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Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. (6) Function keys Execute frequently used sys
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HP ProBook User Guide
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© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. Company under license. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries or regions. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Features Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 1 Top components .................................................................................................................. 1 TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 1 Lights ..............................................................
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WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 33 Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 33 Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 34 Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 3
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Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ................................................................. 58 CD-R discs ........................................................................................................ 58 CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... 58 DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... 58 DVD±RW discs ...................
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Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 78 Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 78 Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 80 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 80 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ...........
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8 External media cards Using Media Card Reader cards ...................................................................................................... 106 Inserting a digital card ...................................................................................................... 106 Stopping and removing a digital card .............................................................................. 107 Using ExpressCards (select models only) ...............................................
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12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 144 Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 145 Recovering your information ............................................................................................ 145 Recovering the operating system and programs ...................
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1 Features Identifying hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, click View system information. 3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Top co
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Component Description (6) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (7) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. 2 Chapter 1 Features
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Lights NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) Wireless lights (2)* Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local ● area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● † (2) Power lights (2) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) Battery light A
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Component Description (5) QuickLook light ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off, in Standby, or in Hibernation. (6) QuickWeb light On: The Web browser is in use. (7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (8) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. (9) Volume mute light ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off. (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to decrease the speaker volume. (11) Volume
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Component Description (3) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, 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 plugged into a
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Component Description (1) Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on ● the computer. When the computer is on, press the button to shut ● down the computer. When the computer is in Standby, press the button ● briefly to exit Standby. When the computer is in Hibernation, press the ● button briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
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Component Description (5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (6) Volume down button Decreases computer volume. (7) Volume up button Increases computer volume. (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the computer. ● When the computer is in Stand
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Component Description (2) QuickLook button ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software Setup. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. (3) QuickWeb button When the computer is off, press the button to open ● HP QuickWeb. When the computer is on, press the button to open ● the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wire
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Keys NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys
