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... products and services. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the Mini User Guide, go to most models. registered trademarks of its proprietor. The information contained herein is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S.
... products and services. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the Mini User Guide, go to most models. registered trademarks of its proprietor. The information contained herein is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S.
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... audio functions 41 Video ...43 Connecting an external monitor or projector 43 Webcam ...44 6 Security Protecting the computer ...45 Using passwords ...45 Passwords set in Windows 46 Passwords set in Setup Utility 46 Administrator password 47 Managing an administrator password 47 Entering an administrator password 47 Power-on password 47 Managing...
... audio functions 41 Video ...43 Connecting an external monitor or projector 43 Webcam ...44 6 Security Protecting the computer ...45 Using passwords ...45 Passwords set in Windows 46 Passwords set in Setup Utility 46 Administrator password 47 Managing an administrator password 47 Entering an administrator password 47 Power-on password 47 Managing...
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NOTE: Instant Web is Microsoft® Windows®. You can access the software Help in Instant Web by default. 1 Getting started Your HP computer's main operating system is enabled by clicking the Help icon in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype (select ... 13, "Changing Instant Web settings." Your computer may also feature the Instant Web application (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your HP computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If your main operating system.
NOTE: Instant Web is Microsoft® Windows®. You can access the software Help in Instant Web by default. 1 Getting started Your HP computer's main operating system is enabled by clicking the Help icon in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype (select ... 13, "Changing Instant Web settings." Your computer may also feature the Instant Web application (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your HP computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If your main operating system.
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Using HP Instant Web (select models only) To start Instant Web from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. NOTE: To learn more about HP Instant Web, refer to launch a program. Your computer restarts and displays the Instant Web home page. To start Instant Web: ● Turn on the Instant Web screen to the software Help included with Instant Web. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started The HP Instant Web screen appears. ● Click an icon on your computer.
Using HP Instant Web (select models only) To start Instant Web from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. NOTE: To learn more about HP Instant Web, refer to launch a program. Your computer restarts and displays the Instant Web home page. To start Instant Web: ● Turn on the Instant Web screen to the software Help included with Instant Web. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started The HP Instant Web screen appears. ● Click an icon on your computer.
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... in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on most computer models. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. Scrolls up or down. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Top components TouchPad Component (1) Left TouchPad button* (2) TouchPad* (3) TouchPad scroll zone Description Functions...
... in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on most computer models. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. Scrolls up or down. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Top components TouchPad Component (1) Left TouchPad button* (2) TouchPad* (3) TouchPad scroll zone Description Functions...
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Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Identifying the hardware 5 Displays the Windows Start menu. Keys Component (1) (2) (3) (4) Function keys fn key Windows® logo key Windows applications key Front components Description Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Identifying the hardware 5 Displays the Windows Start menu. Keys Component (1) (2) (3) (4) Function keys fn key Windows® logo key Windows applications key Front components Description Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key.
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... off or in Hibernation. ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn off the computer. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are fully charged.
... off or in Hibernation. ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn off the computer. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are fully charged.
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.... You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only). Have this information when traveling internationally. ◦ The serial number of the computer. 12 Chapter 2... about the computer, including the following: ◦ Information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or...
.... You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only). Have this information when traveling internationally. ◦ The serial number of the computer. 12 Chapter 2... about the computer, including the following: ◦ Information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or...
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Exiting Standby is set a password to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Standby ... options 13 If the computer is saved to the screen. To exit Standby: ▲ Briefly slide the power switch. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Your work will...
Exiting Standby is set a password to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Standby ... options 13 If the computer is saved to the screen. To exit Standby: ▲ Briefly slide the power switch. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Your work will...
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... the screen. Using power schemes A power scheme is on external power. Viewing the current scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in Windows Control Panel. The following power schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● ... > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 14 Chapter 3 Power management Power settings and timeouts can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will not initiate Hibernation when running on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. To...
... the screen. Using power schemes A power scheme is on external power. Viewing the current scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in Windows Control Panel. The following power schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● ... > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 14 Chapter 3 Power management Power settings and timeouts can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will not initiate Hibernation when running on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. To...
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To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab....icon in storage, depending on a flat surface. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through Windows before removing the battery. WARNING! Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the Power Meter screen. Inserting...
To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab....icon in storage, depending on a flat surface. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through Windows before removing the battery. WARNING! Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the Power Meter screen. Inserting...
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... a battery is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in Windows Control Panel. If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly. Maximum discharge time gradually...
... a battery is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in Windows Control Panel. If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly. Maximum discharge time gradually...
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Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off . If the capacity is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. If the computer is off , ...
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off . If the capacity is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. If the computer is off , ...
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... are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. If the wireless light is on. To maximize the Connection Manager window and view more details about using these features: ● Wireless switch ● Operating system controls Using the wireless switch The computer...your device are off all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can control the wireless devices in the Connection Manager window. Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) Connection Manager allows you turn on connectivity status, click Details. Click Connect to turn ...
... are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. If the wireless light is on. To maximize the Connection Manager window and view more details about using these features: ● Wireless switch ● Operating system controls Using the wireless switch The computer...your device are off all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can control the wireless devices in the Connection Manager window. Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) Connection Manager allows you turn on connectivity status, click Details. Click Connect to turn ...
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...point. You can choose to that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Roaming to another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to manually search for cost and connection requirements. NOTE: The functional range (how far your computer within range of another ... you are out of range of the taskbar, to create a new network connection. 4. More information about using a WLAN is displayed. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you want to connect to your ISP or search the Web. NOTE: If you do...
...point. You can choose to that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Roaming to another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to manually search for cost and connection requirements. NOTE: The functional range (how far your computer within range of another ... you are out of range of the taskbar, to create a new network connection. 4. More information about using a WLAN is displayed. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you want to connect to your ISP or search the Web. NOTE: If you do...
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... key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f8. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f10. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+f11. ● Windows® volume control: a. You can increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down . Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume...
... key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f8. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f10. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+f11. ● Windows® volume control: a. You can increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down . Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume...
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..." chapter for more information. 40 Chapter 5 Multimedia NOTE: Some programs may contain viruses. NOTE: Software downloaded from the Internet, go to use Windows Media Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player. Select the Place volume icon in subfolders. Installing multimedia software from the Internet ▲ To install multimedia software from the...
..." chapter for more information. 40 Chapter 5 Multimedia NOTE: Some programs may contain viruses. NOTE: Software downloaded from the Internet, go to use Windows Media Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player. Select the Place volume icon in subfolders. Installing multimedia software from the Internet ▲ To install multimedia software from the...
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... with instant messaging programs. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click the record button and speak into the microphone. When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds...
... with instant messaging programs. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click the record button and speak into the microphone. When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds...
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..., 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 Using passwords A password is essential to data ● QuickLock ● Power-on the computer. 6 Security ... computer information. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use of passwords can be set, depending on how you set in Windows or in a secure place. Passwords can be set . Several types of the computer Unauthorized access to record each password you...
..., 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 Using passwords A password is essential to data ● QuickLock ● Power-on the computer. 6 Security ... computer information. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use of passwords can be set, depending on how you set in Windows or in a secure place. Passwords can be set . Several types of the computer Unauthorized access to record each password you...
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...to the computer contents and must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Passwords set , it must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords set in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock Function Protects administrator-level access to Setup Utility. ● After this password is case sensitive... QuickLock by entering your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in Windows must be entered when you set a user or administrator password, follow requirements set in a file on the computer. ● Do...
...to the computer contents and must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Passwords set , it must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords set in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock Function Protects administrator-level access to Setup Utility. ● After this password is case sensitive... QuickLock by entering your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in Windows must be entered when you set a user or administrator password, follow requirements set in a file on the computer. ● Do...