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HP Notebook
User Guide
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© Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Software terms Development Company, L.P. This guide describes features that are By installing, copying, downloading, or Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. SD Logo is a be bound by the terms of the HP End User To obtain the latest
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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 come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or r
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4 Top .......
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Connecting a modem cable .............................................................................. 23 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................... 24 Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) ........................................ 25 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 26 Using the keyboard ............................
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Changing the current power management settings .......................................... 39 Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 39 Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 40 Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 40 Charging a batte
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Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 58 Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 58 Using ExpressCards (select models only) .......................................................................................... 59 Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................
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11 Backup and Recovery ................................................................................................................................ 77 Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 77 Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 79 12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ..
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Appendix B Cleaning your computer ............................................................................................................. 94 Cleaning products .............................................................................................................................. 94 Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 94 Cleaning the display .....................................
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1Welcome After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see Networking on page 19. ● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 26 for additional information. ● Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer.
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Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● Setting up the computer ● Identifying computer components Linux Help ● Computer software To access the Linux Help, select Computer > Help. ● Computer settings ● Connecting to the Internet ● Computer utilities Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, double-click the HP ● Battery
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Resources For information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Double-click the HP Documents icon located on the desktop. – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the war
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2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left pointing stick button (select models Functions like the left button on an external mouse. only) (3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (4) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the scre
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Component Description (5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (6) Right pointing stick button (select models Functions like the right button on an external mouse. only) (7) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Top 5
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Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● On: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN
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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Suspend. ● When the computer is in the Suspend state, press the button briefly to exit Suspend. ● When the computer is in Hibernat
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Component Description (5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon instead of a password logon. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key. (3) Operating system logo key Displays the operating system menu. (4) Operating system applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor. (5) Embedded numeric
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Front NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) Wireless light ● White: 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. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) AC adapter/
