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... wireless controls 14 Using the wireless key ...14 Using HP Wireless Assistant 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...15 Setting up a WLAN ...16 Protecting your WLAN ...16 Connecting to a WLAN ...17 Roaming to another network 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 19 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS...
... wireless controls 14 Using the wireless key ...14 Using HP Wireless Assistant 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...15 Setting up a WLAN ...16 Protecting your WLAN ...16 Connecting to a WLAN ...17 Roaming to another network 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 19 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS...
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...features ...29 Identifying your multimedia components 30 Adjusting the volume ...31 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...33 Using HP MediaSmart software 33 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 33 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices ...audio functions 34 Video ...35 Connecting an external monitor or projector 35 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only 36 Webcam ...37 5 Power management ...38 Setting power options ...38 Using power-saving states 38 Initiating and exiting...
...features ...29 Identifying your multimedia components 30 Adjusting the volume ...31 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...33 Using HP MediaSmart software 33 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 33 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices ...audio functions 34 Video ...35 Connecting an external monitor or projector 35 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only 36 Webcam ...37 5 Power management ...38 Setting power options ...38 Using power-saving states 38 Initiating and exiting...
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... battery ...47 Conserving battery power 48 Storing a battery ...49 Disposing of a used battery 49 Replacing the battery ...49 Switching between graphics modes (select models only 50 Shutting down the computer ...51 6 Drives ...52 Handling drives ...52 Optical drive ...53 Identifying the installed optical drive 53 Using ...optical discs ...53 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 54 CD-R discs ...54 CD-RW discs ...54 DVD±R discs ...54 DVD±RW...
... battery ...47 Conserving battery power 48 Storing a battery ...49 Disposing of a used battery 49 Replacing the battery ...49 Switching between graphics modes (select models only 50 Shutting down the computer ...51 6 Drives ...52 Handling drives ...52 Optical drive ...53 Identifying the installed optical drive 53 Using ...optical discs ...53 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 54 CD-R discs ...54 CD-RW discs ...54 DVD±R discs ...54 DVD±RW...
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... password 80 Using antivirus software ...81 Using firewall software ...81 Installing critical security updates ...82 Installing an optional security cable ...82 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only 83 viii
... password 80 Using antivirus software ...81 Using firewall software ...81 Installing critical security updates ...82 Installing an optional security cable ...82 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only 83 viii
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...DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 91 A device driver must be reinstalled ...91 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 92 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 92 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) ...93 Starting Setup Utility ...93 Using Setup ...Utility ...94 Changing the language of Setup Utility 94 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 94 Displaying system information 94 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 95 Exiting Setup Utility ...95 Setup Utility menus ...96...
...DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 91 A device driver must be reinstalled ...91 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 92 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 92 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) ...93 Starting Setup Utility ...93 Using Setup ...Utility ...94 Changing the language of Setup Utility 94 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 94 Displaying system information 94 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 95 Exiting Setup Utility ...95 Setup Utility menus ...96...
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Appendix C Backup and recovery ...101 Creating recovery discs ...102 Backing up your information ...103 Using Windows Backup and Restore 103 Using system restore points 104 When to create restore points 104 Create a system restore point 104 Restore to a previous date and time 104 Performing a recovery ...105 Recovering from the recovery discs 105 Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 105 Index ...107 x
Appendix C Backup and recovery ...101 Creating recovery discs ...102 Backing up your information ...103 Using Windows Backup and Restore 103 Using system restore points 104 When to create restore points 104 Create a system restore point 104 Restore to a previous date and time 104 Performing a recovery ...105 Recovering from the recovery discs 105 Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 105 Index ...107 x
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Identifying hardware 1 You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see Help and Support. Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. For more information, see a list of the computer. In the System area, click Device Manager.
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Identifying hardware 1 You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see Help and Support. Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. For more information, see a list of the computer. In the System area, click Device Manager.
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Components Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad Function Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 1 Features Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2.
Components Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad Function Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 1 Features Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2.
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Functions like the right button on and off . To view or change pointing device preferences: 1. Components 3 Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Functions like the left button on and off . Select Mouse settings. TouchPad buttons Item 1 2 3 Description TouchPad On/Off button Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Function Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. Right-click the device representing your computer. 3.
Functions like the right button on and off . To view or change pointing device preferences: 1. Components 3 Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Functions like the left button on and off . Select Mouse settings. TouchPad buttons Item 1 2 3 Description TouchPad On/Off button Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Function Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. Right-click the device representing your computer. 3.
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... hold the Power button for at least 5 seconds to Windows, instead of a password logon. For information about the power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Allows a fingerprint logon to shut down the computer. For more information... about changing the factory settings, see Help and Support. Components 5 Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Item Description 1 Power button 2 Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Function Press the Power button to: ● Turn on the computer. ● Initiate Sleep....
... hold the Power button for at least 5 seconds to Windows, instead of a password logon. For information about the power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Allows a fingerprint logon to shut down the computer. For more information... about changing the factory settings, see Help and Support. Components 5 Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Item Description 1 Power button 2 Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Function Press the Power button to: ● Turn on the computer. ● Initiate Sleep....
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... 3 USB ports (2) 4 Optical Drive light 5 Optical drive 6 AC Adapter light 7 Power connector 8 Security Cable slot Left-side components Function ● On-The computer is on select models, writes to optical discs. ● On-The computer is connected to external power. ● Off-The computer is designed to external power.
... 3 USB ports (2) 4 Optical Drive light 5 Optical drive 6 AC Adapter light 7 Power connector 8 Security Cable slot Left-side components Function ● On-The computer is on select models, writes to optical discs. ● On-The computer is connected to external power. ● Off-The computer is designed to external power.
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... external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Item Description 1 Vents (2) 2 External Monitor port 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 HDMI port 5 eSATA/USB port (select models only) 6 USB port 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 SD card reader Bottom components Function Enable airflow to cool internal components and...
... external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Item Description 1 Vents (2) 2 External Monitor port 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 HDMI port 5 eSATA/USB port (select models only) 6 USB port 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 SD card reader Bottom components Function Enable airflow to cool internal components and...
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... restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Holds the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN module (select models only). If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Item Description 1 Internal...
... restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Holds the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN module (select models only). If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Item Description 1 Internal...
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NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least two antennas (1, 2) send and receive signals from obstructions. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the computer. Additional hardware components 10 Chapter 1 Features
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least two antennas (1, 2) send and receive signals from obstructions. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the computer. Additional hardware components 10 Chapter 1 Features
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...might need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the countries or regions where the devices have this computer. ●... is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provides information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices...
...might need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the countries or regions where the devices have this computer. ●... is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provides information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices...
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... of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a PAN...
... of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a PAN...
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...two wireless lights, depending on the computer using: ● Wireless action key or hotkey (fn+f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key, one or ...Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and ...
...two wireless lights, depending on the computer using: ● Wireless action key or hotkey (fn+f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key, one or ...Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and ...
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... wireless devices, click the Show hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of Windows Mobility Center. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Select the check box next to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To... over the wireless icon. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. If the wireless icon is not displayed in notification area. 5. Click Close. Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device is turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. Open Wireless Assistant by Setup Utility...
... wireless devices, click the Show hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of Windows Mobility Center. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Select the check box next to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To... over the wireless icon. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. If the wireless icon is not displayed in notification area. 5. Click Close. Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device is turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. Open Wireless Assistant by Setup Utility...
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... wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in the notification area at the prompt, which is made, place the mouse pointer over the network. Select your WLAN. Using a WLAN 17 Without the correct key, others cannot access the WLAN. ◦ WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings...
... wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in the notification area at the prompt, which is made, place the mouse pointer over the network. Select your WLAN. Using a WLAN 17 Without the correct key, others cannot access the WLAN. ◦ WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings...
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...9679; Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to the Internet. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as a gateway..., cameras, and PDAs. The strength of Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system.
...9679; Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to the Internet. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as a gateway..., cameras, and PDAs. The strength of Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system.