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Notebook PC User Guide

Copyright 2010 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Bluetooth is a trademark owned by itsproprietor and used by Hewlett-PackardCompany under license. Microsoft andWindows are U.S. registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation. SD Logo is atrademark of its proprietor.The information contained herein is subjectto change without notice. The onlywarranties for HP products and services areset forth in the express warranty statementsaccompanying such products and services.Nothing herein should be construed asconstituting an additional warranty. HP shallnot be liable for technical or editorial errorsor omissions contained herein.First Edition: April 2010Document Part Number: 616711-001Product noticeThis user guide describes features that arecommon to most models. Some featuresmay not be available on your computer.

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on ahard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a softsurface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contactthe skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and theAC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the InternationalStandard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).iii

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Table of contents1 FeaturesIdentifying hardware . 1Components . 2Top components . 2TouchPad . 2Lights . 3Button and speakers . 4Keys . 5Right-side components . 6Left-side components . 7Bottom components . 8Display components . 9Wireless antennas . 9Additional hardware components . 11Labels . 122 Wireless, local area network, and modemUsing wireless devices . 13Identifying wireless and network status icons . 14Using the wireless controls . 14Using the wireless action key . 14Using HP Wireless Assistant . 15Using operating system controls . 15Using a WLAN . 16Setting up a WLAN . 16Protecting your WLAN . 17Connecting to a WLAN . 18Roaming to another network . 18Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) . 19Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) . 19Troubleshooting wireless connection problems . 20Cannot connect to a WLAN . 20Cannot connect to a preferred network . 20Network icon is not displayed . 21v

Current network security codes are unavailable . 21WLAN connection is very weak . 22Cannot connect to the wireless router . 22Using the modem (select models only) . 23Connecting a modem cable . 23Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter . 24Selecting a location setting . 24Viewing the current location selection . 24Adding new locations when traveling . 25Solving travel connection problems . 26Connecting to a local area network . 273 Pointing devices and keyboardUsing the TouchPad . 28Turning the TouchPad on and off . 29Using TouchPad gestures . 29Scrolling . 30Pinching . 30Rotating . 31Setting pointing device preferences . 31Using the keyboard . 31Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard . 344 MultimediaMultimedia features . 35Identifying your multimedia components . 36Adjusting the volume . 37Using the media activity functions . 38Using the media activity action keys . 38Multimedia software . 39Using CyberLink PowerDVD software . 39Using other preinstalled multimedia software . 39Installing multimedia software from a disc . 39Audio . 40Connecting external audio devices . 40Checking your audio functions . 40Video . 41Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) . 42Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) . 43Optical drive . 44Webcam (select models only) . 45Webcam tips . 45Adjusting webcam properties . 45vi

5 Power managementSetting power options . 47Using power-saving states . 47Initiating and exiting Sleep . 48Initiating and exiting Hibernation . 48Using the battery meter . 49Using power plans . 49Viewing the current power plan . 49Selecting a different power plan . 49Customizing power plans . 49Setting password protection on wakeup . 50Using external AC power . 51Connecting the AC adapter . 52Testing an AC adapter . 53Using battery power . 54Finding battery information in Help and Support . 54Using Battery Check . 54Displaying the remaining battery charge . 55Inserting or removing the battery . 55Charging a battery . 56Maximizing battery discharge time . 57Managing low battery levels . 57Identifying low battery levels . 57Resolving a low battery level . 58Resolving a low battery level when external power is available . 58Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery isavailable . 58Resolving a low battery level when no power source isavailable . 58Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exitHibernation . 58Calibrating a battery . 58Step 1: Fully charge the battery . 58Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep . 59Step 3: Discharge the battery . 60Step 4: Fully recharge the battery . 60Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep . 61Conserving battery power . 61Storing a battery . 61Disposing of a used battery . 62Replacing the battery . 62Switching between graphics modes (select models only) . 63Shutting down the computer . 64vii

6 DrivesHandling drives . 65Optical drive . 66Identifying the installed optical drive . 66Using optical discs . 67Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) . 68CD-R discs . 68CD-RW discs . 68DVD R discs . 68DVD RW discs . 68LightScribe DVD R discs . 69Blu-ray Disc (BD) . 69Playing a CD, DVD, or BD . 69Configuring AutoPlay . 71Changing DVD region settings . 71Observing the copyright warning . 72Copying a CD, DVD, or BD . 72Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD . 73Removing a CD, DVD, or BD . 74Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems . 74The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD . 74A disc does not play automatically . 75A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically . 75A DVD movie is not visible on an external display . 76The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion . 76A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display . 76A device driver must be reinstalled . 76Obtaining the latest HP device drivers . 77Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers . 78Using external drives . 79Improving hard drive performance . 80Using Disk Defragmenter . 80Using Disk Cleanup . 80Replacing the hard drive . 817 External devices and external media cardsUsing a USB device . 85Connecting a USB device . 85Removing a USB device . 86Using Digital Media Slot cards . 87Inserting a digital card . 87Removing a digital card . 88viii

8 Adding or replacing a memory module9 SecurityProtecting the computer . 92Using passwords . 93Setting passwords in Windows . 93Setting passwords in Setup Utility . 93Administrator password . 94Managing an administrator password . 94Entering an administrator password . 94Power-on password . 95Managing a power-on password . 95Entering a power-on password . 95Using antivirus software . 96Using firewall software . 96Installing critical security updates . 97Installing an optional security cable . 97Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)Starting Setup Utility . 98Using Setup Utility . 99Changing the language of Setup Utility . 99Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility . 99Displaying system information . 100Restoring default settings in Setup Utility . 100Exiting Setup Utility . 101Setup Utility menus . 101Main menu . 101Security menu . 101System Configuration menu . 102Diagnostics menu . 102Appendix B Software updatesUpdating the BIOS . 104Determining the BIOS version . 104Downloading a BIOS update . 105Updating programs and drivers . 106Appendix C Backup and recoveryCreating recovery discs . 108Backing up your information . 109Using Windows Backup and Restore . 110Using system restore points . 111ix

When to create restore points . 111Create a system restore point . 111Restore to a previous date and time . 111Performing a recovery . 112Recovering from the recovery discs . 112Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) . 112Index . 113x

1FeaturesIdentifying hardwareTo see a list of hardware installed in the computer: Select Start Control Panel System and Security. Then in the System area, click DeviceManager.You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, runningutilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information.Identifying hardware1

ComponentsTop componentsTouchPadComponentDescription(1) When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. When the TouchPad zone is inactive, the light is amber. To switch between active and inactive, quickly double-tap theTouchPad off indicator.TouchPad off indicator(2)TouchPad zoneMoves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.(3)Left TouchPad controlUse the left side of the TouchPad control button like the left buttonon an external mouse.(4)Right TouchPad controlUse the right side of the TouchPad control button like the rightbutton on an external mouse.There is an unmarked scroll zone inside the right edge of the TouchPad. To scroll up and down usingthe TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad.For more information about TouchPad features, see Using the TouchPad on page 28.2Chapter 1 Features

LightsNOTE:Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.ComponentDescription(1) Off: TouchPad is enabled. Amber: TouchPad is disabled.TouchPad lightTo switch the Touchpad on and off, quickly double-tap theTouchpad light.(2)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.(3)Power light On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, ison. Amber: All wireless devices are off.(4)(5)Wireless lightnum lk lightOn: The numeric function of the keypad is enabled.Off: The navigation function of the keypad is enabled.Components3

Button and speakersNOTE:Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.ComponentDescription(1) When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer. When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiateSleep. When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the buttonbriefly to exit Sleep. When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button brieflyto exit Hibernation.Power buttonIf the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdownprocedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for atleast 5 seconds to turn off the computer.To learn more about your power settings, select Start ControlPanel System and Security Power Options.(2)4Speakers (2)Chapter 1 FeaturesProduce sound.

KeysNOTE:Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.ComponentDescription(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with thefn key.(2)fn keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with theesc key.(3)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.(4)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.(5)Integrated numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.(6)Action keysExecute frequently used system actions.For more information about using action keys, see Using the keyboard on page 31.Components5