HP Compaq 6720t User Manual

HP Compaq 6720t Mobile Thin Client End-User Reference Guide
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained her ein is subject 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. Second Edition: March 2008 First Edition: January 2008 Document Part Number: 466204-002
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 block airflow. Also , do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such a s pillows or rugs or clothing, during op eration. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface tempe rature limits defined b y the Internatio nal Standard for Safety of Info rmation Techn ology Equipment (IEC 60950). iii
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Table of contents 1 Notebook tour Identifying the hardware ...... .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... ......... .......... ........... .... ........... ...... 1 Top c omponents ... ........ ........... ......... ......... .......... ........ ........... ....... ........... ........ .......... ....... .. 1 Point ing dev ices ... ......... ............ ......... ......... .......... ........... ......... .......... ........... ..... 1 Lights .......... ............. .............. ............. ............... .......... .............. ............. ............. 2 Button s and sw itches ................ ............. ............. ................ .............. ............ ...... 3 Keys ... ............ ........... ............ ......... ........... ............ ........... .......... .......... .......... ..... 4 Front components .............. ............ .......... ............ ............ ............ ........... ......... ............ ...... .. 5 Right- side c omponent s .... ........ ............ ........ ........... ........ ........... ........ .......... .......... .......... .... 5 Left-s ide co mponents ..... .............. ............... .............. ............. .................. ............. .............. 5 Rear co mponen ts ...... ................ ........... .............. ............ ................ ............ ............. ........... . 6 Bottom components ........... ............ ......... ........... ............ ............ ........... ............ ........... ........ 6 Wirel ess a ntenn ae ....... ........ ......... .......... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........... ........ ......... ....... ........ .. 7 Identifying the labels .......... ............... ................ ............... ............... ............. ............... ..... .................... . 8 2 Enhanced Write Filter Using the Enhanced Write Filter ............ ................ ............... ............... ............... ............... ....... ............ 9 3 Pointing devices Using poin ting devic es .... ........... .............. ........... .............. ........... .............. ........... ........... ... ........... .... 10 Setting pointing device preferences ................... ............... ............. ............... .............. ....... 10 Conne cting a n exter nal mouse ....... ......... ......... ........... ......... ......... ............ ......... .......... ..... 10 Using the keyboa rd .... .......... .............. ........... .......... ............. ........... .............. ........... .......... ... ............. 11 Using ho tkeys ..... ......... .......... ............ .......... .......... ......... ............ .......... .......... ............ .... ... 11 Displaying system in formation (f n esc) .................................. .......................... 11 Initiatin g Standby (fn f3) ......... ............... ........... ................ .............. ............. ..... 12 Switching the screen image (fn f4) .......... .......... ............. ........... ........... ............ 12 Viewing batter y charge infor mation (fn f 8) ....................................................... 12 Decreas ing sc reen brig htness ( fn f9) ............ ...................... ...................... ....... 12 Increasing screen brightness (fn f10) ...... .......... .......... ............. .......... ........... ... 12 Using the keypads ....... ............. ............ ............ .............. ............ ............ ............. ............ .. ................. 13 Using t he embedded numeri c keypad ......... .................. ............. .................. .............. ....... 13 Enabling and di sabling the embe dded numeric keypad ................... ............. .... 13 Swi tc hi ng k ey fu nc tio ns on the em be dd ed n ume ri c k ey pad ................ ............. 14 Using an optional external numeric keypad ....... .......... .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... 14 4 Power Power control and light locations ...... ................ ............... ............... ................ ............... .......... ........... 15 vii
Shutting down the computer .............. ............... ................ ............... ............... ................ ......... ........... 16 Setting power options ........ ............... ............ ............ ............. ............ ............ ............. ........ ........... ..... 17 Using power-saving states ..... ............. ................ ............. ............... .............. ............. ........ 17 Initiat ing and exi ting St andby .. ...................... ............... .................... ................. 1 7 Using the batte ry meter .......... ................ .................. ............. ............... .................. ........... 1 8 Using ba ttery power . ........... .............. ........... .......... ............. ........... ............ ............. .......... . ..... .......... . 18 Displayin g the rema ining batt ery char ge .................... .................................... ................... 19 Inserti ng or re moving th e batte ry ... ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ......... ... 19 Charging a batt ery ... .......... ............. .......... .......... ........... ............ ........... ......... .............. ..... . 20 Managing low bat tery le vels ............... .................... ............... .................... .................. ...... 2 1 Identi fying low b attery levels ................ ............... .................... .................. ........ 21 Resolving a low battery level .......... ............... ............. ............ .............. ............ . 21 Resolving a low battery level when ex ternal power is available . . . . . . . 21 Resolving a low bat tery level when a charge d battery is available .................. .......................... ..................... .......................... 21 Resolving a low battery leve l when no powe r source is available .................. .......................... ..................... .......................... 21 Conserving battery power ........ ............ .......... ............ .......... ............ ......... ............ .......... ... 21 Storing a ba ttery .. ................ ............. ............ ............... ............. ............ ................ .......... ... 2 2 Disposing of a use d batter y ..... .............. ............ ........... ............... ........... .............. ........... .. 22 Using external AC power .............. ............... ................ ............... ............... ........... ................ . ............. 22 Connectin g the AC ada pter ..... ............... .................... ................ ................... ................ .... 23 5 Multimedia Using multimedia hardware ................... ............ ............ .......... ............ ............ ............. ........... ........ ... 24 Using the audio features ........ ............ .......... ............ ........... ............ ........... ........... ......... .... 2 4 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack ........ ..... ...... ............ ........... ............ .......... 25 Using th e audio-out (headph one) jack .............................. ................................ 25 Adjusting the volume .......... .......... ............. .......... .......... ........... .......... .......... ..... 25 Using the video f eatures ....... ........... ......... .......... .......... ........ .......... .......... .......... ........ ....... 2 6 Using t he exter nal monito r port . ............... ........... ............... ............. ............ ...... 26 Using m ultimedia softwa re ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ .......... ............ .......... ......... ...... ...... ...... 2 6 Opening pre installed multime dia software ....... ........... .......... .......... ........ .......... ........... ...... 26 Using multimedia software ...... .............. ............... .............. ............. ............... .............. ...... 27 Prevent ing playbac k disr uption s ..... ......... ............ ......... ........... ......... ............ ......... ............ 27 Observi ng the co pyrigh t warning ........... ........... ................ ............. ............... ............ ......... 2 7 6 Wireless About integrated wireless devices .......... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ........... ...... ... 28 Using wireless controls ..................... ............... ............... ................. ............... ........... ......... ............. ... 28 Using the wireless button ........... ............... .............. ............. ............... ............ ............. ..... 2 8 Using operating system controls ................... ............... .............. ............. ................ ........... 28 Using WLAN ............. ............ .......... ............. ............. ............ ............. ............ ............. ..... ............. ...... 28 Setting up a WL AN ... ........... ............. .......... .......... ........... ............ ........... ......... .............. .... 29 Connectin g to a WLAN . .......... .............. ........... .......... ............. ........... ............ ............. ....... 3 0 Using wire less sec urity fe atures ........... ............... ............. ................ ............ ............... ...... 30 Identifying a WLAN device ..... ............. ................ ............. ............... .............. ............. ........ 30 7 Modem and LAN viii
Using a mode m .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... .......... ........ .......... ........... ........ ......... ......... .. ........ ....... 31 Conne cting a modem cab le . .......... ......... ........... ......... ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... ....... 31 Conne cting a co untry- speci fic modem cab le adap ter .. ........... .......... ......... ........... .......... ... 32 Select ing a locatio n sett ing .. ........... ........ ........... .......... .......... ........ .......... ........... ........ ....... 3 3 Viewing t he curre nt locat ion sele ction ... ........... ........... ............ ........ ........... ....... 33 Solving t ravel conn ection problems ....... ........................................................... 33 Connect ing to a local a rea netw ork .... ........ ........... .......... ........ ........... ....... ........... .......... ........ .... ... ..... 34 8 Security Protect ing the c omputer ....... ............ ......... ........... ......... ............ ......... ......... ........... ......... ..... ......... ..... 36 Using passwords .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... ........... .......... ...... ............. .... 37 Settin g passwo rds in Wi ndows . ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ ..... 37 Using a p ower-o n passw ord .............. ........... ............ .............. ............ ........... ............... ..... 37 Managing a p ower-o n passw ord .. ............... ............ .............. ............ ............... . 38 Enterin g a power -on pa ssword ................................ ......................................... 38 Requiring a power -on pass word at res tart ........................................................ 38 Install ing a se curity cable .......... ......... .......... ........... ......... .......... ........... .......... ......... .......... .... ......... ... 39 9 Connecting har dware Using a US B devi ce .... ........... ............ ............. .......... ............. ............ ........... ............. ......... ..... .......... 40 Connecting a U SB device .... .... ............ ........... ............ .......... ............ .......... ............ ........... 40 Removing a USB device .......... ............ ........... ............ ............ .......... ............ ........... .......... 41 Using the docking connector .......... .......... .......... .......... ........... .......... .......... ......... ........... ........ ...... ..... 41 Using PC Cards ......... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............. ............... ......... ......... 41 Insert ing and removin g a PC Card ........................ .................... .......................... .............. 41 10 Hardwar e upgrades Identi fying inst alled drive s ....... ......... ............ ......... ............ ......... ........... .......... ........... ........ .... ......... ... 44 Handling drives ...................... ................ ............... ................ ............... ............... ............ ................ .... 44 Using opt ical driv es (sele ct models on ly) .. ........... .............. ............. ............ ............. ............... ..... ...... 45 Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) .......... ........... .......... ........... ............ .......... .......... ...... 46 Removi ng an opti cal di sc (CD or DVD) ....................... .................................. .................... 47 When the disc tray opens ................ ............ ............. ............. ............ .............. .. 47 When the disc tray does not open ................ .............. ............ ............. ............. . 48 Appendix A Routin e care Cleaning the display .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... .. ............... .. 49 Cleanin g the key board ......... ........... ............ ............. ............ ........... ........... .............. ........... . .. ........... . 49 Travelin g and shipping ..... ......... ........... .......... ......... ............ ......... ........... ......... ........... ........ . ........... ... 49 Index .............. ................. ............... ................ ................. ............ ................ .............. ............... .................... ....... 51 ix
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1 Notebook tour Identifying the hardware Components included with the comput er may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the stan dard features on most computer models. Top components Pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mo use. *This table describes factory settin gs. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Pri nters and Other Hardware > Mouse. Identifying th e hardware 1
Lights Component Description (1) Power lights* (2) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Off: The computer is off. (2) Wireless lights † (2) ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is o n. ● Off: All wireless devices are off. (3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (4) Num lock light On: Num lock is on. (5) Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off. (6) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Blue: A battery is close to full charge ca pacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a cr itical battery level, the battery light begins blinking r apidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an e xternal power source, the light turns off when all batteries 2 Chapter 1 Notebook tour
Component Description in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (7) Drive light Blinking: The flash drive or optional op tical drive is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the compute r is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible wh ether the computer is open or closed. † The 2 wireless lights display the same info rmation. The light on the wireless button is visible only wh en the computer is open. The wireless light on the front of the co mputer is visible whether the computer is open or closed. Buttons and switches Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the bu tton to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in Standby, press th e button briefly to exit Standby. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ine ffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seco nds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power se ttings, right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties . (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but do es not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. Identifying th e hardware 3
Component Description (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores comp uter sound. (5) Volume down button Decreases speaker sound. (6) Volume up button Increases speaker sound. 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 a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start me nu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. (6) Function keys Execute frequently us ed system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. 4 Chapter 1 Notebook tour
Front components Component Description (1) Display re lease latch Opens the computer. Right-side components Component Description (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connecte d to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset micropho ne, stereo array microphone, or mon aural microphone. (3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (4) Optical drive (select models only) Reads an optical disc. Left-side components Component Description (1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Identifying th e hardware 5
Component Description NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. (5) USB por t Connects an optional USB device. (6) PC Card slot Supports optional Type I and Type II 32-bit (Ca rdBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. Rear components Components Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) External monitor port Connects an ex ternal VGA monitor or projector. Bottom components 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour
Component Description (1) Batter y bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery fr om the battery bay. (3) Business card holder Holds a standard-size busin ess card. (4) Flash drive bay Holds the flash drive. (5) Docking connector Connects to an opti onal docking device. (6) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot. (7) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. (8) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery. Wireless antennae Wireless antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outsid e of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transm ission, keep the a reas immediately around the antenn ae free from obstructions. To see wireless regula tory notices, refe r to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to you r country or region. These notices are lo cated in the prin ted Getting Started guide. Identifying th e hardware 7
Identifying the 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: ● Service tag—Provides the product brand and se ries name, seria l number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. Have this info rmation available when you contact technical suppo rt. The service tag labe l is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label—Pro vides regula tory information about the computer. The reg ulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the comp uter. ● Modem approval label—Provides regu latory in formation about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the mode m has been approved for use. You may need th is information when trave ling internationally. The modem approva l label is affixed to the bottom of the comp uter. ● Wireless certification la bel(s)—Provide information about wireless device s and the approval markings of some of the cou ntries in which the devices have been approved for use. If your computer model includes one or more wireless de vices, one or more certification labels ar e included with your computer. You may need this informat ion when trav eling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module compartment. 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour
2 Enhanced Write Filter Using the Enhanced Write Filter The Enhanced Write Filte r (EWF) provides a secure en vironment for your computer by protecting it from undesired flash memory writes. In order to save changes to your system co nfiguration settings, you must commit your changes in the EWF. Otherw ise, the new settings will be lost when th e computer is shut down or rest arted. For additional information o n the EWF, see your network administrator. Using the Enha nced Write Filter 9
3 Pointing devices Using pointing devices To move the pointer, slide your finger across the Touc hPad su rface in the direction you want the po inter to go. Use the To uchPad butto ns like the correspo nding button s on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or do wn over the lines . NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the poin ter, you must lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone . Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scro ll zone will not activate the scrolling funct ion. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Proper ties in Windows to cust omize settings for poin ting devices, such as button configuration, click speed, an d pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse . Connecting an external mouse You can connect an extern al USB mouse to the comp uter using one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB mouse can also be connected to the computer using the ports on an optional docking devi ce. 10 Chapter 3 Pointing devices
Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3) . The icons on the f3 , f4 , and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotke y functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are d iscussed in the following secti ons. Function Hotkey Display system informat ion. fn esc Initiate Standby. fn f3 Switch the image. fn f4 Display battery information fn f8 Decrease screen brightness. fn f9 Increase screen brightness. fn f10 To use a ho tkey command on th e computer keyboard, fo llow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press th e second key of the ho tkey command. – or – ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the ho tkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. Displaying system information (fn esc) Press fn e sc to display information about system hardware components and th e system BIOS version number. Using the keyboard 11
In the Window s fn esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BI OS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called th e system ROM version number. Initiating Standby (fn f3) Press fn f3 to initiate Standby. When Standb y is initiate d, the powe r lights blink and the scre en clears. Your co mputer is disconnec ted from the network. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, sa ve your work befo re initiating Standby. The computer must b e on before you can initiate Standby. To exit Standby, p ress the power butto n or any key on the ke yboard. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references t o the Sleep butt on apply to the fn f 3 hotkey. Switching the screen image (fn f4) Press fn f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connecte d to the system. For example, if a monitor is conn ected to the comput er, pressing fn f4 alternates th e screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on bot h the computer and the monitor. Most external monito rs receive video informatio n from the computer using the ext ernal VGA video standard. The fn f4 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices re ceiving video information from the computer. The following vide o transmission types, wit h examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) Viewing battery charge informatio n (fn f8) Press fn f8 to display charge information fo r all installed batte ries. The di splay indicat es which batteries are charging a nd reports the amount of charge rema ining in each battery. Decreasing screen brightness (fn f9) Press fn f9 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to de crease the brig htness level incrementally. Increasing screen brightness (fn f10) Press fn f10 to increase screen brightness. Hold do wn the hotkey to increase the brightness le vel incrementally. 12 Chapter 3 Pointing devices
Using the keypads The computer has an embedde d numeric keypad and also supports an optional external n umeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that inclu des a numeric keypad. Component Description (1) Num lock ligh t On: Num lock is on. (2) fn key Executes frequently used syst em functions when pressed in combinat ion with a function key or the esc key. (3) num lk key Enables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in combinat ion with the fn key. (4) Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external n umeric keypad. Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like th e keys on an external keypad. When the embedded n umeric keypad is enabled, ea ch key on the keypad pe rforms the function indicated by the icon in the uppe r-right corner of th e key. Enabling and disabling the embed ded numeric keypad Press fn num lk to enable th e embedded numeric keypad. Press fn num lk again to return the keys to their standard keybo ard functions. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypa d will not function while a n external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the co mputer or an optional docking station. Using the keypads 13
Switching key functions on the emb edded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate the functions of ke ys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functio ns by using the fn key or the fn shi ft key combination. ● To change the fu nction of a keypad key to keyp ad functions while the keypad is disabled, press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ● To use the keypad keys temporarily as st a ndard keys while the keypad is enabled: ◦ Press and hold the fn ke y to type in lowe rcase. ◦ Press and hold fn shift to type in up percase. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external n umeric keypads function d i fferently according to whether num lock is on or off (num lock is turned off at the factory): ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page u p, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock l ight on the computer is turned on. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer i s turned off. To turn num lo ck on or off on an externa l keypad as you work: ▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on th e computer. 14 Chapter 3 Pointing devices
4P o w e r Power control and light locations The following ill ustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations. Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on. (2) Power lights* (2) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Off: The computer is off. (3) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to turn off the computer. ● When the computer is in Standby, pr ess the button briefly to exit Standby. Power control and lig ht locations 15
Component Description If the computer has stopp ed 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, right- click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties . (4) fn f3 Initiates Standby. (5) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Blue: A battery is clos e to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low b attery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery leve l, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not p lugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery rea ches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whe ther the computer is open or closed. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all o pen programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the comp uter under any of the following conditi ons: ● When you need to replace the battery or access componen ts inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hard ware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused an d disconne cted from external power for an e xtended period To shut down the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save your work and close a ll open programs. 2. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. NOTE: If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer. 16 Chapter 4 Power
If the computer is unresponsive and yo u are unable to use the preceding sh utdown procedures, try the following emergency pr ocedures in the sequence provided : ● Press ctrl alt delete . Then, cl ick Shut Down > Turn Off. ● Press and hold the po wer button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from exte rnal power and remove the battery. Setting power options Using power-saving states The compute r has one power-saving state enabled at the factory: Stand b y. When Standby is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clea rs. Your computer is disconnected from the network. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degr adati on, loss of audio or video playba ck functionality, or loss of informatio n, do not initiate Standby while reading from a d isc or an external media card. NOTE: Hibernation is disabl ed at the factory. NOTE: You cannot initiate an y type of networking co nnection or perform any comp uter functions while the computer is in Standby. Initiating and exiting Standby NOTE: Power settings and timeouts ca n be changed in Power Options. With the compu t er on, you ca n initiate Standby in any o f the following ways: ● Press fn f3 . ● Click Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. If Stand by is not displ ayed, follow these steps: a. Click the down arrow . b. Select Stand by from the list. c. Click OK . To exit Standby: ▲ Press the power bu tton. When the compu t er exits Standby, the power light s turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stoppe d working. NOTE: If you have set a pa ssword to be requ ired w hen the computer exits Standby, you must e n ter your Windows p assword before your work wil l return to the screen. Setting power options 17
Using the battery meter The battery mete r is located in the no tification area , at the far right of the taskbar . The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view re maining battery char ge, and select a different power plan: ● To display the percenta ge of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Opti ons, or to change the powe r plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the comp uter is runn ing on battery or exte rnal power. The icon also displays a message if the battery ha s reached a c ritical battery leve l. To hide or displa y the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties . 2. Click the Notification Area tab. 3. Under System icon s , clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter ic on, or select the Power check box to display the battery meter icon. 4. Click OK . NOTE: You must commit these chang es in order for them to be saved. Se e your network administrator for additional information. Using battery power When a charged ba ttery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the comp uter runs on AC power. If the computer cont ains a charged b attery and is running on external AC power supplied throug h the AC adapter, the com puter switch es to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. NOTE: The display brightne ss is decreased to sa ve battery life when you disconnect AC power. To increase display brightne ss, use the fn f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. You can keep a battery in the computer or in st orage, dependin g on how you work. Keeping the battery in the compute r whenever the comp uter is plugged into AC power charge s the battery an d also protects your work in case of a p ower outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and u nplugged from exte rnal power. WARNING! To reduce po tential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible b attery purchase d from HP. Computer battery life varies, depen ding on powe r management settings, prog rams running on the computer, display brightness, external de vices connected to the computer , and other factors. 18 Chapter 4 Power
Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in th e notificat ion area, at the far right of th e taskbar. Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining: ● The percentage in dicates the appro ximate amount of charge remaining in th e battery. ● The time indicates the appro ximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the current leve l. For example, the tim e remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. When a battery is cha rging, a lightning bo lt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the Power Meter scr een. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is th e sole power sour ce can cause loss of info rmation. To prevent loss of informa tion, shut down the computer through Window s before remov ing the battery. To inser t the batte ry: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a fla t surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) until it is seated. The battery release latches (2) autom atically lock the battery into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a fla t surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the batt ery. Using battery power 19
3. Remove the battery (2) . Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plu g ged into exte rnal power thro ugh an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whe ther the comput er is off or in use , but it charges faster wh en the computer is off. Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks o r more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommend ations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before tu rning on the computer. ● Charge the battery unti l the battery light turns off. NOTE: If the computer is on while th e battery is charging, the battery meter in the notification area may show 100 p ercent charge be fore the battery is fully ch arged. ● Allow the battery to discharge belo w 5 percent of a full charge th rough normal use before charging it. ● If the batter y has been unused for one month or more , calibrate the batt ery instead of simply charging it. The battery light displays cha rge status: ● On: The batter y is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery leve l or critical battery le vel an d is not charging. ● Off: The batter y is fully charged, in use, or not installed. 20 Chapter 4 Power
Managing low battery levels The information in this section de scribes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low- battery alerts and system responses can be change d in Power Options. Pref erences set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the compute r reaches a low battery le vel, the battery light blinks. If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer en ters a critical battery le vel, and the battery ligh t begins blinking rap idly. If the computer is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly in Standby, and then shuts d own and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing info rmation when the computer reaches a critical battery level, do not restore power until the power l ights turn off. Resolving a low battery level when ex ternal power is available ▲ Connect on e of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking device ● Optional powe r adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged batter y is available 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the discharged batte ry, and then ins ert a charged battery. 3. Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Save your work and shut do wn the computer. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) con nections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external de vices that are not plu gged into an external power source, when you are n ot using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards tha t you are not using. ● Use the fn f9 and fn f10 h o tkeys to adjust screen brightness as ne eded. ● If you leav e your wor k, initiate St andby or shut down the computer. Using battery power 21
Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expo se it to high temperatures for extende d periods of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from extern al power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored ba ttery, p lace it in a cool, dry place. Calibrate a battery befo re using it if it has been stored for on e month or more. Disposing of a used battery WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not di sasse mble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; or dispose of a ba t tery in fir e or water. Do no t expose a battery to temperatures above 60 ˚ C (140 ˚ F). Replace the battery only with a battery approved for this computer. Refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal in formation. These notices are located in th e printed Getting Started guide. Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of th e following devices: WARNING! To reduce potential safety issu es, use only the AC adap ter provided with the computer , a replacement AC adapte r provided by HP, or a compatible AC adap ter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device Connect the computer to external AC power under an y of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are ch arging or calibrating a battery ● When you are modi fying system software When you conne ct the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery beg ins to charge. ● If the computer is turn ed on, the battery meter ic on in the n otification area changes appe arance. When you disconnect externa l AC po wer, the follow ing events occur: ● The computer switches to battery p ower. ● The display brightness is a utoma tically decreased to save batt ery life. To increase display brightness, press the fn f10 hotke y or reconnect the AC adapter. 22 Chapter 4 Power
Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock o r damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into a n AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the powe r cord, plug the cord in to a grounded (earthed) 3- pin outlet. D o not disable the power cord grounding pin, f or example, b y attaching a 2- pin adapter. The grounding pi n is an important safety feature. To connect the com puter to exte rnal AC power, follo w these steps: 1. Plug the AC adapter in to the power connector (1) o n the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2) . 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3) . Using external AC po wer 23
5 Multimedia Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illu stration and table describ e the audio featur es of the comput er. Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. (3) Volume down button Decreases computer so und. (4) Volume up button Increases computer sound. (5) Audio-in (microphon e) jack Connects an optional computer he adset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural micro phone. (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional power ed stereo speakers, headp hones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 24 Chapter 5 Multimed ia
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (d ual-channel ) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microp hone. Using sound recording software with external microphones a llows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphon e with a 3.5-mm plug. Using the audio-out (headp hone) jack WARNING! To reduce the risk of p ersonal injury, adjust the volume be fore putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. F or additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices . These notices are located in the printed Getting Started guide. CAUTION: To prevent possi ble damage to an external de vice, do not plug a sin gle sound channel (monaural) connector into the hea dphone jack. In addition to connecting headp hones, the headphone ja ck is used to connect the audio-out function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system. When connecting a de vice to the headphone jack, use o n ly a 3.5-mm stereo plu g . When a device is connecte d to the headphone jack, the speakers are disab led. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ Volume mute button ◦ Volume down button ◦ Volume up button ● Windows volume control: a. Click th e Volume icon in the noti fication area, at the far right of the ta skbar. b. In crease or decrease the vo lume by movi ng the slider up or down. Select the Mute check box to mute the volume. – or – a. Double-click the Volume icon in the notification area . b. In the Master Volume column , you ca n increase or decrea se the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down. You ca n also adjust the balanc e or mute the volume . If the Volume icon is no t disp layed in the notification area , follow thes e steps to add it: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Sp eech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Au dio Devices > Volume tab. b. Select the Place volume icon in th e taskbar check box. c. Click Ap ply . Using multimedia hardware 25
NOTE: You must commit these change s in order for them to be saved . See your network administrator for additional information. ● Program volume control: Volume can also be adjust ed within some pro grams. Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor po rt connects an externa l display device, such as an external mo nitor or a projector, to the computer . ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the e xternal monitor po rt. NOTE: If a properly connected external d isplay device does n o t display an image, pre ss fn f4 to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn f4 alternate s the screen image be tween the computer display, the device, and simultaneous display on both the computer disp lay and the device. Using multimedia software The computer includes prei nstalled multimedia softwa re. Depending on the hardware an d software included with the compu ter, you can play digital med ia, including audio and video CDs, aud io and video DVDs, and Internet radio. NOTE: For information ab out using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacture r's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the software manufacture r's Web site. Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Click the progra m that you want to open. 26 Chapter 5 Multimed ia
Using mu ltimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs , and then open the multimedia p r ogram you want to use. For example, if you want to us e Windows Media Player to pla y an audio CD, click Windows Me dia Player . NOTE: Some progra ms may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the med ia disc, such as an audio CD, into the optic al drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. – or – 1. Insert the med ia disc, such as an audio CD, into the optic al drive. 2. Click a multimedia task from the list of tasks. Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility o f playback disruption : ● Save your work and cl ose all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playi ng a disc. Do not initiate Standby wh ile playing a disc. Otherwis e, you may see a warning message a sking if you want to continue. If this me ssage is display ed, click No . After you click No, the comp uter may behave in either of the following ways: ● Playback may resume. – or – ● The playback window in the multimedia program may clos e. To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in your multimedia p rogram to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyrigh t laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright- protected mate rial, including computer programs, fi lms, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Using multimedia software 27
6 Wireless About integrated wireless devices Wireless technology transfers da ta across radio wave s instead of wires. Your com puter may be equipped with a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. This device connects th e computer to wireless local area networks (co mmonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaura nts, coffee sh ops, hotels, and universities. In a WL AN, each mobile wireless d evi ce communicates with a wire less router or a wireless access point. Using wireless controls You can control the wi reless devices in your computer using these methods: ● Wireless button ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wirel ess button, one or more wi reless devices, and tw o wi reless lights. All of the wireless devices on your co mputer are enabled at th e factory, so the wire less light is on (blue) when you turn on the co mputer. The wirele ss light indica tes the over all power stat e of your wireless devices, not the status of individua l devices. If the wirele ss light is blue, at least one wi reless device is on. If the wireless light is off, all wireless devices are off . Because the wireless de vices are enabled at the factor y, you can use the wireless bu tton to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simult aneously. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For more informat ion, refer to the user guid e for your operating system. Using WLAN With a WLAN device, you can acce ss a wireless local area netw ork, which is compose d of other computers and a ccessories that are linke d by a wireless router or a wireless access point. 28 Chapter 6 Wireless
NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchang eably. ● A large-scale WLAN, su ch as a corporate o r public WLAN, typically uses wireless acc ess points that can accommodate a large number of comp uters and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless rout er, which allows s everal wireless and wired computers to share an Internet con nection, a printer, and files without requ iring additional pieces of hardware or software. NOTE: To use the WLAN device in your compute r, you must connect to a WL AN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Computers with WLAN devices s upport one or more of the fo llowing IEEE industry standards: ● 802.11b, th e first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mb ps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. ● 802.11g supports da ta rates of up to 54 Mbps and ope rates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 80 2.11b devices, so they can operate on the same network. ● 802.11a suppo rts data rates of up to 54 Mb ps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz. Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN an d connect to the In ternet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-sp e ed Internet service purchase d from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (pur chased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an exam ple of a wireless network install a tion that is co nnected to the Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be conn ected to the network to access the Internet. For help in setting up your WLAN, refe r to the inform ation provided by you r router manufacturer or your ISP. Using WLAN 29
Connecting to a WLAN To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Verify that th e WLAN device i s turned on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wirel e ss light is off, press the wireless button. 2. Open Connect to a Ne twork by selecting Start > Network Conn ections . 3. Double-click your wirele ss network in th e list. 4. Type the encryption key. NOTE: You must commit these chang es in order for them to be saved. Se e your network administrator for additional information. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depend s on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. More information abou t using a WLAN is available through your ISP and the user guide includ ed with your wireless router an d other WLAN equipment. For a list of public WL ANs near you, cont act your ISP or search the Web. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mob ile Office Wireless Locations, Ho tspotlist, and Geektools. Check with each public WLAN loca tion for cost and connection requirements. Using wireless security features When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, alw ays enable security f eatures to protec t your network from unauthorized access. The most co mmo n security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal and Wired Eq uivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting u p a network, use one o r mo re of the fo llowing security measures: ● Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. ● Change the d efault network name (SSID) and password. ● Use a firewall . ● Set security on your Web browser. For more info rmation about WLAN security, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/ go/wireless (English only). Identifying a WLAN device If you have a problem connecting to a wire less network, confirm that the integrated WLAN d e vice is properly in stalled on your computer: 1. Select Start > HP System Information. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Hardwa re in formation list. The li sting for a WL AN devi ce may include the term wireless , wireles s LAN , WLAN , or 802.11 . If no WLAN device is listed, e i ther your computer does not have an integrated WLAN de vice, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. 30 Chapter 6 Wireless
7 Modem and LAN Using a modem The modem must be connected to an analog te lephon e line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (purchased separately). In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter is also required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may rese mble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compat ible with the modem. WARNING! Connecting the internal a nalog modem to a digital line can pe rmanently damage the modem. Immediatel y disconnect th e modem cable if you accidentally co nnect it to a dig ital line. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1) , which prev ents interfer ence from TV an d radio reception, orien t the circuitry end (2) of the ca ble toward the computer. Connecting a modem cable WARNING! To reduce t he risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone ca ble into the RJ-45 (network) jack. To connect a mod em cable: 1. Plug the modem cab le into the modem jack (1) on th e computer. Using a modem 31
2. Plug the modem cabl e into the RJ-11 telephone wall ja ck (2) . Connecting a country-speci fic modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in which you purchased th e computer, you must obta in a country-specific modem cable adapter. To connect the modem to an analog telephone lin e that does not have an RJ-11 telepho ne jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cab le into the mode m jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem cable adapter (2) . 3. Plug the country-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the tele phone wall jack. 32 Chapter 7 Mo dem and LAN
Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Date, T ime, Langua ge, and Regi onal Opti ons . 3. Click Regional and Language Options . 4. Your location is displayed unde r Location. NOTE: You must commit thes e changes in order for the m to be saved. See your networ k administrator for additional information. Solving travel connection p roblems If you experience modem connection problems wh en usin g the computer outside of the country in which you purchased it, tr y the followin g suggestions. ● Check the telephone lin e type. The modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. A line described as a PBX line is usually a digital lin e. A telephone line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telepho ne line is usually an analog line. ● Check for pulse or tone dialing . An analog telep hone line supports one of 2 di a ling modes: pulse dialing or tone dialing. The se dialing mode option s are selected in th e Phone and Modem Options settings. The dia ling mode option selected must match th e dialing mode supported by the teleph one line in your location. To determine the dialin g mode supported by a telephone line, dia l a few digits on the telepho ne, and then listen for clicks (pulses) or tones. Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports pulse dialing. Tones indica te that the telephone line supports tone dialing. To change th e dialing mode in your current mod e m location setting, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printe rs and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options . 2. Then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3. Select your mode m location setting. 4. Click Edit . 5. Click eithe r Tone or Pulse . 6. Click OK tw ice. NOTE: You must commit these change s in order fo r them to be sa ved. See your network administrat or for additional informatio n. ● Check the teleph one number you are dialing and the re sponse of the remote modem. Using a modem 33
Dial a telephone numbe r, make sure there is a response fro m the remote modem, and then hang up. ● Set the modem to ignore dial tones. If the modem receives a dial tone it does not re cognize, it does not dial and displays a “No Dial Tone” error message. To set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing, fo llow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options . 2. Then click the Modems tab. 3. Click the listing for th e modem. 4. Click Properties . 5. Click Modem . 6. Clear the ch eck box for Wait for dial tone before dialing . 7. Click OK twice. NOTE: You must commit these change s in order for them to be saved . See your network administrator for additional information. Connecting to a local area network Connecting to a local area network (LAN ) requires an 8-pin , RJ-45 netw ork cable (pur chased separately). If the network cable contains noise supp ression circuitry (1) , which pr events interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cab le (2) t oward the computer. To connect th e network cable: 1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the co mputer. 34 Chapter 7 Mo dem and LAN
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2) . WARNING ! To reduce the ri sk of electric shock, fire, or damage to th e equipment, do not plug a modem or telephon e cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. Connecting to a loc al area network 35
8S e c u r i t y Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are de signed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Your computer is designed for security. All informatio n is saved to the network and no user information can be stored on the comp uter. Additional security features provided with your co mputer can p rotect the computer and your data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determin e which security features you need to use. The Windows operating system offers certain security features. Addition al security features are list ed in the following table . Most of these addition al securi ty feat ures can be conf igured in the Computer Se tup utility (referred to heara fter as Computer Setup). NOTE: Computer Setup is a n on-Windows utility access ed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. Whe n using Compu ter Setu p, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections. To protect against Use this secu rity feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on authentication using passw ords ● Administrator passwords ● User passwords Unauthorized access to data Microsoft Windows Firewall—An improved Microsoft Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection Firewall, or ICF) that prevents outside requests for data fro m entering the computer, unless specifically allowed by the user. NOTE: For more information on firewall software, refer to the firewall documentation or contact yo ur firewall manufacturer for more information. Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cabl e slot (used with an optional security cable) 36 Chapter 8 Security
Using passwords Most security features u se passwords. Wh enever you set a password, write down the password an d store it in a secure lo cation away from th e computer. Note th e following password conside rations: ● Setup and power-on passwords ar e set in C omputer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS. ● Windows passwords are set only in the Windows oper ating system. ● If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility. ● If you have the str ingent security feat ure enabled in Comp uter Setup and you fo rget the setup password or the power-on password, the computer is in accessible and can no lon ger be used. ● If you forg et both the power-on password and the setup password set in Computer Setup, you cannot turn on the comp uter. You can use the same passwo rd for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for mo re than one C omputer Setup fea ture. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwor ds: ● When creating pa sswords, follow requirements set by the p r ogram. ● Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passw ords in a file on the comput er. The following tables lis t commonly used passw ords and descr ibe their funct ions. Setting passwords in Windows Windows passwords Function Administrator password Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account. User password Protects access to a Windows user accoun t. Using a power-on password The Computer Setup power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on. Note the following ch aracteristics of a power-on password: ● It is not displayed as it is set, en tered, changed, or deleted. ● It must be set and en tered with the same keys. For example, a power-o n password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it th ereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ● It can include an y combination of up to 32 letters and numbers a nd is not case sensitive. Using passwords 37
Managing a power-on password A power-on password is set, change d, and delete d in Computer Setup. To set, change , or delete this passw ord, follow thes e steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the compu t er, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displa yed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password , and then press enter . ● To set a power-on pa ssword, type the password in the New password and Verify new password fi elds, and then press f10 . ● To change a power-o n password, type the current password in the Old pass word field, type the new password in the New passw ord and Verify new passwor d fields, and then press f10 . ● To delete a power-on password, type the cu rrent password in th e Old password field, an d then press f10 . 3. To save your preferences, us e the arrow keys to select File > Save chang es and exit . Then follow the instructions o n the screen. Your prefer ences go in to effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on password At the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (usin g the same kind of keys you used to set the password) , and then pre ss enter . After 3 unsuccessf ul attempts to enter the password, you must turn off the computer, turn it back on, and th en try again. Requiring a power-on password at restart In addition to requi ring that a power-on password be entered each time th e computer is tu rned on, you can also require th at a power-on password be entered each time the compu ter is restarted. To enable and d isable this feature in Computer Setup, follo w these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the compu t er, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displa yed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options , and then press enter . 3. Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable in the Require password on restart fi eld, and then press f10 . 4. To save your preferences, us e the arrow keys to select File > Save chang es and exit . Then follow the instructions o n the screen. 38 Chapter 8 Security
Installing a security cable NOTE: The security cable (purchased separately) is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from bein g mishandled or stolen. 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert th e key (1) into th e cable lock (2) . 3. Insert the cable lock into the secu rity cable slot on the computer (3) , and then lock the cable lock with the key. NOTE: Your computer may loo k different from the illust ration. The location of the securi ty cable slot varies by model. Installing a security cable 39
9 Connecting hardware Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface th at can be used to connect a n optional ex ternal device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, pr inter, scanne r, or hub. De vices can be connected to the computer or an option al docking device. Some USB devices may require additional support soft ware, which is usually included with the device. For more information about de vice-specific softwa re, refer to the manufa cturer's instructions. The computer ha s 3 USB ports. The USB ports on th e rig h t side of the computer are stand ard USB ports. Dependi ng on your computer model, the USB por t on the left side of the computer is either a standard USB port or a powered USB port. A powered USB port provides power to an external device, if it is used with a powered USB cable. The USB po rts on the computer support USB 1.0 , USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An op tional docking device or USB hub provides additi onal USB ports that can be used with t he computer. NOTE: For informatio n regarding the st atus of the US B ports, contact your network administrator. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. ▲ To connect a USB device to the computer, conn ect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. 40 Chapter 9 Connectin g hardware
Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB co nnector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. To remove a USB device, safely remove the device from the USB po rt. Using the docking connector The docking connec tor connects the computer to a n optional docking device. An optional d o cking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. NOTE: The HP Advanced Docking Station is not supported on this computer. Using PC Cards NOTE: For information rega rding the status of the PC Card slot, contact your network administrator. Inserting and removing a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do no t insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inse rting a PC Card. Do not move o r transport the computer when a PC Card is in use. The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. Th e insert must be remove d before you can in sert a PC Card. Using the docking connector 41
To release and remo ve the protect ive insert, follow th ese steps: 1. Press the PC Card ej ect button (1) . This action extends the butto n into position for releasing the insert. 2. Press the PC Card eje ct button again to re lease the insert. 3. Pull the insert out of the slot (2) . To inse rt a PC Ca rd, follow these s teps: 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the co nnectors facing the computer. 2. Insert t he card into the P C Card sl ot, and th en push in on the ca rd until it is firmly s eated. NOTE: An inserted PC Card uses power eve n when idle. To conserve p ower, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use. 42 Chapter 9 Connectin g hardware
To remove a PC Card, foll ow these steps: 1. Close all progra ms and complete all activities that are associated with the PC Card. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window. 2. Release an d remove the PC Card: a. Press the PC Card eject butto n (1) . This action extend s the button into position for releasing the PC Card. b. Press the PC Card eject button again to release the PC Card. c. Pull the PC Card (2) out of the slot . Using PC Cards 4 3
10 Hardware upgrades Identifying installed drives To view the driv es installed on the comput er, select Start > HP System Information . NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control featu r e to improve the security of you r computer. You may be prompted for your permission or passw ord for tasks such as runn ing utilities or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windo ws Help for more information. Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additiona l cautions are in cluded with the procedures to which they apply. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of da mage to the computer , damage to a drive, or loss of inform ation, observe these precautions: Before you move a computer or exte rnal hard drive from one location to another, ini tiate Standby, and allow the screen to cle ar. Before handling a drive, discharge st atic electricity by touching the unpainted metal surfa ce of the drive. Do not touch the co nnector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Handle a drive care fully; do not dr op a dr ive or place ite ms on it. When the batte ry is the only source of po wer, be su re th at the battery is su fficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to temp erature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or tr aveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. If a drive must be mailed, place th e drive in a bubble- pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the pa ckage “FRAGIL E.” Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security de vi ces with magnetic fields include airport walk- through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that use x-rays to check luggag e moving on conve yor belts will not damage a drive. 44 Chapter 10 Hardware upgrades
Using optical drives (select models only) An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, sup ports optical discs (CDs and D VDs). These discs store or transport inform ation and play music and movies . DVDs have a higher stor age capacity tha n CDs. All optical drives can read from optical di scs, as described in the following tabl e. Optical drive type Read from CD and DVD-ROM discs Write to CD-R W discs Write to DVD ±RW discs Write to DVD R DL discs DVD-ROM Yes No No No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradati on, or loss of audio or video pla yback functionality, do not initiate Sta n dby while readi ng from a CD or DVD. If Standby is initiated during playback of a disc, you may experience the followin g behaviors: ● Your playback may b e interrupted. ● You may see a warning message asking if you wan t to continue. If this message is displayed, click No . ● You may need to restart the CD or DV D to resume audio and video playback. Using optical drives (select models only) 45
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release b utton (1) on the dr ive bezel to release the disc tra y. 3. Pull out the tray (2) . 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching th e flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, ti lt the disc carefully to p osition it over the s pindle. 5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spind le until the disc snaps into place. 6. Close the dis c tray. NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short p ause is normal before playback begins. 46 Chapter 10 Hardware upgrades
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) There are 2 ways to remove a di sc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to rele ase the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by ge ntly pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the di sc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully ac cessible, tilt the disc ca refully as you remove it. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Using optical drives (select models only) 47
When the disc tray does not open 1. Insert the end o f a paper clip (1) into the release access in the fro nt bezel of the dr ive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip un til the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the sp indle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the ed ges and avoid touchin g the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, ti lt the disc carefully as yo u remove it. 4. Close the dis c tray and place th e disc in a protective case . 48 Chapter 10 Hardware upgrades
A Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent d a mage to the computer, never spra y water, cleaning fluid s, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and li nt, 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 keyboard 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 deposit household de bris on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regu larly to prevent keys from st ickin g and to r emove dust , lint, and particles tha t can become trapped bene ath the keys. A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the ke ys to loosen and remo ve debris. Traveling and shipping The computer is built to go with you. For best resu lts, follow the traveling and shipping tips de scribed here: ● To prepare the computer for traveli ng and shipping, follow these steps: 1. Back up your information. 2. Be sure that the optical drive and PC Card slot are empty. CAUTION : To reduce the risk of damage to the co mputer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, remove discs from a drive before removing the driv e from a drive bay, and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. 3. Turn off and then disc onnect all extern al devices. 4. Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of your infor mation. Kee p the backup sepa rate from the computer. ● When traveling by ai r, carry the co mputer as hand lugg age, and do n ot check it in with the rest of your bags. Cleaning the display 49
CAUTION : Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields . Security devices w ith magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Security devices that use x-rays to check luggage moving on conveyor belts will not damage drives. ● If you plan to use the computer during a flight, check with the airline in advance. In-flight comp uter use is at the discretion of th e airline. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from exte rnal power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the comp uter or a drive, place it in a bubble- pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and labe l the package “FRAGILE.” ● If the computer has a wireless device or a cell p hone device installed, such as a n 802.11b/g, a Global System for Mobile Co mmunications (GSM ), or a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, note that the use of these devices ma y be restricted in some environments. Such restrictions may apply onboard airc raft, in hospita ls, near explo sives, in hazardou s locations, an d so on. If you are un certain of the policy that ap plies to the use of a particular devi ce, ask for authorization to use it b efore you turn it on. ● If you are traveling intern atio nally, follow these suggestions: ◦ Check the computer-related customs regulation s for each country or region on your itinerary. ◦ Contact technical support to d iscuss power cord and adapter requirements for ea ch location in which you plan to use the computer. Voltag e, frequency, an d plug configurations vary. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do no t attempt to pow er the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliance s. 50 Appendix A Rout ine care
Index A AC adapter, connecting 23 accessory battery connector, identifying 7 administrator password 37 airport security devices 44 antennae 7 applications key, Windows 4 audio features 24 audio-in (microphone) jack 5, 24, 25 audio-out (headpho ne) jack 5, 24, 25 B battery charging 20 conserving power 21 disposing 22 inserting 19 low battery levels 21 removing 19 storing 22 battery bay, identifying 7 battery char ge information 12 battery light 16, 20, 21 battery light, identifying 2 battery power 18 battery release latches 7, 19 battery temperature 22 bays battery 7 flash dr ive 7 business card holder, identifying 7 buttons left TouchPad 1 power 3, 15 right TouchPad 1 volume down 4, 24 volume mute 4, 24, 25 volume up 4, 24 wireless 3 C cables LAN 34 modem 31 USB 40 caps lock light , identif ying 2 CD inserting 46 playing 27 removing 47 charging batteries 20 cleaning the display 49 cleaning the keyboa rd 49 compartments, memory module 7 components bottom 6 front 5 left-side 5 right-side 5 wireless antennae 7 Computer Setup power-on pa ssword 37 connecting to a WLAN 30 connection, external power 23 connectors accessory battery 7 dockin g 7 conservation, power 21 copyright warning 27 cord, power 50 corporate WLAN connection 30 country-specific modem cable adapter 32 critical battery level 21 D display cleaning 49 image, switching 12 screen bright ness hotkeys 12 display release latch, identifying 5 display switch, identifying 3, 15 docking connector, identifyin g 7 drive light, identifying 3 drive media 17 DVD inserting 46 playing 27 removing 47 E earbuds 24 esc key, identifying 4 external monitor port 6 , 26 F flash drive bay, id entifying 7 fn key 4, 11 fn f3 key, identifying 16 function keys 4, 11 H headphone (aud io-out) jack 5 headphones 24 hotkeys battery charge information 12 decreasing scree n brightness 12 description 11 displaying system information 11 increasing screen brightness 12 initiating Standby 12 Index 51
switching screen image 12 using 11 hubs 40 I internal display switch, identifying 3 Internet connection setup 29 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5, 24, 25 audio-out (headphone) 5, 24, 25 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 6 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 11 keyboard, cleanin g 49 keypad keys, identifying 4 keypad, embedd ed enabling and disabling 13 identifying 13 switching key functions 14 using 13 keypad, external num lock 14 using 14 keys esc 4 fn 4 function 4 keypad 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels modem approval 8 regulatory 8 service tag 8 wireless certification 8 WLAN 8 latches, battery re lease 7 left TouchPad butto n , identifying 1 lights battery 2, 16 caps lock 2 drive 3 num lock 2 power 2, 15 volume mute 2 wireless 2 local area ne twork (LAN) cable requ ired 34 connecting cable 34 low battery leve l 21 M memory module comp artment, identifying 7 microphone (audio-in) jack 5 microphones, supported 25 modem approval label 8 modem cable connecting 31 country-specific cable adapter 32 noise suppre ssion circuitry 31 modem jack, identifying 6 modem software setting/adding l ocation 33 travel connec tion problems 33 monitor, connecting 26 mouse, external connecting 10 setting pref erences 10 multimedia software opening 26 using 27 mute button 24, 25 N network cable connecting 34 noise suppre ssion circuitry 34 network jack, identifying 6 noise suppression circu itry modem cable 31 network cable 34 num lock ligh t, identi fying 2 num lock, external keypad 14 O operating system 16 optical d isc inserting 46 removing 47 optical drive identifying 5 using 27 P passwords administrator 37 power-on 37 user 37 PC Card slot, identifying 6 PC Cards inserting 42 removing 43 pointing devices, setting preferences 10 ports external monitor 6, 26 USB 5, 6, 40 power connecting 23 conserving 21 control and light locations 15 power button identifying 3, 15 power connector, identifying 6 power light identifying 2, 15 product name and nu mber, computer 8 programs, usin g 27 projector, conn ecting 26 protectin g playback 27 public WLAN conn ection 30 R readable media 17 regulatory information modem approval label 8 regulatory label 8 wireless certification labels 8 release latches, b attery 7 right TouchPad button, identifying 1 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 6 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 S screen brightness hotkeys 12 screen image, switching 12 52 Index
security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 30 serial number, computer 8 service tag 8 setup of WLAN 29 setup, computer 1 shipping the computer 49 shutting dow n 16 slots PC Card 6 security cable 5 software, u sing 27 speaker 24 Standby exiting 17 initiating 17 Standby hotkey 12 storing battery 22 system information hotkey 11 T temperatur e 22 TouchPad buttons 1 identifying 1 TouchPad scroll zone, identifying 1 traveling with the computer modem approval label 8 wireless certification labels 8 troubleshooting mo dem 33 turning off the c omputer 16 U unresponsive system 16 USB cable, connecting 40 USB devi ces connecting 40 description 40 removing 41 USB hubs 40 USB ports, identifying 5, 6, 40 user password 37 V vents, identifying 6, 7 video transmission typ es 12 volume down button 4, 24 volume mute button 4, 24, 25 volume mute light, identifying 2 volume up button 4, 24 volume, adjusting 25 W Windows applicatio ns key, identifying 4 Windows logo key, identifyin g 4 wireless antennae, identifying 7 wireless button, identifying 3 wireless certification label 8 wireless light, identifying 2 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 30 corporate WLAN connection 30 equipment need ed 29 functional range 30 public WLAN connection 30 security 30 WLAN label 8 writable media 17 Index 53