HP 2140 - Mini-Note - Atom 1.6 GHz, User Manual

Page 1: ...HP MINI User Guide ...

Page 2: ...t 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 January 2009 Document Part Number 504176 001 Product notice ...

Page 3: ...llow 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 accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety o...

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Page 5: ... battery meter 12 Using power plans 12 Viewing the current power plan 12 Selecting a different power plan 13 Customizing power plans 13 Setting password protection on wakeup 13 Using external AC power 13 Connecting the AC adapter 14 Using battery power 15 Finding battery information in Help and Support 15 Using Battery Check 15 Displaying the remaining battery charge 16 Inserting or removing the b...

Page 6: ...ifying wireless and network icons 25 Using the wireless controls 26 Using the wireless switch 26 Using operating system controls 26 Using a WLAN 27 Setting up a WLAN 27 Protecting your WLAN 27 Connecting to a WLAN 29 Roaming to another network 29 Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only 30 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS 30 4 Multimedia Multimedia features 31 Identifying y...

Page 7: ...word 53 Entering a DriveLock password 54 Changing a DriveLock password 55 Removing DriveLock protection 56 Using Computer Setup security features 57 Securing system devices 57 Using Computer Setup stringent security 57 Setting stringent security 58 Removing stringent security 59 Viewing Computer Setup System Information 59 Using antivirus software 60 Using firewall software 61 Installing critical ...

Page 8: ...reen image fn f2 78 Decreasing screen brightness fn f3 78 Increasing screen brightness fn f4 78 Initiating QuickLock fn f6 78 Muting speaker sound fn f8 78 Decreasing speaker sound fn f10 78 Increasing speaker sound fn f11 78 Using keypads 79 Using the embedded numeric keypad 79 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 79 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 80 Using an...

Page 9: ...tup 95 Using Computer Setup 95 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 95 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 96 Computer Setup menus 96 File menu 96 Security menu 97 Diagnostics menu 97 System Configuration menu 98 Index 100 ix ...

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Page 11: ...Computer System properties 2 In the left pane 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...

Page 12: ...the left button on an external mouse 4 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 5 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down 6 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes factory settings To view or change pointing device preferences select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Chapter 1 Features ...

Page 13: ...Light Component Description Caps lock light On Caps lock is on Identifying hardware 3 ...

Page 14: ...th a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key Front components 4 Chapter 1 Features ...

Page 15: ...ff the computer To learn more about your power settings select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 3 Drive light Blinking The hard drive is being accessed 4 Wireless light Blue An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on Amber All wireless devices are off NOTE The wireless light turns amber when the computer t...

Page 16: ...t plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level 6 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 7 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 Left side components Component Description 1 External...

Page 17: ...t the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled Display components Component Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce sound 2 Internal microphones 2 Record sound NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each mic...

Page 18: ...vailable when you contact technical support 4 Vents 4 Enable airflow to cool internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation Wireless antennae On select computer models at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices The...

Page 19: ...s that applies to your country or region These notices are located in Help and Support Additional hardware components Component Description 1 Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 3 Battery Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country Identifying har...

Page 20: ...tion available when you contact technical support The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer 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 Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory...

Page 21: ...xternal media card NOTE You cannot initiate 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 ...

Page 22: ...g battery charge and select a different power plan To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan move the pointer over the battery meter icon To access Power Options or to change the power plan click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power The icon ...

Page 23: ...nge advanced power settings and make your changes 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 Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 2 In the left pane click Require a password on wakeup 3 Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable 4 Click Require a password r...

Page 24: ...hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter 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 co...

Page 25: ...tery provided by HP or a compatible battery purchased from HP 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 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and info...

Page 26: ...e when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing Inserting or removing the battery 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 insert the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery b...

Page 27: ... battery charge displays follow these recommendations If you are charging a new battery charge it fully before turning on the computer Charge the battery until the battery light turns off NOTE If the 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 Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent o...

Page 28: ...y 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 battery level the battery light blinks If a low battery level is not resolved the computer enters a critical battery level and the battery light b...

Page 29: ... 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 briefly sliding the power switch Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions When b...

Page 30: ...omputer to sleep settings to Never 5 Click Change advanced power settings 6 Click the plus sign next to Sleep and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after 7 Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration 8 Change the On battery setting to Never 9 Click OK 10 Click Save changes Step 3 Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while...

Page 31: ...turn off the computer 2 Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level When the battery is discharged the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down Using battery power 21 ...

Page 32: ...urrent power plan click Change plan settings 3 Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the On battery column 4 Click Change advanced power settings 5 Click the plus sign next to Sleep and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after 6 Reenter the setting that you recorded for On battery 7 Click OK 8 Click Save changes Conserving battery power Select low power use settings throu...

Page 33: ...Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies depending on the 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...

Page 34: ...s including the operating system and then turns off the display and computer Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To ...

Page 35: ...devices support one or more of the following IEEE industry standards 802 11b the first popular standard supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2 4 GHz 802 11g 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 802 11a supports data rates o...

Page 36: ...n the model All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory so the wireless light is on blue when you turn on the computer The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices not the status of individual devices If the wireless light is blue at least one wireless device is on If the wireless light is amber all wireless devices are off Because the w...

Page 37: ...L or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP A wireless router purchased separately 2 The wireless computer 3 The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet As your network grows additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet For help in sett...

Page 38: ...LAN Find the solution that works best for your network security Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a wireless security protocol that uses a WEP key to encode or encrypt all network data before it is transmitted 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 ...

Page 39: ...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 available through the following resources Information from your ISP and the manufacturer ...

Page 40: ... 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 Internet us...

Page 41: ... allows you to capture and share video Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures Hotkeys that provide fast access to volume control NOTE Your computer may not include all of the components listed The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your computer Identifying your multimedia components...

Page 42: ... buds or a headset WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 5 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo arra...

Page 43: ... or down Click the Mute icon to mute the volume or a Right click the Volume icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b In the Speakers column you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Right clic...

Page 44: ...ical drive connected to the computer The computer provides one powered USB port on the left side of the computer This port provides power to the external optical drive when used with a powered USB cable An external optical drive connected to the other USB port on the computer must be connected to AC power To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Insert the disc into...

Page 45: ... device For best results remember the following tips Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer Cable connectors are normally color coded to match the corresponding jacks on the 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...

Page 46: ... directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer right click the Sound icon on the taskbar or select Start Control Panel Audio 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia ...

Page 47: ...rnal monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer To connect a display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f2 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f2 alternates the screen image between the computer dis...

Page 48: ...drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table Optical drive type Read from CD and DVD ROM media Write to CD R RW media Write to DVD includes DVD R DL DVD RW R and DVD RAM media Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD DVD ROM Drive Yes No No No DVD CD RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD RW CD RW Combo...

Page 49: ...f hard drive files Updating photos video audio and data continuously DVD R discs Use blank DVD R discs to permanently store large amounts of information After data is recorded it cannot be erased or written over DVD RW discs Use DVD RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier This type of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn the...

Page 50: ...warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback Watching a movie An external optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc NOTE Be sure that the external optical drive is connected to your computer before beginning these steps 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the external opti...

Page 51: ...nly 5 times The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start Computer System properties 2 In the left pane click Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of you...

Page 52: ... MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed To burn a CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive 2 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the external optical drive 3 Select Start All Programs and the name of the software you want to use 4 Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to create data audio or video 5...

Page 53: ... lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case Optical drive select models only 43 ...

Page 54: ...x which is accessible from various programs that use the integrated webcam usually from a configuration settings or properties menu Brightness Controls the amount 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 c...

Page 55: ...able Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power on authentication using passwords or smart cards Unauthorized access to Computer Setup f10 Setup password in Computer Setup Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup Unautho...

Page 56: ... set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider...

Page 57: ...ngs and system identification information in Computer Setup After this password is set it must be entered to access Computer Setup and to make changes using Computer Setup Note the following characteristics of the setup password It is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password although both passwords can be identical It is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted It mus...

Page 58: ...s enter To set a setup password type your password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To change a setup password type your current password in the Old password field type a new password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To delete a setup password type your current password in the Old password field and then press f10 3 To save ...

Page 59: ...rized use of the computer After this password is set it must be entered each time the computer is turned on Note the following characteristics of a power on password It is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted It must be set and entered with the same keys For example a power on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded nu...

Page 60: ...ss enter To set a power on password type the password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To change a power on password type the current password in the Old password field type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To delete a power on password type the current password in the Old password field and then press f10 3...

Page 61: ...assword prompt type your password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password you must turn off the computer turn it back on and then try again Using passwords 51 ...

Page 62: ...thorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock can be applied only to the internal hard drive s of the computer After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive a password must be entered to access the drive The drive must be inserted into the computer not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay in order for it to be accessed by the DriveLock passwords To apply DriveLock pr...

Page 63: ...e in the Protection field and then press f10 5 Read the warning To continue press f10 6 Type your user password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 7 Type your master password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 8 To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have selected type DriveLock in the confirmation field and then press...

Page 64: ...tional docking device or external MultiBay At the DriveLock Password prompt type your user or master password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password you must shut down the computer and try again 54 Chapter 5 Security ...

Page 65: ... press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive and then press f10 4 Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you want to change Type your current password in the Old password field and then type the new password in the New password field and in the Verify new password field Then press f10 5 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select Fi...

Page 66: ...lect Security DriveLock passwords and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive and then press f10 4 Use the arrow keys to select Disable in the Protection field and then press f10 5 Type your master password in the Old password field Then press f10 6 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instr...

Page 67: ...ect the options you want 3 To confirm your preferences press f10 4 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Using Computer Setup stringent security CAUTION To prevent the computer from becoming permanently unusable record your configured setup password power...

Page 68: ...n 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security Password options and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select Enable in the Stringent security field 4 Read the warning To continue press f10 5 To enable the feature each time the computer is turned on press f10 6 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferen...

Page 69: ...ferences go into effect when the computer restarts Viewing Computer Setup System Information The System Information feature in Computer Setup provides 2 types of system information Identification information about the computer model Specification information for the processor cache and memory size and system ROM To view this general system information follow these steps 1 Open Computer Setup by tu...

Page 70: ...ost 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 updated Norton Internet Security is preinstalled on the computer For information about using the Norton Internet Security software select Start All Programs Norton Internet Security Help and Support For more information about comput...

Page 71: ...ng and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic Refer to the firewall documentation 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 solve the problem disable the firewall perform the tas...

Page 72: ... 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 Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft Obtain updates as they are released from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support 62 Chapter 5 Security ...

Page 73: ...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 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the cable lock with the key Installing a security cable 63 ...

Page 74: ...SB 2 0 devices A USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer Connecting a USB device CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector use minimal force to connect a USB device To connect a USB device to the computer connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port You will hear a sound when the device has been detected NOTE The first time you connect a USB device a mes...

Page 75: ... connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or in an MS DOS based program or utility Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device USB legacy support is enabled at the factory To disable or enable USB legacy support 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is...

Page 76: ...vice be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged 1 Connect the device to the computer 2 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the device To disconnect an unpowered external device turn off the device and then disconnect it from the computer To disconnect a powered external device turn off the device discon...

Page 77: ... CD RW Combo Drive Yes Yes Yes No NOTE Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a CD or DVD To prevent loss of informati...

Page 78: ...the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the disc tray and then gently pull out the tray 2 until it stops 2 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 If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the disc tray a...

Page 79: ...e 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 If the 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 Using an optional external optical drive select model...

Page 80: ... digital card CAUTION To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer do not insert any type of adapter into the SD Card Reader 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 SD Card Reader and then push in on the card until it is firmly s...

Page 81: ...n the operating system Copying window 2 Stop the digital card a Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click the Show Hidden Icons icon or in the notification area b Click the name of the digital card in the list c Click Stop and then click OK 3 Press in on the digital card 1 and then rem...

Page 82: ...install other software such as card services socket services or enablers supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard Do not move or transport the computer when an Express...

Page 83: ... To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system stop an ExpressCard before removing it 1 Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard NOTE To stop a data transfer click Cancel in the operating system Copying window 2 Stop the ExpressCard a Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar NOTE To display the Saf...

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Page 85: ...r the lines NOTE If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer you must lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer A USB mouse can also be...

Page 86: ...command or 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 Displaying system information fn esc Press fn esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number In the Windows fn esc display the version of the system BIOS basic input output system is displayed as the BIOS date On so...

Page 87: ... initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive The factory setting for critical battery action is Hibernate but this setting can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel To exit Sleep briefly slide the power switch or press any key on the keyboard The function of the fn f1 hotkey can be changed For example you can set the fn f1 hotkey to initi...

Page 88: ...o increase the brightness level incrementally Initiating QuickLock fn f6 Press fn f6 to initiate the QuickLock security feature QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating system Log On window While the Log On window is displayed the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is entered NOTE Before you can use QuickLock you mus...

Page 89: ...eypad Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num l...

Page 90: ... hold fn shift to type in uppercase Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off Num lock is turned off at the factory For example When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys When num lock on an external key...

Page 91: ...ck 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 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 key...

Page 92: ...s 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 ha...

Page 93: ...rting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optional optical drive is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration 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...

Page 94: ...e 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 Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely d...

Page 95: ...If the software is disabled a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon If the drives are parked a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon NOTE 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 Control...

Page 96: ...ditionally members of an Administrator group can change the privileges for non Administrator users 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 3D DriveGuard window or Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound HP 3D DriveGuard 2 Click the appropriate button to chang...

Page 97: ... the power switch Then shut down the computer through the operating system To remove a hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display 3 Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer 4 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 6 Remove the battery from the computer 7 Rem...

Page 98: ...nd remove the 3 hard drive screws 1 11 Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the right to disconnect the hard drive and then lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay 3 To install a hard drive 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 2 Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the left to connect the hard drive 88 Chapter 9 Drives ...

Page 99: ... hard drive screws 3 4 Insert the front of the keyboard into the keyboard tray 1 and then press the keyboard into place 2 5 Close the computer display and turn the computer upside down on a flat surface Replacing a hard drive 89 ...

Page 100: ...6 Replace the 3 screws on the back edge of the computer 7 Replace the battery 90 Chapter 9 Drives ...

Page 101: ...ore beginning any procedure be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To add or replace a memory module 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by briefly sliding the power switch Then shut down the computer through the operating system 3 Di...

Page 102: ... on each side of the memory module The memory module tilts up CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 11 Insert a new mem...

Page 103: ...module compartment press the module 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module do not bend the memory module c Gently press the memory module 3 down applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the memory module until the retention clips snap into place 12 Insert the front of the keyboard into the keyboard tray 1 and then press the keyb...

Page 104: ...14 Replace the 3 screws on the back edge of the computer 15 Replace the battery 16 Reconnect external power and external devices 17 Turn on the computer 94 Chapter 10 Memory modules ...

Page 105: ...ing system opens and while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen press f10 Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File Security Diagnostics and System Configuration menus 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 whil...

Page 106: ...ner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select File Restore defaults and then press enter 3 When the confirmation dialog box opens press f10 4 To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts NOTE Your password settings and security setting...

Page 107: ...d drive Enter change or disable DriveLock on an optional MultiBay hard drive NOTE DriveLock settings are accessible only when you enter Computer Setup by turning on not restarting the computer System IDs Enter a user defined computer asset tracking number and ownership tag Disk Sanitizer Run Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the primary hard drive The following options are available F...

Page 108: ...e Network controller Device configurations Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key Enable disable USB legacy support When enabled USB legacy support allows the following Use of a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even when a your operating system is not running Startup from bootable USB devices including a hard drive diskette drive or optical drive connected by a USB port to the computer E...

Page 109: ...To do this Enable disable LAN WLAN Switching Enable disable Wake on LAN Enable disable the integrated camera webcam Port options Enable disable USB port Enable disable ExpressCard slot Computer Setup menus 99 ...

Page 110: ...nticity label 10 charging batteries 17 19 checking audio functions 35 components additional hardware 9 bottom 8 display 7 front 4 left side 6 right side 5 top 1 Computer Setup device security 57 Diagnostics menu 97 DriveLock password 52 File menu 96 navigating and selecting 95 power on password 49 restoring factory settings 96 Security menu 97 setup password 47 stringent security 57 System Configu...

Page 111: ...6 HP 3D DriveGuard 85 hubs 64 I icons network status 25 wireless 25 internal microphone identifying 32 internal microphones identifying 7 Internet connection setup 27 J jacks audio in microphone 7 32 audio out headphone 7 32 RJ 45 network 6 K keyboard hotkeys identifying 75 keypad embedded enabling and disabling 79 identifying 79 switching key functions 80 using 79 keypad external num lock 80 usin...

Page 112: ...em Configuration menu 98 setup computer 1 shut down 24 Sleep exiting 11 initiating 11 Sleep hotkey 77 slots ExpressCard 5 security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 84 Disk Defragmenter 84 speakers 32 speakers identifying 7 storing battery 22 stringent security 57 97 switches power 5 wireless 5 System Configuration menu 98 system fan 98 system information 96 system information hotkey 76 T temperature ...

Page 113: ...WLAN device 10 25 27 WLAN label 10 writable media 11 Index 103 ...

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