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Video

Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:

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Watch movies

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Play games over the Internet

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Edit pictures and video to create presentations

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Connect external video devices

Connecting an external monitor or projector

Use a VGA cable (purchased separately) to connect an external display, such as a monitor or projector,
to the external monitor port on the computer.

To connect an external monitor or projector:

1.

Connect the optional VGA cable to the external monitor port on the computer.

2.

Connect the external monitor or projector to the other end of the cable.

NOTE:

If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not display a screen image, press

fn+f2

to transfer the image to the external display. Repeatedly pressing

fn+f2

alternates the screen

image between the external display and the computer.

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.

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Summary of Contents for 311-1025NR - Mini - Netbook

Page 1: ...Mini User Guide ...

Page 2: ... 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 Second Edition December 2009 First Edition September 2009 Document Part Number 574399 002 Product notice This user guide describes features ...

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...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...and network status icons 14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using Wireless Assistant software select models only 15 Using HP Connection Manager select models only 15 Using operating system controls 16 Using a WLAN 17 Setting up a WLAN 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 18 Roaming to another network 19 Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only 20 Insertin...

Page 6: ...ting an HDMI device 34 Configuring audio for HDMI select models only 35 Webcam 36 5 Drives and external devices Drives 37 Identifying installed drives 37 Handling drives 37 Improving hard drive performance 38 Using Disk Defragmenter 38 Using Disk Cleanup 39 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 39 Using external drives 41 Connecting optional external drives 42 Sharing optical drives 42 Ex...

Page 7: ...ng battery information in Help and Support 59 Using Battery Check 59 Displaying the remaining battery charge 59 Inserting or removing the battery 59 Charging a battery 60 Maximizing battery discharge time 61 Managing low battery levels 61 Identifying low battery levels 61 Resolving a low battery level 63 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 63 Resolving a low battery leve...

Page 8: ... 72 Using firewall software 73 Installing critical updates 74 10 Software updates Updating the BIOS 76 Determining the BIOS version 76 Downloading a BIOS update 76 Updating programs and drivers 78 11 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility 79 Using Setup Utility 79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 79 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 79 Displaying system information 80 Restoring default...

Page 9: ...dware installed in the computer 1 Select Start Control panel System and Security 2 In the System area click Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager Top components TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse Ide...

Page 10: ...rs Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 2 Power light On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 3 Wireless light On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on Off A...

Page 11: ...ng 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 Control Panel System and Security Power Options 2 Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless connection NOTE To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already...

Page 12: ...ssed in combination with a function key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key Front components Component Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce sound 4 Chapter 1 Hardware features ...

Page 13: ...rive light Blinking The hard drive or flash drive is being accessed Right side components Component Description 1 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS Pro MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD Memory Card xD Picture card 2 Audio out headphone jack Audio in microphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo ...

Page 14: ... Power connector Connects an AC adapter 3 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 4 USB port Connects an optional USB device 5 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high definition televisi...

Page 15: ...f the display if the display is closed while the power is on 2 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 3 Webcam Captures still photographs and videos NOTE To capture videos you must install additional webcam software 4 Internal microphone Records sound Identifying the hardware 7 ...

Page 16: ...ff during routine operation 4 Hard drive bay Contains the hard drive the wireless LAN module slot and the memory module slot CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region If you replace the module and then receive a warning mess...

Page 17: ...mmunicate with wireless wide area networks WWANs The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer 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 Id...

Page 18: ...ion you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer Service tag Provides important information including the following Product name 1 This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer Serial number s n 2 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product Part Number Product number p n 3 This number provides specific informa...

Page 19: ... 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 including the following 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...

Page 20: ...ic and create playlists Photo Viewer Browse through photos create albums and view slide shows Skype select models only 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...

Page 21: ...oss entire states regions or even countries 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 de...

Page 22: ...ne 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 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 netw...

Page 23: ... 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 Control Panel Hardware and Sound Windows Mobility Center 2 Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile which is locat...

Page 24: ...etwork 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 Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center For more information select Start Help and Support 16 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network ...

Page 25: ... high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP A wireless router purchased separately 2 The computer equipped with a wireless device 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 ...

Page 26: ...ransmitted 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 are not able to use the WLAN 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 stat...

Page 27: ...ns included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment 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 Roaming to anothe...

Page 28: ...bay of your computer Some mobile network operators require the use of a subscriber identity module SIM A SIM contains basic information about you such as a personal identification number PIN as well as network information Some computers include a SIM that is preinstalled in the battery bay If the SIM is not preinstalled it may be included with the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your...

Page 29: ...Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is not replaced 9 Reconnect external power 10 Reconnect external devices 11 Turn on the computer Removing a SIM To remove a SIM 1 Shut down the computer If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system 2 Close the display 3 Disconne...

Page 30: ...Press in on the SIM 1 and then remove it from the slot 2 8 Replace the battery 9 Reconnect external power 10 Reconnect external devices 11 Turn on the computer 22 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network ...

Page 31: ...nd 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 using the Bluetooth...

Page 32: ...nect to the network you want to use Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer 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 software running utilities or changing W...

Page 33: ...To get the latest version of the WLAN computer software for your computer follow these steps 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 unavaila...

Page 34: ...mputer cannot make a connection to a WLAN minimize interference from other devices as follows Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave cordless phone or cellular phone to be sure that other devices are not interfering If the connection does not improve try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values 1 Select Sta...

Page 35: ...m TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer To connect the network cable WARNING To reduce 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 1 Plug the network cable into the network jack 1 on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 2 Connecting ...

Page 36: ...udio Integrated webcam that allows you to capture photographs and videos Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures 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 The following il...

Page 37: ... a headset or television audio Also connects an optional headset microphone 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 jack the computer speakers are disabled The audio component must have a 4 conduc...

Page 38: ...store volume press fn f8 To decrease volume press fn f10 To increase volume press fn f11 Windows volume control a Click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar b Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down Click the Mute Speakers icon to mute the volume or a Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixe...

Page 39: ...you to play music watch movies and view pictures Using preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software Select Start All Programs and then open the multimedia program you want to use For example if you want to use Windows Media Player select models only click Windows Media Player NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders Installing multimedia software from th...

Page 40: ... and audio in microphone 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 use the device Checking you...

Page 41: ... 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 Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Audio 33 ...

Page 42: ...roperly connected external monitor or projector does not display a screen image press fn f2 to transfer the image to the external display Repeatedly pressing fn f2 alternates the screen image between the external display and the computer 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 audi...

Page 43: ...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 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 comput...

Page 44: ...he webcam is an input device that allows you to capture and share video To access the webcam 1 Select Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 WebCam Companion 3 2 Click Capture Take pictures NOTE The picture is automatically saved in the My Documents folder 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia ...

Page 45: ...Because an SSD has no moving parts it does not generate as much heat as a hard drive To view the drives installed on the computer select Start Computer 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 Drives 37 ...

Page 46: ...ing a drive to liquids Do not spray the drive with cleaning products Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay or traveling with shipping or storing a drive If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields...

Page 47: ...omputer is on in the Sleep state or in Hibernation If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system To remove the hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display 3 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 4 Unplug the power cord fro...

Page 48: ...drive 1 Grasp the hard drive tab 1 and insert the hard drive 2 into the hard drive bay until the rubber stops slide into place 2 Reconnect the hard drive cable 3 3 Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer and then close the cover 1 40 Chapter 5 Drives and external devices ...

Page 49: ...Blu ray ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive Blu ray ROM with LightScribe DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive HD DVD drive 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 CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive be sure that th...

Page 50: ...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 Sharing optical drives Although your computer does not have an installed optical drive you can easily access software as well as install programs and access data by sharing an optical drive f...

Page 51: ... hub optional docking device or an optional expansion product 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 When you...

Page 52: ...rds 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 Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS Pro MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD Memory Card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Memory Card xD Picture Card XD xD Picture Card XD Type H xD Picture Card XD Type M Inserting a digital card CAUTIO...

Page 53: ...al card 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 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 dig...

Page 54: ...ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To 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 pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system 3 Disconnect all external devices connected to ...

Page 55: ...dule 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 47 ...

Page 56: ... in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the hard drive bay press the module 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated 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 11 Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the co...

Page 57: ...12 Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws 3 13 Replace the battery 14 Turn the computer right side up and then reconnect external power and external devices 15 Turn on the computer 49 ...

Page 58: ...oll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone slide your finger up or down over 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 ...

Page 59: ...1 To use a hotkey command on the device keyboard follow either of these steps Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey 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 Initiating Sleep CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating Sleep Press...

Page 60: ...on both the computer and the monitor NOTE You must use a VGA cable purchased separately to connect an external display such as a monitor or projector to the external monitor port on the computer Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The fn f2 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices receiving video information from the ...

Page 61: ... enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the computer Muting speaker sound Press fn f8 to mute speaker sound Press the hotkey again to restore speaker sound Decreasing speaker volume Press fn f10 to decrease speaker volume Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker volume incrementally Increasing speaker volume Press fn f11 to increase speaker volume Hold d...

Page 62: ...mation do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external 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 pow...

Page 63: ...king NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen 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 To display the percent...

Page 64: ...ustomizing power plans 1 Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start Control Panel System and Security 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 password protection on wakeup To s...

Page 65: ...ect external AC power the following events occur The computer switches to battery power The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life To increase display brightness press the fn f4 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 accessib...

Page 66: ...er 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...

Page 67: ...heck 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 NOTE The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function properly 2 Select Start Help and Support Troubleshoot Power Thermal and Mechanical 3 Click the Power tab and then click Battery Check Battery Check examines...

Page 68: ...ter upside down on a flat surface 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 to release the battery and then remove the battery 2 Charging a battery 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 an optional power adapter an optional docking device or an optional expansion product 6...

Page 69: ...ttery level When the battery reaches a critical battery level the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off The battery is fully charged in use or not installed 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 Tips for maximizing batte...

Page 70: ...nabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer initiates Hibernation If 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 62 Chapter 8 Power management ...

Page 71: ... 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 pressing the power button Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions When ...

Page 72: ...ver 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 the battery is being discharge...

Page 73: ...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 65 ...

Page 74: ...lan 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 the Power saver power plan through Power O...

Page 75: ...r 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 Although you can shut down the computer with the power button the recommended procedure is to use the Windo...

Page 76: ...rd Unauthorized access to data Firewall software Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS settings and other system identification information Administrator password 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 a group of characters that you choose to sec...

Page 77: ...e their functions For additional information about Windows passwords such as screen saver passwords select Start Help and Support Setting passwords in Windows Password Function 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 acc...

Page 78: ...the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security Set Administrator Password and then press enter To set an administrator password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter To change an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type a new password in the Enter New Password ...

Page 79: ...hange 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 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 Exit Savin...

Page 80: ...antivirus program is preinstalled on the computer Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of free updates It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses 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 T...

Page 81: ...vity 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 t...

Page 82: ... available after the computer was shipped To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer Use the update link at Start All Programs Windows Update Run Windows Update at regular intervals such as once a month Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs as they are released f...

Page 83: ...entify your computer model product category and series or family Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer If your computer is connected to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates NOTE The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM The BIOS initializes the oper...

Page 84: ... 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 powe...

Page 85: ...plete If no instructions are displayed follow these steps 1 Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start 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 i...

Page 86: ...re the software is to be downloaded You must access this path when you are ready to install the software 4 When the download is complete open Windows Explorer by selecting Start Computer 5 Double click your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C 6 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update 7 Double...

Page 87: ...step 2 1 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the F10 BIOS Setup Options message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration Language and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select a language and then press enter 4 When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed p...

Page 88: ... step 2 1 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the F10 BIOS Setup Options message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Exit Load Setup Defaults and then press enter 3 When the Setup Confirmation is displayed press enter 4 To save your change and exit Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit Exit...

Page 89: ...wer On Password Enter change or delete a power on password System Configuration menu Select To do this Language Support Change the Setup Utility language Processor C4 State Enable disable the processor C4 sleep state Boot Options Set the following boot options f10 and f12 Delay sec Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each 0 5 10 15 20 HP QuickWeb ...

Page 90: ...y the devices attached to the system appear in the boot order menu 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 82 Chapter 11 Setup Utility ...

Page 91: ...tifying 2 CD drive 41 changing Setup Utility language 79 charging batteries 60 63 checking audio functions 32 components additional hardware 10 bottom 8 display 7 front 4 left side 6 right side 5 TouchPad 1 connecting to a WLAN 18 connection external power 57 conservation power 66 cord power 10 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 62 D Diagnostics menu 82 digital card inserting 44 r...

Page 92: ...g 7 29 Internet connection setup 17 J jacks audio in microphone 5 29 audio out headphone 5 29 RJ 45 network 6 K keyboard hotkeys identifying 50 keys esc 4 fn 4 function 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 regulatory 11 service tag 10 language support 81 latches battery release 8 left TouchPad button identifying 1 lights battery 5 caps lock 2 dr...

Page 93: ...ing 21 Sleep exiting 54 initiating 54 Sleep hotkey 51 slots security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 39 Disk Defragmenter 38 HP Connection Manager 15 installing 31 multimedia 31 Windows Media Player 31 Wireless Assistant 15 solid state drive SSD 37 speakers identifying 4 29 storing battery 66 System Configuration menu 81 system information 81 T temperature 66 TouchPad buttons 1 identifying 1 using 5...

Page 94: ...WLAN antennas identifying 9 WLAN device 13 writable media 54 WWAN antennas identifying 9 WWAN device 20 86 Index ...

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