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HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide
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© Copyright 2010 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 ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 1 Top components .................................................................................................................. 1 Pointing devices ..............
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Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................................... 25 Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 25 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 26 Inserting a SIM ........................................................................................................
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Using the pen holder .......................................................................................................... 45 Setting pen preferences ..................................................................................................... 46 Using the touch screen (select models only) ...................................................................................... 46 Tapping (or clicking) ....................................................................................
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Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 66 Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... 66 Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 67 Webcam tips .............................................................................................................
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Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 83 Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 83 Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................................... 84 Shutting down the computer ......................................................................
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11 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 112 Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 112 Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 113 Setting passwords in Windows ............
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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... 137 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 138 Computer Setup menus ................................................................................................................... 138 File menu .......................................................................................................................
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1Features Identifying hardware 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, select View system information. 3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Top components Pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Off: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad on/off control Enab
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Component Description (4) fn key Enables/disables the TouchPad when pressed in combination with the f5 key. (5) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (6) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (7) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (8) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (9) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (10) Right pointing stic
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Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) 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
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Component Description (8) Volume up light Blinking: The volume up button is being used to increase speaker volume. (9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. Buttons and switches Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (3) Volume down button Decreases computer volume. (4) Volume up button Increases computer volume. 4 Chapte
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Keys 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 on an external numeric keypad. (6) Function keys Execute frequently used
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Front components Component Description (1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (2) External WWAN antenna button Opens the external wireless wide area network (WWAN) antenna. (3) External WWAN antenna Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with WWANs. (4) Power switch ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to shut down the computer. ● When the computer is in Standby, slide the switc
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Right-side components Component Description (1) HP Fingerprint Sensor (fingerprint reader) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon. (2) 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. (3) 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
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Left-side components Component Description (1) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) (2) Pen holder Stores the digitizer pen. (3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (4) ExpressCard slot (select models only) Support
