HP 649932-001 Getting Started

Getting Started HP Notebook
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered tra demarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained her ein is subje ct to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statemen ts accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional wa rranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial err ors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: April 2011 Document Part Number: 649932-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product pre- installed on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End U ser License Agreement (EULA). If you do n ot accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase. For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the p ossibility of heat-related inju ries or of overheatin g the comp uter, 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 ha rd surfac e, such as a n adjoining optio nal printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to bl o ck airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapte r to come into contact wi th the skin or a soft surf ace, such as pillows o r rugs or clothing, during operat ion. The computer and the AC adapter comply wi th the user -accessible surface temperature l imits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Info rmation Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). iii
iv Safety warning no tice
Table of contents 1 Welcome Finding information ................ .......... ............ .......... ............. .......... ............. .......... ............ . ................ .... 2 2 Getting to know your computer Top ...... ........ .......... ......... ....... ........... ........ ........ ........ .......... ......... ........ ........... ....... ... ........ ........ ........ .... 4 TouchP ad ...... ........... ........... ............ ........... .............. ........... ........... ............ ........... ........ ...... 4 Lights ......... ......... ........... ......... ......... ......... .......... ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... .... ....... 5 Buttons ......... ............ ........... .............. ............ ........... ................ ........... ........... ............ .......... 6 Keys ......... ......... .......... ............ .......... ......... ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... .......... .......... . 7 Front ......... ......... ........ ............ ......... ........ ........... ......... ......... ........... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... . 8 Right s ide ..... ......... .......... .......... ............ .......... ......... ........... ............ ......... .......... ......... ...... .......... ......... 9 Left side ............. .......... .......... .............. .......... .......... ............ .......... ........... ............. .... .............. ........... 10 Display ............... ........... ............... ............. ............ ................ ........... ............... ........... ........... .............. 11 Bottom .......... ........ ......... .......... ......... ......... ........... ......... ........ ............ ......... ......... ....... .......... .......... .... 12 3 HP QuickWeb Starting HP QuickWeb ................... ............ ............... ............. ............... ............ ............ ........ ............. 14 4 Networking Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............ ..... .............. ........... ................ ........... ............ ..... ...... 16 Connecting to a wireless network .......... ............ ............... .............. ........... ............... ............ ..... ......... 16 Conne cting to an ex isting WLAN ..... .......... ........... .......... ........... ......... ............ ......... .......... 17 Settin g up a ne w WLAN network ........ ......... ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ ....... 17 Configuring a wireless router ...... ......... .......... ............. .......... ............. .......... ..... 18 Protecting your WLAN .......... .......... .............. .......... .............. .......... ............. ...... 18 5 Keyboar d and pointin g devices Using the keyboard ................ ............ ............... ........... .............. ............... ............ ............. ........ ........ 20 Using the action keys .. ............ ............... .......... ............ ............... .......... ............... ............ .. 20 Using t he hotkey s ...... ......... ........... ............ .......... ........... ......... .............. ......... .......... ........ . 21 Using pointing devices ............. ........... ............ ............... .............. ............... ........... ............ . ............... 22 Setting pointing device preferences ................... ........... ................ .......... ............... ........... . 22 Using th e TouchPa d ... ............. ........... .......... ............. .......... ........... ........... ............ ......... ... 2 3 v
Turning the TouchPad on and off .................. ............. ........... ............ ............. ... 23 Navig ating ... ........... ........... .......... .............. ........... ........... ............ ........... ........... 2 4 Selectin g ............ ............... .................. ............. .............. .................. ............... .. 25 Using TouchPad gestures ........ ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ......... ......... ....... ........ 25 Scrolling ........ ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ......... ......... .......... ....... ..... 26 Pinching/Zo oming ....... .......... .......... ......... ........... ......... .......... ......... .. 26 Rotating .............. .............. ............. ................ .............. .............. ....... 27 6 Maintena nce Inserting or removing the battery ............ ............... ............ ............... .............. ............... .......... ........ ... 28 Replac ing or upg rading t he hard drive . ............ ........... .............. ............. .......... .............. .......... .... .... .. 30 Removing the hard drive ............. .............. ........... ............ .............. ........... ............... .......... 30 Installing a hard drive ...... ............ ............. ............ ............ .............. ........... ............ ........... .. 32 Adding or replacing memory modules ........... ......... ............ .......... ............ ........ ............ .......... ........ .... 34 Removing or installing the RJ 45 cover ........ ........... .......... ......... ........... .......... ......... ............ ......... ...... 38 Updating programs and drivers ........ ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ......... ......... .......... ....... .......... ......... 39 Routine care ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ........ ............ ........ ......... ... ............ ......... 39 Cleaning t he dis play .... ............. ............. ................ .............. ............. .................. ............. .. 39 Cleaning the TouchP ad and k eyboar d ............. ............................... ........................ .......... 39 7 Backup and re covery Restore ........... ........... ............. .......... .......... .............. .......... ............ .......... .......... ........ ............. ........... 41 Creating restore media .............. .......... ............. ............. ......... ............. .......... ............ .......... ....... ........ 41 Performing a system restore ... ......... ....... ........ ....... ........ ......... ....... ........ ....... ........ ....... ......... .. ....... .... 42 Restoring using the dedicated re covery partition (select models only) ................... .......... . 42 Restoring using the restore media ............ .......... ........ ........... .......... ......... .......... ............ ... 43 Changing t he compu ter boot order . ............ ......... ............ ............ ......... ............ ......... ........ 4 4 Backi ng up and re cover ing your informa tion ........... ........ ........... .......... .......... ......... ........... ......... ..... .. 4 4 Using Wind ows Ba ckup a nd Rest ore .... ...................... ............................... ....................... 4 5 Using Windows system restore points ........ ........... ....... ........... .......... ........ ........... ........ ..... 46 When to creat e rest ore points ........ ........... ............... ........... .............. ............ .... 46 Create a system restore point ... ............. .............. ............... .............. ............ .... 46 Restor e to a pr evious da te and t ime ........... ............................ .......................... 4 6 8 Customer suppor t Conta cting cus tomer support . ........... ................ ........... ............. .............. .............. ........... ........ ........ .. 47 Labels ............. .......... ........... ............. .......... ........... ............ ........... .......... ............ ....... ............ .......... ... 48 9 Specification s Input power ................. ............ ........... ................. ............ ............ ................ ............ ...... ............ .......... 49 Operating environment ................... .......... ............ .......... ........... ............ .......... ............ ......... ...... ........ 50 Index ............... ............. ............... .............. ............. ............... ............. ................. ...... ................... ............. .......... 51 vi
1W e l c o m e ● Finding informat ion After you set up and register the compu ter, it is important to take the following steps: ● Set up HP QuickW eb —Immediately access the Internet, widgets, and communication programs without launching your main operating system. For mo re information, refer to HP QuickWeb on page 13 . ● Connect to the Internet — Set up your wired o r wireless netw ork so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 15 . ● Update your antivir us software —Protect your co mputer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinsta lled on the computer an d incl ud es a limited subscription for free up dates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Gu ide . For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on pag e 2 . ● Get to know your co mputer —Learn about your comput er features. Re fer to Getting to know yo ur computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing device s on page 19 fo r additiona l information. ● Create recovery discs or a reco very flash drive —Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instab ility or failure. For in structions , refer to Backup and recovery on page 40 . ● Find installed softw are —Access a list of the software pre installed on the computer. Select Start > All Programs . For details abo ut using th e software in cluded with the comp uter, refer to the software m anufacturer's in struction s, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site. 1
Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components Getting Started To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Su pport > User Guides . – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation . ● Computer features ● How to connect to a wireless network ● How to use the keyboard and pointing devices ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and r ecovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Su pport > User Guides . – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation . ● Power management feature s ● How to maximize battery life ● How to use the multimedia features of the co mputer ● How to protect the computer ● How to care for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support . NOTE: For country- or region- specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/ support , select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Operating system information ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Troubleshooting tools ● How to access technical support Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Su pport > User Guides . – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation . ● Regulatory and safety information ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Su pport > User Guides . – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation . ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, a nd work habits ● Electrical and mechanical safety information 2 Chapter 1 Welcome
Resources For information about – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/ ergo . Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet This booklet is provided w ith your computer. HP support telephone numbe rs HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ support . ● Support information ● Ordering parts and findin g additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty * To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides > View Warranty Information . – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Docume ntatio n > View Warranty Information . – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/ go/orderdocument s . Warranty information *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited War ranty applicable to your product in the start menu on you r PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. For some co untries/regions a prin ted H P Limited Warranty is p rov ided in the box. In countries/ regions where the warranty is no t provided in prin ted format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/ go/ orderdocuments or write to: ● North America: Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 8 3714, USA ● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cern usco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett Packard, POD, P.O. Bo x 200, Alexandra Post Office , Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found on your serial number label) , name and postal address. Finding information 3
2 Getting to know your computer ● Top ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wir eless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and /or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. Top 5
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 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, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options , or refer to the HP Notebook Referen ce Guide . 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combin ation with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used syst em functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk 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) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. Top 7
Front Component Description Speakers Produce sound. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Right side Component Description (1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card for mats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speake rs, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects a n optional headset microphone. WARNING! To re duce the risk of per sonal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, ear buds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices . NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: A 4–conductor audio jack plug headphone with microphone is needed in order to use the microphone function. (3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector . (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (under the cover) Connects a network cable. Right side 9
Left side Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) Security cable slot Attaches an optional se curity cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act a s a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from be ing mishandled or stolen. (3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and preve nt overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during rou tine operation. (4) Hard drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For in formation on HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide . (5) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (6) HDMI por t Connects an optional video or a udio device, such as a high- definition television, or any compatib le digital or audio component. (7) USB port Connects an optional USB device. 10 Chapter 2 Ge tting to know your compu ter
Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) WWAN antennas (2)* (select mo dels only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink YouCam > Cyberlink Yo uCam (5) Internal microphone Records sound. *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To se e wireless regulatory notices, re fer to the section of the Regula tory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or re gion. These notices are located in Help and Supp ort. Display 11
Bottom Component D escription (1) Battery Removable battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery ba y. (3) SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (4) Service cover Remove to access the hard drive and memory components. 12 Chapter 2 Ge tting to know your compu ter
3 HP QuickWeb ● Starting HP QuickWeb The HP QuickWeb en vironment provides a fun and engaging way to perform many o f your favorite activities. Your computer is ready to go with in se conds of starti ng QuickWeb, allowing you to rapidly access the Internet, widgets, and communication programs. Simply press t he QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select m odels), and then star t browsi ng the Internet, communicatin g with Skype, and exploring oth er HP QuickWeb programs. Your HP QuickWeb Home screen in cludes the foll owing features: ● Web browser—Search and browse the Internet, and create links to your favorite Web sites. ● Skype—Communicate using Skype , an application that uses voice over Inte rnet protocol (VoIP). Skype lets you make conference calls or have video chats with one or more people at a time. You can also make l ong-distance ph one calls to lan d lines. ● Widgets—Start using widgets for news, weather, social networking, stocks, a calculator, sticky notes, and more. You can also use Widget Man ager to add more widgets to th e HP QuickWeb Home screen. NOTE: For additional information about using HP QuickWeb, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Hel p . 13
Starting HP QuickWeb ▲ To start HP QuickWeb, press the QuickWeb key (o r QuickW eb button on select models) when the computer is off or in Hiberna tion. The following table explains th e different behaviors of the QuickWe b key (or QuickWe b button on select models). Key Behavior QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models) ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, opens HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, opens the default Web browser. ● When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, opens the default Web browser. NOTE: If your computer does not have HP Qu ickWeb software, the key does not pe rform any action or function. NOTE: For more in formation, refer to the HP QuickWeb soft ware Help. 14 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb
4N e t w o r k i n g ● Using an In ternet se rvice provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless net work NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary de pen ding on computer model and yo ur location. Your computer may supp ort on e or both of the following type s of Internet access: ● Wireless—For mobile Interne t access, you can use a wireless connection. Re fer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 17 or Setti ng up a new WLAN network on page 17 . ● Wired—You can access th e Internet by connecting to a wired network. For informatio n on connecting to a wired network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide . 15
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you ca n connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, inst all a network cable to connect yo ur wirele ss computer to the modem, an d test the Internet service. NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Re cord this informa tion and store it in a safe plac e. The following features will help yo u set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account: ● Internet Services & Offe rs (available in some lo cations) —This utility assists with signing up for a new Internet account and configu ring the comput er to use an existing account. To access this utility, select Start > All Programs > Online Services > Get Online . ● ISP-provided icons (availa ble in so me locations ) —These icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows de sktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services. To set up a new Internet account or configu re the co mputer to u se an existi ng account, do uble-click an icon, and then follow the on-screen instructio ns. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard —You can use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Intern et in an y of these situat ions: ◦ You already ha ve an account with an ISP. ◦ You do not ha ve an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all reg ions.) ◦ You have selected an unlisted ISP, an d the ISP ha s provided you with inf ormation such as a specific IP address and PO P3 and SMTP settings. To access the Windows Co nnect to the In ternet Wizard and in structions for using it, select Start > Control Panel > Network a nd Internet > Network and Sharing Center . NOTE: If you are prompted within the wizard to choose betwee n enabling or disabl ing Windows Firewall, choose to en able the firewall. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers da ta across radio wave s instead of wires. Your com puter may be equipped with one or more of the fol lowing wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide a rea network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more inform ation on wireless technology and connecting to a wire less network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide a nd information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. 16 Chapter 4 Networking
Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Be sur e that th e WLAN d evice i s on. 3. Click the network icon in the notificati on area, at the fa r right of the taskb ar. 4. Select a network to connect to. 5. Click Connect . 6. If required, enter t he security key. Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-sp eed Internet service purchase d from an Internet service provider (I SP) ● A wireless router (pur chased separately) (2) ● Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Ch eck with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have. The illustration shows an example of a com pleted WLAN netw ork installation that is connected to the Internet. As you r network grow s, additional wir eless and wired co mputers can be co nnected to t he network to acce ss the Internet. Connecting to a wireless network 17
Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to th e information pro vided by your route r manufacturer or your ISP. The Windows operat ing system also provides too ls to help you set up a new wire less network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network a nd Internet > Network and Shar ing Center > Set up a new connecti on or netw ork > Set up a new network . Then follow the on-screen in structions. NOTE: It is recommended that you initia lly connect yo ur new wireless computer to the router by u sing the network cable provided with the router. When t he compute r successfully connects to the Internet, you can disconn ect the cable, and then access th e Internet throug h your wireless network. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN , alwa ys turn on securi ty features to protect yo ur network from unauthorized access. For information on prote c ting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Gu ide . 18 Chapter 4 Networking
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices 19
Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the ke yboard. The icons on the f1 through f1 2 keys represent th e action key functions. To use an actio n key, press and hold this key to activate th e assigned function. NOTE: The action key feat ure is enabled at the factor y. You can disable this feature in Setu p Utility (BIOS) and revert ba ck to standard settings by pressing the fn key and one of the function keys to activate the assigned f unction. Refer to the “Set up Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics” chapter in the HP Notebook Referenc e Guide for instructions. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Se tup Utility. Errors ca n prevent the computer from operating properly. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information abou t your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questi ons and tutorials, and updates to your computer. Help and Support also provides automat ed troublesh ooting and links to support specialists. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incr ementally when you hold down this key. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incr ementally when you hold down this key. f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the co mputer, pressing this ke y alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The sw itch screen image key can also alter nate images among other devices that are receiving video informa tion from the computer. f5 ● When the computer is off (or in Hibernation), launches HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Micro soft Windows, launches the default Web browser. ● When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, launches the default Web browser. NOTE: If your computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the button does not perform any action or function. f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD o r a section of a DVD or a BD. 20 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing device s
Icon Key Description f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f10 Increases speaker volume increment ally when you hold dow n this key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless feature on o r off. NOTE: This key does not establis h a wir eless connection. To estab lish a wireless connection, a wireless network must also be set up. Using the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and o ne of the function keys (2) To use a ho tkey: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the se cond key of the hotkey combin ation. NOTE: When Action Key Mode is ena bled in Setup Utility, i t is not necessary to press the fn key to activate the hotkey. Action Key Mo de is enabled by default. To use a ho tkey: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the se cond key of the hotkey combin ation. Hotkey Description fn esc Displays system information.. Using the keyboard 21
Hotkey Description fn f1 Opens Help and Support. Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to qu estions, and product updates. fn f2 Decreases the screen brightness level. fn f3 Increases the screen brightness level. fn f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connec ted to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, fn f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The fn f 4 hotkey can also alternate images among other d evices that are receiving video information from the computer. fn f5 Opens a Web browser. NOTE: Until you set up your Internet or netwo rk serv ices, this hotkey opens the Internet Connection Wizard. fn f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. fn f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. fn f9 Decreases speaker volume. fn f1 0 Increases speaker volume. fn f1 1 Mutes or restores speaker sound. fn f1 2 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: This hotkey does not establish a wireless con nection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing de vices included with your computer , you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by con necting it to one of the USB po rts on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Proper ties in Windows® to customize settings fo r pointing device s, such as butto n configuration, click speed, an d pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Pri nters . Then, right-cl ick the de vice representing yo ur computer, and select Mouse settings . 22 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing device s
Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide o ne finger across the Touc hPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchP ad buttons like the butto ns on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the T ouchPad vertical scroll zone, sli de your finger up or down over the lines. NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the point er, you must lift yo ur finger off the T ouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone . Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone does not activate the scrolling function. Turning the TouchPad on an d off To turn the Tou chPad on and o ff, quickly double-tap the Tou chPad light. NOTE: The TouchPad lig ht is off when the TouchPad i s on. Using pointing devices 23
Navigating To move the pointe r, slide one finger across the Touc hPa d in the direction yo u want the pointer to go. 24 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing device s
Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad sup ports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, pl ace two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not su pported in all prog rams. To view the demonst ration of a g esture: 1. Click the Show hi dden icons icon in the notification area , at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Right-click the Syna ptics Pointi ng Device icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click TouchPad Properties . 3. Click a gesture to ac tivate the demonstration . To turn the ge stures on and off: 1. Click the Show hi dden icons icon in the notification area , at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Right-click the Syna ptics Pointi ng Device icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click TouchPad Properties . 3. Select the check box next to th e gesture that you want to turn on or off. 4. Click Apply , and then click OK . Using pointing devices 25
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for movin g up, down, or side wa ys on a page or image. To scroll, p lace two fingers slightly apart on the To uchPad, and then drag th em across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is cont rolle d by finger speed. NOTE: Two-finger scrolling is enable d at the factory. Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images o r text. ● Zoom in by pla cing two fingers togethe r on the Tou c hPad, and then moving them apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fin gers apart on th e TouchPa d, and then moving the m together. NOTE: Pinching/zooming is enab led at the factory. 26 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing device s
Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items su ch as photos. To rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the Tou chPad zone. Move the rig ht forefinger around the an chored fi nger in a sweeping motion, moving from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rota tion, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock. NOTE: Rotating must be done with in the Touch Pad zone. NOTE: Rotating is disabled at the factory. You can chang e the settings to enable rotatin g. Using pointing devices 27
6 Maintenance ● Inserting or removin g the battery ● Replacing or up grading the hard drive ● Adding or replac ing memory modules ● Removing or installing the RJ45 cover ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine ca re Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional informati on on using the ba ttery, refer to the HP Notebook Refer ence Guide . To insert the battery: 1. Turn the comp uter upside do wn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Insert the b attery into th e battery bay until it is seated. The b attery relea se latch au tomatically locks the battery into place. To remove the battery: 28 Chapter 6 Mainte nance
CAUTION: Removing a battery th at is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save y our work and initiate Hibe rna t ion or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Turn the comput er upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery from the computer (2) . Inserting o r removing the ba ttery 29
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent inf ormation loss or an unr esponsive system: Shut down the co mputer before removin g the hard drive fro m the hard drive ba y. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is o n, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure wh ether the compu ter is off or in Hibern ation, turn the computer on by p ressing the power button. Then shut down the computer thro ugh the operating system. Removing the hard drive 1. Save your work and shut do wn the compute r. 2. Disconnect all exte rnal devices connecte d to the computer. 3. Unplug the p ower cord from the AC outlet. 4. Turn the comput er upside down on a flat surface and re move the battery. 5. Lift up at the two in dentatio ns (1) to remove the service cover (2) . 30 Chapter 6 Mainte nance
6. Disconnect the hard-drive connector (1) , and remove the four hard-drive screws (2) . 7. Lift the hard drive ou t of the hard drive bay. Replacing or up grading the hard drive 3 1
Installing a hard drive 1. Insert the hard drive i nto the hard drive bay. 2. Insert and tighten th e four hard-d rive screws (1) , and connect the hard-drive connector (2) . 3. Reinstall the service cover by in serting the cover at an angle (1) . 4. Align the snap location s on the service cover. 32 Chapter 6 Mainte nance
5. Close the se rvice cover (2 ) . 6. Push down on th e right/center/ left of the servic e cover until all hook s snap into pla ce . 7. Replace the battery. 8. Turn the comput er right-side u p, and then reco nnect extern al power an d external de vices. 9. Turn on the computer. Replacing or up grading the hard drive 3 3
Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has one me mory module compartment. The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the prima ry memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric sho ck and damage to th e equipment, un plug the power cord and remove all batteries befo re installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before be ginning any procedure, ensure that you are di scharged of static electricity by touching a grou nded metal object. NOTE: If the computer is only using a singl e memory module configuration, be sure to insta ll the new memory module in the slot labeled SODIMM 1. NOTE: To use a dual-channel co nfiguration when adding a second memory module, be sure that both memory modules ar e identical. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent inf ormation loss or an unr esponsive system: Shut down the computer before adding or repl acing memory modules. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure wh ether the compu ter is off or in Hibern ation, turn the computer on by p ressing the power button. Then shut down the computer thro ugh the operating system. 1. Save your work and shut do wn the compute r. 2. Disconnect all exte rnal devices connecte d to the computer. 3. Unplug the p ower cord from the AC outlet. 4. Turn the comput er upside down on a flat surface and re move the battery. 5. Lift up at the two in dentatio ns (1) to remove the service cover (2) . 34 Chapter 6 Mainte nance
6. Lift up the regul atory label to access the memo ry modules. 7. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention cli ps (1) on e ach side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. b. Gr asp the edge of the memory module (2) , and then ge ntly pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION : To prevent damage to the memory modu le, hold the memory mo dule by the edges only. Do not touch the components o n the memory mo dule. To protect a memory mo dule after removal, pl ace it in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Insert a new me mory module: Adding or replacing memo ry modules 35
CAUTION : To pre vent damage to th e memory module, hold the memory modul e by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module. a. Align the n otched edge (1) of the memory modul e with the tab in the memory mo dule slot. b. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surfa ce of the memory mo dule compartment, press the m odule (2) into the memory module slot until it is se ated. c. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pr essure to both the lef t and right edges of the memory mo dule, until the retention clips s nap into place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, b e sure that you do n ot bend the memory module. 9. Lower the regula tory label to cover th e memory modules. 10. Reinstall the service cover by in serting the cover at an angle (1) . 11. Align the snap location s on the service cover. 36 Chapter 6 Mainte nance
12. Close the se rvice cover (2 ) . 13. Push down on th e right/center/ left of the servic e cover until all hook s snap into pla ce. 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn the comput er right-side u p, and then reco nnect extern al power an d external de vices.. 16. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memo ry modules 37
Removing or installing the RJ45 cover To remove the RJ-45 cover: 1. Slide the RJ-45 cover to the right (grasping the cover at the indentatio n on the left side) (1) in order to release the cover. 2. Gently press the hinged bottom of the rubber tail and pull the RJ-45 cover off of the comp uter (2) . To install the RJ-45 cover: 1. Gently press the end of the rubber tail and insert th e RJ-45 cover into the computer (1) . 2. Push on the edge of the RJ-45 cover u ntil it snaps int o place (2) . 38 Chapter 6 Mainte nance
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you upda te your programs and driv ers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp. com/ support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic upda te notifications wh en they become ava ilable. Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent d amage to the co mputer, never spray wa ter, cleaning fluids , or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additiona l cleaning, use premoistene d an tistatic wipes or an an tistatic screen clea ner. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the point er to jump arou nd on the screen. To avoid this, clean the Tou chPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequen tly when using the compu ter. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock o r da mage to internal comp onents, do not use a vacuum cleaner attach ment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can de posit household de bris on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regu larly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become trapped bene ath the keys. A can of compressed air with a straw e xtension ca n be used to blow air around and under th e keys to loosen and r emove debris. Updating programs an d drivers 39
7 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing up and recovering you r information Your computer includes tools pr ovided by the operating system a nd HP to help you safeguard your information and re store it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recover y flash drive (HP Recovery Mana ger software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partitio n, r ecovery discs, or a recovery flash dr ive) ● Backing up your information ● Recovering a pr ogram or driver 40 Chapter 7 Backup and re covery
Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can crea te using HP Recovery Man ager. HP recommends that you use this software to create eith er a set of reco very discs or a recovery flash drive immediately after software setu p. If for some other reason you need to restore your system, this can be achieved using the HP Re covery partition (se lect models only), w ithout the need f or recovery discs or a recove ry flash dr ive. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, click Start , right-click Computer , click Manage , and then click Disk Mana gement . If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window. CAUTION: HP Recovery Manager (partition or d iscs/flas h drive) restores only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provid ed wi th this computer must be re installed manually. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your co mputer does not have a recovery partition. Creating restore media HP recommends that you create eithe r a se t of recovery discs or a re covery flash drive to be sure that you can restore your comput er to its original factory st ate if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or the flash drive after setting up the computer for the first time. NOTE: HP Recovery Manager allows th e creation of only one set of recovery discs or one recovery flash drive. Handle these discs or flash driv e carefully and keep th em in a safe place. NOTE: If your comput er does not in clude an integra ted optical dr ive, you can use a n optional extern al optical drive (purchased separately ) to create recovery discs, or yo u can purchase recovery discs for your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an ex te rnal optica l drive, it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on an external device, such as a USB hub. Guidelines: ● Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD R, D VD-R DL, or DVD R DL discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu- ray) discs, are not comp atib le with the HP Re covery Man ager software. ● The computer must be co nnected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of re covery discs or one reco very flash d rive can be created p er computer. NOTE: If you are creating recovery discs, number each disc be fore inser ting it into the optica l drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before yo u have finished creating the recovery discs or recovery flash drive. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the backup creation pro cess. To create a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Re covery Man ager > HP Recovery Medi a Creation . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore 41
Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager softwar e allows you to repai r or restore the computer to its origin al factory state. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash driv e, or from a dedicated recovery partition (selec t models only) on the h ard drive. NOTE: A system restore needs to be performed if the co mputer hard drive has failed or if all attempts to correct any functiona l computer issues fail . A system restore sho u ld be used as a fin al attempt to correct computer issues. Note the following when pe rforming a system restore: ● You can restore o nly the system that you have previously b acked up. HP recommen ds that you use Recovery Manager to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive as soon as you set up the computer. ● Windows has its ow n built-in repair feat ures, such as System Rest ore. If you have not alread y tried these features, try them befor e using HP Recovery Mana ger. ● HP Recovery Manager restor es only software that was p reinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this comp uter mu st be download ed from the manufact urer's Web site or reinstall ed from the disc provided by the manufacture r. Restoring using the dedicated recove ry partition (select models only) When using the ded icated recovery partition, ther e is an option to b ack up pictures, music and other audio, videos and mo vies, recorded T V shows, docume nts, spreadsh eets and pres entations, e- mails, Internet favorites and setti ngs during this proce ss. To restore the co mputer from the recovery partition, follow these ste ps: 1. Access HP Recovery Man ager in either of the followi ng ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recov ery Manager . – or – ● Turn on or r estart the computer , and then pr ess esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is d isplayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, press f11 while the “F11 (System Recovery)” message is displayed on the screen. 2. Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen in structions. 42 Chapter 7 Backup and re covery
Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first reco very disc into the o ptical drive o n your computer o r an optional ext ernal optical drive, and then resta rt the computer. – or – Insert the reco very flash d rive into a USB p ort on you r computer, and t hen restart th e computer. NOTE: If the compu t er does not automa tically restart in the HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to be changed. 3. Press f9 at system bootup. 4. Select the optic al drive or the f lash drive. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a system restore 43
Changing the computer boot order To change th e boot order for recovery discs: 1. Restart the c omputer. 2. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for bo ot options. 3. Select Internal CD/ DVD ROM Dri ve from the boot options window. To change th e boot order for recovery flash drive : 1. Insert th e flash drive into a USB por t . 2. Restart the c omputer. 3. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for bo ot options. 4. Select the flash drive from the boot options window. Backing up and recovering your information It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add new software and data files, continue to create ba ckups on a regular basis. How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your backup is. NOTE: A recovery from your most re cent backup needs to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any majo r system components fail. In or der to correct computer issues, a recovery should first be attempted before a system restore is attempted. You can back up your information to an optional e xtern al hard driv e, a netw ork drive, or disc s. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly schedul ed times TIP: Set reminders to back up your informati on periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify ha rdware or software Guidelines: ● Create system restore points usin g the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to an op tical disc or an external hard dr ive. For more information on using system restore points, refe r to Using Windows system restore points on page 46 . ● Store personal files in the Do cuments libra ry and back up this folder periodically. ● Save customized settings in a window, tool bar, or me nu bar by taking a screen shot of your setting s. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to re-e nter your preferen ces. 44 Chapter 7 Backup and re covery
To crea te a scr een sho t: 1. Display the screen you want to save. 2. Copy the screen ima ge: To copy only the active window, press alt prt sc . To copy the entire screen, press prt sc . 3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste . The screen image is added to the documen t. 4. Save and print the document. Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that the computer is co nnected to AC power before you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to co mplete the ba ckup process. Depen ding on file sizes, it ma y take over an hour. To create a backup: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or passw ord for tasks suc h as installing software, running utilities, or chang ing Windows se ttings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Backing up and recovering your information 45
Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and n ame a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point i n time. You can th en recover back to that point if you want to re verse subsequen t changes. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore po int does not af fect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restor e point. You also can create additional rest ore points to prov ide increased protection for your files and settings. When to create restore points ● Before you add or mo dify software or hardwa re ● Periodically, whenever the co mputer is functioning optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore poin t and then chang e your mind, you can reverse th e restoration. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the le ft pane, clic k System Protection . 3. Click the System Protectio n tab. 4. Follow the on-screen in structions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a resto re point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer w as functioning optimally, follo w these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the le ft pane, clic k System Protection . 3. Click the System Protectio n tab. 4. Click System Restore . 5. Follow the on-screen in structions. 46 Chapter 7 Backup and re covery
8 Customer support ● Contacting customer support ● Labels Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Reference Guide , or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Suppo rt at: http://www.hp. com/ go/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contac t HP worldwide on the left sid e of the page, or go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/ww contact_us.html . Here you can: ● Chat online wi th an HP technician. NOTE: When te chnical support chat is not available in a particular languag e, it is available in English. ● E-mail HP Customer Support. ● Find HP Customer Suppo rt worldwide telephone nu mbers. ● Locate an HP service center. Contacting customer support 47
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide in formation you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provid es important informatio n, including the fol lowing: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Have this information availa ble when you co ntact technical support. The serial number label is affixed to the bottom of the comp uter. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Con ta ins the Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to u pdate or trouble shoot the o p erating system. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is located on the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label—Pro vides regula tory information about the computer. The reg ulatory label is located unde r the servic e cover. ● Wireless certification label or labe ls (select models only)—Provide informatio n about optional wireless devices and the ap proval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been ap proved for use. If your computer model includes one or more wireless device s, one or more certification labels are includ ed with your computer. You ma y need this information whe n traveling intern ationally. Wirele ss certification labels are affixed to the bott om of the comput er. ● SIM (subscriber identity modu le) label (selec t models only)—Provides the ICCID (I ntegrated Circu it Card Identifier) of the SIM . This label is located inside the ba ttery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial numbe r la bel (select models only)—Provid es the serial number of the HP Mo bile Broadband Mod u le. This label is located inside th e battery bay. 48 Chapter 8 Customer supp ort
9 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Input power The power information in this se ction may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internat io nally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be su pplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50 –60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC powe r source, it should be powered on ly with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and ap proved by HP for use with thi s computer. The computer can operate on DC power within the following spe cifications. Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65W NOTE: This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway w ith phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The computer op erating voltage and current ca n be found on the s ystem regulat ory label located under the service cover. Input power 49
Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C - 4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum altitu de (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft 50 Chapter 9 Specifications
Index A action keys decrease screen brightness 20 Help and Support 20 increase screen brightness 20 next track 21 play, pause, resume 20 previous track or section 20 switch screen image 20 volume down 21 volume mute 21 volume up 21 wireless 21 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone ) jack, identifying 9 B backing up customized window, too lbar, and menu bar setting s 44 personal files 4 4 battery release latch, identifying 12 battery, iden tifying 12 battery, replacing 28 Bluetooth label 48 buttons left TouchPad 5 power 6 right TouchPad 5 C caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authe nticity label 48 components bottom 12 display 11 front 8 left side 10 right side 9 top 4 connector, power 10 D Digital Media Slot, id entifying 9 display image, switching 22 drive light 10 E esc key, identifying 7 external monito r port, identifying 9 F f11 42 fn key, identifying 7, 21 function keys identifying 7 H hard drive installing 32 removing 30 HDMI port, identifying 10 headphone (aud io-out) jack 9 Help and Support hotkey 22 hotkeys adjusting volume 22 audio CD, DVD , or BD controls 22 decrea se scree n brightness 22 description 21 Help and Support 22 increase screen brightne ss 22 muting speaker sound 2 2 switching screen image 22 using 21 wireless 22 HP Recovery Manager 42 I input power 49 integrated webcam light, identifying 11 internal microph ones, identifying 11 Internet co nnection set up 17 ISP, using 16 J jacks audio-in (microphone ) 9 audio-out (headphon e) 9 network 9 RJ-45 (network) 9 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 21 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows app lications 7 Windows lo go 7 L labels Bluetooth 48 HP Mobile Broad band Module 48 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 48 regulatory 48 serial number 48 SIM 48 Index 51
wireless certification 48 WLAN 48 lights caps lock 5 drive 10 mute 5 power 10 touchpad light 5 webcam 11 wireless 5 M media controls, keys 22 memory module inserting 35 removing 35 replacing 34 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticit y label 48 mouse, extern al setting pr eferences 22 mute key, identifying 22 mute light, identifying 5 N network jack, identifying 9 O operating environment 50 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 48 Product Key 48 P pinching TouchPad gesture 26 pointing devices, setting preferences 22 ports external monitor 9 HDMI 10 USB 9, 10 power button, identifyin g 6 power connector, identifying 10 power light, identifying 10 Product Key 48 product name and nu mber, computer 48 Q QuickWeb Home Screen 14 start ing 14 QuickWeb sof tware 13 R recovering from the de dicated recovery partition 42 recovering from the recovery discs 43 recovery discs 41 recovery, system 42 regulatory information regulatory label 48 wireless certification labels 48 restore points 46 RJ-45 (net work) jac k, identifying 9 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 S screen brightness keys 22 screen image, switching 22 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot, identifying 10 serial number 48 serial number, computer 48 service cover 48 service cover, identifying 12 setup of WLAN 17 SIM slot, identifying 12 slots Digital Media 9 speakers, identifying 8 supported discs 41 system recovery 42 system restore points 46 T TouchPad buttons 5 using 23 TouchPad gestures pinching 26 rotating 27 scrolling 26 zooming 26 TouchPad light 4 touchpad light identifying 5 TouchPad zone, identifying 4 traveling with the computer 48 U USB port, identifying 10 USB ports, identifying 9 using system restore 46 V vents, identifying 10 volume keys, identifying 22 W webcam light, iden tifying 11 webcam, identifying 11 Windows applications key, identifying 7 Windows logo key, identifying 7 wireless antennas, identifying 11 wireless certification label 4 8 wireless key, identif ying 22 wireless light 5 wireless network (WLAN), equipment needed 17 wireless network, connecting 16 wireless router, configuring 18 wireless set up 17 WLAN connecting 17 protecting 18 WLAN antennas, identifying 11 WLAN device 48 WLAN label 48 WWAN antennas, iden tifying 11 Z zooming TouchPad gesture 26 52 Index