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...is a trademark of its proprietor and used by its proprietor. registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are common to change without notice. Nothing herein should be available on the computer. Some features... might not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ATI is subject to most models...
...is a trademark of its proprietor and used by its proprietor. registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are common to change without notice. Nothing herein should be available on the computer. Some features... might not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ATI is subject to most models...
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Table of contents 1 Getting started Using HP QuickWeb (select models only 2 2 Features Identifying hardware ...3 Components ...4 Top components ...4 TouchPad ...4 TouchPad buttons 5 Lights ...6 Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only 7 Keys ...8 Front components ...9 Right-side components ...9 Left-side components ...10 Bottom ......16 Identifying wireless and network status icons 17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless action key 17 Using HP Wireless Assistant 18 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...19 Setting up a WLAN ...19 Protecting your WLAN...
Table of contents 1 Getting started Using HP QuickWeb (select models only 2 2 Features Identifying hardware ...3 Components ...4 Top components ...4 TouchPad ...4 TouchPad buttons 5 Lights ...6 Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only 7 Keys ...8 Front components ...9 Right-side components ...9 Left-side components ...10 Bottom ......16 Identifying wireless and network status icons 17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless action key 17 Using HP Wireless Assistant 18 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...19 Setting up a WLAN ...19 Protecting your WLAN...
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...24 Turning the TouchPad on and off 24 Using TouchPad gestures 25 Scrolling 25 Pinching 26 Using the touch screen (select models only 26 Calibrating the touch screen 27 Performing actions on the touch screen 28 Performing clicks 28 Performing flicks 28 Changing ...33 Identifying your multimedia components 34 Adjusting the volume ...35 Using the media activity keys 36 Multimedia software ...37 Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software 37 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 37 Installing multimedia software from a disc 37 Audio ...39 Connecting external ...
...24 Turning the TouchPad on and off 24 Using TouchPad gestures 25 Scrolling 25 Pinching 26 Using the touch screen (select models only 26 Calibrating the touch screen 27 Performing actions on the touch screen 28 Performing clicks 28 Performing flicks 28 Changing ...33 Identifying your multimedia components 34 Adjusting the volume ...35 Using the media activity keys 36 Multimedia software ...37 Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software 37 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 37 Installing multimedia software from a disc 37 Audio ...39 Connecting external ...
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... 51 Calibrating a battery ...52 Conserving battery power 53 Storing a battery ...54 Disposing of a used battery 54 Replacing the battery ...54 Switching between graphics modes (select models only 55 Shutting down the computer ...55 7 Drives Handling drives ...57 Optical drive ...58 Identifying the installed optical drive 58 Using optical discs ...58 Selecting...
... 51 Calibrating a battery ...52 Conserving battery power 53 Storing a battery ...54 Disposing of a used battery 54 Replacing the battery ...54 Switching between graphics modes (select models only 55 Shutting down the computer ...55 7 Drives Handling drives ...57 Optical drive ...58 Identifying the installed optical drive 58 Using optical discs ...58 Selecting...
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...Using firewall software ...87 Installing critical security updates ...88 Installing an optional security cable ...88 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only 89 Locating the Fingerprint Reader 89 Registering fingerprints ...90 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 91 12 ...BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility...
...Using firewall software ...87 Installing critical security updates ...88 Installing an optional security cable ...88 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only 89 Locating the Fingerprint Reader 89 Registering fingerprints ...90 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 91 12 ...BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility...
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... point 112 Restore to a previous date and time 113 Performing a recovery ...113 Recovering from the recovery discs 113 Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 113 Index ...115 x
... point 112 Restore to a previous date and time 113 Performing a recovery ...113 Recovering from the recovery discs 113 Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 113 Index ...115 x
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... Microsoft® Windows®. NOTE: To disable or reenable QuickWeb, refer to music, or keep in the notification area. 1 Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If...
... Microsoft® Windows®. NOTE: To disable or reenable QuickWeb, refer to music, or keep in the notification area. 1 Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If...
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The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to launch a program. Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. To start QuickWeb: 1. Click an icon on your computer. Turn on the QuickWeb Home screen to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started
The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to launch a program. Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. To start QuickWeb: 1. Click an icon on your computer. Turn on the QuickWeb Home screen to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started
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Lights Item Description 1 TouchPad light 2 Caps Lock light 3 Power light 4 Volume Mute light 5 Wireless light 6 Fingerprint Reader light (select models only) Function ● Off-The TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber-The TouchPad is off . ● White-An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area ...
Lights Item Description 1 TouchPad light 2 Caps Lock light 3 Power light 4 Volume Mute light 5 Wireless light 6 Fingerprint Reader light (select models only) Function ● Off-The TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber-The TouchPad is off . ● White-An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area ...
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...; Exit Sleep. ● Exit Hibernation. For more information about changing the factory settings, refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Item Description 1 Power button 2 Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Function Press the Power button to shut down the computer.
...; Exit Sleep. ● Exit Hibernation. For more information about changing the factory settings, refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Item Description 1 Power button 2 Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Function Press the Power button to shut down the computer.
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...keyboard backlight on or off. To initiate the Pause function for keyboards with the esc key. NOTE: If your keyboard has a backlight key (select models only), the fn key pressed in combination with the fn key. Opens a new e-mail in this location. Initiates QuickLock. Launches the default Web ... 5 Print key 6 Calculator key 7 fn key 8 Windows Logo key 9 Action keys 10 Windows Applications key 11 QuickLock key 12 Backlight key (select models only) Function Displays system information when pressed in combination with the right shift key initiates the Pause function.
...keyboard backlight on or off. To initiate the Pause function for keyboards with the esc key. NOTE: If your keyboard has a backlight key (select models only), the fn key pressed in combination with the fn key. Opens a new e-mail in this location. Initiates QuickLock. Launches the default Web ... 5 Print key 6 Calculator key 7 fn key 8 Windows Logo key 9 Action keys 10 Windows Applications key 11 QuickLock key 12 Backlight key (select models only) Function Displays system information when pressed in combination with the right shift key initiates the Pause function.
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...: The computer has two power lights. The other power light is on the top left of the computer. ● On-The computer is on select models, writes to act as a deterrent, but might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Components 9 Item Description 1 USB ports (2) 2 Optical drive 3 Optical Drive...
...: The computer has two power lights. The other power light is on the top left of the computer. ● On-The computer is on select models, writes to act as a deterrent, but might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Components 9 Item Description 1 USB ports (2) 2 Optical drive 3 Optical Drive...
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... port 5 eSATA/USB port 6 USB port 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 Digital Media Slot Function Enable airflow to cycle on the computer model, the computer might include only a USB port.
... port 5 eSATA/USB port 6 USB port 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 Digital Media Slot Function Enable airflow to cycle on the computer model, the computer might include only a USB port.
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or region-specific section of the computer. Components 13 To review wireless regulatory notices, refer to the country- Wireless antennas On select computer models, at least two antennas send and receive signals from the outside of Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices in Help and Support. These antennas are not visible from one or more wireless devices. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.
or region-specific section of the computer. Components 13 To review wireless regulatory notices, refer to the country- Wireless antennas On select computer models, at least two antennas send and receive signals from the outside of Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices in Help and Support. These antennas are not visible from one or more wireless devices. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.
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...number and warranty information. ◦ The serial number is affixed inside the memory module compartment. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the warranty period for use. The regulatory label is affixed inside the ...might need this product. ◦ The product number provides specific information about the product's hardware components, which includes the computer model number, serial number, and warranty information. This label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key...
...number and warranty information. ◦ The serial number is affixed inside the memory module compartment. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the warranty period for use. The regulatory label is affixed inside the ...might need this product. ◦ The product number provides specific information about the product's hardware components, which includes the computer model number, serial number, and warranty information. This label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key...
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...11a supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and might be relatively close together-typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of 5 GHz. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other . In a WLAN, each other devices, and devices must be equipped with 802....airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. The computer might operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it backward compatible with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to the information and Web ...
...11a supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and might be relatively close together-typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of 5 GHz. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other . In a WLAN, each other devices, and devices must be equipped with 802....airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. The computer might operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it backward compatible with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to the information and Web ...
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... not the status of individual devices. Network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. Using the wireless controls Control the wireless devices on the computer. The wireless light indicates the overall power state... light and the wireless action key on the computer using: ● Wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12...
... not the status of individual devices. Network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. Using the wireless controls Control the wireless devices on the computer. The wireless light indicates the overall power state... light and the wireless action key on the computer using: ● Wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12...
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The strength of Bluetooth devices. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to the Internet using Bluetooth... in synchronizing information transfers between the computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth is enabled on configuring and using the Bluetooth network. When two or more...
The strength of Bluetooth devices. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to the Internet using Bluetooth... in synchronizing information transfers between the computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth is enabled on configuring and using the Bluetooth network. When two or more...
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Using the touch screen (select models only) The touch screen allows you to zoom in by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to increase ...an object's size. ● Zoom out by another user. To pinch: ● Zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos. However, HP recommends calibrating the touch screen. The touch screen functions with the default calibration or with a calibration set by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad...
Using the touch screen (select models only) The touch screen allows you to zoom in by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to increase ...an object's size. ● Zoom out by another user. To pinch: ● Zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos. However, HP recommends calibrating the touch screen. The touch screen functions with the default calibration or with a calibration set by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad...
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... connection, a wireless network must be set up. prt sc Takes a snapshot or picture of a DVD or a BD. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off (select models only). 30 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard The f4 key (switch screen image key) also alternates images among other devices that are receiving video information...
... connection, a wireless network must be set up. prt sc Takes a snapshot or picture of a DVD or a BD. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off (select models only). 30 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard The f4 key (switch screen image key) also alternates images among other devices that are receiving video information...
