Administrator password	76
Managing an administrator password	76
Entering an administrator password	77
Power-on password	77
Managing a power-on password	77
Entering a power-on password	77
Using antivirus software	77
Using firewall software	78
Installing critical security updates	78
Installing an optional security cable	78
Setup Utility (BIOS)	80
Starting Setup Utility	80
Using Setup Utility	80
Changing the language of Setup Utility	80
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	81
Displaying system information	81
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	81
Exiting Setup Utility	82
Setup Utility Menus	82
Main menu	82
Security menu	82
System Configuration menu	82
Diagnostics menu	83
Updating the BIOS	83
Updating the BIOS	83
Determining the BIOS version	84
Downloading a BIOS update	84
Backup and recovery	86
Creating recovery discs	86
Backing up your information	87
Using Windows Backup and Restore	88
Using system restore points	88
When to create restore points	88
Create a system restore point	88
Restore to a previous date and time	89
Performing a recovery	89
Recovering from the recovery discs	89
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	89