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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts.
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Table of contents 1 Introduction ............ ......... ......... ........... .......... ........ ............ ......... ......... ............ ........ .. ................. .......... .......... . 1 Important first steps .............. .......... ...
Bluetooth and Internet Co nnection Sharing (ICS) ........ .......... .............. ........... ........... ....... 20 Connect ing to a wired n etwor k ..... ......... ......... .......... ....... ........... ........ ......... ......... .......... ..
Resolving a low battery level w hen external power is available .......... ......... ..... 39 Resolving a low battery leve l when no power sour ce is avai lable ... ............... ... 39 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot e xit Hibernation .
Performing a system recovery .............. ............ ........... ................ ........... ............. ............... ...... .......... 58 Using t he dedica ted rec overy p artit ion ................................ .........................
Appendix B Cleaning your computer .............. ............... ............. ............ ................ ............ ....................... .... 72 Cleaning the display .... .......... ......... ........ ........... ........ ......... ..........
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1I n t r o d u c t i o n This guide contain s details about yo ur computer's compo nents, such as ports and jacks. It describes multimedia and other features. And it provide s im portant security, backu p, and recovery information. NOTE: Some of the fe atures describe d in this guide may not be available on your computer.
Finding information The computer comes with several resour ces to help you perform various tasks. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● How to set up the computer ● Identification of computer components User Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides .
Resource Contents HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ support . ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories fo r the computer Limited Warranty * To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides .
2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activa tes items on the screen.
Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is o n. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory.
Buttons and other top components Component Description (1) Internal microphone Records sound. (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep.
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system informatio n when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Right side Component Description (1) USB 2.0 port Connects optional USB devices. (2) Audio-out (headphone) ja ck/audio-in (microphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone.
Left side Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) AC adapter/Battery light ● White: The computer is conne cted to external powe r and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Blinking white: The battery charge level is 12% or less (recha rge th e batt ery as s oon as pos sible) .
Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wirele ss signals to comm unicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Cha t > CyberLink YouC am .
Rear Component Description Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up au tomatically to cool internal components and preve nt overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off d uring routine operation.
Bottom Component Description Vents (2) 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.
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provid e inform ation you may need wh en you troubles hoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides im.
3N e t w o r k i n g Your computer supp orts two type s of Internet acc ess: ● Wireless —Refer to Creating a wireless connection on pag e 15 . ● Wired —Refer to Connecting to a wi red network on page 21 . NOTE: You must set up In ternet service befo re you can connect to the Internet.
NOTE: If you are prompted within the wizard to ch oose between ena bling or disabling Windows Firew all, choose to enable the fire wall. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped wi.
Turning wireless devices on or off You can use the wirel ess key or HP Connection Mana ger (select models only) to turn on and turn off wireless devices. Refer to Using the action keys on page 27 for informa tion on identifyin g the location of the wire less key on your computer.
Connecting to an existing WLAN To connect to an existing WLAN: 1. Be sure that th e WLAN device is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on page 16 .) 2. Click the network icon in the notificat ion area, at the far right of the taskb ar. 3.
Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipmen t: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-spee d Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless route r.
Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WL AN or access an existing W LAN, always enab le security feat ures to protect your network from unau thorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provide s short-range wireless communications that rep lace the physical cabl e connections that traditionally link electr onic devices such as the .
Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Connecting to a loc al area networ k (LAN) requ ires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately).
4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased sep arately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer .
Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the Touc hPad off or on, quickly doubl e-tap the TouchPad on/off button. NOTE: The TouchPad light is o ff when the TouchPad is on. The TouchPad light and onscreen displa y icons indi cate the TouchPad status when th e TouchPad is turned off or o n.
Navigating To move the pointer, slid e one finger across the Touc hPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Selecting Use the left and right Touch Pad buttons as you w oul d use the correspon ding buttons on an external mouse.
Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad sup ports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fin gers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are n ot supported in all prog rams. To view the demo nstration of a gesture: 1.
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for movi ng up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPa d, an d then dr ag them acro ss the Touch Pad in an up, d own, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is co ntrolled by finger speed.
Using the keyboard Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key. To use an actio n key function, press and hold the key. The action key feature is e nabled at the factory.
Icon Key Descriptio n f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless conne ction is possible. Using the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the fn key, and the esc key.
5 Multimedia and other features Your computer includes the fo llowing: ● Two integrate d speakers ● One integrated micropho ne ● Integrated web cam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia keys Using the media activity controls Your computer has media action keys that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file.
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the volume keys. Refer to Using the action keys on page 27 for more inform ation. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal inju ry, adjust the volume before putting on headphone s, earbuds, or a headset.
Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer conten t wirelessly on you r TV. To experience wireless display, a wi reless third-party TV adapter (pur chased separa tely) is req uired. Content that asserts output protection, such as Blu-ray discs , will not play on Intel Wireless Display.
HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Mu ltimedia Interfa ce) po rt connects the computer to an optional vide o or audio device, such as a hi gh-definition television, or to any comp atible digital or audi o component. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through th e HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separa tely).
6 Managing power Your computer can operate on either battery power or external AC power. Wh en the compute r is only running on batte ry power and an AC power source is not a vailable to charge the battery, it is important to monitor and co nserve the battery charge .
Initiating Sleep or Hibernation Microsoft® Window s® has two power -saving states, Sleep a nd Hibernation. NOTE: The Rapid Start T echnology feature allows you r computer to resu me quickly from inactivity.
To exit Slee p: ● Briefly press the power button . ● If the display is cl osed, open the d isplay. ● Press a key on the keyboard . ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sl eep, the power lights turn o n and the compu ter returns to the screen where you stop ped working.
Using the power meter The power meter i s located in the notification a rea , at the far right of the taskbar. The power me ter allows you to quickly acce ss power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the perce ntage of remaining battery cha rge and the curre nt power plan, move the pointer over the p ower meter icon.
Selecting a power plan A power plan manage s how the computer uses po wer and helps you conserve power and maximize performanc e. The following pow er plans are availa ble: ● HP Recommen ded . Automatically balan ces performance with energy consumption.
Running on battery power When a charged battery is i n the computer and the computer i s not plugged in to external power, th e computer runs on batte ry power.
The computer takes the follo wing actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is ena bled and the com puter is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernatio n.
When you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery be gins to charge. ● The display brig htness increases. ● The power meter ico n in the notificatio n area chan ges appearance. When you disconne ct external AC pow er, the followi ng events occur : ● The computer switches to battery po wer.
HP CoolSense HP CoolSense automatically detects when the comput er is not in a station ary position and adjusts performa nce and fan settin gs to keep the su rface temperat ure of your compu ter at the optimum level of comfort.
Refreshing your software content When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect T echnology periodically causes the computer to exit Slee p. Smart Connec t then update s the content fo r certain open a pplications and reinitiates Sleep.
Starting your computer with Rapid Start Technology When the computer is powered on , Intel® Rapid Star t Technology gets your system up and running in seconds, saving time and battery life.
Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved inf ormation is lost wh en the computer sh uts down. The Shut down command closes all open programs , including the operatin g system, and then turns off the display an d computer.
7 External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards Optional digita l cards provide secure da ta storag e and convenient data sha ring. These cards are often used with digital med ia–equipped came ra s and PDAs as well as with o ther computers.
Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsiv e system, use the following procedure to safely re move the digital card. 1. Save your information and close all prog rams associated wi th the digital card . 2. Click the remove ha rdware icon in the notif ication area , at the far righ t of the taskbar .
Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB conn ector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cab le for the device to the USB po rt. NOTE: The USB port on your computer may look sl ig htly different fro m the illustrat ion in this section.
Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about req uired software and d rivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer' s instructions.
8D r i v e s Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer comp onents that must be handle d with care. Re fer to the following cautions before h andling extern al dr ives. Additi onal cautions are in cluded with the procedures to which they app ly.
9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protectin g the confiden tiality, integrity, and avail ability of your information.
Locating your security soft ware (select models only) HP Security Assistant provides a starting locati on for you to quickly access a collection of security software application s that are organized b y task.
Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Function Administrator password* ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password.
Using Internet security software When you use your computer to access email, a ne twork, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, sp yware, and other online threats.
Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, an d third-party software in stalled on your compute r should be regularly updated to correct security prob lems and improve softwa re performance. Installing Windows security updates Updates to the operating system and other software may have become ava ilable after the c omputer left the factory.
Backing up your software ap plications and information Regularly back up your software ap plications and informatio n to protect them from being pe rmanently lost or damaged through a virus attack o r a software or hardware fa ilure. For more info rmation, see “Backup and recovery.
10 Backup and recovery Your computer includes t ools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed.
Restoring the system If the computer hard drive fails, you must use a se t of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to restore your system to its factory image. Ideally , you have already used HP Recovery Manager t o create these tools immediat el y after software setup.
Performing a system recovery HP Recovery Manager software a llows you to repair or re store the computer to its original factory state. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery di scs, a reco very flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
Restoring using the restor e media 1. If possible, bac k up all personal files. 2. Insert th e first recover y disc into an opt ional external optical d rive (purchased separately), and then restar t the computer. – or – Insert th e recov ery flash d rive into a USB por t on your computer, and th en restart the computer.
You can back up your i nformation to an optional exte rnal hard drive, a netw ork drive, or discs. Back up your system at th e following times: ● At regularly scheduled times TIP: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recove r back to that po int if you want to reverse subsequent changes.
11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic In put/Output System (BIOS), controls co mmunication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives , display, keyboard, mous e, and printer).
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the compu ter, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of th e screen.
3. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup De faults . Press en ter . 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. To save your changes and exit, press f10 , and then follow the on-screen instructions. – or – Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes , and then press enter .
Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an u nsuccessful installation, downlo ad and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reli able external power u sing the AC adapter.
BIOS Setup Menu The tables in this section provide a n ov erview of the BIOS Se tup menu options. Main menu Select To do this System information ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the pro cessor, memory size, and system BIOS.
Using System Diagnostics System Diag nostics a llows you to run dia gnostic te sts to de termine if the compu ter hardwa re is functioning pro perly. Depen ding on your computer, the following diagn o.
A Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the followi ng suggestions may help you determine why.
The computer is on but not responding If the computer is on but is not re sponding to software or keyboard comma nds, try the following emergency shutdown procedu res in the sequence provided: CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved inform ation.
The wireless network conn ection is not working If a wireless network co nnection is not workin g as expected, follow these sugg estions: ● Be sure that the wire less light on your computer is on (white). If the wireless ligh t is off, p ress the f12 action ke y to turn it on.
Contacting customer support If the information provided in this u ser guide or in Help and Support does not addr ess your ques tions, you can contact customer supp ort at: http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwi de on the left side of the page, or go to http://welcome.
B Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display Gently wipe the display us ing a soft, lint-free cl oth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Be sure that the display i s dry before closin g the display.
C Traveling with the computer For best results, follo w these traveling and shipping tips : ● Prepare the comput er for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or d amage to the equipment, do not attempt to powe r the computer with a voltage converter kit so ld for appliances.
D Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you up date your prog rams and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp. com/ support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notification s when they become ava ilable.
E Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the rele ase of static electricity wh en tw o objects come into contact—for example, the sho ck you receive wh en you walk across th e carpet and touc h a metal door knob . A discharge of static ele ctricity from fingers or other electrostati c conductors may damage electronic components.
F Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer op erates on DC power, whi ch 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.
Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°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 9.
Index A action keys decrease screen brightness 27 Help and Suppo rt 27 identifying 7 increase screen brightness 27 keyboard backlight 27 next track or section 27 play, pause, resume 27 previous track .
display system information 28 using 28 HP Connection Manager 16 HP Recovery Manager 5 8 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 21 hubs 46 I icons network 15 wireless 15 input power 77 installing software.
software HP Connection Manager 16 software up dates, installing 54 supported discs 57 system information hotkey 28 system information, displaying 63 system recovery 58 system restore points 61 T Touch.
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