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HP ZBook 15 Mobile Workstation User's Manual

1. Linux Help e Computer software To access the Linux Help select Computer gt Help e Computer settings e Connecting to the Internet e Computer utilities Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices e Regulatory and safety information To access the notices double click the HP e Battery disposal information Documents icon located on the desktop Safety amp Comfort Guide e Proper workstation setup posture health and work habits To access this guide double click the HP Documents e Electrical and mechanical safety information icon located on the desktop or Go to http www hp com ergo Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with your computer HP Web site e Support information For U S support go to http www hp com go e Ordering parts and finding additional help contactHP For worldwide support go to http Awelcome hp com country us en wwcontact us html e Software driver and BIOS updates e Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty Warranty information To access the warranty Double click the HP Documents icon located on the desktop OF 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 prin
2. e Use a firewall Checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network and discards any suspicious items Firewalls are available in both software and hardware Some networks use a combination of both types e Wireless encryption Your computer supports three encryption protocols o Wi Fi Protected Access WPA o Wi Fi Protected Access II WPA2 o Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP EY 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 e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA and Wi Fi Protected Access II WPA 2 use security standards to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network Both WPA and WPA2 dynamically 16 Chapter 3 Networking generate a new key for every packet and they also generate a different set of keys for each computer on the network To accomplish this o WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP WPA 2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol CCMP which is a new AES protocol e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encrypts data with a WEP key before it is transmitted Without the correct key others will not be able to use the WLAN Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN the operating system attempts to connect to that network If the
3. Be adel OR EE 28 6 Powermanagemenkt ES N ES EE dee ee des ee ee RE Ee cee Ge Ee Re EE ge ee GESE NS EE EG Oe Ge ee Rs 29 shutting down the COMPUTE iese EERS GR EER RSG ER cece GE OE BRA ESE SR RA N de Se GR GE RR EEEE 29 Setting power options ie ee ee ee Ee ER GR AR Re AA de ee ee ee ee ee GR ee ee Re AA AA ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re Re ee ee ee ee ee 29 Using power saving state Si RS EO EE AE RR NA ne dae See GER ee Ee AE Re ee gee ates 29 Initiating and exiting Suspend ie ee AA RR Re ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee 30 Initiating and exiting Hibernation cece ee ee RR ee ee ee be ee ee ee ee ee ee 30 Using the POWER ICOM ies RE eg GR EE ee Ge AE eg Ge AG see Ee Ee Ga Ge es 30 Using power management RR ERK tiria eirinen Es Oe EE Ke ed ee BE Re Lee EA RED ee EE ess 30 Viewing the current power management settings iese ee ee ee 31 Changing the current power management settings ee ee ee 31 Bede Eg doe OE EE N 31 Displaying the remaining battery charge ese ee ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 31 Inserting or removing the battery ees ee de ee ee AA ee Re ee Re ee de ee Re ee de ee ee ee de 31 Charging a batery EE EE OR OE EE 32 Maximizing battery life eee ee ee eee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ek ee 33 Managing low battery levels esse ee AA Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ke ee 33 Identifying low battery levels ee ee Re ee ee RR Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee
4. ER RE N EE EE RT EE RE OE 9 BL N ER ER ER EE ER OR RE EE 10 Blde ER AR HE OO ME EE N EE OE OR OG 11 BOROM a AA OR RA RR T 12 Ko ed dil ER OE RE ER Ee EE N EE AE EE N EE 14 Using an Internet service provider SP ee ek ee ee GR Re Re RA ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee RA ee ee ee 14 Identifying wireless and network status ICONS eek ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee RR ee ee ee ke ee ee 14 Creating a wireless COonine llon se ER EES ER aiden AGE Ke ee ke es De el ek ge ee needed 14 Turning wireless devices on and OF ee ee ee ee RR ee ee ee ee Re ee ee 14 Using the wireless DUTON iis EER ES GEREG Re GEREG ee GN EED Gee ee GN Ee ee ek EE ede 14 Using the operating system controls se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 15 BEE ESE EE RE RE EE OE OE NS 15 Connecting to an existing WLAN ee se ee ee ee RR ee ee RR ee ee RR ee ee ee 15 Setting up a new WLAN iniiai an ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee ke ee Ke Re ee ee ee ee ee ed 15 osse AE ER EE RE EE AR EO 16 Roaming to another nEtWOrK ies EERS ER EED Se GE OER SY EED Sk GN GESE ee es EEEE 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices Select models only ee AA ee Re ee ee 17 Connecting to a wired netWOFK iese ee ee ee ee ee EEEa EE ee ee ee ee ee ek ee ee ee 17 Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Re ee 17 4 Keyboard and pointing GGVIGGS iii REKE EG ERGE SEE VERG GE GREG VREDE es WEER SEE WEEG OR SE Vee be ek Ee ee WRK KS GREG Web Sea 19 Using the keyboard RE EE ER EE EE 19 Identi
5. Password field and then press enter 4 times 3 To save your changes and exit Computer Setup use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes Using passwords 53 Your changes take effect when the computer restarts Entering a BIOS administrator password At the Enter password prompt type your administrator password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password you must restart the computer and try again Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password CAUTION To prevent the DriveLock protected hard drive from becoming permanently unusable record the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password in a safe place away from your computer If you forget both DriveLock passwords the hard drive will be permanently locked and can no longer be used DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock can be applied only to the internal hard drive s of the computer After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive a password must be entered to access the drive The drive must be inserted into the computer or an advanced port replicator in order for it to be accessed by the DriveLock passwords To apply DriveLock protection to an internal hard drive a user password and a master password must be set in Computer Setup Note the following considerations about using DriveLock protection e After DriveLock protection is applied to a h
6. press the num Ik key OOO Component 1 l Wireless light Description 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 2 i Power light 3 AC adapter Battery light On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in the Suspend state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation White The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent Off The battery is fully charged 4 Hard drive light 0 N Blinking white The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Amber HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive Front 7 8 D Component 1 EER Memory card reader Be 7 Description Connects optional memory cards that store manage share or access information 2 oD Audio out headphone jack Audio in microphone jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones earbuds a headset or television audio Also connects an optional headset microphone WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information see the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a device is connected to the jack the computer speakers are disabled Be
7. 25 Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer follow these steps 1 Select Computer Control Center 2 In the left pane click Hardware and then click Sound in the right pane 3 Click the Sound Effects tab and then select one of the sound options under Choose an alert sound to test each sound To check the recording functions of the computer follow these steps 1 Select Computer Control Center 2 In the left pane click Hardware and then click Sound in the right pane 3 Click the Input tab and then select Microphone or Line in in the drop down menu next to Connector 4 Adjust the input volume by moving the Input volume slider to the desired setting NOTE For best results when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer right click the Sound icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Using the webcam select models only Some computers include an integrated webcam located at the top of the display With the preinstalled software Cheese you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video You can preview and save the photo or video recording To use the Cheese software select Computer gt More Applications gt Images gt Cheese The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features e Capturing and sharing video
8. AC power the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness see Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage depending on how you work Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage However a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power NWARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the battery provided with the computer a replacement battery provided by HP or a compatible battery purchased from HP Computer battery life varies depending on power management settings programs running on the computer display brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors Displaying the remaining battery charge A Move the pointer over the Power icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Inserting or removing the battery To insert the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay away from you Using battery power 31 2 Insert the battery into the battery bay aligning the tabs on the battery 1 with the notches on the computer and then press the battery 2 down until it is seated The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into plac
9. BIOS software package Follow the installation instructions as provided with the downloaded BIOS software package YNOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive Updating the BIOS 63 Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly The following diagnostic tests are available in Advanced System Diagnostics Start up test This test analyzes the main computer components that are required to start the computer Run in test This test repeats the start up test and checks for intermittent problems that the start up test does not detect Hard disk test This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive and then checks all data in every sector of the hard drive If the test detects a damaged sector it attempts to move the data to a good sector Memory test This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules If it reports an error replace the memory modules immediately Battery test This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary If the battery fails the test contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery System Tune Up This group of additional tests checks your computer to make sure that the main components are functioning correctly System
10. C 41 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Input power 77 D Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact for example the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components To prevent damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible Use nonmagnetic tools Before handling components discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface of the component If you remove a component place it in an electrostatic safe container If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation contact support 78 Appendix D Ele
11. LANL LTA Q Product 200000000 MEAT Component 1 Warranty period 2 Model number Labels 73 Component 3 Serial number 4 Product number e Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer e Wireless certification label or labels select models only Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use 74 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support B Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Use the following products to safely clean your computer e Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0 3 percent maximum concentration For example disposable wipes These wipes come in a variety of brand names e Alcohol free glass cleaning fluid e Water with mild soap solution e Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois static free cloth without oil e Static free cloth wipes CAUTION Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer If you are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer check the product contents to make sure that ingredients such as alcohol acetone ammonium chloride methylene chloride and hydrocarbons are not included in the product Fibrous materials such as paper towels can scratch the computer Over time dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches Cleaning procedures F
12. computer is turned on but is not responding to software or keyboard commands try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided until shutdown occurs Troubleshooting 69 CAUTION Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery The computer is unusually warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use But if the computer feels unusually warm it may be overheating because a vent is blocked If you suspect that the computer is overheating allow the computer to cool to room temperature Be sure to keep all vents free from obstructions while you are using the computer 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 during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment
13. connectors Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use ExpressCard is a network device shut down the ExpressCard before removing it from your computer Ey NOTE The following illustration may look slightly different than your device The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert To remove the insert 1 Press in on the insert 1 to unlock it 2 Pull the insert out of the slot 2 To insert an ExpressCard 1 Hold the card label side up with the connectors facing the computer Using ExpressCards select models only 45 2 Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the ExpressCard Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard 1 Open File Browser by selecting Computer gt Nautilus 2 Inthe Places list in the left pane of File Browser click the Eject icon next to the name of the ExpressCard You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device Ey NOTE Ejecting the ExpressCard using Nautilus is only required if it is a storage device 3 Release and remove the ExpressCard a Gently press in on the ExpressCard 1 to unlock it b Pull the ExpressCard
14. do eel RE OR RE OR EE seals 41 8 Eternal cards and CS VICES ES ES EE ED SG EG Ge EG GE ta De A GE EG ei 42 Using memory cards RR OE RE A ai aii aaia 42 ipsening amemon cald RES E E eg bee dee ee eg 42 REMOVING a memory Card oense SS ES EN ANAA EA Se EE Ed ASe ERGE AN Ge ERGE dee ee oe 42 Using smart cards Select models only Re Re ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee 43 Insertingasmarteardi is ee RE ee RR eds n RR eg Eeu ee ee Gee Re ge RR gee ee Pe 44 Removinga smart card tected siete SEE GEE NAG EE ERK N ee GEREAGEER Nee ge aided ante ete 44 Using ExpressCards select models only ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 44 Configuring an ExpressCard ies Ese ESE R ee Oe EEEE Eg Ee SR N See We gegee eke 45 Inserting an ExpressCard i s is EE SURE EE MESSE se See ee N SONE GE Me Ede NO see Ge de ge 45 Removing an ExpressCard iese dese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ee 46 Using a USB deVi e sies bres Oe De Ee oe eo ee edge ER ee Re se gees ie De Ewe Ee Gee Me DoE 46 Connecting a USB device EE ee ER ge KEES gee EE Ne de EER ed ee REG gede KA N gede Ee des 47 Using optional external devices 00 cece cette Re AR ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ek ee 47 Using optional external drives 00 0 cece ee eee ee ee de ee ee ee ee ee ee ee E 48 Using ihe docking Connector siird Aaa genee AN ea ese Ag kens AO kase edness 48 S Momor moduleS iet ri ee vcs
15. ee Re eN EG DE GEN Heer vee Gee ee Ged ER OR Bee Se EDE RE rene 49 10 SERE SE cca se DE oe EA EG gay xe GE EG ie 52 Protecting the computer uses seg ae SR dee NEAR RE ed ge io ee Eg ee AO Eg ig 52 USING passwords RE ER kad rinn eee en deeded eel eee ade dee 52 Setting passwords in the operating system ie cece ects ee Ge RR ee ee ee RR ee ee ee ee 53 Setting passwords in Computer Setup iis se RR AAR AR Re AA Re Re Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password ese ee ee ee ee ee ee 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 0000 0 sesse dee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 54 Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password ss se se ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 54 Managing a DriveLock password iese see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee de ee ee ee 54 Entering a DriveLock password ccc ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 54 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock iss ese eke ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ge AR AA Re ee Gee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 55 Managing an Automatic DriveLock password see ese ee ee ee Ge RR ee ee RR ee ee ek ee 55 Using firewall Software sniegi veg Eg REED ee ae AO SERE Ge ee gee eg De ged ee bee ge N 55 Installing an optional security cable sessies cee ee ee ek Re ee eee Re ee ee ke AANEREN ee ee ee ke ee ee 56 Using the fingerprint reader Select models only ee Re AR Re AR ee RR ee ee ee ee ee 56 Enabling fingerprint authentication during lO
16. ee ee 33 Resolving a low battery level ee ee ee ee Re ee ee RR ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee 34 vi Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 34 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 34 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 34 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit allele RE RR RE EO EE OE 34 Conserving battery POWEF iseer EREGAS GE ee GR GER EG ee ee ER Ee ee ee ER ed de ee 34 Storing a batery N EE RE EE nied aaa 34 Disposing oi a used battery einir nE NET A 35 Replacing the battery sic Ese PERE EE RENEE GE n RE Ee N EE GN AE EE SN N DE EE 35 Using external AC DOWETF 0 0 cece ce ee ee Re AR ee AR ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ek ee 35 Testing an AG adapter ii Es EE RS De EE Ee ER GE Ke RS RS RE se ee Be ge DEER Reg eee 35 dn sa OE EE MI AE N N CR 37 Handling drivee ee eg ek Oe ee Ee GE es Es Oe ee EE Ee Ee ee Re eg ee oe 37 Removing or replacing the service COVED oo iese ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ek ee ee ee ee 37 REMOVING the service COVER issie Ese DE SKEER Dog es Ee vue DoE gee ee gede ges Ee Oe dee Ke Re ge 38 Replacing the service COVED iss esse sedes dee sed Es see de Ds AE Se ES Ee EG GR AE GER GEE Red 38 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ee ee Re ee AA RR Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee 39 Removing the hard ei OER RR EE EE N 39 elle
17. icons Icon Name Description dil Wireless connected Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on hy Network Connection Indicates that the wired network is connected and active If both connected wired and wireless connections are active the operating system uses the wired connection because it is faster Network Connection Indicates that wired and wireless networks are not connected Be disconnected Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices e Wireless local area network WLAN device e Bluetooth device Turning wireless devices on and off Using the wireless button Use the wireless button to turn both the wireless network controller and the Bluetooth controller off or on simultaneously They can be controlled individually through Control Center or Computer Setup 14 Chapter 3 Networking EYNOTE See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for information on identifying the type and location of the wireless button on your computer Using the operating system controls To enable or disable a wireless or wired network device 1 Right click the Network Connection icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 To enable or disable one of the following devices select or clear one of the following options e Enable Networking all network devices Enable Wireless Using a WLAN A wireless connection co
18. in use 4 Webcam select models only Records video and captures photographs 5 Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed while the power is on NOTE The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions To see wireless regulatory notices see the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region Display 11 Bottom Component Description 1 ia Battery release latch Releases the battery 2 Battery bay Holds the battery 3 oO Docking connector Connects an optional docking device z 4 Accessory battery connector 5 Service cover release lock a 6 C 4 Connects an optional accessory battery Locks the service cover Service cover release latch Releases the service cover on the computer 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Component Description 7 Vents 3 Enable 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 8 ti Im Service coverr Provides access to the hard drive and also contains the wir
19. or master password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password you must shut down the computer and try again Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock In a multiple user environment you can set an Automatic DriveLock password When the Automatic DriveLock password is enabled a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be created for you When any user passes the password credential the same random user and DriveLock master password will be used to unlock the drive Ey NOTE You must have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features Managing an Automatic DriveLock password To enable or disable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press f10 to enter Computer Setup 3 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security gt Automatic DriveLock and then follow the on screen instructions Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network A firewall can be a software program you install on your computer and or network or it can be a solution made up of both hardware and software There are two types of firewalls to consider e Host base
20. out of the slot 2 Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus USB is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device such as a USB keyboard mouse drive printer scanner or hub 46 Chapter 8 External cards and devices Some USB devices may reguire additional support software which is usually included with the device For more information about device specific software see the manufacturer s instructions The computer has at 3 USB ports that support USB 1 0 1 1 2 0 or 3 0 devices Your computer also has a USB charging port that provides power to an external device An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer Connecting a USB device NCAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector use minimal force to connect a USB device EYNOTE The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section A To connect a USB device to the computer connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port d EYNOTE When you connect a USB storage device you may see a message in the notification area to let you know that the device is recognized by the system Using optional external devices Ey NOTE For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use see the manufacturer s instructions To connect an external device to the computer A CAUTION
21. personal information before you give away or recycle your computer The process described in this section provides a speedy simple way to return the computer to its original state This option removes all personal data applications and settings from your computer and reinstalls the Linux operating system iy IMPORTANT This option does not provide backups of your information Before using this option back up any personal information you wish to retain You can initiate this option by using the f11 key To use the f11 key Press f11 while the computer boots or Press and hold f11 as you press the power button The following options are available e Cancel Reboot Reboots the system No recovery or restore activity is performed e Recover Repair System This option repairs a system that is not working properly and preserves user data e Restore Factory System This option restores the system back to the original factory state User data is not preserved Select an option and follow the on screen instructions 60 Chapter 11 Backup and Recovery 12 Computer Setup BIOS and Advanced System Diagnostics Computer Setup or Basic Input Output System BIOS controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system such as disk drives display keyboard mouse and printer Computer Setup includes settings for the types of peripherals installed the startup sequence of the computer and the a
22. the hard drive into the hard drive bay 2 Pull the plastic tab 2 toward the center of the computer to engage the hard drive with the connector Tighten the hard drive screws 3 Replace the service cover see Removing or replacing the service cover on page 37 Replace the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on page 31 Connect AC power and external devices to the computer oo os Ee Turn on the computer Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 41 8 External cards and devices Using memory cards Optional memory cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing These cards are often used with digital cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers To determine the memory card formats that are supported on your computer see Getting to know your computer on page 3 Inserting a memory card CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the memory card connectors use minimal force to insert a memory card 1 Hold the memory card label side up with the connectors facing the computer 2 Insert the card into the memory card reader and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated Removing a memory card CAUTION To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the memory card Save your information and close all programs associated with the memory card To remove a memory card 1 Open File Browser
23. the optional screw 4 to hold the service cover in place Slide the release latch to the right 5 to lock the service cover NOTE If you want to use the optional screw it is stored inside the service cover 5 Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on page 31 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Z CAUTION To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on in Suspend or in Hibernation 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 Removing the hard drive To remove a hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display 3 Disconnect AC power and all external hardware devices from the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 5 Remove the battery See Inserting or removing the battery on page 31 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 39 6 Loosen the 3 hard drive screws 1 Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the left to disconnect the hard drive 7 Lift the hard drive 3 and then remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay 40 Chapter 7 Drives Installing a hard drive To install a hard drive 1 Angle the hard drive 1 into the hard drive bay and then lower
24. 0 to enter Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup 61 To exit Computer Setup menus choose one of the following methods To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes click the Exit icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File gt Ignore Changes and Exit and then press enter To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus click the Save icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File gt Save Changes and Exit and then press enter Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup EY NOTE Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory follow these steps 1 N Hi ee DA Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Press f10 to enter Computer Setup Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File gt Restore Defaults Follow the on screen instructions To save your changes and exit click the Save icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the arrow keys to select File gt Save Changes and Exit and then press e
25. A GR Re AA RR Re ee AA ee Re ee ee ee Re ee de ee 70 The wireless network connection is not working ie ee ee ke ee ee RR Re ee ee Ge ke ee ee 70 The computer does not detect the optical drive is ee ke Re ee ee ee ee AA Re Re ee ee 71 Adise does NOU play ss EED Ee Ee ee by ee es ee Ee Be Eg ES Ee eg Dee dee ee dd 71 A movie is not visible on an external display ees ee de ee Re ee de ee Re ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee 71 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion 72 CONTACTING SUPPO ER AE aa EG AR ag a egg Ge AG a NR GES EG KA ees 72 Labels si De EE eee ae 73 Appendix B Cleaning your computer em esse GE EER ERG ER n RE Ie esse de os E eN keep es EEN NESER RR Ge en se ve es ese RR 75 Gleaning produie AA ER EE EE EG 75 Gleaningrproeedures EE ee Ge ee ge ee ee ee oe Ee AE ee ge EG Age 75 Cleaning the display is EER RE ENE GE EE EER KEES eg EERS ee GEES EN denne adder Eed 75 Cleaning the sides Or COVED ee ee ee ee RR ee ee RR ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee 75 Cleaning the TouchPad keyboard or MOUSE ee ee ee 76 Appendix GS Soectratios N IE ie id RS Ee ed eg ie GE Ee Ga Ge N ee Ge oe iS dee EE 77 Ted doe AE EE N AR EE EA aN 77 Bate Rd de SE EG 71 Appendix D Eleetrastatif disehafde ius ees DIES VERS GESANG ee SEUN eG EG DERE KG Ee DEE INGE EG alaanide isi laai 78 1 Welcome After you set up and register the computer take the following steps e C
26. Control Center With the computer on you can initiate Suspend in any of the following ways e Briefly press the power button e Close the display EYNOTE This works only when the computer is running on battery power e Select Computer gt Shutdown gt Suspend e Click the Power icon located on the far right of the taskbar and then click Suspend To exit Suspend A Briefly press the power button When the computer exits Suspend the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Management in Control Center With the computer on you can initiate Hibernation in any of the following ways e Briefly press the power button e Select Computer gt Shutdown gt Hibernate e Click the Power icon located on the far right of the taskbar and then click Hibernate To exit Hibernation A Briefly press the power button When the computer exits Hibernation the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working Using the Power icon The Power icon is located in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar The Power icon allows you to quickly access power settings view rem
27. HP Notebook User Guide Copyright 2013 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett Packard Company under license SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition June 2013 Document Part Number 721771 001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer To obtain the latest information in this guide contact support For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact us html Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement EULA If you do not accept these license terms your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product hardware and software within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase For any further information or f
28. IEC 60950 NOTE The fan in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during operation An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected Turn on the device according to the manufacturer s instructions Be sure that all device connections are secure Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power Be sure that the device especially if it is older is compatible with the operating system Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working as expected follow these suggestions To enable or disable a wireless or wired network device right click the Network Connection icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar To enable devices select the check box from the menu option To disable the device clear the check box Be sure that the wireless device is turned on Be sure that the computer wireless antennas are free from obstructions Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are on Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and to the cable or DSL modem and that the lights are on Disconnect and then reconnect all cables and turn th
29. Setup Computer Setup passwords Function BIOS administrator password Protects access to Computer Setup DriveLock master password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock It is also used to remove DriveLock protection This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process DriveLock user password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process For details about each of these passwords see the following topics Managing a BIOS administrator password To set change or delete this password follow these steps 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer While the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen press esc When the Startup Menu is displayed press f10 2 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security gt Setup BIOS Administrator password and then press enter e To seta BIOS administrator password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To change a BIOS administrator password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To delete a BIOS administrator password type your current password in the Enter
30. To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged 1 Connect the device to the computer 2 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the device To disconnect an unpowered external device turn off the device and then disconnect it from the computer To disconnect a powered external device turn off the device disconnect it from the computer and then unplug the AC power cord Using optional external devices 47 Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer NOTE HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the computer USB drives include the following types e 1 44 megabyte diskette drive e External hard drive a hard drive with an adapter attached e External optical drive CD and DVD e MultiBay device Using the docking connector The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer Ey NOTE The following image may look different from your computer or docking device 48 Chapter8 External cards and devices 9 Memory modules The co
31. Tune Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on memory modules hard drive SMART attributes the hard drive surface the battery and battery calibration video memory and the WLAN module status You can view system information and error logs in the Advanced System Diagnostics window To start Advanced System Diagnostics 1 2 Turn on or restart the computer While the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen press esc When the Startup Menu is displayed press f2 Click the diagnostic test you want to run and then follow the on screen instructions EY NOTE If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it is running press esc 64 Chapter 12 Computer Setup BIOS and Advanced System Diagnostics 13 MultiBoot About the boot device order As the computer starts the system attempts to boot from enabled boot devices The MultiBoot utility which is enabled at the factory controls the order in which the system selects a boot device Boot devices can include optical drives diskette drives a network interface card NIC hard drives and USB devices Boot devices contain bootable media or files that the computer needs to start and operate properly YNOTE Some boot devices must be enabled in Computer Setup before they can be included in the boot order The factory setting is for the computer to select the boot device by searching enabled boot devices a
32. Turn the computer right side up and then reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer Turn on the computer 51 10 Security Protecting the computer EY NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer personal information and data from a variety of risks The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use The operating system offers certain security features Additional security features are listed in the following table Most of these additional security features can be configured in Computer Setup To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Authentication using passwords Unauthorized access to Computer Setup f10 BIOS Administrator password in Computer Setup Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup Unauthorized startup from an optical drive diskette drive or Boot options feature in Computer Setup internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data e Firewall software e Operating system updates Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot used with
33. abling boot devices in Computer Setup ie ee ee ER GR AR AA Re AA ede ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 66 Considering boot order changes ee ee Re Re AA ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee eke ee 66 Choosing MultiBoot preferences ii ee ee AR ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 67 viii Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup is se Re RA Re Ee ee ee ee Re Re ede ee ee ee ee 67 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt see ee ee 68 Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt siese ese see ek ee eke ee Re Gee ede ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 68 Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re 68 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support iese see RR RA RAGE Ge Ee AA AR EE ER AR RR RR Re Re Ge ee Re AA RA Rek ARK Rea Re Ge Rek ee 69 Troubleshooting sissioni i EE EE 69 The computer is unable to Start UP iss ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AR ek Re Re Gee ee ae ee ee ee 69 The computer screen is blank 220 0220 2 ek Re AA cee EE ee ER EA Re Re ee ee ee ee ee AR Ee Re ee ee 69 Software is functioning abnormally esisiini ee ee RR ee Re ee ee ee ee ee 69 The computer is on but is not responding ie ee ee ee RR AA Re RR ee ee ee ee ee ee eke ee ee 69 The computer is unusually WAFM iese terete ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee ee kke ee ee ee ke ee ee 70 An external device is not working e ee ee ee ee A
34. ails about the battery by clicking the Battery icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Laptop Battery NOTE To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green yellow Using external AC power EYNOTE For information on connecting to AC power see the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device A WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the AC adapter provided with the computer a replacement AC adapter provided by HP or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions Z WARNING Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft e When you are charging or calibrating a battery e When you are installing or modifying system software e When writing information to a CD or DVD When you connect the computer to external AC power the following events occur e The battery begins to charge e If the computer is turned on the Battery icon in the notification area changes appearance When you disconnect external AC power the following events occur e The computer switches to battery power e The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life Te
35. aining battery charge and select a different power plan e To display the percentage of remaining battery charge click the Power icon e To access Power Management Preferences right click the Power icon and then click Preferences Using power management Power management is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power Power management can help you conserve power maximize performance or balance the two 30 Chapter6 Power management You can customize power management settings Viewing the current power management settings A Right click the Power icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Preferences Changing the current power management settings 1 Right click the Power icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Preferences 2 Change the settings on the On AC Power tab On Battery Power tab and General tab as needed Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power the computer runs on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is plugged into external AC power the computer runs on AC power If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer Ey NOTE When you disconnect
36. an HP technician Ey NOTE When support chat is not available in a particular language it is available in English E mail support Find support telephone numbers Locate an HP service center 72 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer IMPORTANT All labels described in this section will be located in one of 3 places depending on your computer model Affixed to the bottom of the computer located in the battery bay or under the service cover For help finding these locations refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 e Service label Provides important information to identify your computer When contacting Support you will probably be asked for the serial number and possibly for the product number or the model number Locate these numbers before you contact support Ey NOTE Your service labels will resemble one of the examples shown below Refer to the illustration that most closely matches the service label on your computer ol XXXXXXXX TE IE ISAK Product XXXXXXKX MO Warranty ly lyDy Model 200000KX Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number 3 Product number 4 Warranty period 5 Model number select models only ee ENGER GE 2 Model XXX XXX XXKX Warranty lylyOy epu XXXXXXXXXX
37. an optional security cable Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted When using Computer Setup you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections Using passwords 52 A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information Several types of passwords can be set depending on how you want to control access to your information Passwords can be set in the Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled on the computer e Setup and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS e If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password set in Computer Setup the hard drive that is protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no longer be used Chapter 10 Security Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords e When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program e Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer e Do not store passwords in a file on the computer The following tables list commonly used passwords and describe their functions Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords Function Root password Protects access to an operating system root level account User password Protects access to an operating system user account Setting passwords in Computer
38. and then pressing the f1 key Follow the on screen instructions to exit this screen Downloading a BIOS update Z CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power docked in an optional docking device or connected to an optional power source During the download and installation follow these instructions Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord 1 4 5 6 fa Open your web browser For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Follow the on screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download Click the option for software and driver downloads type your computer model number in the product box and then press enter Follow the on screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download Click your specific product from the models listed Click the appropriate operating system Go to the BIOS section and download the
39. ard drive the hard drive can be accessed only by entering either the user password or the master password e The owner of the user password should be the day to day user of the protected hard drive The owner of the master password may be either a system administrator or the day to day user e The user password and the master password can be identical e You can delete a user password or master password only by removing DriveLock protection from the drive DriveLock protection can be removed from the drive only with the master password Managing a DriveLock password To set change or delete a DriveLock password in Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press f10 to enter Computer Setup 3 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security gt DriveLock Password and then press follow the on screen instructions 4 To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have selected type DriveLock in the confirmation field and then press enter Ey NOTE The DriveLock confirmation is case sensitive Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts Entering a DriveLock password Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay 54 Chapter 10 Security At the DriveLock Password prompt type your user
40. attempt is successful your computer is automatically connected to the new network If the operating system does not recognize the new network follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only A Bluetooth device provides short range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following e Computers Phones e Audio devices The strength of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth and the operating system Bluetooth devices provide peer to peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network PAN of Bluetooth devices For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices see the Bluetooth software Help Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN requires an 8 pin RJ 45 network cable purchased separately If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only 17 a To connect the network cable 1 Plug the n
41. by selecting Computer gt Nautilus 2 In the Places list in the left pane of File Browser click the Eject icon next to the name of the memory card EY NOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device 42 Chapter8 External cards and devices 3 Press in on the card 1 and then remove it from the slot 2 On al 7 NOTE If the card is not ejected pull the card out of the slot a Using smart cards select models only EY NOTE The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to see both smart cards and Java cards A smart card is a credit card sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor Like personal computers smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output and they include security features to protect against tampering Industry standard smart cards are used with the smart card reader select models only A PIN is needed to gain access to the contents of the microchip For more information about smart card security features see Help and Support Using smart cards select models only 43 Inserting a smart card 1 Hold the card label side up and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is seated 2 Follow the on screen instructions for logging on to the compter using the smart card PIN Removing a smart card A Grasp the edge of the smart card and then pull it out of the smart
42. card reader Using ExpressCards select models only An ExpressCard is a high performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA but application software to use the device may be required EY NOTE TO conserve power stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use If your ExpressCard is a network device shut down the ExpressCard before removing it from your computer To shut down the ExpressCard right click the Network Connection icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then disable the network connection For more information see Using the operating system controls on page 15 and refer to the ExpressCard manufacturer s instructions 44 Chapter 8 External cards and devices Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for the card If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers e Install only the device drivers for your operating system e Support for ExpressCards is included in the operating system Only install additional software if required If in doubt check with the vendor or contact HP support Inserting an ExpressCard Z CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the
43. cations when you are not using them e Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source e Stop disable or remove any external media cards that you are not using e Decrease display brightness e Initiate Suspend or Hibernation or shut down the computer when you are not using it Storing a battery CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to a battery do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery and store it separately To prolong the charge of a stored battery place it in a cool dry place 2 NOTE A stored battery should be checked every 6 months If the capacity is less than 50 percent recharge the battery before returning it to storage Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more 34 Chapter6 Power management Disposing of a used battery A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush or puncture do not short external contacts do not dispose of in fire or water See the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies depending on power management settings programs running on the computer display brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors You can find det
44. ctrostatic discharge
45. d firewalls Software that protects only the computer it is installed on e Network based firewalls Network based firewalls are Installed between the computers on the network and the connection to the Internet Network based firewalls can be dedicated devices or devices such as routers or switches with firewall capability When a firewall is installed on a system all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user defined security criteria Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked Your computer or networking equipment may already have a firewall installed If not firewall software solutions are available EY NOTE Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily resolve the problem disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall 1 To view or modify the firewall settings select Computer gt YaST EY NOTE When accessing YaST you are prompted for the root password 2 Inthe left pane click Security and Users and then click Firewall in the right pane Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Ey NOTE When modifying firewall settings you are prompted for the root password Installing an optional security cable Ey NOTE A securit
46. dem either DSL or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP e A wireless router purchased separately 2 e The wireless computer 3 Using a WLAN 15 The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet NOTE Some cable modems include a built in router Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router EY NOTE When setting up a wireless connection be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized To synchronize your computer and wireless router turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on As your network grows additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet For help in setting up your WLAN see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access WLANs in public areas hotspots like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security If you are concerned about the security of your computer in a hotspot limit your network activities to e mail that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing Wireless radio signals travel outside the network so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals You can use the following precautions to protect your WLAN
47. direction you want to move the pointer on the screen Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices 5 Multimedia Your computer includes the following e Integrated speakers e Integrated microphones e Integrated webcam select models only e Preinstalled multimedia software e Multimedia buttons or keys Using the audio features Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features e Play music e Record sound e Download music from the Internet e Create multimedia presentations e Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs e Stream radio programs e Create burn audio CDs using the installed optical drive select models only or on an external optical drive purchased separately Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following e Volume buttons e Volume hot keys e Volume keys NWARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information see the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices EY NOTE Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs Ey NOTE See Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for information on what type of volume controls your computer has Using the audio features
48. e To remove the battery CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information To prevent loss of information save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer before removing the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay away from you 2 Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery 3 Pivot the battery up 2 and then remove the battery from the computer 3 Charging a battery Z WARNING Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use but it charges faster when the computer is off Charging may take longer if a battery is new has been unused for 2 weeks or more or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature 32 Chapter6 Power management To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays follow these recommendations e Ifyou are charging a new battery charge it fully before turning on the computer y NOTE If the computer is on while the battery is charging the battery meter in the notification area may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged e Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before chargi
49. e Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc In rare cases you may need to exit the program and then restart it A movie is not visible on an external display 1 If both the computer display and an external display are turned on press fn f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary a Right click on a blank area of the computer desktop and select Screen resolution b Specify a primary display and a secondary display Ey NOTE When using both displays the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display Troubleshooting 71 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion Be sure that all other programs are closed Turn off Suspend mode and Hibernation Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive Be sure that the disc is inserted properly Select a slower write speed and try again If you are copying a disc save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc and then burn from your hard drive Contacting support If the information provided in this guide does not address your questions you can contact support For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Here you can Chat online with
50. e Streaming video with instant message software e Taking photos Ey NOTE For details about using your webcam click the Help menu in the Cheese software Using video devices Your computer has the following external video ports e VGA e DisplayPort VGA The external monitor port or VGA port is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer 26 Chapter5 Multimedia A To connect a VGA display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port Press fntfd to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer EYNOTE Pressing fn f4 allows you to switch between settings You can toggle between a laptop panel an external display in combination with the laptop panel or one of the external monitors You also can attach external monitors to both the DisplayPort and the VGA ports but only one external display can be active at a time iol If your external monitor is not detected after pressing fn f4 follow these steps EY NOTE If you have an AMD graphics card follow the instructions in the next section 1 Click the Gnome Display Applet icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Select Configure Display Settings 3 Click Detect Monitors 4 Click the On radio button to the right of the display layout If the default monitor is not detected set the resolutio
51. e a backup of your system and personal information Creating restore media You can create an HP Factory Image using an installed or an external DVD RW optical drive or a USB drive The HP Factory Image can be used to perform system recovery in the event of a system failure The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory To create the restore media 1 Select Computer gt More Applications 2 Inthe left pane click Tools and then click Create HP Factory Image in the right pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to create an image file EYNOTE The image produced by HP Create Factory Image can be written to a USB disk on key or a DVD If you are writing to a DVD follow the on screen instructions To write the image to a USB disk on key a Insert the USB disk on key in a USB port b To transfer the image to a USB disk on key use the dd command Backing up your information You should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup You can manually back up your information to an optional external drive a network drive or discs Back up your system at the following times e At regularly scheduled times e Before the computer is repaired or restored e Before you add or modify hardware or software 58 Chapter 11 Backup and Recovery To back up your home directory files using Backup Manager Settings 1 Select C
52. e power off and then back on 70 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support The computer does not detect the optical drive If your operating system does not detect an installed device the device driver software may be missing or corrupted 1 2 ro 4 Remove any discs from the optical drive Click Computer and then click System Monitor On the Hardware tab identify the Storage Controller in the Type column Click the triangle next to the devices until you locate your optical drive If the drive is listed it should be functioning correctly A disc does not play Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD Be sure that you insert the disc properly Be sure that the disc is clean If necessary clean the disc with filtered water and a lint free cloth Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge Check the disc for scratches If you find scratches treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores Disable Suspend mode before playing the disc Do not initiate Hibernation or Suspend while playing a disc Otherwise you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No the computer may behave in either of the following ways Playback may resume The playback window in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the disc click th
53. ee Inserting or removing the battery on page 31 5 6 If you are replacing a memory module remove the existing memory module a Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the memory module The memory module tilts up CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module and do not bend the memory module 49 b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 7 Insert a new memory module NCAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module and do not bend the memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment press the module 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated 50 Chapter 9 Memory modules 10 11 c Gently press the memory module 3 down applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the memory module until the retention clips snap into place Replace the service cover See Removing or replacing the service cover on page 37 Replace the battery See Inserting or removing the battery on page 31
54. eless LAN WLAN module slot and the memory module slots CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region If you replace the module and then receive a warning message remove the module to restore computer functionality and then contact support Bottom 13 3 Networking Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access e Wireless For mobile Internet access you can use a wireless connection See Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 15 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 15 e Wired You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network For information on connecting to a wired network see Connecting to a wired network on page 17 EY NOTE Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location Using an Internet service provider ISP Before you can connect to the Internet you must establish an ISP account Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem The ISP can help set up the modem install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem and test the Internet service 2 NOTE Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet Record this information and store it in a safe place Identifying wireless and network status
55. els only use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration gt Device Configurations Confirm USB legacy support is selected EYNOTE The USB Port option must be enabled in order to use USB legacy support lt is enabled at the factory If the port becomes disabled reenable it by selecting System Configuration gt Port Options and then selecting USB Port To enable a NIC device select System Configuration gt Boot Options and then select PXE Internal NIC boot 4 To save your changes and exit Computer Setup click the Save icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the arrow keys to select File gt Save Changes and Exit and then press enter Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts E NOTE To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment PXE or Remote Program Load RPL server without using MultiBoot press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen and then quickly press f12 Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot order note the following considerations e When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed the computer attempts to start using the new boot order e Ifthere is more than one type of boot device the computer attempts to boot using the first device of each type of boot device except for optical devices For example if the c
56. ement after finish Enrolling your fingerprint If you did not enroll your fingerprint when you set up your fingerprint user account you can open the user management utility to modify your fingerprint settings To open the user management utility and enroll your fingerprint 1 Select Computer gt YaST 2 Enter your root password and then click Continue 3 Inthe left pane click Security and Users and then click User and Group Management in the right pane 4 Select the account that you want to modify and then click Edit 5 Click the Plug Ins tab click Set the user s fingerprint and then click Launch 6 Follow the on screen instructions to enroll your fingerprint EY NOTE After your fingerprint is enrolled you can swipe your finger on the fingerprint reader when you turn on the computer unlock the computer or resume from the Suspend or Hibernation state instead of typing a password Using the fingerprint reader select models only 57 11 Backup and Recovery Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup As you add new software and data files you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup Your computer includes tools provided by HP to help you safeguard your information and retrieve it if ever needed Creating backups 1 Create restore media immediately after you set up the computer 2 As you add files routinely creat
57. erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory Software drivers and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled Personal files must be restored from a backup To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image you must first create the recovery media If you have not already created it see Creating restore media on page 58 To restore the computer from the recovery disc follow these steps 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 Insert the HP Factory Image into the optical drive or insert the USB disk on key into the USB port and then restart the computer 3 As the computer is restarting press f9 to open the Computer Setup boot option menu and then select the option for the optical drive if you are using a DVD to restore If you are using a USB disk to key select USB disk on key 4 Press the down arrow to select Restore SLED HP BNB preload image from the Linux boot menu and then press enter Performing a system recovery 59 5 Using the arrow keys select Yes when prompted Do you want to start the System Restore 6 Follow the on screen instructions Remove everything and reinstall SLED Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer or you want to remove
58. etwork cable into the network jack 1 on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 2 or a router not illustrated A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ 45 network jack 18 Chapter 3 Networking 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and one of the function keys EY NOTE For more information on hot key locations see Getting to know your computer on page 3 To use a hot key A Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination hot key combination Description fn f3 Initiates Suspend which saves your information in system memory The display and other system lt components turn off and power is conserved To exit Suspend briefly press the power button CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating Suspend NOTE If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Suspend the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive fn f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system For example if a Il monitor is connected to the computer fn f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on bot
59. f the screen is blank but you have not turned off the computer one or more of these settings may be the cause e The computer may be in the Suspend state or in Hibernation To exit Suspend or Hibernation briefly press the power button Suspend and Hibernation are energy saving features that turn off the display Suspend and Hibernation can be initiated by the system while the computer is on but is not in use or when the computer has reached a low battery level To change these and other power settings right click the Battery icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Preferences e The computer may not be set to display the image on the computer screen To transfer the image to the computer screen press fn f4 On most models when an optional external display such as a monitor is connected to the computer the image can be displayed on the computer screen or the external display or on both devices simultaneously When you press fn f4 repeatedly the image alternates among the computer display one or more external displays and simultaneous display on all devices Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally restart the computer by selecting Computer gt Shutdown gt Restart If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure see the next section The computer is on but is not responding on page 69 The computer is on but is not responding If the
60. fying the hot KeVS iis ESE ESE Ee Gee ER ES GER de EG ATE ee Se ANS 19 Using keypads ee ee Re ee AR Re ee AA ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee KEE 20 Using the integrated numeric keypad ees ee ee ee AA ee AA ee ee 20 Using an optional external numeric keypad ie ee RR ee ee 20 Using the TouchPad RR RE EE EE EE EE OE EE OR ER 20 Turning the TouchPad off and ON ee ee Re ee ek Re ee eee ke ee ee ee EREE ee ee Re ee ee ee 20 NAVIGATING MR N N OE RE OE RO EE 21 eel ie RA AE RR ER RE EE N 21 Using TouchPad Gestures scssi ERGER ak Be OU Ge RR ees ee Ge N ee ken EED De ed ae 21 lee EE RR N EO EE ER aa 22 sleie ie EE EE RE HARE 22 PINGHING ZOOMING RE EE EE 23 Rotating Select models only ee ee AA ee AA ee ee ee ee ee innan 23 Setting pointing device preferences ii ee ee AA ee Ge AA ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee 24 Usingthe pointing Stick EER de EER dd ee AR SEA ed AR De dee ge RE ee GE eg 24 N FI ie Ee 25 Using the audio features sis EE ENE Pe EE Bee EE Eg De ee EER SN GEE aa bee VR Eg ee A da 25 Adjusting the volume iese sesse ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee 25 Checking your audio functions ee ee ee ee Re ee Ge Re ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee ek ee ee ek ee 26 Using the webcam select models only ee Re AA GR Re AA ee Re ee AA ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee 26 Using video el eN Ne 26 ER ER EE OE N ER eee 26
61. gON ee ee ee ee RA ee Re ek ee 56 Enrolling your fingerBrnt 2 gese sek gede E Se ee se Ke ee ve ed ee 57 11 Backub Ad REGSES EE Ge So ose edn em esate ee ee 58 Grating DACKUPS ss EE EE ER EE N 58 Greatingrestore media EE Ha EE Eve RE ee se be Ee BE GE EG Ee Ge eg ee ee 58 Backing up your informaation si ss rs EES ee REEKS AA Eg Seg RR ITRE de ed AR Ge ge ee ge de gede eN kg 58 Performing a system recovery iese ee RR Re AA ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee be ee ee ee ee 59 Remove everything and reinstall SLED ee ee ee ee eee ee ee AR Re AA ee ee AA ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 60 12 Computer Setup BIOS and Advanced System Diagnostics esse ee Re RR EE Re KAR ERGER EE Ee Ke Ee ee ee 61 Starting Computer SCtUD iss SE RED he ao ES che a a a aa a Er aE 61 de kerse EA OE IE RE EE OR EE 61 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup iese ee AA ee ee ee ee ee 61 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ee de ee ee ee ede ee ee 62 Updating the BIOS RE ER EE OR OR ER EE RE EE N 62 Determining the BIOS Version ees ee ee AR ee ee ee ee de ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee 62 Downloading a BIOS update ese ee Re EEE ER ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 63 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ees ee ee ee AR ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 64 ed see AE EE EE EE N m E pees PERE ORS 65 About the boot device order EE RE RE eves SAME SS ee SARA GE N OLGA RR ETE EEEE 65 En
62. h the computer and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The fn f4 hot key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer d fn f6 Decreases speaker volume q i fn f7 Increases speaker volume US fntf8 Mutes or restores microphone sound fn f9 Decreases the screen brightness level Sa fn f10 Increases the screen brightness level i fn f11 Turns the keyboard backlight on and off EE NOTE The keyboard backlight is turned on at the factory To extend battery life turn off the keyboard backlight Using the keyboard 19 Using keypads Using the integrated numeric keypad Ey NOTE For more information on the location of the integrated numeric keypad see Getting to know your computer on page 3 Component Description num Ik key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad NOTE The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on Integrated numeric keypad When num Ik has been enabled it can be used like an external numeric keypad To alternate between this numeric function and the navigational function indicated by the directional arrows on the keys press the num Ik key Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric key
63. image between the display devices connected to the computer e PC screen only View the screen image on the computer only e Duplicate View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device e Extend View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device e Second screen only View the screen image on the external device only Each time you press fn f4 the display state changes Chapter 5 Multimedia 6 Power management Shutting down the computer N CAUTION Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down The shutdown command closes all open programs including the operating system and then turns off the display and computer Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions e When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer e When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port e When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer follow these steps EYNOTE If the computer is in the Suspend state or in Hibernation you must first exit Suspend or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save yourwork and close all open programs 2 Select Computer gt Shutdown gt Shut Down If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedure try the following emergency procedures
64. in the sequence provided until shutdown occurs e Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds e Disconnect the computer from external power and then remove the battery Setting power options Using power saving states The computer has two power saving states enabled at the factory Suspend and Hibernation When Suspend is initiated the power lights blink and the screen clears Your work is saved to memory letting you exit the Suspend state faster than exiting Hibernation If the computer is in the Suspend state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Suspend state the computer initiates Hibernation When Hibernation is initiated your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off NCAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation loss of audio or video playback functionality or loss of information do not initiate Suspend or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card Ey NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Suspend state or in Hibernation Shutting down the computer 29 Initiating and exiting Suspend The system is set at the factory to initiate Suspend after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Management in
65. mically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence follow these steps 1 2 3 Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Press f9 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select a boot device and then press enter Your changes go into effect immediately Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt To start Computer Setup and set the computer to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the computer is started or restarted follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Press f10 to enter Computer Setup Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration gt Boot Options and then press enter In the Multiboot Express Popup Delay Sec field enter the length of time in seconds that you want the computer to display the startup location menu before it defaults to the current MultiBoot setting When 0 is selected the Express Boot startup location menu is not displayed To save your changes and exit Computer Setup click the Save icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the arrow keys to select File gt Save Changes and Exit and then press enter Y
66. mount of system and extended memory EYNOTE Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly Starting Computer Setup E NOTE An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled To start Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press f10 to enter Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup To navigate and select in Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen e To select a menu or a menu item use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter or use a pointing device to click the item e To scroll up and down click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen or use the up arrow key or the down arrow key e To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen press esc and then follow the on screen instructions NOTE You can use either a pointing device TouchPad pointing stick or USB mouse or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup 2 Press f1
67. mputer has one memory module compartment The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding one or more memory modules to the vacant expansion memory module slots or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot NWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module NCAUTION Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object EY NOTE To use a dual channel configuration when adding a second memory module be sure that both memory modules are identical To replace a memory module Z CAUTION To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system Shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on in the Suspend state or in Hibernation 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 Save your work and shut down the computer Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface Remove the service cover See Removing or replacing the service cover on page 37 1 2 3 4 Remove the battery S
68. n and the refresh rate using your external monitor specifications Change the rotation if desired If the display requires mirroring click the Mirror Screens check box Ey NOTE Click Default to change the external monitor to landscape mode 5 Click Apply 6 Click Close If your external monitor is not detected after pressing fn f4 and you have an AMD graphics card follow these steps 1 Select Computer gt More Applications gt System gt ATI Catalyst Control Center as Superuser 2 Enter your root password Select Display Manager from the right pane 4 Click the Detect connected displays button Using video devices 27 28 5 Your display settings can be modified by clicking your monitor in the dialog box and then selecting the Display properties tab or Multi Display tab 6 After the settings are configured click Apply and then click OK Your computer may require rebooting DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects a compatible digital display device such as a high performance monitor or projector The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity 1 Toconnecta digital display device connect the device cable to the DisplayPort D pa iia 2 NOTE To remove the device cable press down on the connector latch to disconnect it from the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device 3 Press fn f4 to switch the
69. nd drive bay locations in the following order EYNOTE Some of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed may not be supported on your computer Notebook upgrade bay Optical drive Notebook hard drive USB diskette drive USB CD ROM USB hard drive Notebook Ethernet Secure Digital SD Memory Card Docking station upgrade bay External SATA drive You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot device by changing the boot order in Computer Setup You can also press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen and then press f9 Pressing f9 displays a menu that shows the current boot devices and allows you to select a boot device Or you can use MultiBoot Express to set the computer to prompt you for a boot location each time the computer turns on or restarts About the boot device order 65 Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will boot to a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in Computer Setup To start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a boot device follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press f10 to enter Computer Setup 3 To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into an optional docking device select mod
70. ng it e Ifthe battery has been unused for one month or more calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it Maximizing battery life To maximize battery life 1 Select Computer gt Control Center 2 Inthe left pane click System and then click Power Management in the right pane 3 On the On Battery Power tab e Adjust the slider to the right of Put computer to sleep when inactive for to 30 minutes e Select the Suspend or Hibernate option from the dialog box to the right of When laptop lid is closed e Select the Hibernate or Shutdown option from the dialog box to the right of When battery power is critically low 4 Adjust the slider to the right of Put display to sleep when inactive for to 15 minutes and select the check box next to Reduce backlight brightness 5 Select the check box next to Dim display when idle 6 Click Close Z CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information To prevent loss of information save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer before removing the battery Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory Some low battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Management in Control Center Preferences set using Power Management do not affect lights Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole
71. nnects 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 E NOTE When creating a wireless connection or allowing access to users in a network you are prompted for the root password Connecting to an existing WLAN 1 Be sure that the WLAN device is on EYNOTE See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for information on identifying the location of the wireless button and wireless light on your computer 2 Click the Network Connection icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Available wireless networks are listed under Wireless Networks 3 Click the desired wireless network If the network is a security enabled WLAN you are prompted to enter a network security code Type the code and then click OK to complete the connection Ey NOTE To connect to a network that is not automatically detected click the Network Connection icon and select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network Enter the ESSID information and set encryption parameters Ey NOTE If no WLANs are listed and your network is not hidden you are out of range of a wireless router or access point If you do not see the network you want to connect to right click the Network Connection icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and click Edit Connections Setting up a new WLAN Required equipment e A broadband mo
72. nter Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts YNOTE Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoffPags Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed 62 Chapter 12 Computer Setup BIOS and Advanced System Diagnostics BIOS version information also known as ROM date and System BIOS can be displayed as follows 1 2 3 Start Computer Setup Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File System Information To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes click the Exit icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File gt Ignore Changes and Exit and then press enter E NOTE You can also determine the BIOS version by turning on or restarting the computer pressing the esc key while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen
73. ollow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer Z WARNING To prevent electric shock or damage to components do not attempt to clean your computer while it is turned on Turn off the computer Disconnect external power Disconnect all powered external devices Z CAUTION To prevent damage to internal components do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any computer surface Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components Cleaning the display Gently wipe the display using a soft lint free cloth moistened with an alcohol free glass cleaner Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display Cleaning the sides or cover To clean the sides or cover use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe Ey NOTE When cleaning the cover of the computer use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris Cleaning products 75 Cleaning the TouchPad keyboard or mouse WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface A CAUTION To prevent damage to internal components do not allow liduids to drip between the keys e To clean the TouchPad keyboard or mouse use a soft microfiber cloth
74. omputer gt More Applications gt Tools gt Backup Manager Settings and click Backup my home directory 2 Click Storage Destination Location and then select a location to back up your information 3 Click Schedule and then select a time schedule to perform backups at a regularly scheduled time To immediately back up your information click the Backup Now check box EY NOTE Before you back up your information be sure you have designated a location to save the backup files 4 Click Save and Backup to start the backup and to save the backup settings To restore backup files 1 Select Computer gt More Applications gt Tools gt Backup Manager Restore 2 Click Backup Source and then select the location of the backup files 3 Click Restore Destination and then select the destination to restore the files 4 To restore all files from the selected location click Restore all files To restore select files only click Restore selected files click Select Files and then select the files to be restored 5 Under Restore Point click the time and date of the backup EYNOTE If multiple backups have been performed click Use the latest version to restore the latest version 6 Click Restore to start restoring the files or click Cancel to cancel the operation Performing a system recovery Recovery allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state CAUTION Using Recovery completely
75. omputer is connected to an optional docking device that contains a hard drive this hard drive will be shown in the boot order as a USB hard drive If the system attempts to boot from this USB hard drive and fails it will not attempt to boot to the hard drive in the hard drive bay Instead it will try to boot to the next type of device in the boot order However if there are two optical devices and the first optical device does not boot either because it does not contain media or the media is not a boot disc the system will try to boot to the second optical device e Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations For example if you start up from a CD ROM drive with a disc formatted as drive C that CD ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D 66 Chapter 13 MultiBoot The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the device has been enabled in the Built In Device Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from the device has been enabled in the Boot Options menu of Computer Setup Booting from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations because no drive letter is associated with the NIC Drives in an optional docking device are treated like external USB devices in the boot order Choosing MultiBoot preferences You can use MultiBoot in the following ways To set a new boot order that the computer uses each time it is turned on by changing the boot order in Compute
76. onal digital display device such as a high performance monitor or projector Connects optional USB 3 0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance The USB charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3players even when the computer is off NOTE For details about different types of USB ports see Using a USB device on page 46 6 Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards 7 DY ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards Left Component Description 1 USB 3 0 port BE Connects optional USB 3 0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance NOTE For details about different types of USB ports see Using a USB device on page 46 2 l Power connector Connects an AC adapter 3 AC adapter Battery light e White The computer is connected to external power e Off The computer is not connected to external power 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable F RJ 45 network lights 2 F e Green left The network is connected e Amber right The network is showing activity 10 Chapter2 Getting to know your computer Component 1 2 3 WLAN antennas 2 select models only Internal microphones 2 Webcam light select models only Description Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks WLAN Record sound On The webcam is
77. onnect 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 14 e Get to know your computer Learn about your computer features See Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional information e Find installed software Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer Select Computer gt More Applications Ey NOTE For details about using the software included with the computer select Computer gt Help You can also see the software manufacturer s instructions which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer s Web site e Update programs and drivers Update your programs and drivers with the latest versions on a regular basis When your computer is registered it will automatically be updated with the latest versions When you register you can choose to receive automatic notifications when updates become available The automatic notifications for operating system updates are available for 90 days For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster e Setting up the computer e Identifying computer components
78. or a chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe e To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles from the keyboard use a can of compressed air with a straw extension 76 Appendix B Cleaning your computer C Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer The computer operates on DC power which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source The AC power source must be rated at 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage and current 19 5 V dc 6 15 A 120 W Slim Smart AC Adapter select models only 19 5 V dc 7 69 A 150 W Slim Smart ACA dapter select models only 19 5 V dc 10 3A 200 W Slim Smart AC Adapter select models only 2 NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 265 V rms EY NOTE The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay Operating environment Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating 5 C to 35
79. or reguesting a full refund of the computer please contact your local point of sale the seller Safety warning notice NWARNING 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 rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 iv Safety warning notice Table of contents De ON BV sg EE EL EE NE EE ON EE OE RE AE EE 1 Finding information ee ek ee AR Re eee ee AR RR Re eee ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee AKKAN NA ANNAN NA ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee 2 2 Going to KNOW your CONTE siesena ee Ee GR ee ee ee ge Ge eN ee Ene ee ee dk ee GEE ER ee ee de 3 TOD AA EL OE EE EE EE EE ED IE EE 3 ToucdliPad ss es EG OE EG Ee Ee OD 3 Rea EE OER EE RE EO ile taste EE EE HE 4 Buttons and fingerprint reader select Models only ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee 5 GARNEER 6 ele Loree EE RE OE RR RR RE ER EE NE EE N 7 RIOR EE AE AR ER EG ct epee EE RE EE ER eee ER ed 8
80. our changes go into effect when the computer restarts Entering MultiBoot Express preferences When the Express Boot menu is displayed during startup you have the following choices To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu select your preference within the allotted time and then press enter To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting press any key before the allotted time expires The computer will not start until you select a boot device and press enter To allow the computer to start according to the current MultiBoot settings wait for the allotted time to expire 68 Chapter 13 MultiBoot A Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and solutions The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button the following suggestions may help you determine why the computer does not start up e Ifthe computer is plugged into an AC outlet plug another electrical device into the outlet to be sure that the outlet is providing adequate power Ey NOTE Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this computer e Ifthe computer is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure The computer screen is blank I
81. own the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off in Suspend or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery is the only source of power be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes Avoid exposing a drive to liquids Do not spray the drive with cleaning products Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay or traveling with shipping or storing a drive If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry on baggage use X rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives Removing or replacing the service cover NCAUTION To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation tu
82. pads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off Num lock is turned off at the factory For example e When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers e When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys When num lock on an external keypad is turned on the num lock light on the computer is turned on When num lock on an external keypad is turned off the num lock light on the computer is turned off To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work A Press the num lk key on the external keypad not on the computer Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse Ey NOTE In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer you can use an external USB mouse purchased separately by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on quickly double tap the TouchPad on off button 2X 44 20 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Navigating To move the pointer slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone slide your finger up or down on the TouchPad Ey NOTE If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer you mu
83. power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level the following behavior occurs e If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Suspend the computer initiates Hibernation e f Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in Suspend the computer remains briefly in Suspend and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information Using battery power 33 Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available A Connect the computer to external power using one of the following devices e AC adapter e Optional docking or expansion device e Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1 Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation 2 Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery 3 Turn on the computer Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available e Initiate Hibernation e Save your work and shut down the computer Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation follow these steps 1 Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power 2 Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button Conserving battery power e Turn off wireless and local area network LAN connections and exit modem appli
84. r Setup To dynamically choose the boot device by pressing esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen and then pressing f9 to enter the Boot Device Options menu To use MultiBoot Express to set variable boot orders This feature prompts you for a boot device each time the computer is turned on or restarted Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup To start Computer Setup and set a boot device order that the computer uses each time it is turned on or restarted follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Press f10 to enter Computer Setup Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select the Legacy Boot Order list and then press enter To move the device up in the boot order use a pointing device to click the up arrow or press the key To move the device down in the boot order use a pointing device to click the down arrow or press the key To save your changes and exit Computer Setup click the Save icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions Use the arrow keys to select File gt Save Changes and Exit and then press enter Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts Choosing MultiBoot preferences 67 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt To dyna
85. r is in the Suspend state press the button briefly to exit Suspend e When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and operating system shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings 1 Select Computer gt Control Center 2 In the left pane click System and then click Power Management in the right pane 2 Speakers 2 Produce sound 3 Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a I wireless connection 4 d Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound 5 Fingerprint reader select models only Allows a fingerprint logon instead of a password logon Top 6 Keys Component Description 1 fn key Executes freguently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key 2 Function keys Execute freguently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 3 num Ik key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad 4 Integrated numeric keypad When num Ik has been enabled the keys can be used like Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer an external numeric keypad To alternate between this numeric function and the navigational function indicated by the directional arrows on the keys
86. rn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system Handling drives 37 Removing the service cover Remove the service cover to access the memory module slot hard drive regulatory label and other components To remove the service cover 1 Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on page 31 2 With the battery bay toward you slide the service cover release latch 1 to the left remove the screw if the optional screw is being used 2 and then slide the release latch again 3 to release the service cover Ey NOTE If you want to use the optional screw it is stored inside the service cover 3 Slide the service cover toward the front of the computer 4 and then lift 5 to remove the service cover Replacing the service cover Replace the service cover after accessing the memory module slot hard drive regulatory label and other components To replace the service cover 1 Tilt the service cover down to align the front edge of the service cover near the front edge of the computer 1 2 Insert the alignment tabs 2 on the rear edge of the service cover with the notches on the computer 3 Slide the service cover toward the battery bay until the service cover snaps into place 38 Chapter 7 Drives 4 With the battery bay toward you slide the service cover release latch to the left 3 and if you choose to insert and tighten
87. selects or activates items on the screen 5 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 6 Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 7 Center pointing stick button Functions like the center button on an external mouse 8 Center TouchPad button Functions like the center button on an external mouse 9 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse Top Lights Component Description 1 i Power light e On The computer is on e Blinking The computer is in the Suspend state e Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 2 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 3 8 Microphone mute light e Amber Microphone sound is off e Off Microphone sound is on 4 Num lock light On Num lock is on 5 Wireless light e White An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on e Amber All wireless devices are off 6 d Mute light e Amber Computer sound is off e Off Computer sound is on 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only did ioe OOCL Component Description 1 Power button e When the computer is off press the button to turn on the computer e When the computer is on press the button briefly to initiate Suspend e When the compute
88. st lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone does not activate the scrolling function Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures To use TouchPad gestures place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time EYNOTE TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs To view information about each gesture 1 Select Computer gt More Applications 2 In the left pane click System and then click the TouchPad icon in the right pane 3 On the Device Settings tab click the device and then click Settings 4 Click the gesture to view information about its features Using the TouchPad 21 To turn the gestures on and off 1 Select Computer More Applications 2 In the left pane click System and then click the TouchPad icon in the right pane 3 On the Device Settings tab click the device and then click Settings 4 Select the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn on or off 5 Click Apply and then click OK Tapping To make an on screen selection point to an item on the screen and then tap e Tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make a selection Double tap an item to open it EY NOTE Press and hold on the TouchPad to open a help screen that provides information abo
89. sting an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC power e The computer does not turn on e The display does not turn on e The power lights are off Using external AC power 35 To test the AC adapter 1 Shut down the computer 2 Remove the battery from the computer 3 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an AC outlet 4 Turn on the computer e Ifthe power lights turn on the AC adapter is functioning properly e If the power lights remain off the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter 36 Chapter6 Power management 1 Drives Handling drives A CAUTION Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care See the following cautions before handling drives Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply Observe these precautions Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive initiate Suspend and allow the screen to clear or properly disconnect the external hard drive Before handling a drive discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer Handle a drive carefully do not drop a drive or place items on it Before removing or inserting a drive shut d
90. sure that the device cable has a 4 conductor connector that supports both audio out headphone and audio in microphone 3 4 5 USB 3 0 port Upgrade bay optical drive shown Optical drive eject button select models only Connects an optional USB device NOTE For details about different types of USB ports see Using a USB device on page 46 The upgrade bay can hold a weight saver option a hard drive or an optical drive that reads an optical disc NOTE On select models the optical drive also writes to an optical disc Releases the optical drive disc tray 6 IC External monitor port Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Connects an external VGA monitor or projector Left Component 1 Security cable slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to actas a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 2 7 a USB 2 0 port Connects an optional USB device NOTE For details about different types of USB ports see Using a USB device on page 46 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 5 Dual Mode DisplayPort USB 3 0 charging port Connects an opti
91. ted HP Limited Warranty in the box For some countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy from http www hp com go orderdocuments or write to North America Hewlett Packard MS POD 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA e Europe Middle East Africa Hewlett Packard POD Via G Di Vittorio 9 20063 Cernusco s Naviglio MI Italy e Asia Pacific Hewlett Packard POD P O Box 200 Alexandra Post Office Singapore 911507 When you request a printed copy of your warranty please include your product number warranty period found on your service label name and postal address IMPORTANT Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above For U S support go to http www hp com go contactHP For worldwide support go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html 2 Chapter 1 Welcome 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Ey NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section Sea RRR eee eee AACE TO Eed EE EE EE Ge 5 ma O Lt tt tI LL LIE o oo Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad on off button Turns the TouchPad on and off 4 TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and
92. ut the selected item Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up down or sideways on a page or image To scroll place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up down left or right motion Ey NOTE Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed 22 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Pinching Zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text e Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers apart e Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers together Rotating select models only Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos e Point to an object and then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone Using your right hand slide your forefinger in a sweeping motion from 12 o clock to 3 o clock To reverse the rotation move your forefinger from 3 o clock to 12 o clock Ey NOTE Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image It may not be functional for all apps Using the TouchPad 23 Setting pointing device preferences To customize settings for button configuration click speed pointer options and so on 1 Select Computer gt Control Center 2 In the left pane click Hardware and then click Mouse in the right pane Using the pointing stick Press the pointing stick in the
93. y cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen y NOTE The security cable slot on your computer may look different from the illustration in this section See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for the location of the security cable slot on your computer 1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the cable lock with the key 4 Remove the key and keep it in a safe place Using the fingerprint reader select models only An integrated fingerprint reader is available on select computer models In order to use the fingerprint reader you must set up a user account with a password on the computer This account allows you to log on to your computer with a swipe of a designated finger Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon To enable fingerprint authentication during logon 1 Select Computer gt YaST 2 Enter your root password and then click Continue 56 Chapter 10 Security 3 In the left pane click Hardware and then click Fingerprint Reader in the right pane 4 Select the Use Fingerprint Reader option y NOTE To enroll your fingerprint you must open the user management utility You can start this utility from the account setup dialog box by selecting the check box next to Start user manag

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