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HP Notebook
Reference Guide
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© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This reference guide describes features Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its that are common to most models. Some proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard features may not be available on your Company under license. Intel and Centrino computer. are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S. regis
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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
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding more information about your new computer ............................................................................ 1 2 Networking (select models only) ................................................................................................................... 2 Creating a wireless con
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Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 16 Checking audio functions on the computer ........................................................................ 16 Webcam (select models only) ..............................................................
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Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 30 Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) .................................................................... 31 Using switchable graphics (select models only) ................................................................ 31 Using dual graphics (select models only) .......................................................................... 32
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Using optical drives (select models only) ........................................................................................... 47 Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 47 Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 47 Tray-load .......................................................................................
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Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 64 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 64 Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 64 Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 65 9 C
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Appendix C Electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 83 Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 84 x
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1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may n ot be available on your c omputer. Finding more information about your new computer The following user guides a nd reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster—Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. The poster is inclu
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2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless—Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2. ● Wired—Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 9. NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide
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Icon Name Description Wired network (disabled/ Indicates that all network devices are disabled in Windows® Control disconnected) Panel. Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network. Network (disconnected) Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network. Network (disabled/ Indicates that no w ireless connections are available. disconnected) Windows Vista Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wir
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Turning wireless devices on or off You can use the wireless button or HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn off wireless devices. NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on the keyboard. The term wireless button is used throughout this guide to refer to all types of wireless controls. Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on identifying the type and location of the wireless button on your computer. To t
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Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Connecting to an existing WLAN Windows 7 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on page 4.) 2. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 3. Select your WLAN from the list. NOTE: If no WLANs ar
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Setting up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router. ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. NOTE:
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NOTE: HP recommends that you select WPA2, which is the most advanced of the three encryption protocols. The use of WEP encryption is not recommended, because it can be overcome with little effort. ● Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) use security standards to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. Both WPA and WPA2 dynamically generate a new key for every packet, and they also generate a different set of keys for each computer on the ne
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Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the compu ter. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Insert the SIM into the SIM
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Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS satellit es deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that t raditionally link electronic devices s uch as the following: ● Computers ● Pho
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Connecting a modem cable 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2) or a route (not illustrated). 10 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)
