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Notebook PC User Guide
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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. ATI is a This user guide describes features that are trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. common to most models. Some features Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its might not be available on the computer. proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein
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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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Table of contents 1 Getting started Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) ............................................................................................ 2 2 Features Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 3 Components ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Top components ..
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Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 22 Connecting to a local area network .................................................................................................... 23 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 24 Setting pointing device preferences .................................
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Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 43 Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 43 Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 44 Usi
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CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... 59 DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... 59 DVD±RW discs ................................................................................................. 59 LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................. 59 Blu-ray Discs (BD) .......................
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Managing an administrator password ............................................... 85 Entering an administrator password ................................................. 85 Power-on password .......................................................................................... 85 Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 86 Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 86 Using antivirus software ............
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Exiting Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 103 Setup Utility menus .......................................................................................................................... 103 Main menu ....................................................................................................................... 103 Security menu ........................................................................
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1 Getting started Your computer's main operating system is Microsoft® Windows®. Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If your computer includes QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse the Internet, view digital photos, listen to music, or keep in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype, without having to star
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Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb: 1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch a program. To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer ▲ restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started
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2 Features Identifying hardware To refer to a list of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of the computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows setti
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Components Top components TouchPad Component Function TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. Select Mouse settings. 4 Chapter 2 Features
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TouchPad buttons Item Description Function 1 TouchPad off indicator To switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. To view or change pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the device representing your computer. 3. Select Mouse settings. Components 5
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Lights Item Description Function 1 TouchPad light Off—The TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber—The TouchPad is disabled. ● 2 Caps Lock light On—Caps Lock is on. 3 Power light NOTE: The computer has two power lights. The other power light is on the right side of the computer. On—The computer is on. ● Flashing—The computer is in Sleep. ● Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● 4 Volume Mute light Amber—The computer sound is off. 5 Wireless light White—An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
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Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Item Description Function 1 Power button Press the Power button to: Turn on the computer. ● Initiate Sleep. ● Exit Sleep. ● Exit Hibernation. ● If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds to shut down the computer. For more information about the power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2 Fingerprint Re
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Keys Item Description Function 1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. 2 E-mail key Opens a new e-mail in the default e-mail client. 3 Media Application key Launches the MediaSmart application (or the TouchSmart application for select models equipped with the touch screen). 4 Web Browser key Launches the default Web browser. 5 Print key Sends the currently active document to the default printer. 6 Calculator key Launches the Calculator application. 7 fn
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Front components Description Function Speakers (2) Produce sound. Right-side components Item Description Function 1 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. 2 Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, writes to optical discs. 3 Optical Drive light Flashing—Accessing the optical drive. 4 Power light NOTE: The computer has two power lights. The other power light is on the top left of the computer. On—The computer is on. ● Flashing—The computer is in Sleep. ● Off—The computer is o
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Left-side components Item Description Function 1 Vents (2) 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. 2 External Monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 4 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- definition television, or
