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HP Notebook User Guide
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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. SD Logo is a be bound by the terms of the HP End User To obtain the latest
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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 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 3 Top .......
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4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 22 Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 22 Identifying the hotkeys ....................................................................................................... 22 Using keypads ........................................................
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Maximizing battery life ....................................................................................................... 42 Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 42 Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 42 Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 43 Resolving a low batt
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9 Memory modules .......................................................................................................................................... 61 10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 66 Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 66 Using passwords ..........
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Appendix B Cleaning your computer ............................................................................................................. 83 Cleaning products .............................................................................................................................. 83 Appendix C Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 84 Input power ...................................
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1Welcome The following section is included in this chapter: ● Finding information After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 14. ● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 22 for additional information. ● F
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Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● Setting up the computer ● Identifying computer components Linux Help Computer software ● To access the Linux Help, select Computer > Help. Computer settings ● Connecting to the Internet ● Computer utilities ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, click the HP Documents icon ● Batter
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2 Getting to know your computer The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Top ● Front ● Right ● Left ● Display ● Bottom Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Top 3
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Component Description (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ● (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● (4) We
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Buttons 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 Suspend. When the computer is in the Suspend state, press the ● button briefly to exit Suspend. When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button ● briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and operating system shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at le
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Keys NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) num lk key Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the fn key. (3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (4) Computer key Displays the Computer menu. (5) Embedded
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Component Description (1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) num lk key Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the fn key. (3) Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, the keys can be used like an external numeric keypad. (4) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (5) Computer key
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Front Component Description (1) Drive light White: The hard drive or optical drive is being ● accessed. Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked ● the hard drive. (2) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick Pro ● Memory Stick Duo Pro ● MultiMediaCard ● MultiMediaCard Micro ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ● Secure Digital (SD) Card Micro (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. WARNING! To reduce t
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Right Component Description (1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable. (3) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. (4) Optical drive light Lights when optical drive is active. (5) Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive. Right 9
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Left Component Description (1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (2) AC adapter light ● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is 90 to 99% charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is 0 to 90% charged. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power sour
