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Notebook PC User Guide
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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warran
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Features Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 1 Components ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Top components .................................................................................................................. 2 TouchPad .............................
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Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 21 WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 22 Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 22 Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 23 Connect
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5 Power management Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 47 Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 47 Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 48 Initiating and exiting Hibernation ..........................................................
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6 Drives Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 65 Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................... 66 Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 66 Using optical discs ........................................
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8 Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 92 Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 93 Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 93 Setting passwords in Setup Utilit
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When to create restore points ......................................................................... 111 Create a system restore point ......................................................................... 111 Restore to a previous date and time ............................................................... 111 Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 112 Recovering from the recovery discs
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1 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. ® NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows sett
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Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad off indicator When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. ● When the TouchPad zone is inactive, the light is amber. ● To switch between active and inactive, quickly double-tap the ● TouchPad off indicator. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad control Use the left side of the TouchPad control button like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchP
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Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad light Off: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. ● To switch the Touchpad on and off, quickly double-tap the Touchpad light. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power light On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless devi
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Button and speakers NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the ● computer. When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate ● Sleep. When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button ● briefly to exit Sleep. When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly ● to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Wi
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Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external n
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Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. (2) Optical drive light on release button Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable (purchased separately). (5) AC adapter light Blinking white: The computer is
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Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (3) HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video o
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Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (3) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (4) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. (5) Memory module compartment Holds two memory modules, the wireless local ar
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Display components Component Description (1) Internal microphone Records sound. (2) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. Wireless antennas Your computer model has two antennas that send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. Components 9
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NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. 10 Chapter 1 Features
