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1. HDMI amp a 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device according to the device manufacturer s instructions 3 Press the switch screen image key on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio first connect an audio or video device such as a high definition TV to the HDMI port on your computer Then configure the default audio playback device as follows 1 Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device HDMI 3 Click Set Default and then click OK To return audio to the computer speakers follow these steps 1 Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab click Speakers 3 Click Set Default and then click OK Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam located at the top of the display With the preinstalled software you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video You can preview the photo or video recording and save it on your computer hard drive To use the webcam select Start gt All Programs gt HP gt HP MediaSmart gt HP MediaSmart Webcam 36 Chapter5 Multimedia EE amp NOTE For more information on using HP
2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point created at a previous date and time when the computer was functioning optimally follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt System 2 Inthe left pane click System protection 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Click System Restore 5 Follow the on screen instructions Performing a recovery NOTE You can recover only files that you have previously backed up HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition select models only on the hard drive However if your computer includes a solid state drive SSD you may not have a recovery partition If that is the case recovery discs have been included with your computer Use these discs to recover your operating system and software NOTE Windows has its own built in repair features such as System Restore If you have not already tried these features try them before using Recovery Manager NOTE Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer s Web site or reinstall
3. Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options AN 4 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Keys Component Description 1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with an arrow key or the esc key 3 my Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu aF 4 Windows application key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor 5 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions Front components Component Description Speakers 2 Produce sound Components 5 Right side components ETT Component Description m 1 A Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 2 Drive light e Blinking white The hard drive is being accessed e Amber HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive 3 Audio out headphone jack Audio in Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo microphone jack speakers headphones earbuds a headset or television audio Also connects an optional headset microphone NOTE When a device is connected to the jack the device speakers are disabled 4 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 5
4. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your preferences To copy the screen and paste it into a word processing document follow these steps 1 Display the screen 2 Copy the screen To copy only the active window press alt prt sc To copy the entire screen press prt sc Backing up your information 77 3 Open a word processing document and then select Edit gt Paste 4 Save the document e You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive a network drive or discs e When backing up to discs use any of the following types of discs purchased separately CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R or DVD RW The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your computer NOTE DVDs store more information than CDs so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required e When backing up to discs number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore follow these steps NOTE Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process NOTE The backup process may take over an hour depending on file size and the speed of the computer 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Maintenance gt Backup and Restore 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up and create a backup amp NOTE Windows incl
5. earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To connect external devices such as external speakers headphones earbuds a headset television audio or a headset microphone refer to the information provided with the device For best results remember the following tips Be sure that the device cable has a 4 conductor connector that supports both audio out headphone and audio in microphone Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device NOTE A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Select Start gt Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Sound When the Sound window opens click the Sounds tab Under Program Events select any sound event such as a beep or alarm and click the Test button You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones 32 Chapter5 Multimedia To check the record functions of the computer follow these steps 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Sound Recorder 2 Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone Save the file to your desktop 3 Open Windows Media Player o
6. A message refers you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement battery If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty instructions include a warranty ID AIh 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 Shutting down the computer A CAUTION Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down The Shut down 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 Although you can shut down the computer with the power button the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command To shut down the computer Shutting down the computer 53 NOTE Ifthe computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save your work and close all open programs 2 Click Start 3 Click Shut down If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures try the followi
7. After this password is set it must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer or exit Hibernation A power on password is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Managing a power on password To set change or delete this password follow these steps 1 Open Setup Utility 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 f10 Open Setup Utility 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 the arrow keys to select Security gt Set Power On Password and then press enter e To seta power on password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e Tochange a power on 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 power on password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field and then press enter 4 times 3 To save your changes and exit Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts Entering a power on password At the Enter
8. BIOS and other system information is displayed 3 To exit Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter Downloading a BIOS update A CAUTION To prevent 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 Sleep or Hibernation Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord To download a BIOS update 1 Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer Select Start gt Help and Support gt Maintain 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download 3 At the download area follow these steps a Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer Make a note of the date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive b Follow the instruction
9. WLAN which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point 14 Chapter3 Wireless and local area network EE NOTE The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably e A large scale WLAN such as a corporate or public WLAN typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions e A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection a printer and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software To use the WLAN device in your computer you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet you need the following equipment e A broadband modem 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 The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet z eL e NOTE When setting up a wireless connection be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized To synchronize your computer and wireless router
10. 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 refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack it is essential to understand that WLANs are vulnerable to well known and well documented security weaknesses WLANs in public areas or hotspots like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security New technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more secure and anonymous If you are concerned about the security of your computer in a hotspot limit your network activities to noncritical e mail and basic Internet surfing UsingaWLAN 15 When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access The common security levels are Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Because wireless radio signals travel outside the network other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals and either connect to your network uninvited or capture information being sent across it However
11. Description 1 HP USB Ethernet Adapter Connects an optional RJ 45 network cable 2 Power cord Connects the AC adapter 3 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power Power cords vary in appearance by region and country ee eee sn sess SSS SSS SSS I Components 9 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer e Service tag Provides important information including the following ara zz _ 8 o 2 To 2 lt ii iia aaa i ERE OS te Eaux OCC G 6 e g Ta SF farses ET hi ka a wr a Emma Pic a PC irii ee Seas n mm an epopee 7 fe Lain hl EO m Gan nth r zi pea C 18560 o Serial number s n 1 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product o Product name 2 This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook o Model description 3 This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents drivers and support for your notebook Warranty period 4 This number describes the duration in years of the warranty period for this computer Part number Product number p n 5 This number provides specific information about the product s hardware components The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed Have this information available when you contact technical support The servic
12. Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently To run Disk Cleanup 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Cleanup 2 Follow the on screen instructions Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection select models only HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions e You drop the computer e You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power A short time after the end of one of these events HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation NOTE Because solid state drives SSD lack moving parts HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is unnecessary NOTE Hard drives connected to USB ports are not covered by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection For more information refer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer turns amber to show that the drive is parked To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Windows Mobility Center e Ifthe software is enabled a green check mark is superimpos
13. HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high definition television or any compatible digital or audio component 6 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 Left side components Component Description 1 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 ee ees 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Component Description 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 3 Battery light e Off The computer is running on battery power e Blinking amber The battery has reached a low battery level a critical battery level or there is a battery error e Amber A battery is charging e White The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged 4 Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats e MultiMediaCard e MultiMediaCard Plus e Secure Digital Memory Card e Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card Bottom components eee ee maj T Component Description 1 Vents 3 Enable airflow to cool internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically t
14. MediaSmart click Start gt Help and Support and type MediaSmart in the Search box The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features Capturing and sharing video Streaming video with instant message software Taking still photos Webcam tips For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the integrated webcam Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation Your integrated webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall contact your Internet service provider for assistance NOTE If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall temporarily disable the firewall perform the task you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall as necessary and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems Whenever possible place bright light sources behind the webcam and out of the picture area Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box which is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera usually from a configuration settings or properties menu Brightness Controls the amou
15. To view the state of the wireless devices click the Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left of the notification area and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area complete the following steps to change Wireless Assistant properties 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Windows Mobility Center 2 Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile which is located in the bottom row of Windows Mobility Center 3 Click Properties 4 Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area 5 Click Apply 6 Click Close For more information refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help 1 Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center 2 Click the Help button Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection For example Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network connect to a network manage wireless networks and diagnose and repair network problems To access the Network and Sharing Center select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center For more information select Start gt Help and Support Using a WLAN With a WLAN device you can access a wireless local area network
16. and universities Ina WLAN each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point Bluetooth device Creates a personal area network PAN to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras In a PAN each device communicates directly with other devices and devices must be relatively close together typically within 10 meters approximately 33 feet of each other Computers with WLAN devices support one or more of the following IEEE industry standards e 802 11b the first popular standard supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates ata frequency of 2 4 GHz e 802 119 supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2 4 GHz An 802 11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802 11b devices so they can operate on the same network e 802 11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz NOTE 802 11a is not compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g e 802 11n supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and may operate at 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz making it backward compatible with 802 11a b and g For more information on wireless technology refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support Identifying wireless and network status icons 12 Icon Name Description Wireless connected Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless t I key
17. be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive e A password set in Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt 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 e Donotuse your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider The following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions For additional information about Windows passwords such as screen saver passwords select Start gt Help and Support Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password Protects administrator level access to computer contents NOTE This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility contents User password Protects access to a Windows user account It also protects access to the computer contents and must be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation Setting passwords in Setup Utility Password Administrator password e Protects access to Setup Utility e After this password is set it must be entered each time you access Setup Utility CAUTION If you forget your administrator password you cannot access Setup Utility Power on password
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19. e Protects access to the computer contents e After this password is set it must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer or exit Hibernation Using passwords 65 Password CAUTION If you forget your power on password you cannot turn on or restart the computer or exit Hibernation NOTE The administrator password can be used in place of the power on password For details about each of these passwords refer to the following topics Administrator password Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Setup Utility After this password is set you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows nor is it displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Be sure that you record your password and store it in a safe place If you enter the administrator password at the first password check before the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed you do not have to enter it again to access Setup Utility If you enter the power on password at the first password check before the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility Managing an administrator password To set change or delete this password follow these steps Open Setup Utility by t
20. features that are disabled at the factory To view and enable these features click the Synaptics icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click the Device Settings tab Select the device and then click Settings Using pointing devices 23 Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image To scroll place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up down left or right motion NOTE Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed Pinching Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs images and photos To pinch e Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad and then pull the fingers apart to increase an object s size e Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad and then pull the fingers together to decrease an object s size Rotating Rotating allows you rotate items such as photos and pages To rotate move your thumb and forefinger in a circular motion on the TouchPad 24 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard To use an action key press and hold this key to activate the assigned function amp NOTE Depending on the application you are using pressing fn and one of the action keys will open a specific shortcut menu within that application NOT
21. for Startup Menu message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen press esc When the Startup Menu is displayed press f10 Use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Load Setup Defaults and then press enter When the Setup Confirmation is displayed press enter To save your change and exit Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes and then press enter Using Setup Utility 71 The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts amp NOTE Your password security and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session If the Setup Utility menus are not visible press esc to return to the menu display Then use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes and then press enter To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session If the Setup Utility menus are not visible press esc to return to the menu display Then use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter After either choice the computer restarts in Windows Setup Utility Menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options NOTE Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be suppor
22. gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Manage wireless networks in the left pane A list showing the available WLANs is displayed If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active several will be displayed 3 Click a network and then click Remove Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN restart the wireless router For details refer to the router manufacturer s instructions Connecting to a local area network LAN 22 To connect to a local area network LAN use the HP USB Ethernet Adapter Connecting to a local area network LAN requires an 8 pin RJ 45 network cable purchased separately To connect to a LAN 1 Connect the HP USB Ethernet Adapter to a USB port 1 on the computer 2 Connect a network cable to the other end of the HP USB Ethernet Adapter 2 3 Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack 3 E 6 a aa a mM Po Cc T p A WARNING Toreduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ 45 network jack Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE In a
23. loss of data or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card 1 Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card amp NOTE To stop a data transfer click Cancel in the operating system Copying window 2 To remove a digital card a Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar amp NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon click the Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left of the notification area b Click the name of the digital card in the list amp NOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device 62 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices 3 Pull the digital card from the slot External devices 63 8 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks Follow the procedures in this guide to use the following features e Passwords e Antivirus software e Firewall software e Critical security updates e Optional security cable 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 NOTE Before you send your computer for service remove all passw
24. or wireless network Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features e wireless key e Wireless Assistant software e Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key 1 one or more wireless devices and one wireless light 2 All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory If the wireless light is amber all wireless devices are off If the wireless light is off an integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices not the status of individual devices Press the wireless key to turn the wireless devices off or on Using wireless devices 13 Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory you can use the wireless key to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously Individual wireless devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software Using Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software If a wireless device is disabled in Setup Utility it must be reenabled in Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant NOTE Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a network or a Bluetooth enabled device
25. power button QuickWeb includes the following features Web browser Search and browse the Internet and create links to your favorite Web sites Music player Listen to your favorite music and create playlists Photo viewer Browse through photos create albums and view slide shows Skype Skype is a voice over Internet protocol VoIP that lets you communicate free of charge with other Skype users With Skype you can have a conference call or a video chat with one or more people at a time You can also make long distance phone calls to land lines Chat Chat with friends on multiple Instant Messaging programs such as AOL Google Talk MSN Windows Live Messenger or Yahoo Messenger Web calendar Display edit and organize your schedule Web mail View and send e mail NOTE For information on using QuickWeb refer to the HP ENVY 13 User Manual This guide is located on the Secure Digital SD Memory Card that came with your computer 11 3 Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices e Wireless local area network WLAN device Connects the computer to wireless local area networks commonly referred to as Wi Fi networks wireless LANs or WLANs in corporate offices your home and public places such as airports restaurants coffee shops hotels
26. power button e Close the display e Click Start click the arrow next to the Shut down button and then click Sleep You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways e Briefly press the power button e Ifthe display is closed open the display e Press a key on the keyboard e Activate the TouchPad Setting power devices 39 When the computer exits Sleep the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working NOTE Ifyou have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1 080 minutes 18 hours of inactivity when running on battery power 1 080 minutes 18 hours of inactivity when running on external power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel To initiate Hibernation A Click Start click the arrow next to the Shut down button and then click Hibernate To exit Hibernation A Briefly press the power button The power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working amp NOTE Ifyou have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Conserving power e Select the Power saver power plan through Po
27. power cord is unplugged 1 Connect the drive to the computer 2 Ifyou are connecting a powered drive plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the drive To disconnect an unpowered external drive turn off the drive and then disconnect it from the computer To disconnect a powered external drive turn off the drive disconnect it from the computer and then unplug the AC power cord Using the external optical drive select models only NOTE The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer not to a USB port on another external device such as a hub or docking station Select computer models ship with an external optical drive An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to read data discs play music and watch movies If your external optical drive is a Blu ray Disc BD drive you can also watch high definition video from discs You may have one of the following types of drives e DVD RW SuperMulti Double Layer DL Drive e Blu ray ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti Double Layer DL Drive The external optical drive can be either a tray load or slot load drive The optical drive also contains two additional USB ports 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open If your optical drive is a tray load drive and the disc tray does not open follow these steps 1 Insert the end of a paper c
28. should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure Creating a set of recovery discs Recovery Manager software feature Recovery discs are used to start up boot your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files Creating system restore points operating system feature System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state Recovering a program or driver Recovery Manager software feature This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery Performing a full system recovery Recovery Manager software feature With Recovery Manager you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition select models only on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create NOTE Computers with a solid state drive SSD may not have a recovery partition Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a partition Use these discs t
29. 7 Entering a power on password ceseeceecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeteeteees 67 Using antivirus SOMWAME aes AE AA EEA AN A AAAA 67 Using Tir wWealll SOMW ANC ornin E 68 Installing critical Security Updatessssicc ssizies ceadeaeeieeesandedscevsdeaaseebiaattzadenaaliadicedadeaes eiaatiadienealiagienaan 68 Installing an optional security cable oc etter eee ettre ee eee ttnn einer eee teee eee teeeeeetaeeeeeetneeeeereaa 68 Appendix A Setup Utility BIOS Starting Setup Utility ccsc c Giecseccvtensedteaesassseecvaaganacccevaggaeaccesahaedareteaeeduaecdanadeacnessdeeacaeeepentueecteseieaseerd 70 Using Setup Utility ira era a aA NE 70 viii Changing the language of Setup Utility eee eect ee eee eee eaaeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeaaas 70 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 0 0 cece eeeeecee eee eeeaaeeeeeeetaeeseeeiaeeeeeneaees 71 Displaying system information scercsrccinirnecrienr eter aE REE EEEE 71 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility eect entree eee eenaaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeenaaees 71 Exiting Setup Utility 22 0c ccsaceete N A 72 Setup Utility MENUS saroien a EA AE EAE AE AAAA REEN dase 72 Main Men acrodinia r Nese cee aac Ae seceded EENAA EE adage dates 72 SeOCUMLY MON ecir ieee EE A EEEE 72 System Configuration Menu seims reaiiiieiiinssia iioii aiaia N ARNES 72 Diagoostics MONU sansen T edpaddsienuieand iaeets 73 Updating the BIOS sericcniecaciencaniiri ii T R ETARE EAEE 73 Updating the BIOS urc
30. BD Stops audio or video playback of a CD a DVD or a BD Fr Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD d Decreases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this key Increases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this key 49 Mutes or restores speaker sound tp Turns the wireless feature on or off NOTE This key does not establish a wireless connection To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must be set up prt sc Takes a snapshot or picture of your computer screen and copies it to the clipboard Using the hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and either the b key 2 the esc key 3 or one of the arrow keys 4 26 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Hotkey Description Display system information fn esc Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number Scroll up fn up arrow Scrolls the page up h d Scroll down fn down arrow Scrolls the page down Go home fn left arrow Returns the cursor to the beginning of the line where the cursor is located or returns to the beginning of the document Go to the end fn right arrow Places the cursor at the end of the line or scrolls to the end of the document Control the bass settings fn b Increases or decreases the bass settings with the Beats Audio feature To use a hotkey command follo
31. C adapter is working properly e Ifthe power light remains off the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter Select Start gt Help and Support gt Get assistance 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 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 NOTE The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power To increase display brightness press the increase screen brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter 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 WARNING 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 d
32. E The action key feature is enabled at the factory You can disable this feature in Setup Utility BIOS and revert back to pressing the fn key and one of the action keys to activate the assigned function Refer to Setup Utility BIOS on page 70 for additional information Icon Description o Opens Help and Support which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer answers E to questions and tutorials and updates to your computer Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists x Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key a Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key i Using the action keys 25 Icon Description IC lt Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system For example if a monitor is connected to the computer pressing this key alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The switch screen image key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD Il Plays pauses or resumes an audio CD a DVD or a
33. HP ENVY 13 User Guide Copyright 2009 Hewlett Packard Product notice Development Company L P This user guide describes features that are Microsoft and Windows are U S registered common to most models Some features trademarks of Microsoft Corporation may not be available on your computer 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 December 2009 Document Part Number 596304 001 Safety warning notice A 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 acce
34. Password prompt type your password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password you must restart the computer and try again Using antivirus software When you use the computer to access e mail a network or the Internet you expose it to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable the operating system programs or utilities or cause them to abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date Norton Internet Security an antivirus program is preinstalled on the computer The software includes 60 days of free updates It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses Using antivirus software 67 beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program To view and access Norton Internet Security select Start gt All Programs gt Norton Internet Security For more information about computer viruses type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support Using firewall software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to the computer your personal files and information about you Use the
35. Support Installing an optional security cable NOTE A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2 68 Chapter 8 Security 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 Installing an optional security cable 69 A Setup Utility BIOS Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is not working The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup security and other preferences To start Setup Utility A Open Setup Utility 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 f10 1 2 Open Setup Utility 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 Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility If Setup Utility is not
36. You must change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly If you are provided with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network and if you have previously connected to that network follow the steps below to connect to the network 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel A list showing the available WLANs is displayed If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active several will be displayed 3 Select the network in the list right click the network and then click Properties NOTE Ifthe network you want is not listed check with the network administrator to be sure that the router or access point is operating 4 Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into the Network security key box 5 Click OK to save these settings Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is very weak or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN minimize interference from other devices as follows e Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point e Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave cordless phone or cellular phone to be sure that other wireless devices are not interfering If the connection does not improve try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values 1 Select Start
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38. already running begin at step 1 If Setup Utility is already running begin at step 2 1 moo ee oly Open Setup Utility 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 f10 Open Setup Utility 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 Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration gt Language and then press enter Use the arrow keys to select a language and then press enter When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed press enter To save your change and exit Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes and then press enter 70 Appendix A Setup Utility BIOS Your change goes into effect immediately Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Because Setup Utility is not Windows based it does not support the TouchPad Navigation and selection are by keystroke To choose a menu or a menu item use the arrow keys To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field for example an Enable Disable field use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6 To select an item press enter To close a text box or return to the menu display press esc To display additional navigation and selection information wh
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40. b gt Advanced Sharing Select the Share this folder check box Type a name for the optical drive in the Share name text box Click Apply and then click OK To view the shared optical drive on your computer select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center External devices Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device such as a USB keyboard mouse drive printer scanner or hub to the computer Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually included with the device For more information about device specific software refer to the manufacturer s instructions The computer has 2 USB ports which support USB 1 0 USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 devices To add more USB ports connect an optional hub Connecting a USB device A CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector use minimal force to connect a USB device 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices A Toconnect a USB device to the computer connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port d You will hear a sound when the device has been detected NOTE The first time you connect a USB device the Installing device driver software message is displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Removing a USB device A CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the USB devi
41. ce CAUTION Toprevent damage to a USB connector do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device To remove a USB device 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon click the Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left of the notification area 2 Click the name of the device in the list NOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device 3 Remove the device Using Digital Media Slot cards Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing These cards are often used with digital media equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats e MultiMediaCard e MultiMediaCard Plus External devices 61 e Secure Digital Memory Card e Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card Inserting a digital card A CAUTION To prevent damage to the digital card connectors use minimal force to insert a digital card 1 Hold the digital card label side up with the connectors facing the computer 2 Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated P a You will hear a sound when the device has been detected and a menu of options may be displayed Removing a digital card A CAUTION To prevent
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44. ddition to the TouchPad you can also connect an external USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the computer Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices such as button configuration click speed and pointer options To access Mouse Properties select Start gt Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings Using the TouchPad To move the pointer touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse NOTE For information on identifying the TouchPad components refer to TouchPad buttons on page 2 Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures To activate the TouchPad gestures place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as described in the following sections The TouchPad gestures described in this section are enabled at the factory To disable or reenable these gestures 1 Double click on the Synaptics icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click the Device Settings tab 2 Select the device and then click Settings 3 Select the checkbox to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture 4 Click Apply and then click OK NOTE Your computer also supports additional TouchPad
45. der Set the boot order for Notebook Hard Drive USB Diskette on Key USB Hard Drive o USB CD DVD ROM Drive USB Floppy Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select To do this Primary Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self test on the hard drive Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory 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 SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS 73 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 BIOS version information also known as ROM date and System BIOS can be displayed by pressing fn esc if you are already in Windows or by opening Setup Utility To use Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information 1 Open Setup Utility 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 f10 2 If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed use the arrow keys to select the Main menu When the Main menu is selected
46. do not drop a drive or place items on it 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 Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport security devices that check carry on luggage such as conveyor belts use X rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer files on the hard drive become fragmented Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently Drives 55 NOTE It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid state drives To run Disk Defragmenter 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter 2 Click Defragment disk NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information For additional information access the Disk Defragmenter software Help Using
47. e 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 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 e Charge the battery until the battery light turns white NOTE Ifthe 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 charging it e Ifthe battery has been unused for one month or more calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it The battery light on the computer displays the following charge status e Off The computer is running on battery power e Blinking amber The battery has reached a low battery level a critical battery level or there is a battery error e Amber The battery is charging e White The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power Maximum discharge time gradually shortens as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades T
48. e notification area after you configure the WLAN the software driver is either missing or corrupted A Windows Device not Found error message may also be displayed The driver must be reinstalled Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http Avww hp com 1 Open your Web browser and go to http www hp com support 2 Select your country or region 3 Click the option for software and driver downloads and then type your computer model number in the search box 4 Press enter and then follow the on screen instructions Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for a network key or a name SSID when connecting to a WLAN the network is protected by security You must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network e Fora network connected to your personal wireless router review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on both the router and the WLAN device e Fora private network such as a network in an office or at a public Internet chat room contact the network administrator to obtain the codes and then enter the codes when prompted to do so Some networks change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis to improve security
49. e tag label is affixed inside the battery bay e Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Contains the Windows Product Key You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer e Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay e Wireless certification label s 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 An optional device may be a wireless local area network WLAN device or an optional Bluetooth device If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices one or more certification labels are included with your computer You may need this information when traveling internationally Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay 10 Chapter1 Notebook tour 2 Using HP QuickWeb software select models only HP QuickWeb software is an optional instant on environment that is separate from the Windows operating system This allows you to rapidly access certain applications without the need to start the operating system You will enjoy this feature if you browse the Internet view and send e mail view digital photos listen to music or keep in touch through instant messages or Skype QuickWeb is ready to go within seconds of pressing the
50. ease display brightness press the increase screen brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter 42 Chapter6 Power management Connecting AC power A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet not by unplugging the power cord from the computer If provided with a 3 pin attachment plug on the power cord plug the cord into a grounded earthed 3 pin outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin for example by attaching a 2 pin adapter The grounding pin is an important safety feature amp NOTE Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer To connect the computer to external AC power 1 Plug the adapter into the power connector 1 on the computer 2 Plug the power cord into the adapter 2 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3 Using external AC power 43 Testing 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 will not turn on e The display does not turn on e The power light is off To test the AC adapter 1 Remove the battery from the computer 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an AC outlet 3 Turn on the computer e Ifthe power light turns on the A
51. ection amp NOTE Depending on your user privileges you may not be able to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Additionally members of an Administrator group can change the privileges for non Administrator users e Determine whether a drive in the system is supported To open the software and change settings follow these steps 1 In Mobility Center click the hard drive icon to open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window Select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection amp NOTE If prompted by User Account Control click Yes 2 Click the appropriate button to change settings 3 Click OK Drives 57 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information USB drives include the following types e 1 44 megabyte diskette drive e Hard drive module a hard drive with an adapter attached e DVD ROM Drive e DVD RW SuperMulti Double Layer DL Drive e Blu ray ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti Double Layer DL Drive Connecting optional external drives amp NOTE For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use refer to the manufacturer s instructions To connect an external drive to the computer A CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive be sure that the drive is turned off and the AC
52. ed from the disc provided by the manufacturer Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 1 Back up all personal files 2 Insert the first recovery disc into an optional external optical drive and restart the computer 3 Follow the on screen instructions Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition select models only Performing a recovery 79 NOTE Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition If the computer does not have a recovery partition you will not be able to recover using this procedure Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a partition Use these discs to recover your operating system and software On some models you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive accessed by pressing either the Start button or f11 This restores the computer to its factory condition To restore the system from the partition follow these steps 1 Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways e Select Start gt All Programs gt Recovery Manager gt Recovery Manager or e 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 Then press f11 while the Press lt F11 gt for recovery message is displayed on the screen 2 Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window 3 Follow the on screen instruc
53. ed over the hard drive icon e Ifthe software is disabled a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon e Ifthe drives are parked a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon 56 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up to date status for the drive For immediate updates after a change in status you need to enable the notification area icon To enable the notification area icon 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection NOTE If prompted by User Account Control click Yes 2 On the Icon in System Tray row click Show 3 Click OK Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive the computer will behave in the following ways e The computer will not shut down e Thecomputer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation except as described in the following Note NOTE Ifthe computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation Before you move the computer HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to perform the following tasks Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Prot
54. ed to re install Click Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup to re install the default profile If you still experience connectivity issues press and hold the reset button for at least five seconds using a small thin wire or paperclip The adapter light will blink 3 times signaling the re synchronization has taken place NOTE If you re synchronize the adapter you must repeat the initial setup steps Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 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 desktop notebook PDA e Phones cellular cordless smart phone e Imaging devices printer camera e Audio devices headset speakers 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 refer to the Bluetooth software Help Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet When two or more computers are connected using Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS is enabled on one of the computers the other computers may not be able to connect to the Inter
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56. epending on power management settings programs running on the computer display brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors Identifying batteries The computer can support 2 batteries e One lithium ion primary battery is included with the computer and is installed at the factory e An optional accessory battery purchased separately can be attached to the bottom of the computer in addition to the primary battery 44 Chapter6 Power management Finding battery information in Help and Support Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery e Battery Check tool to test battery performance e Information on calibration power management and proper care and storage to maximize battery life e Information on battery types specifications life cycles and capacity To access battery information A Select Start gt Help and Support gt Learn gt Power Plans Frequently Asked Questions Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer To run Battery Check 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer amp NOTE The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to properly 2 Select Start gt Help and Support gt Troubleshoot gt Power Thermal and Mechanical 3 Click the Power tab and then click Battery Check Battery Check examines the battery and its cells
57. firewall software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity and automatic monitoring of all incoming and outgoing traffic Refer to the firewall user guide or contact your firewall manufacturer for more information 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 Installing critical security updates A CAUTION Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines e Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer Use the update link at Start gt All Programs gt Windows Update e Run Windows Update monthly thereafter e Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs as they are released from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and
58. has reached a low battery level e One light on The accessory battery has 25 percent remaining battery charge e Two lights on The accessory battery has 50 percent remaining battery charge e Three lights on The accessory battery has 75 percent remaining battery charge e Four lights on The accessory battery is fully charged 3 Battery release latches Release the battery from the bottom of the computer Inserting or removing an accessory battery A CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information To prevent loss of information save your work before removing the battery NOTE Itis not necessary to turn off the computer before inserting or removing the accessory battery 50 Chapter6 Power management To insert the accessory battery 1 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Align the accessory battery with the battery fuel gauge towards you and with the bottom of the computer 3 Press the accessory battery down until it is seated 1 4 Slide the battery release latches 2 to lock the accessory battery into place on the computer I 1 0 0 o To remove the accessory battery 1 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 to release the accessory battery Using battery power 51 3 Lift the accessory battery from t
59. he bottom of the computer 2 I I 0 Q 0 0 Q o Battery charging and discharging sequence Battery charging and discharging sequence varies when both the primary battery and optional accessory battery are installed The computer supports Fast Charge Mode enabled at the factory When both batteries are charging the primary battery will charge to 90 percent before the accessory battery begins charging Charging is then switched to the accessory battery When the accessory battery reaches 90 percent the primary battery will then charge to 100 percent After the primary battery is completely charged the accessory battery will charge to 100 percent NOTE Fast Charge Mode can be disabled in Setup Utility BIOS If Fast Charge Mode is disabled the primary battery will charge to 100 percent before the accessory battery begins charging Refer to Setup Utility BIOS on page 70 for additional information When the accessory battery reaches a critical battery level battery power is transferred to the primary battery The accessory battery will discharge before the primary battery discharges When the accessory battery is removed from the computer battery power is transferred to the primary battery When the accessory battery is inserted in the computer battery power is transferred to the accessory battery Calibrating a battery To maximize battery performance you should calibrate a battery under the following conditi
60. ifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer A Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security Then in the System area click Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information Components Top components TouchPad nr e e e e e e e e a e a a a n 21S SS SS a a a l l l l ain a el O e e e e e e e e e e a Component Description Identifying hardware 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen This table describes factory settings To view and change pointing device preferences select Start gt Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings TouchPad buttons Tiere aes ieee eee al Component Description 1 e TouchPad on off button Turns the TouchPad on and off Quickly double tap the button i to turn the TouchPad on and off 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes factory
61. ilable through the following resources e Information from your ISP and the user guides included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment e Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near you contact your ISP or search the Web Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations Hotspotlist and Geektools Check with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements For additional information on connecting your computer to a corporate WLAN contact your network administrator or IT department Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN Windows attempts to connect to that network If the attempt is successful your computer is automatically connected to the new network If Windows does not recognize the new network follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only The Voodoo Power Adapter works as an AC power adapter and a wired to wireless network adapter Although your computer does not have an integrated RJ 45 jack you can use the RJ 45 jack on the adapter to connect to a network and enable a wireless connection between your computer and the network EE amp NOTE When you set up the adapter be sure to turn off the wireless devices on any nearby HP ENVY computers This precaution ensures that the adapter recogn
62. ile Setup Utility is open press f1 Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility If Setup Utility is not open begin at step 1 If Setup Utility is open begin at step 2 1 Open Setup Utility 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 f10 Open Setup Utility 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 Select the Main menu System information such as the system time and date and identification information about the computer is displayed To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter Restoring default settings in Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings If Setup Utility is not already running begin at step 1 If Setup Utility is already running begin at step 2 1 Open Setup Utility 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 f10 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer While the Press the ESC key
63. ing 35 HDMI port identifying 6 34 35 headphone audio out jack 6 Help and Support key 25 Hibernation exiting 40 82 Index initiated during critical battery level 48 initiating 40 high definition devices connecting 35 Home hotkey 27 hotkeys description 26 display system information 27 End 27 Home 27 page down 27 page up 27 using 27 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter using 34 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 56 HP USB Ethernet Adapter connecting 22 identifying 9 hubs 60 l icons network 12 21 wireless 12 installed drives identifying 55 integrated webcam light identifying 8 interference minimizing 22 internal microphones identifying 8 Internet connection setup 15 J jacks audio in microphone 6 audio out headphone 6 K keyboard hotkeys identifying 26 keyboard cleaning 27 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 mute 29 Windows application 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 language support 72 latch battery release 8 lights battery 7 caps lock 3 drive 6 56 mute 3 power 3 TouchPad 3 webcam 8 wireless 3 local area network LAN cable required 22 connecting cable 22 low battery level 47 M Main menu 72 maintenance Disk Cleanup 56 Disk Defragmenter 55 managing a power on password 67 managing an administrator password 66 media activity keys 30 media controls keys 26 MediaSma
64. ips for maximizing battery discharge time e Lower the brightness on the display e Check the Power saver setting in Power Options e Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged e Store the battery in a cool dry location 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 Options in Windows Control Panel Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level the battery meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification Using battery power 47 When the battery reaches a critical battery level a notification appears above the battery meter icon that shows how much battery charge remains NOTE For additional information on the battery meter refer to Using the battery meter on page 40 The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level e If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer initiates Hibernation e f Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information 48 Chapter6 Power management Resolving a l
65. ital media including audio and video CDs audio and video DVDs e Creating or copying data CDs e Creating editing and burning audio CDs e Creating editing and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD 30 Chapter5 Multimedia Using HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center With MediaSmart you can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies You can also manage and edit your photo collections MediaSmart includes the following features e Playlist upload support o Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums such as Snapfish o Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube o Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite e Pandora Internet radio North America only Listen to music selected just for you streamed from the Internet To start MediaSmart A Select Start gt All Programs gt HP gt HP MediaSmart For more information on using MediaSmart select Start gt Help and Support Using multimedia software A Select Start gt All Programs and then open the multimedia program you want to use For example if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD click Windows Media Player 1 Insert a disc into an external optical drive purchased separately An AutoPlay dialog box opens 2 Click a multimedia task from the list and then choose the software you want to use for that task Installing multimedia software from a di
66. izes is paired with your computer and not another Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only 17 Identifying the adapter components o P 6 Component Description 1 Adapter light e AC adapter only no RJ 45 network cable connected Off The light is off when the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet Blinking The light blinks once after approximately one minute and then turns off e AC adapter and network an RJ 45 network cable is connected Off The light is off when the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet Blinking The light blinks once after approximately one minute to signal the start of wireless broadcasting The light then blinks periodically every few seconds until the pairing between the computer and the Voodoo Power Adapter occurs On The light stays on after contact is established 2 RJ 45 network jack Connects an optional network cable purchased separately 3 Reset button Re synchronizes the wireless connectivity to the adapter NOTE If you reset the adapter you will have to repeat the setup steps 4 Power cord connector Connects the power cord to the Voodoo Power Adapter Connecting the adapter 1 Plug the power cord into the power cord connector 1 on the Voodoo Power Adapter 2 Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet 2 3 Plug an RJ 45 network cable purchased separately into the network jack 3 on the adapter 18 Chapte
67. lay Adapter supports the following resolution types e 800 x 600 e 1024 x 768 e 1280 x 720 e 1280 x 800 e 1280 x 1024 e 1400 x 1050 e 1440 x 900 e 1600 x 1200 e 1680 x 1050 e 1920 x 1080 34 Chapter5 Multimedia To connect an external monitor or projector using the HDMI to VGA Display Adapter follow these steps 1 Connect the HDMI to VGA Display Adapter to the HDMI port on the computer HDMI 2 Connect an external monitor or projector to the other end of the adapter amp NOTE Ifa properly connected external display device does not display an image press the switch screen image key to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing the switch screen image key alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device such as a high definition television or any compatible digital or audio component NOTE To transmit video signals through the HDMI port you need an HDMI cable purchased separately The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display Video 35 To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port 1 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer
68. lip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 until it stops 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case Sharing optical drives Although your computer does not have an integrated optical drive you can easily access software install applications and access data by sharing an optical drive connected to another computer in your network Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one computer to be accessible to other computers on the same network Drives 59 amp NOTE You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive refer to Wireless and local area network on page 12 for additional information on setting up a network NOTE Some discs such as DVD movies and game discs may be copy protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD sharing To share an optical drive 1 Ss o m e Se yy From the computer with the optical drive you are sharing select Start gt Computer Right click the optical drive you want to share and click Properties Select the Sharing ta
69. llows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures e Multimedia keys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks The following sections explain how to use the multimedia components included with your computer Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the computer volume keys e To decrease volume press the volume down key 1 e Toincrease volume press the volume up key 2 e To mute or restore volume press the mute key 3 NOTE Volume can also be controlled through the Windows operating system and some programs Multimedia features 29 Using the media activity keys The media activity keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into an external optical drive purchased separately e When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing press the play pause key 2 to play the disc e When an audio CD or a DVD is playing use the following keys o To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD press the previous track key 1 o To pause or resume playing the disc press play pause key 2 o To stop the disc press the stop key 3 o To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD press the next track key 4 Multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software If you have an external optical drive purchased separately you can also perform the following multimedia tasks e Playing dig
70. m select Start gt Help and Support 38 Chapter5 Multimedia 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power saving states The computer has two power saving states enabled at the factory Sleep and Hibernation When Sleep is initiated the power light blinks and the screen clears Your work is saved to memory letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep 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 A CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation loss of audio or video playback functionality or loss of information do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card amp NOTE Youcannotinitiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel With the computer on you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways e Briefly press the
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72. net using the Bluetooth network The strength of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones printers cameras and PDAs The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following e Network configuration SSID or security has been changed e Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled e Wireless device or router hardware has failed e Wireless device encountered interference from other devices Cannot connect to a preferred network 20 Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection e If there is a network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar right click the icon and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks e If there is no network icon in the notification area follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you wish to repair Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network Network icon for WLAN is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in th
73. ng emergency procedures in the sequence provided Press ctrl alt delete and then click the Power button e Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds e _ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery 54 Chapter6 Power management 7 Drives and external devices Drives Identifying installed drives Your computer includes a hard drive with a rotating disc or a solid state drive SSD with solid state memory Because it has no moving parts an SSD does not generate as much heat as a hard drive To view the drives installed on the computer select Start gt Computer amp NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care Refer to the following cautions before handling drives Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply A CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear or properly disconnect the external hard drive Handle a drive carefully
74. ns 3 Under Behaviors select Show icon and notifications for the Power icon 4 Click OK Using power plans A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan Viewing the current power plan A Click the battery meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options Selecting a different power plan A Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then select a power plan from the list Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options and then select a power plan from the list Customizing power plans 1 Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options 2 Select a power plan and then click Change plan settings 3 Change the settings as needed 4 To change additional settings click Change advanced power settings and make your changes Setting power devices 41 Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options 2 Inthe left
75. nt of light that is incorporated into the image A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image a lower brightness setting creates a darker image Contrast Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image A higher contrast setting intensifies the image a lower contrast setting maintains more of the original information s dynamic range but leads to a flatter image Hue Controls the aspect of color that distinguishes it from another color what makes a color red green or blue Hue is distinct from saturation which measures the intensity of the hue Saturation Controls the strength of color in the final image A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image a lower saturation setting creates a more subtle image Sharpness Controls the definition of edges in an image A higher sharpness setting creates a more defined image a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image Gamma Controls the contrast affecting the mid level grays or midtones of an image Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change the brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights A lower gamma setting makes grays look black and makes dark colors even darker Backlight Comp Compensates in cases where a subject with a large amount of background light would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting Webcam 37 For more information about using the webca
76. o cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation 2 Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery A e e p ener cee Components 7 Component Description 3 b Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay 4 Battery bay Holds the battery NOTE The battery is preinstalled in the battery bay at the factory Display components Component Description 1 Internal microphones 2 Record sound 2 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs 3 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 4 Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on NOTE The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer Wireless antennas The computer has 2 antennas that send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour amp NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions To see wireless regulatory notices refer to the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region These notices are located in Help and Support Additional hardware components e eg Component
77. o recover your operating system and software To check for the presence of a recovery partition select Start right click Computer click Manage and then click Disk Management If the partition is present an HP Recovery drive is listed in the window Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability Create these discs after setting up the computer for the first time Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs amp NOTE If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive you can use an optional external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs or you can purchase recovery discs for your computer from the HP Web site The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer not to a USB port on another external device such as a hub or docking station 76 Appendix B Backup and recovery Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs e You will need high quality DVD R DVD R BD R writable Blu ray or CD R discs All these discs are purchased separately DVDs and BDs have a much higher capacity than CDs If you use CDs up to 20 discs may be required whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required NOTE Read write discs such a
78. on the computer Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network t i 3 Wireless disconnected Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off Wired network connected Indicates that one or more network drivers on your computer are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network Wired network disabled disconnected Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel and no network devices are connected to a wired network Network connected Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network and one or more network devices may be connected to a wired network Network disabled disconnected Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant and no network devices are connected to a wired network Network disconnected Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available but no network devices are connected to a wired
79. ons When battery charge displays seem inaccurate When you observe a significant change in battery run time 52 Chapter6 Power management Even if a battery is heavily used it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month It is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery A Tocalibrate a battery and for additional information select Start gt Help and Support Storing a battery A CAUTION Toprevent 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 Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more 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 Refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal 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 Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition
80. ord and fingerprint settings Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data e Firewall software e Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS settings and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot used with an optional security cable Using passwords 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 Windows or in the non Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer 64 Chapter 8 Security A CAUTION To prevent being locked out of the computer record each password you set Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set changed or deleted it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility e A password can
81. ormation regulatory label 10 wireless certification labels 10 restore points 78 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 security cable slot identifying 6 security cable installing 68 Security menu 72 security wireless 15 serial number computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility changing the language 70 displaying system information 71 exiting 72 menus 72 navigating 71 passwords setin 65 restoring default settings 71 selecting 71 starting 70 shared drives 59 shutdown 53 Sleep exiting 39 initiating 39 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 56 Disk Defragmenter 55 MediaSmart 31 using 31 Wireless Assistant 14 solid state drive SSD 55 76 79 80 speakers identifying 5 storing battery 53 supported discs 77 System Configuration menu 72 system failure or instability 76 system information hotkey 27 system information displaying 71 72 system recovery 79 system restore points 76 78 T temperature 53 TouchPad buttons 2 cleaning 27 gestures 23 identifying 2 using 23 TouchPad gestures pinching 24 rotating 24 scrolling 24 zooming 24 TouchPad light identifying 3 TouchPad on off button 2 traveling with the computer 53 turning off the computer 53 U unresponsive system 53 USB cable connecting 61 USB devices connecting 60 description 60 removing 61 Index 83 USB hubs 60 USB po
82. ouchPad 2 power 4 right TouchPad 2 TouchPad on off 2 Cc cables USB 61 calibrating battery 52 caps lock light identifying 3 CD drive 58 Certificate of Authenticity label 10 charging batteries 46 checking audio functions 32 cleaning TouchPad and keyboard 27 components additional hardware 9 bottom 7 display 8 front 5 left side 6 right side 6 top 1 configuring HDMI 36 connection external power 43 connector power 7 conservation power 40 cord power 9 critical battery level 39 48 critical security updates installing 68 D default settings restoring 71 Diagnostics menu 73 digital card inserting 62 removing 62 supported formats 61 Digital Media Slot identifying 7 Index 81 Disk Cleanup software 56 Disk Defragmenter software 55 diskette drive 58 display image switching 26 drive light 6 56 drive media 39 drives boot order 73 connecting external 58 diskette 58 external 58 hard 58 optical 58 DVD drive 58 E encryption 16 End hotkey 27 entering a power on password 67 entering an administrator password 67 esc key identifying 5 external audio devices connecting 32 external drive 58 external optical drive 31 F f11 80 fan always on 73 Fast Charge Mode 52 73 firewall software 16 68 fn key identifying 5 26 full system recovery 76 H hard disk drive external 58 hard drive external 58 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 56 HDMI configuring 36 connect
83. ow battery level A CAUTION To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation do not restore power until the power light turns off Resolving a low battery level when external power is available A Connect one of the following devices e AC adapter 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 Remove the discharged battery and then insert a charged battery 3 Turn on the computer Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available A Initiate Hibernation or 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 Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power 2 Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button Using the accessory battery select models only An accessory battery can add hours of battery life to your computer Using battery power 49 Identifying the accessory battery components Component Description 1 Battery fuel gauge When pressed the battery fuel gauge checks the amount of available battery charge 2 Battery charge lights Show the percentage of available battery power e Blinking The accessory battery
84. pane click Require a password on wakeup 3 Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable 4 Click Require a password recommended NOTE If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password click Create or change your user account password and then follow the on screen instructions If you do not need to create or change a user account password go to step 5 5 Click Save changes Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter 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 e When you are charging or calibrating a battery A WARNING Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft e When you are installing or modifying system software e When you are writing information to an optional external CD or DVD When you connect the computer to external AC power the following events occur e The battery begins to charge e Ifthe computer is turned on the battery meter 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 To incr
85. r MediaSmart and play back the sound amp 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 select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound Using Beats Audio Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound Beats Audio is enabled by default A Toincrease or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings press fn b You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system Select Start gt Control Panel gt Sound gt Speakers and Headphone Properties to view and control the bass properties Audio 33 Identifying Beats Audio icons Icon Name Description de Beats Audio connected Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled 7 p Beats Audio disconnected Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled Z j Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features e Watch movies e Play games over the Internet e Edit pictures and video and create presentations e Connect external video devices Watch TV over the Internet Connecting an external monitor or projector To connect an external display such as a monitor or projector to the computer connect the HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter select models only to the HDMI port on the computer The HP HDMI to VGA Disp
86. r3 Wireless and local area network 4 Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 4 Turn on the computer Be sure that wireless is on wireless light is off After about one minute the adapter light blinks once to signal the start of wireless broadcasting The light then blinks periodically every few seconds until the pairing between the computer and the Voodoo Power Adapter occurs After contact is established the light stays on A message may be displayed in the taskbar to confirm the status of the connection Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel to confirm your Internet connection through the adapter After the initial setup you can disconnect the adapter from your computer to work wirelessly or you can stay connected to the adapter to maintain a wired connection to the network Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter If the Voodoo Power Adapter is not visible in the list of wireless network connections follow these steps 1 5 Be sure that you have not removed the Voodoo Power Adapter wireless profile from your predefined wireless connection list To verify click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel to confirm your Internet connection through the adapter If the profile is not listed then you will ne
87. rt starting 31 using 31 memory test 73 microphone audio in jack identifying 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 10 minimizing interference 22 monitor connecting 34 mouse external setting preferences 23 multimedia software installing 31 using 31 mute key identifying 26 using 29 mute light identifying 3 N network cable connecting 22 network icon 12 21 network key 21 network security codes network key 21 SSID 21 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 10 Product Key 10 optical drive external 31 sharing 31 59 optical drive external 58 P page down hotkey 27 page up hotkey 27 passwords administrator 66 power on 67 set in Setup Utility 65 setin Windows 65 pinching TouchPad gesture 24 pointing devices setting preferences 23 ports HDMI 6 35 USB 6 60 power connecting 43 conserving 40 power button identifying 4 power connector identifying 7 power cord identifying 9 power light identifying 3 power on password creating 67 entering 67 managing 67 primary hard disk self test 73 Product Key 10 product name and number computer 10 programs using 31 projector connecting 34 Q QuickWeb software 11 R readable media 39 recovering a program or driver 76 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 79 recovering from the recovery discs 79 recovery discs 76 Recovery Manager 76 79 recovery partition 76 recovery system 79 regulatory inf
88. rts identifying 6 60 using system restore 78 V vents identifying 6 7 Virtualization Technology 72 volume adjust 29 keys 29 mute 29 volume keys identifying 26 Voodoo Power Adapter connecting 18 identifying 18 re synchronize 19 troubleshooting 19 using 17 WwW webcam adjusting properties 37 identifying 8 tips 37 webcam light identifying 8 Windows application key identifying 5 Windows logo key identifying 5 Windows passwords setin 65 wireless protecting 15 setup 15 troubleshooting 20 wireless antennas 8 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls key 13 operating system 13 Wireless Assistant software 13 wireless icon 12 wireless key identifying 26 using 13 wireless light 3 13 wireless network WLAN equipment needed 15 security 15 84 Index WLAN device 10 12 WLAN label 10 writable media 39 Z zooming TouchPad gesture 24
89. s CD RW DVD RW double layer DVD RW and BD RE rewritable Blu ray discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software The computer must be connected to AC power during this process Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive If necessary you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs The next time you open Recovery Manager you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process To create a set of recovery discs E 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt Recovery Manager gt Recovery Disc Creation Follow the on screen instructions Backing up your information As you add new software and data files you should back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup Back up your system at the following times e At regularly scheduled times NOTE Set reminders to back up your information periodically Before the computer is repaired or restored Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following when backing up Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature and periodically copy them to disc Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically Back up templates stored in their associated programs Save customized settings in a window toolbar or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings
90. s ES E AA EN 24 Using the ACHOM KEYS aiee E EE E E 25 Using the Notkey ncncniniociereniion ia T EEE R 26 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard cece eeeeeee etre eeenne eee eeeeaaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeaeaeeeseeneeeeeeeeaas 27 5 Multimedia Multimedia features cccacseeceeceesececceeeeeeneeceeseneaaaneeeeseaaneceeeaecaauaeeeeneaanseeseeaeeeneeeceaneneeeesaanbeceeede 29 Adjusting TNE volume fee cde ected lavas eidiedcendoastisdaacetecsladaasueehddviddeb ect eusste dacperilssauaeu consents 29 Using the media activity KOYS csasdiinstestecs dinpenteiadiediaaeeeatadiedueaseedtedinditaeeatidaceeeedtnddeae 30 Multimedia software cee ceceeeceeeee eee eeeeneee eee ee reece eee e eee teeeeeeeeee et aeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeteeneeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeenaaeees 30 Using HP MediaSmart Software eccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeseeeaaeeeesenaaeeeeeeeaees 31 Using MultiMedia Sofware a2 cieccs savesceaneelededsvbeaddgneed deusnedd avaedulivesbaendiuasastdasdiaeseinitiestaeslevess 31 Installing multimedia software from a CISC eececeeeeeeeeeeete eee e eee eaeeeeeetteeeeeeeetiaeeeeeereaa 31 AUO reer ee reenter rere oer rere reer ce eran rere tere preter ree rrr rrece rr peecere cer rp ter rccrr perme r reer epee mer reer reer rere reer reer ere 32 Connecting external audio devices eee ceeeeeeeente eee eeeettneee etre taeeeeeeesaaeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeenaaes 32 Checking your audio FUNCTIONS 0 2 2 ee eeceeee eee en
91. s on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update NOTE If you connect your computer to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates 74 Appendix A Setup Utility BIOS BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions are displayed follow these steps 1 Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start gt Computer 2 Double click your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C 3 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update 4 Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The BIOS installation begins 5 Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen 595 NOTE Afteramessage on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive Updating the BIOS 75 B Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup HP recommends that you create recovery discs immediately after software setup As you add new software and data files you
92. sc Although your computer does not have an integrated optical drive you can easily access software install applications and access data in either of the following ways e Connect an external optical drive select models only or purchased separately to one of the USB ports on your computer NOTE For additional information on external optical drives refer to Using external drives on page 58 e Share the optical drive that is connected to another computer on your network NOTE You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive For additional information on sharing optical drives refer to Sharing optical drives on page 59 NOTE Some discs such as DVD movies and game discs may be copy protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD sharing Multimedia software 31 Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features Play music using your computer speakers and or connected external speakers Control the bass with the Beats Audio feature fn b Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone Download music from the Internet Create multimedia presentations using audio and images Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs Stream radio programs Create burn audio CDs with an optional optical drive Connecting external audio devices A WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones
93. settings To view and change pointing device preferences select Start gt Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings 2 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Lights Component Description 1 e TouchPad light e Amber The TouchPad is off e Off The TouchPad is on 2 Caps lock light White Caps lock is on 3 ch Power light e White The computer is on e Blinking white The computer is in the Sleep state e Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 4 C G Mute light Amber Computer sound is off 5 i i Wireless light e Off An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local I area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on NOTE Wireless devices are enabled at the factory e Amber All wireless devices are off Components 3 Button Component Description Power button e When the computer is off press the button to turn on the D computer e When the computer is on press the button briefly to initiate Sleep e When the computer is in the Sleep state press the button briefly to exit Sleep e When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Windows 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 select Start gt Control
94. ssible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 iv Safety warning notice Table of contents 1 Notebook tour ideotinang Nard Ware x ecsersteacewsezeteg ceeded ade detescte sje cuedsdtea dengesitaedpekodsadie eeverdes ieee tvstbaseeeaeslad dagefsieageiete 1 COMPONENTS aniano a a Na aaa a 1 Top components eee 1 TOUGH PAG emnnraneina nna E a a a a aa E 1 TouchPad buttons seinni enninina eani aad eaaa aiat 2 a a E ATE T TE E IE E AT E E ETT 3 BURN hissenin a a A E T E S E a ETE EE 4 ICY E N I A E E E E A E T E 5 Front components niisiis aniisi ana i iaaa aaaeaii EA E E AAE a aAA 5 Rightside COMPONEMUS sees seetedceedsnsdecdcdeeeeuecedeesseedacdeeeesiaa ladeesesieddedeeaesinddagealinddcialiiadivies 6 Left side components ccccccceccec cece eect eee e eee ee ete teae ee aaeaeaaaeaaeaaeeaeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeeeeeees 6 Bottom COMPONGMIIS srei ie a a E E EAE last cactaalasenea ceagegtos 7 Display components aano a aa ea aaa aea 8 Wireless ANTENNAS esminiu aniud a a aaia A Aa aai a a 8 Additional hardware Component cccceeceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeetegteceteceeeeeeeseeeneneees 9 MASS eeina cites uae aati seve aa tastes oe e aA a eau sane A E OEE aE A ESEE aaa a Gaiei aaae Haaa an eaS 10 2 Using HP QuickWeb software select models only 3 Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices scrccncicns
95. te eee teeter ee etree anette Ea 32 Using Beats AUGIO isis sceusttccceyviedsadterievsbesasdinyeeecladedveyendeliyevivinauliativeeaetdndiveveaelitiendeeedietends 33 Identifying Beats Audio ICONS c cceceeceeeetee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeseeeeaaeeeeeteeeaaeees 34 AY fo 210 Jee eer peer E reer peer cer T epee reece E rece rrr erece rere erect r perce ere crepe rece rreecrrr cere pret e 34 Connecting an external monitor Or projector 0 2 ec eeeeeeeeeeette eee eeeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaes 34 Connecting an HDMI devit 0 eecceceeeeeeccccceeeeesecceeeeeneeeceeeeeenaecceeeeennaeaeceeennsneaeeeneennnaaees 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 0 cece eter eee eeteeee a 36 WEDA roii a de clas ba da seceded ta eee da eae edna ea eaten ede AEE dette et 36 Webcam UPS 3 sncanctsccoaceccehsdccaacesasaa seus aa a a aaa A AAEE AA a NAAA Eaa 37 vi Adjusting webcam properties 2 ccceeneeceeeseeneeeceeenneeeceeeauneeeseauaneeseeeauneneneeeunneeeseeteeneeeees 37 6 Power management DEMING POWSF devi oiana ARAT E AAE R A 39 Using powersavihg stalas sccirsrecarirr ann E 39 Initiating and exiting Sleep escccccieecniiisenrn icien E 39 Initiating and exiting Hibernation cee eeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseneaaeeees 40 CONSEIVING POWER saseucec8sivaiehectisdeebie deladadedeccavvaseedeesbusnead a nena cianvace 40 Using the battery Meter ssieedstacee aacttaadee iaa EAREN EEK AATA A 40 Using power plans cccccc
96. ted by your computer Main menu Select To do this System information e View and change the system time and date e View identification information about the computer e View specification information such as processor information memory size and system BIOS Security menu Select To do this Administrator password Enter change or delete an administrator password Power On Password Enter change or delete a power on password System Configuration menu Select To do this Language Support Change the Setup Utility language Virtualization Technology select models only Enable disable the processor Virtualization Technology 72 Appendix A Setup Utility BIOS Select To do this Fan Always On Enabled disable Fan Always On When enabled the computer fan will always be on Fast Charge Mode Enable disable the Fast Charge Mode for the primary and accessory batteries Action Keys Mode Enable disable the Action Keys Boot Options Set the following boot options e POST Hot Key Delay sec Set the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each 0 5 10 15 20 HP QuickWeb o Enables disables HP QuickWeb at boot time o Sets the delay for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each 0 5 10 15 20 e Floppy Boot Enable disable boot from diskette e Network Adapter Boot Enable disable boot from external Network Adapter e Boot Or
97. tions 80 Appendix B Backup and recovery Index A AC adapter identifying 9 testing 44 AC power connecting 43 accessory battery components 50 inserting 50 removing 50 accessory battery charge lights 50 accessory battery connector identifying 7 accessory battery fuel gauge 50 action key mode 73 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD DVD or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 wireless 13 26 administrator password creating 66 entering 67 managing 66 airport security devices 55 antennas 8 antivirus software using 67 audio devices connecting external 32 audio functions checking 32 audio in microphone jack identifying 6 audio out headphone jack identifying 6 B backing up customized window toolbar and menu bar settings 77 personal files 77 templates 77 battery calibrating 52 charging 46 charging sequence 52 conserving power 40 discharging 47 disposing 53 Fast Charge Mode 52 inserting 45 low battery levels 47 removing 45 replacing 53 storing 53 battery bay identifying 8 Battery Check 45 battery light 7 46 battery power 44 battery release latch 8 45 battery temperature 53 BD drive 58 Beats Audio using 33 BIOS updating 73 Bluetooth device 12 Bluetooth label 10 Bluetooth wireless devices 20 boot options 73 boot order 73 buttons left T
98. to see if they are functioning properly and then reports the results of the examination Displaying the remaining battery charge A Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Removing or inserting the primary battery A CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information To prevent loss of information initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery To remove the primary battery 1 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery NOTE The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position Using battery power 45 3 Raise the battery and remove it from the battery bay 2 To insert the primary battery 1 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the outer edge of the battery bay 1 and lower the battery into the battery bay until it is seated 2 3 The battery release latch 3 automatically locks the battery into place Charging a battery A 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 46 Chapter6 Power management Th
99. udes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information Using system restore points When you back up your system you are creating a system restore point 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 recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system NOTE Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e mails created since the last restore point You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings When to create restore points e Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware e Periodically whenever the system is performing optimally amp NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind you can reverse the restoration Create a system restore point 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt System 2 Inthe left pane click System Protection 78 Appendix B Backup and recovery 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Under Protection Settings select the disk for which you want to create a restore point 5 Click Create 6 Follow the on screen instructions
100. urning 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 f10 Open Setup Utility 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 10 ag Use the arrow keys to select Security gt Set Administrator Password and then press enter e To setan administrator password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e Tochange an 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 Todelete an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Password field and then press enter 4 times pa To save your changes and exit Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts 66 Chapter8 Security Entering an 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 Power on password Your power on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer
101. very packet It also generates different sets of keys for each computer on the network Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN follow these steps 16 1 Be sure that the WLAN device is on wireless light is off If the wireless light is amber press the wireless key Click the network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Select your WLAN from the list Click Connect If the network is a security enabled WLAN you are prompted to enter a network security key which is a security code Type the code and then click OK to complete the connection NOTE If no WLANs are listed you are out of range of a wireless router or access point NOTE If you do not see the network you want to connect to click Open Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network A list of options is displayed You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network After the connection is made place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar to verify the name and status of the connection NOTE The functional range how far your wireless signals travel depends on WLAN implementation router manufacturer and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors More information about using a WLAN is ava
102. w either of these steps e Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command Press and hold down the fn key briefly press the second key of the hotkey command and then release both keys at the same time Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen To avoid this clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth and wash your hands frequently when using the computer A 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 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 27 Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris 28 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard 5 Multimedia Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music watch movies and view pictures Your computer may include the following multimedia components e Integrated speakers for listening to music e Integrated microphones for recording your own audio e Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video e Preinstalled multimedia software that a
103. wer Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel e Turn off wireless and local area network LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them e Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source when you are not using them e Stop disable or remove any external media cards that you are not using e Use the screen brightness keys to adjust screen brightness as needed e Ifyou leave your work initiate Sleep or Hibernation or shut down the computer Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings view remaining battery charge and select a different power plan e Todisplay the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan move the pointer over the battery meter icon e To access Power Options or to change the power plan click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list 40 Chapter6 Power management Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level critical battery level or reserve battery level To hide or display the battery meter icon 1 Right click the Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left side of the notification area 2 Click Customize notification ico
104. you can take precautions to protect your WLAN Use a wireless transmitter with built in security Many wireless base stations gateways or routers provide built in security features such as wireless security protocols and firewalls With the correct wireless transmitter you can protect your network from the most common wireless security risks Work behind a firewall A firewall is a barrier that checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network and discards any suspicious items Firewalls are available in many varieties both software and hardware Some networks use a combination of both types Use wireless encryption A variety of sophisticated encryption protocols is available for your WLAN Find the solution that works best for your network security o Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before it is transmitted using a WEP key Usually you can allow the network to assign the WEP key Alternatively you can set up your own key generate a different key or choose other advanced options Without the correct key others will not be able to use the WLAN o WPA Wi Fi Protected Access like WEP uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the network However instead of using one static security key for encryptions as WEP does WPA uses temporal key integrity protocol TKIP to dynamically generate a new key for e

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