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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
13
Identifying Hardware
13
Top Components
13
Pointing Devices
13
Lights
15
Buttons, Switches, and Fingerprint Reader
17
Keys
19
Front Components
19
Right-Side Components
21
Left-Side Components
21
Rear Components
22
Bottom Components
23
Display
24
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
24
Additional Hardware Components
25
Identifying the Labels
26
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network
28
Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
28
Identifying Wireless and Network Icons
29
Using the Wireless Controls
29
Using the Wireless Button
29
Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
30
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
30
Using Operating System Controls
31
Using a WLAN
32
Setting up a WLAN
32
Protecting Your WLAN
32
Connecting to a WLAN
33
Roaming to Another Network
34
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
35
Inserting a SIM
35
Removing a SIM
36
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
38
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
38
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
39
Cannot Create a WLAN Connection
39
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
40
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
40
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
40
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
41
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
41
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
42
Connecting a Modem Cable
42
Connecting a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
43
Selecting a Location Setting
43
Viewing the Current Location Selection
43
Adding New Locations When Traveling
44
Solving Travel Connection Problems
45
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
46
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
47
Using Pointing Devices
47
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
47
Using the Touchpad
47
Using the Pointing Stick
47
Connecting an External Mouse
47
Using the Keyboard
47
Using Hotkeys
47
Displaying System Information
48
Initiating Sleep
49
Switching the Screen Image
50
Viewing Battery Charge Information
51
Activating the Ambient Light Sensor
52
Decreasing Screen Brightness
52
Increasing Screen Brightness
52
Using HP Quick Launch Buttons
53
Opening the Quick Launch Buttons Control Panel
54
Using HP Quicklook
55
Using HP Quickweb
56
Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
56
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
56
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
57
4 Multimedia
58
Multimedia Features
58
Adjusting the Volume
58
Multimedia Software
59
Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software
60
Installing Your Preloaded Multimedia Software
60
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
60
Audio
61
Connecting External Audio Devices
61
Checking Your Audio Functions
61
Video
63
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
63
Using the Displayport
63
Using the External Monitor Port
63
Using the Dreamcolor Display (Select Models Only)
64
Optical Drive (Select Models Only)
65
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
65
Using Optical Discs (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
65
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
65
Blu-Ray Discs (Bds)
66
CD-R Discs
66
CD-RW Discs
66
DVD±R Discs
66
DVD±RW Discs
66
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
66
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
67
Configuring Autoplay
68
Changing DVD Region Settings
68
Observing the Copyright Warning
68
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
69
Creating (Burning) a CD, DVD, or BD
69
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
70
Troubleshooting
70
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
70
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
71
A Disc Does Not Play
72
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
73
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
73
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
73
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
73
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
74
Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers
74
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
74
Webcam
76
Webcam Tips
76
Adjusting Webcam Properties
76
Capturing Business Card Images
77
5 Power Management
79
Setting Power Options
79
Using Power-Saving States
79
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
79
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
80
Using the Battery Meter
80
Using Power Plans
80
Customizing Power Plans
81
Selecting a Different Power Plan
81
Viewing the Current Power Plan
81
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
81
Using External AC Power
82
Connecting the AC Adapter
82
Using Battery Power
83
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
83
Using Battery Check
84
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
84
Inserting or Removing the Battery
84
Charging a Battery
85
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
86
Managing Low Battery Levels
86
Identifying Low Battery Levels
86
Resolving a Low Battery Level
88
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
88
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
88
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
88
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
88
Calibrating a Battery
88
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
88
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
89
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
89
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
91
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
91
Conserving Battery Power
91
Storing a Battery
92
Disposing of a Used Battery
92
Replacing the Battery
92
Testing an AC Adapter
93
Shutting down the Computer
93
6 Drives
95
Identifying Installed Drives
95
Handling Drives
95
Improving Hard Drive Performance
97
Using Disk Defragmenter
97
Using Disk Cleanup
97
Using HP 3D Driveguard
98
Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
98
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
99
Replacing the Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
100
Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
103
Replacing a Hard Drive
103
Replacing an Optical Drive
106
7 External Devices
109
Using a USB Device
109
Connecting a USB Device
109
Stopping and Removing a USB Device
109
Using USB Legacy Support
110
Using a 1394 Device
111
Connecting a 1394 Device
111
Stopping and Removing a 1394 Device
111
Using an Esata Device
112
Connecting an Esata Device
112
Stopping and Removing an Esata Device
112
Using External Drives
113
Using Optional External Devices
113
Using the Docking Connector
114
8 External Media Cards
115
Using Media Card Reader Cards
115
Inserting a Digital Card
115
Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
116
Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
117
Configuring an Expresscard
117
Inserting an Expresscard
117
Stopping and Removing an Expresscard
118
Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
119
Inserting a Smart Card
119
Removing a Smart Card
119
9 Memory Modules
121
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
122
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
125
10 Security
129
Protecting the Computer
129
Using Passwords
130
Setting Passwords in Windows
130
Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
130
BIOS Administrator Password
131
Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
132
Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
133
Using Computer Setup Drivelock
133
Setting a Drivelock Password
134
Entering a Drivelock Password
135
Changing a Drivelock Password
136
Removing Drivelock Protection
137
Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
137
Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
137
Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
138
Using Computer Setup Security Features
139
Securing System Devices
139
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
139
Using Computer Setup System Ids
140
Using Antivirus Software
141
Using Firewall Software
142
Installing Critical Updates
143
Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
144
Installing a Security Cable
145
11 Software Updates
146
Updating Software
146
Updating the BIOS
148
Determining the BIOS Version
148
Downloading a BIOS Update
149
Updating Programs and Drivers
151
Using Softpaq Download Manager
152
12 Backup and Recovery
153
Backing up Your Information
154
Performing a Recovery
156
Using the Windows Recovery Tools
156
Using F11
157
Using a Windows 7 Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
157
13 Computer Setup
159
Starting Computer Setup
159
Using Computer Setup
159
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
159
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
160
Computer Setup Menus
160
File Menu
161
Security Menu
161
System Configuration Menu
162
14 Multiboot
167
About the Boot Device Order
167
Enabling Boot Devices in Computer Setup
169
Considering Boot Order Changes
170
Choosing Multiboot Preferences
171
Setting a New Boot Order in Computer Setup
171
Dynamically Choosing a Boot Device Using the F9 Prompt
171
Setting a Multiboot Express Prompt
172
Entering Multiboot Express Preferences
172
15 Management and Printing
173
Using Client Management Solutions
173
Configuring and Deploying a Software Image
173
Managing and Updating Software
174
HP Client Manager for Altiris (Select Models Only)
174
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (Select Models Only)
176
HP SSM (System Software Manager)
177
Using Intel Active Management Technology (Select Models Only)
178
Enabling the Iamt Solution
178
Using the Mebx Setup Utility Menus
178
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (Select Models Only)
180
Index
181
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Brand
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Model
EliteBook
Category
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Language
English
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