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Notebook PC User Guide
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© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are ATI and ATI Mobility Radeon are trademarks common to most models. Some features of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is may not be available on your computer. a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of
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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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Table of contents 1 Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Starting HP QuickWeb ......................................................................................................................... 2 Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................. 2 2 Features Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 3
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Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 23 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 24 Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 25 Removing a SIM .................................................................................................
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Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 44 Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 44 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 45 5 Multimedia Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 46
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7 HP Media Remote Control (Select Models Only) Component functions ......................................................................................................................... 70 Button quick reference ....................................................................................................................... 71 Inserting or replacing the battery ........................................................................................................ 75 Troubleshooting ..
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Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 91 Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 91 Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 91 Replacing the battery ..........................................................................................
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11 External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cards ......................................................................................................... 116 Inserting a digital card ...................................................................................................... 116 Removing a digital card ................................................................................................... 117 Using ExpressCards .......................................................
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Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................ 138 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 140 Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 140 Downloading a BIOS update ..............................................
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1 Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) ® Your computer's main operating system is Windows . Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only). ® ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If your computer includes HP QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse the Internet, view digital photos, listen to music, or keep in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype (sel
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Starting HP QuickWeb To start HP QuickWeb: 1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb screen opens. 2. Click an icon on the HP QuickWeb screen to start a program. To start HP QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer ▲ restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb home page. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help. Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb To disable or reenable HP Quic
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2 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 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, running utilities, or c
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Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. ● (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table d
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Lights Component Description (1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● (2) Battery light ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer
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Component Description (8) Num lock light On: The embedded numeric keypad is enabled. – or – Num lock is enabled on a connected optional numeric keypad. (9) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local ● ® area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. *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 comp
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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Power button* ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, briefly press the button to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press the button to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly press the button to exit Hibernation. ® If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are
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Component Description (5) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. (6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. Keys Component Description (1) esc
