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left-side 14 rear 15 right-side 12 top 1 wireless antennas 18 computer information 135 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 118 device security 126 DriveLock password 120 enabling bootable devices 153 File menu 146 navigating and selecting 144 restoring factory settings 145 Security menu 146 setting boot order 155 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 156 System Configuration menu 147 Computer Setup utility 157 configuring ExpressCards 104 connecting to a LAN 39 connecting to a WLAN 26 connection, external power 68 connector, power 15 conservation, power 76 copyright warning 54 cord, power 19 corporate WLAN connection 26 country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 36 critical battery level 72 D deployment, software 157 device configurations 148 device drivers HP drivers 60 Microsoft drivers 60 reinstalling 60 device security 126 digital card inserting 102 removing 103 Disk Cleanup software 82 Disk Defragmenter software 82 disk sanitizer 147 diskette drive 100 display components 17 display release latch, identifying 11 DisplayPort, identifying 14 docking connector, identifying 16 drive light 12, 83 drive light, identifying 4, 6 drive media 64 DriveLock password changing 123 description 120 entering 122 removing 124 setting 121 DriveLock, automatic 147 drives boot order 147, 151 diskette 100 external 100 external optical 100 hard 86, 100 DVD changing region setting 54 copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 DVD region settings 54 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 26 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 148 expansion memory module inserting 110 removing 109 replacing 109 expansion memory module compartment, identifying 16 ExpressCard configuring 104 inserting 104 removing 105 removing insert 104 stopping 105 external audio devices, connecting 49 external drive 100 external monitor port 51 external monitor port, identifying 15 external optical drive 100 F f11 recovery 142 File menu 146 fingerprint reader, identifying 6, 8, 9 firewall 26 fn key 40 fn key, identifying 10, 11, 43 function keys 40 function keys, identifying 10, 11 H hard drive external 100 HP 3D DriveGuard 83 installing 86 hard drive bay 16 hard drive recovery 142 hardware, identifying 1 Hibernation exiting 65 initiated during critical battery level 72 initiating 65 hotkeys description 40 using 41 HP 3D DriveGuard 83 HP Client Configuration Manager 158, 160 HP Client Manager for Altiris 158 HP Connection Manager software 23 HP Mobile Broadband Module 28 HP Mobile Broadband, disabled 28 HP QuickLook 148 HP SpareKey enrollment 147 HP System Software Manager 158, 161 hubs 95 Index 167

Section	Page
Features	11
Identifying hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	13
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)	16
Keys	20
Front components	21
Right-side components	22
Left-side components	24
Rear components	25
Bottom components	26
Display components	27
Wireless antennas (select models only)	28
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	34
Using a WLAN device (select models only)	35
Setting up a WLAN	35
Protecting your WLAN	35
Connecting to a WLAN	36
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 connection problems	42
Cannot create a WLAN connection	42
Cannot connect to a preferred network	42
Network 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
Using HP QuickLook 3	53
Using keypads	53
Using the embedded numeric keypad	53
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	54
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	54
Using the integrated numeric keypad	54
Using an optional external numeric keypad	55
Multimedia	56
Multimedia features	56
Adjusting the volume	56
Multimedia software	57
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software	58
Installing multimedia software from a disc	58
Audio	59
Connecting external audio devices	59
Checking your audio functions	59
Video	61
Connecting an external monitor or projector	61
Using the external monitor port	61
Using the DisplayPort	61
Optical drive (select models only)	63
Identifying the optical drive	63
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD	63
Configuring AutoPlay	63
Changing DVD region settings	64
Observing the copyright warning	64
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD	65
Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD	65
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)	66
Troubleshooting	66
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD	66
The computer does not detect the optical drive	67
A disc does not play	68
A disc does not play automatically	69
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically	69
A movie is not visible on an external display	69
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion	69
A device driver must be reinstalled	70
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers	70
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers	70
Webcam (select models only)	72
Adjusting webcam properties	72
Power management	74
Setting power options	74
Using power-saving states	74
Initiating and exiting Sleep	74
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	75
Using the battery meter	75
Using power plans	75
Viewing the current power plan	76
Selecting a different power plan	76
Customizing power plans	76
Setting password protection on wakeup	76
Using Power Assistant (select models only)	77
Starting Power Assistant	77
Using external AC power	77
Connecting the AC adapter	78
Using battery power	79
Finding battery information in Help and Support	79
Using Battery Check	79
Displaying the remaining battery charge	80
Inserting or removing the battery	80
Charging a battery	81
Maximizing battery discharge time	82
Managing low battery levels	82
Identifying low battery levels	82
Resolving a low battery level	83
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	83
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	83
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	83
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	83
Calibrating a battery	83
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	83
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	84
Step 3: Discharge the battery	84
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	86
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	86
Conserving battery power	86
Storing a battery	87
Disposing of a used battery	87
Replacing the battery	87
Testing an AC adapter	88
Shutting down the computer	88
Drives	90
Identifying installed drives	90
Handling drives	90
Improving hard drive performance	92
Using Disk Defragmenter	92
Using Disk Cleanup	92
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	93
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	93
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	94
Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay	95
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay	98
Removing the protective insert	98
Replacing a hard drive	98
Replacing an optical drive	102
External devices	105
Using a USB device	105
Connecting a USB device	105
Removing a USB device	106
Using USB legacy support	106
Using a 1394 device	107
Connecting a 1394 device	107
Removing a 1394 device	107
Using a serial device (select models only)	109
Using external drives	110
Using optional external devices	110
Using a docking device	111
External media cards	112
Using Media Card Reader cards	112
Inserting a digital card	112
Removing a digital card	113
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	114
Configuring an ExpressCard	114
Inserting an ExpressCard	114
Removing an ExpressCard	115
Using smart cards (select models only)	116
Inserting a smart card	116
Removing a smart card	116
Memory modules	118
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot	119
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot	122
Security	126
Protecting the computer	126
Using passwords	127
Setting passwords in Windows	127
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	127
BIOS administrator password	128
Managing a BIOS administrator password	129
Entering a BIOS administrator password	130
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	130
Setting a DriveLock password	131
Entering a DriveLock password	132
Changing a DriveLock password	133
Removing DriveLock protection	134
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	134
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	134
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	135
Using Computer Setup security features	136
Securing system devices	136
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	136
Using Computer Setup System IDs	137
Using antivirus software	138
Using firewall software	139
Installing critical updates	140
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	141
Installing a security cable	142
Software updates	143
Updating software	143
Updating the BIOS	145
Determining the BIOS version	145
Downloading a BIOS update	145
Updating programs and drivers	147
Backup and recovery	148
Backing up your information	149
Performing a recovery	151
Using the Windows recovery tools	151
Using f11 recovery tools	152
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)	152
Computer Setup	154
Starting Computer Setup	154
Using Computer Setup	154
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	154
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	155
Computer Setup menus	155
File menu	156
Security menu	156
System Configuration menu	157
MultiBoot	161
About the boot device order	161
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	163
Considering boot order changes	164
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	165
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	165
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	166
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	166
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	166
Management and printing	167
Using Client Management Solutions	167
Configuring and deploying a software image	167
Managing and updating software	168
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	168
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	170
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	171
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only)	172
Routine care	173
Cleaning products	174
Cleaning procedures	174
Cleaning the display	174
Cleaning the sides and cover	174
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	175

Match case Limit results 1 per page

left-side

rear

right-side

top

wireless antennas

computer information

135

Computer Setup

BIOS administrator

password

118

device security

126

DriveLock password

120

enabling bootable

devices

153

File menu

146

navigating and selecting

144

restoring factory settings

145

Security menu

146

setting boot order

155

setting MultiBoot Express

prompt

156

System Configuration

147

Computer Setup utility

157

configuring ExpressCards

104

connecting to a LAN

connecting to a WLAN

connection, external power

connector, power

conservation, power

cord, power

corporate WLAN connection

country- or region-specific modem

cable adapter

critical battery level

deployment, software

157

device configurations

148

device drivers

HP drivers

Microsoft drivers

reinstalling

device security

126

digital card

inserting

102

removing

103

Disk Cleanup software

Disk Defragmenter software

disk sanitizer

147

diskette drive

100

display components

display release latch,

identifying

DisplayPort, identifying

docking connector, identifying

drive light

12,

drive light, identifying

drive media

DriveLock password

changing

123

description

120

entering

122

removing

124

setting

121

DriveLock, automatic

147

drives

boot order

147,

151

diskette

100

external

100

external optical

100

hard

86,

100

DVD

changing region setting

copying

creating

playing

removing

DVD region settings

embedded numeric keypad keys,

identifying

encryption

eSATA/USB port, identifying

esc key, identifying

10,

Execution Disable

148

expansion memory module

inserting

110

removing

109

replacing

109

expansion memory module

compartment, identifying

ExpressCard

configuring

104

inserting

104

removing

105

removing insert

104

stopping

105

external audio devices,

connecting

external drive

100

external monitor port

external monitor port,

identifying

external optical drive

100

f11 recovery

142

File menu

146

fingerprint reader, identifying

firewall

fn key

fn key, identifying

10,

11,

function keys

function keys, identifying

10,

hard drive

external

100

HP 3D DriveGuard

installing

hard drive bay

hard drive recovery

142

hardware, identifying

Hibernation

exiting

initiated during critical battery

level

initiating

hotkeys

description

using

HP 3D DriveGuard

HP Client Configuration

Manager

158,

160

HP Client Manager for

Altiris

158

HP Connection Manager

software

HP Mobile Broadband Module

HP Mobile Broadband,

disabled

HP QuickLook

148

HP SpareKey enrollment

147

HP System Software

Manager

158,

161

hubs

Index

167