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HP Notebook
Reference Guide
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© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This reference guide describes features Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its that are common to most models. Some proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard features may not be available on your Company under license. Intel is a computer. trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, I
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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 come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or r
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Table of contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding more information about your new computer ............................................................................ 1 2 Networking (select models only) ................................................................................................................... 2 Creating a wireless connection ..
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Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 13 Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 14 Checking audio functions on the computer ........................................................................ 14 Webcam (select models only) .....................................................................
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Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 25 Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 25 Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only) ........................................................
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Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 39 Tray load ........................................................................................................... 39 Slot load ............................................................................................................ 40 Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 4
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Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................. 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................ 54 Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 5
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1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on. NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer. Finding more information about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD card: ● Setup In
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2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless—Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2. ● Wired—Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 8. NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network
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Network (disconnected) Indicates that wireless network devices are not connected to a wireless network. Network (disabled/ Indicates that no wireless connections are available. disconnected) Turning wireless devices on or off You can use the wireless button or HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn off wireless devices. NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on the keyboard. The term wireless button is used throughout this guide
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Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Using a WLAN (select models only) A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of
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NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router. The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired compute
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generate a new key for every packet, and they also generate a different set of keys for each computer network. To accomplish this: ◦ WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) ◦ WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which is a new AES protocol. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with a WEP key before it is transmitted. Without ● the correct key, others will not be able to use the WLAN. Roaming to another
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3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the SIM slot on the computer. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. To reduce the risk of damage to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a
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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 the following: ● Computers ● Phones ● Imaging devices (cameras and printers) ● Audio devices ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices
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Connecting a modem cable 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an
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3. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Click Region and Language. 4. Click the Location tab to display your location. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country or region in which you purchased the comp
