HP 8460p - 9 Computer Setup and Diagnostics; Computer Setup and Diagnostics Overview; Starting and Navigating Computer Setup

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Safety Warning Notice3
Table of Contents5
Networking12
Creating a Wireless Connection12
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons12
Turning Wireless Devices on or off14
Using HP Connection Manager14
Using Operating System Controls14
Connecting to an Existing WLAN15
Setting up a New WLAN16
Protecting Your WLAN16
Roaming to Another Network16
Using HP Mobile Broadband17
Inserting a SIM17
Removing a SIM18
Using GPS18
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices18
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing18
Connecting to a Wired Network19
Using a Modem19
Connecting a Modem Cable19
Connecting a Country - or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter21
Selecting a Location Setting21
Adding New Locations When Travelling22
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)23
Multimedia25
Using the Media Activity Controls25
Audio25
Adjusting the Volume26
Checking Audio Functions on the Computer26
Webcam28
Video: VGA29
Video: HDMI30
Configuring Audio for HDMI30
Intel Wireless Display31
Power Management32
Shutting down the Computer32
Setting Power Options33
Using Power-Saving States33
Initiating and Exiting Sleep33
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation33
Using the Power Meter34
Using Power Plans: Viewing the Current Power Plan34
Using Power Plans: Selecting a Different Power Plan34
Customizing Power Plans35
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup35
Using Power Assistant37
Using Battery Power37
Using Battery Check38
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge38
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time38
Managing/Identifying Low Battery Levels38
Resolving a Low Battery Level39
Conserving Battery Power39
Storing a Battery40
Replacing the Battery40
Using External AC Power40
Testing an AC Adapter42
Switching between Graphics Modes42
External Cards and Devices43
Using Media Card Reader Cards43
Inserting a Digital Card43
Removing a Digital Card44
Using PC Cards44
Configuring a PC Card45
Inserting a PC Card46
Removing a PC Card47
Using Expresscards: Configuring an Expresscard47
Inserting an Expresscard48
Removing an Expresscard49
Using Smart Cards49
Inserting a Smart Card50
Removing a Smart Card50
Using a USB Device50
Connecting a USB Device51
Removing a USB Device51
Using 1394 Devices51
Connecting 1394 Device52
Removing 1394 Device52
Using an Esata Device52
Connecting an Esata Device53
Removing an Esata Device53
Using a Serial Device54
Using Optional External Devices54
Using the Expansion Port55
Using the Docking Connector55
Handling Drives57
Using Hard Drives: Using Disk Defragmenter58
Using Hard Drives: Using Disk Cleanup58
Using HP 3D Driveguard59
Identifying HP 3D Drive Guard Status59
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive59
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software60
Using Optical Drives60
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive60
Inserting an Optical Disc: Tray Load60
Inserting an Optical Disc: Slot Load61
Removing an Optical Disc: Tray Load61
Removing an Optical Disc: When the Disc Tray Opens Normally62
Removing an Optical Disc: When the Disc Tray Fails to Open Normally62
Removing an Optical Disc: Slot Load63
Sharing Optical Drives64
Using RAID64
Security65
Protecting the Computer65
Using Passwords66
Setting Password in Windows66
Setting Passwords in Computer Setup67
Managing a BIOS Administrator Password67
Deleting a BIOS Administrator Password68
Entering a BIOS Administrator Password68
Managing a Computer Setup Drivelock Password68
Setting a Drivelock Password69
Entering a Drivelock Password70
Changing a Drivelock Password70
Removing Drivelock Protection70
Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock71
Entering Automatic Drivelock Password71
Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection71
Using Antivirus Software73
Using Firewall Software74
Installing Critical Security Updates75
Using HP Protecttools Security Manager76
Installing an Optional Security Cable77
Using the Fingerprint Reader78
Locating the Fingerprint Reader78
Maintenance79
Cleaning Your Computer80
Cleaning the Display80
Cleaning the Sides and Cover80
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard81
Cleaning a Tablet PC Pen and Pen Holder81
Updating Programs and Drivers81
Using Softpaq Download Manager82
Computer Setup (BIOS) and System Diagnostics83
Starting Computer Setup83
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup83
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup84
Updating the BIOS85
Determining the BIOS Version85
Downloading a BIOS Update85
Using System Diagnostics86
Multiboot87
About the Boot Device Order87
Enabling Boot Devices in Computer Setup88
Considering Boot Order Changes89
Choosing Multiboot Preferences90
Setting a New Boot Order in Computer Setup90
Dynamically Choosing a Boot Device Using the F9 Prompt90
Setting a Multiboot Express Prompt91
Entering Multiboot Express Preferences91
Using Client Management Solutions92
Configuring and Deploying a Software Image92
Managing and Updating Software93
HP Client Manager for Altiris93
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager)95
HP SSM (System Software Manager)95
Using Intel Active Management Technology96
Enabling the Iamt Solution97
Using the Mebx Setup Utility Menus97
Traveling with the Computer99
Troubleshooting Resources101
Electrostatic Discharge102
Index103

HP 8460p - 9 Computer Setup and Diagnostics; Computer Setup and Diagnostics Overview; Starting and Navigating Computer Setup

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