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HP ProBook 6450b - Notebook PC - User Manual

HP ProBook 6450b - Notebook PC
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HP ProBook User Guide

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HP ProBook 6450b - Notebook PC Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or i7
RAMUp to 8 GB DDR3
Operating SystemWindows 7 Professional
CPUIntel Core i5 or i7
StorageUp to 500GB HDD or 256GB SSD
Display14.0-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366 x 768 resolution)
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Battery6-cell Li-ion
ChipsetIntel QM57
Optical DriveDVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Wireless802.11a/b/g/n
AudioStereo speakers, microphone
PortsDisplayPort, VGA, RJ-45
Card Reader5-in-1
Webcam2 MP Webcam (optional)

Summary

Safety warning notice

Features

Identifying hardware

Identifies the standard hardware components on most computer models.

Lights

Explains the meaning of various indicator lights on the computer.

Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)

Describes the function of various buttons and the fingerprint reader.

Keys

Details the function of special keys like fn, Windows logo, and function keys.

Wireless, modem, and local area network

Using wireless devices (select models only)

Explains how to use WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth devices for wireless connectivity.

Connecting to a WLAN

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting to a wireless local area network.

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)

Guides on using HP Mobile Broadband for internet access via WWAN.

Troubleshooting wireless network problems

Offers solutions for common wireless connection issues like no connection.

Pointing devices and keyboard

Using pointing devices

Covers using the TouchPad, pointing stick, and external mouse for navigation.

Using the keyboard

Explains keyboard features including hotkeys and special key functions.

Using HP QuickLook 3

Describes how to access Outlook data when the computer is off.

Using keypads

Details the use of embedded, integrated, and external numeric keypads.

Multimedia

Multimedia features

Outlines the computer's multimedia capabilities like audio and video playback.

Adjusting the volume

Explains how to control audio volume using computer buttons and Windows settings.

Video

Covers connecting external monitors and projectors to the computer.

Optical drive (select models only)

Provides instructions for using the optical drive, including playing discs.

Power management

Setting power options

Explains how to configure power-saving states like Sleep and Hibernation.

Using the battery meter

Details how to view battery status and select power plans.

Using battery power

Covers managing battery usage and maximizing battery life.

Calibrating a battery

Guides on how to calibrate the battery for accurate charge display.

Drives

Identifying installed drives

Explains how to view installed hard drives and SSDs in the computer.

Handling drives

Provides precautions for safely handling internal and external drives.

Improving hard drive performance

Offers methods to enhance hard drive efficiency using Disk Defragmenter and Cleanup.

Using HP 3 D DriveGuard

Describes HP 3D DriveGuard's function to protect the hard drive during movement.

External devices

Using a USB device

Covers connecting, stopping, and removing USB devices like keyboards and drives.

Using a 1394 device

Explains how to connect and manage IEEE 1394 devices like cameras.

Using external drives

Details connecting and using various types of external storage drives.

Using a docking device

Describes how to connect the computer to an optional docking device.

External media cards

Using Media Card Reader cards

Lists supported digital card formats and how to insert/remove them.

Using ExpressCards (select models only)

Guides on configuring, inserting, and removing high-performance ExpressCards.

Using smart cards (select models only)

Explains how to insert and remove smart cards for computer access.

Memory modules

Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing or replacing RAM modules.

Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot

Guides on how to upgrade the main memory module located under the keyboard.

Security

Protecting the computer

Lists security features to protect the computer, data, and system settings.

Using passwords

Covers setting and managing BIOS, DriveLock, and Windows passwords.

BIOS administrator password

Explains how to set, manage, and enter the BIOS administrator password.

Using Computer Setup DriveLock

Details how to enable, set, and manage DriveLock passwords for hard drive protection.

Software updates

Updating software

Guides on updating system software and drivers from HP or Microsoft.

Updating the BIOS

Explains how to determine the BIOS version and download/install updates.

Backup and recovery

Backing up your information

Covers methods for backing up personal files, folders, and entire system.

Performing a recovery

Explains how to recover the system using Windows tools or f11 recovery.

Computer Setup

Starting Computer Setup

Guides on how to access the BIOS/Computer Setup utility.

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

Explains how to navigate menus and make selections within Computer Setup.

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

Details how to reset Computer Setup options to their factory defaults.

Computer Setup menus

Provides an overview of the options available in the File, Security, and System Configuration menus.

MultiBoot

About the boot device order

Explains the system's boot process and how boot devices are selected.

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

Guides on enabling USB or NIC devices as bootable options in Computer Setup.

Choosing MultiBoot preferences

Covers setting boot orders and dynamic boot device selection.

Management and printing

Using Client Management Solutions

Introduces software for managing client computers in a network environment.

Managing and updating software

Explains tools for managing and updating system software and drivers.

HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)

Details HP Client Manager for Altiris features for hardware and software management.

Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only)

Guides on using the HP Universal Print Driver for printing.

Routine care

Cleaning products

Lists recommended and prohibited products for cleaning the computer.

Cleaning procedures

Provides instructions for safely cleaning the display, sides, cover, touchpad, and keyboard.

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