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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity, Network Service Boot

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HP QuickLook 153 HP SpareKey enrollment 152 HP System Software Manager 163, 166 hubs 101 I icons Connection Manager 22 network status 22, 33 wireless 22 image, computer 162 inserting a memory module expansion 116 primary 120 integrated numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 48 interference, minimizing 34 internal display switch 17 internal microphones, identifying 17 Internet connection setup 25 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 13, 14 RJ-45 (network) 14, 15 Java Card defined 113 inserting 113 removing 113 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 40 keyboard screws removing 118 replacing 121 keypad, embedded identifying 46 keypad, external num lock 48 using 48 keypad, integrated identifying 47 keys esc 9, 10 fn 9, 10, 46 function 9, 10 keypad 9, 10 Windows applications 9, 10 Windows logo 9, 10 L labels Bluetooth 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 20 regulatory 20 service tag 19 SIM 20 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 LAN Power Save 154 LAN, connecting 39 language, changing in Computer Setup 152 latch, battery release 16 legacy support, USB 149, 153 lights battery 11 caps lock 4, 5 drive 11, 90 local area network (LAN) 3, 4, 11 power 3, 4, 11 QuickLook 4, 5 QuickWeb 4, 5 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 4, 11 logical drive designations 159 low battery level 79 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 McAfee Total Protection 134, 135 Media Card Reader 12, 108 memory module compartment cover removing 115 replacing 116 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 minimizing interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port, external 14, 15 monitor, connecting 55 mouse, external connecting 40 setting preferences 40 MultiBoot Express 156, 161 multimedia software, installing 52 MultiMediaCard 108 mute button, identifying 7, 8 N network key 33 network security codes network key 33 SSID 33 Network Service Boot 158 network status icon 22, 33 NIC boot device 156, 158 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 35 num lk key, identifying 47, 48 num lock, external keypad 48 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical disc removing 62 using 58 optical drive 106 P parallel port mode 153 passwords administrator 123 BIOS administrator 124 DriveLock 126 user 123 170 Index

Section	Page
Features	11
Identifying hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	13
Buttons and fingerprint reader	15
Keys	19
Front components	20
Right-side components	21
Left-side components	23
Rear components	24
Bottom components	25
Display components	26
Wireless antennas (select models only)	27
Additional hardware components	29
Identifying the labels	29
Wireless, modem, and local area network	31
Using wireless devices (select models only)	31
Identifying wireless and network icons	32
Using the wireless controls	32
Using the wireless button	32
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)	33
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	33
Using operating system controls	33
Using a WLAN device (select models only)	35
Setting up a WLAN	35
Protecting your WLAN	35
Connecting to a WLAN	37
Roaming to another network	37
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	38
Inserting a SIM	38
Removing a SIM	39
Using a Bluetooth wireless device	41
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	41
Troubleshooting wireless network problems	42
Cannot create a WLAN connection	42
Cannot connect to a preferred network	43
Network status icon is not displayed	43
Current network security codes are unavailable	43
WLAN connection is very weak	44
Cannot connect to the wireless router	44
Using the modem (select models only)	45
Connecting a modem cable	45
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	46
Selecting a location setting	46
Viewing the current location selection	46
Adding new locations when traveling	47
Solving travel connection problems	48
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	49
Pointing devices and keyboard	50
Using pointing devices	50
Setting pointing device preferences	50
Using the TouchPad	50
Using the pointing stick (select models only)	50
Connecting an external mouse	50
Using the keyboard	50
Using hotkeys	50
Displaying system information	51
Initiating Sleep	52
Switching the screen image	53
Displaying Power Assistant	54
Decreasing screen brightness	55
Increasing screen brightness	55
Using HP QuickLook 3	56
Using keypads	56
Using the embedded numeric keypad	56
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	57
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	57
Using the integrated numeric keypad	57
Using an optional external numeric keypad	58
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	59
Multimedia	60
Multimedia features	60
Adjusting the volume	60
Multimedia software	61
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software	62
Installing multimedia software from a disc	62
Audio	63
Connecting external audio devices	63
Checking your audio functions	63
Video	65
Connecting an external monitor or projector	65
Using the external monitor port	65
Using the DisplayPort	65
Optical drive (select models only)	67
Identifying the optical drive	67
Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)	67
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)	68
CD-R discs	68
CD-RW discs	68
DVD±R discs	68
DVD±RW discs	68
LightScribe DVD+R discs	68
Blu-ray Discs (BDs)	69
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD	69
Configuring AutoPlay	70
Changing DVD region settings	70
Observing the copyright warning	70
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD	71
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD	71
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)	72
Troubleshooting	72
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD	73
The computer does not detect the optical drive	73
A disc does not play	74
A disc does not play automatically	74
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically	75
A movie is not visible on an external display	75
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion	75
A device driver must be reinstalled	76
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers	76
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers	76
Webcam (select models only)	78
Adjusting webcam properties	78
Capturing business card images	79
Power management	81
Setting power options	81
Using power-saving states	81
Initiating and exiting Sleep	81
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	82
Using the battery meter	82
Using power plans	82
Viewing the current power plan	83
Selecting a different power plan	83
Customizing power plans	83
Setting password protection on wakeup	83
Using Power Assistant (select models only)	84
Starting Power Assistant	84
Using external AC power	84
Connecting the AC adapter	85
Using battery power	85
Finding battery information in Help and Support	86
Using Battery Check	86
Displaying the remaining battery charge	86
Inserting or removing the battery	87
Charging a battery	88
Maximizing battery discharge time	89
Managing low battery levels	89
Identifying low battery levels	89
Resolving a low battery level	90
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	90
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	90
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	90
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	90
Calibrating a battery	90
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	90
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	91
Step 3: Discharge the battery	91
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	93
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	93
Conserving battery power	93
Storing a battery	93
Disposing of a used battery	94
Replacing the battery	94
Testing an AC adapter	95
Shutting down the computer	95
Drives	97
Identifying installed drives	97
Handling drives	97
Improving hard drive performance	99
Using Disk Defragmenter	99
Using Disk Cleanup	99
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	100
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	100
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	101
Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay	102
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay	105
Removing the protective insert	105
Replacing a hard drive	105
Replacing an optical drive	108
External devices	111
Using a USB device	111
Connecting a USB device	111
Stopping and removing a USB device	112
Using USB legacy support	112
Using a 1394 device	113
Connecting a 1394 device	113
Stopping and removing a 1394 device	113
Using a serial device (select models only)	115
Using external drives	116
Using optional external devices	116
Using a docking device	117
External media cards	118
Using Media Card Reader cards	118
Inserting a digital card	118
Stopping and removing a digital card	119
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	120
Configuring an ExpressCard	120
Inserting an ExpressCard	120
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard	121
Using Smart Cards (select models only)	123
Inserting a smart card	123
Removing a smart card	123
Memory modules	124
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot	125
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot	128
Security	132
Protecting the computer	132
Using passwords	133
Setting passwords in Windows	133
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	133
BIOS administrator password	134
Managing a BIOS administrator password	135
Entering a BIOS administrator password	136
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	136
Setting a DriveLock password	137
Entering a DriveLock password	138
Changing a DriveLock password	139
Removing DriveLock protection	140
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	140
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	140
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	141
Using Computer Setup security features	142
Securing system devices	142
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	142
Using Computer Setup System IDs	143
Using antivirus software	144
Using firewall software	145
Installing critical updates	146
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	147
Installing a security cable	148
Software updates	149
Updating software	149
Updating the BIOS	151
Determining the BIOS version	151
Downloading a BIOS update	151
Updating programs and drivers	153
Backup and recovery	154
Backing up your information	155
Performing a recovery	156
Using the Windows recovery tools	156
Using f11 recovery tools	157
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)	157
Computer Setup	159
Starting Computer Setup	159
Using Computer Setup	159
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	159
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	160
Computer Setup menus	160
File menu	161
Security menu	161
System Configuration menu	162
MultiBoot	166
About the boot device order	166
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	168
Considering boot order changes	169
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	170
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	170
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	171
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	171
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	171
Management and printing	172
Using Client Management Solutions	172
Configuring and deploying a software image	172
Managing and updating software	173
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	173
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	175
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	176
Using the HP Universal Print Driver	177

Match case Limit results 1 per page

HP QuickLook

153

HP SpareKey enrollment

152

HP System Software

Manager

163,

166

hubs

101

icons

Connection Manager

network status

22,

wireless

image, computer

162

inserting a memory module

expansion

116

primary

120

integrated numeric keypad keys,

identifying

integrated numeric keypad,

identifying

interference, minimizing

internal display switch

internal microphones,

identifying

Internet connection setup

jacks

audio-out (headphone)

13,

RJ-45 (network)

14,

Java Card

defined

113

inserting

113

removing

113

keyboard hotkeys, identifying

keyboard screws

removing

118

replacing

121

keypad, embedded

identifying

keypad, external

num lock

using

keypad, integrated

identifying

keys

esc

10,

function

keypad

Windows applications

Windows logo

labels

Bluetooth

HP Mobile Broadband

Module

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity

regulatory

service tag

SIM

wireless certification

WLAN

LAN Power Save

154

LAN, connecting

language, changing in Computer

Setup

152

latch, battery release

legacy support, USB

149,

153

lights

battery

caps lock

drive

11,

local area network (LAN)

power

QuickLook

QuickWeb

webcam

11,

wireless

logical drive designations

159

low battery level

maintenance

Disk Cleanup

Disk Defragmenter

McAfee Total Protection

134,

135

Media Card Reader

12,

108

memory module compartment

cover

removing

115

replacing

116

microphones, internal

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label

minimizing interference

modem cable

connecting

country-specific cable

adapter

noise suppression circuitry

modem software

setting/adding location

travel connection problems

monitor port, external

14,

monitor, connecting

mouse, external

connecting

setting preferences

MultiBoot Express

156,

161

multimedia software, installing

MultiMediaCard

108

mute button, identifying

network key

network security codes

network key

SSID

Network Service Boot

158

network status icon

22,

NIC boot device

156,

158

noise suppression circuitry

modem cable

num lk key, identifying

47,

num lock, external keypad

operating system

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label

Product Key

optical disc

removing

using

optical drive

106

parallel port mode

153

passwords

administrator

123

BIOS administrator

124

DriveLock

126

user

123

170

Index