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AHCI Advanced Host Controller, Smart Card slot - screen replacement

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pointing devices setting preferences 40 using 40 pointing stick using 40 port options 1394 port 155 eSATA port 155 ExpressCard slot 155 flash media reader 154 parallel port 154 serial port 154 Smart Card slot 155 USB port 154 ports 1394 103 DisplayPort 13, 14 external monitor 14, 15, 55 USB 13, 14, 101 power connecting 75 conserving 83 Power Assistant 74 power assistant 44 power button, identifying 6, 7 power connector, identifying 14, 15 power cord, identifying 19 power light, identifying 3, 4, 11 power plans 72 primary memory module inserting 120 removing 119 replacing 118 upgrading 118 Product Key 20 product name and number, computer 19 projector, connecting 55 public WLAN connection 27 PXE server 158 Q QuickLook button, identifying 6, 8 QuickLook light, identifying 4, 5 QuickWeb button, identifying 6, 8 QuickWeb light, identifying 4, 5 R readable media 71 recovery partition 147 region codes, DVD 60 regulatory information regulatory label 20 wireless certification labels 20 release latch, battery 16 replacing a primary memory module 118 replacing an expansion memory module 115 restore security defaults 155 restore the factory settings 151 restoring the hard drive 147 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 153 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 153 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 108 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 153 security cable slot, identifying 12, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password 152 Disk Sanitizer 152 DriveLock 152 fingerprint reader reset 152 HP Sparekey 152 HP Sparekey enrollment 152 password policy 152 set up BIOS administrator password 151 System IDs 152 security, wireless 25 serial number, computer 19 service tag 19 set security level 155 setup of WLAN 25 setup utility File menu 151 navigating and selecting 149 restoring factory settings 150 Security menu 151 System Configuration menu 152 setup, computer 1 shut down 85 Sleep exiting 71 initiating 71 Sleep hotkey 42 slots business card 11 memory 114 security cable 12, 15 smart card defined 113 inserting 113 removing 113 smart card reader, identifying 14 software BIOS update 141 business card reader 69 deployment 162 Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 162 updates 163 Wireless Assistant 23 speakers, identifying 11 storing battery 83 System Configuration menu 152 system date and time 151 system diagnostics 151 system fan 153 system IDs 152 system information 151 system information hotkey 41 T temperature 83 TouchPad buttons 2 identifying 1 Index 171

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

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pointing devices

setting preferences

using

pointing stick

using

port options

1394 port

155

eSATA port

155

ExpressCard slot

155

flash media reader

154

parallel port

154

serial port

154

Smart Card slot

155

USB port

154

ports

1394

103

DisplayPort

13,

external monitor

14,

15,

USB

13,

14,

101

power

connecting

conserving

Power Assistant

power assistant

power button, identifying

power connector, identifying

14,

power cord, identifying

power light, identifying

power plans

primary memory module

inserting

120

removing

119

replacing

118

upgrading

118

Product Key

product name and number,

computer

projector, connecting

public WLAN connection

PXE server

158

QuickLook button, identifying

QuickLook light, identifying

QuickWeb button, identifying

QuickWeb light, identifying

readable media

recovery partition

147

region codes, DVD

regulatory information

regulatory label

wireless certification labels

release latch, battery

replacing a primary memory

module

118

replacing an expansion memory

module

115

restore security defaults

155

restore the factory settings

151

restoring the hard drive

147

RJ-45 (network) jack,

identifying

14,

SATA (Serial Advanced

Technology Attachment) devices

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller

Interface)

153

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics)

153

screen brightness hotkeys

screen image, switching

scrolling regions, TouchPad

SD Card

108

Secondary Battery Fast

Charge

153

security cable slot, identifying

12,

Security menu

always prompt for HP SpareKey

enrollment

152

Automatic DriveLock

152

change password

152

Disk Sanitizer

152

DriveLock

152

fingerprint reader reset

152

HP Sparekey

152

HP Sparekey enrollment

152

password policy

152

set up BIOS administrator

password

151

System IDs

152

security, wireless

serial number, computer

service tag

set security level

155

setup of WLAN

setup utility

File menu

151

navigating and selecting

149

restoring factory settings

150

Security menu

151

System Configuration

152

setup, computer

shut down

Sleep

exiting

initiating

Sleep hotkey

slots

business card

memory

114

security cable

12,

smart card

defined

113

inserting

113

removing

113

smart card reader, identifying

software

BIOS update

141

business card reader

deployment

162

Disk Cleanup

Disk Defragmenter

HP Connection Manager

recovery

162

updates

163

Wireless Assistant

speakers, identifying

storing battery

System Configuration menu

152

system date and time

151

system diagnostics

151

system fan

153

system IDs

152

system information

151

system information hotkey

temperature

TouchPad

buttons

identifying

Index

171