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HP ProBook 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. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries or regions. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor
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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 Top components .................................................................................................................. 1 TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 1 Lights ..............................................................
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Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 33 WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 34 Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 34 Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 35 Connect
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 56 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............. 56 The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................ 57 A disc does not play .......................................................................................... 58 A disc does not play automatically .................................
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Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 74 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 76 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep .......................................................... 76 Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 76 Storing a battery ....................................
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9 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................................ 109 Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ................................................... 112 10 Security Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 116 Using passwords ....................................................................................
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Computer Setup menus ................................................................................................................... 145 File menu ......................................................................................................................... 146 Security menu .................................................................................................................. 146 System Configuration menu ................................................................
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1 Features Identifying hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > 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
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Component Description (1) Pointing stick (select models only)* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left pointing stick button (select models only)* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad* 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) Right pointing stick button (select models only)* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (6
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Lights NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Wireless lights (2)* Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such ● as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● † (2) Power lights (2) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) Battery
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Component Description (4) Drive light ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. (5) QuickLook light On: The computer is on or HP QuickLook is in use. ● Blinking: When the QuickLook button is pressed, the light ● blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens. NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup. (6) QuickWeb light ● On: T
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Component Description (1) Wireless lights (2)* Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such ● as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● † (2) Power lights (2) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) Battery light Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full cha
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Component Description (4) Drive light ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. (5) QuickLook light On: The computer is on or HP QuickLook is in use. ● Blinking: When the QuickLook button is pressed, the light ● blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens. NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup. (6) QuickWeb light ● On: T
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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 to shut ● down the computer. 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, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn o
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Component Description (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. (5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (6) Volume down button Decreases computer volume. (7) Volume up button Increases computer volume. (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Component Description (1) Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on ● the computer.
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Component Description To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. (2) QuickLook button When the computer is off, press the button to open ● HP QuickLook. When the computer is on, press the button to open ● Software Setup. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. (3) QuickWeb button ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open t
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Keys NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 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 a function key or 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) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys
