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User Guide
HP Notebook
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© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Software terms Development Company, L.P. This guide describes features that are By installing, copying, downloading, or Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. Intel is a be bound by the terms of the HP End User trademark of Intel Corp
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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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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Important first steps .............................................................................................................................. 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Getting to
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Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 22 Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 22 Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 22 Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 23 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ................
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7 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 41 Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 41 Inserting the battery ........................................................................................................... 41 Removing the battery ..............................................
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Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 54 Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 54 Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................... 55 Using optional external drives ...........................................................................
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Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 76 Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 76 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 77 12 Backup and recovery .........................................................
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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a disc .................................................. 91 The computer does not detect the disc drive ..................................................................... 92 A disc does not play ........................................................................................................... 92 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................... 93 Contacting customer support ...........
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1Introduction This guide contains details about your computer's components, such as ports and jacks. It describes multimedia and other features. And it provides important security, backup, and recovery information. NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer. Important first steps After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: 1. Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to Networking
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Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resource Contents Instructions for setting up the computer ● How to set up the computer ● Identification of computer components User Guide ● Computer features To access this guide: ● Power management features Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and ● Instructions for the following: Support > HP Documentation. ◦ Connecting to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Using the m
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Resource Contents Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with your computer. HP Web site ● Customer support information To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ ● Information for ordering parts support. ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation. – or – Go
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2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad accent light Illuminates the TouchPad for visual comfort under dark conditions when the TouchPad is on. (6) Right TouchPad button
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Lights Component Description (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (5) TouchPad light ● On:
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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) 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 Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective,
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Component Description (3) QuickWeb button Opens QuickWeb (select models only). ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the button to open the default Web browser. ● When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the button to open the Web browser. QuickWeb allows you to browse the Internet, communicate with Skype, and explore other HP QuickWeb programs. When the computer is off or in Hibernation, you can p
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key, the spacebar, or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) b key Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings (select models only) when pressed in combination with the fn key. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass wh
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Front Component Description (1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) (2) Speakers (2) (select models only) Produce sound. Front 9
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Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light (select models only) ● Green: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (3) Optical drive eject button (select models Ejects the optical disc. only) (4) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (5) Hard drive light
