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Component

Description

(1)

fn

 key

Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the 

esc

 key.

(2)

Embedded numeric keypad

Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(3)

num lk

 key

Enables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the 

fn

 key.

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 enabled, 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 lk

 again to return the keys

to their standard keyboard functions.

NOTE:

The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric

keypad is connected to the computer.

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Chapter 5   Pointing devices and keyboard

Summary of Contents for 4320t - Mobile Thin Client

Page 1: ...HP 4320t Mobile Thin Client Administrator Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...ucts 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 Fourth Edition July 2011 First Edition May 2010 Document Part Number 611726 004 Product notice This guide describes features that ar...

Page 3: ...other 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 come into contact with 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 ...

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

Page 5: ...mmand line utility 11 Using the File Based Write Filter configuration interface 12 Using the File Based Write Filter status utility 12 Enhanced Write Filter 13 Using the Enhanced Write Filter command line utility 13 Using the Enhanced Write Filter configuration interface 14 Using the Enhanced Write Filter status utility 15 3 Configuration 16 Local drives 16 Drive Z 16 Drive C 16 Saving files 16 Ma...

Page 6: ...een brightness 22 Switching the screen image 22 Muting speaker sound 23 Decreasing speaker sound 23 Increasing speaker sound 23 Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD 23 Playing pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD 23 Playing the next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD 23 Using the keypads 23 Using the embedded numeric keypad 24 Enabling and disabling the embedded ...

Page 7: ...xternal AC power 32 Connecting the AC adapter 32 7 Multimedia 34 Using multimedia hardware 34 Using the audio features 34 Using the audio in microphone jack 35 Using the audio out headphone jack 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the video features 35 Using the external monitor port 35 Using the HDMI port 36 Using multimedia software 37 Opening preinstalled multimedia software 37 Using multimedia so...

Page 8: ...ows 48 Using administrator and user passwords 48 Automatic logon 48 Manual logon 48 Administrator logon 49 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 49 Using a setup password 49 Managing a setup password 49 Entering a setup password 50 Installing a security cable 50 11 Connecting hardware 51 Using a USB device 51 Connecting a USB device 51 Securing USB ports 51 Using the USB Storage Options utility 52 1...

Page 9: ...vice 68 Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup 68 Considering boot order changes 69 Choosing MultiBoot preferences 69 Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup 70 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt 70 Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt 70 Entering MultiBoot Express preferences 71 16 Computer Setup 72 Starting Computer Setup 72 Using Computer Setup 72 Navigating and selecting ...

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Page 11: ...chapter identify the standard features on most computer models Display NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section Component Description 1 Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on 2 Internal microphone Records sound Identifying the hardware 1 ...

Page 12: ...e light is off 2 TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 3 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 4 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 Mouse 2 Chapter 1 Notebook tour ...

Page 13: ...n 2 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 3 Power light On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off 4 Wireless light White integrated wireless device is on such as a wireless local area network WLAN device Amber All wireless devices are off Identifying the hardware 3 ...

Page 14: ...mputer When the computer is on press the button to shut down the computer When the computer is in the Sleep state press the button briefly to exit Sleep If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings and how to change them select Start Cont...

Page 15: ...equently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 5 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the fn and num lk keys 7 Wireless key Turns the wireless feature on or off NOTE This key does not establish a wireless conn...

Page 16: ... xD Picture Card XD Type H xD Picture Card XD Type M 3 Audio out headphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio 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...

Page 17: ...eing mishandled or stolen 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 3 Battery light Amber The battery is charging White The battery is close to full charge capacity Blinking amber The battery is not charging and has reached a low or critical battery level Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light turns off when the battery is fully charged If the computer is not plugged...

Page 18: ...ATA component such as an eSATA external hard drive 9 USB 2 0 port Connects an optional USB device 10 ExpressCard 34 slot Supports an optional ExpressCard Bottom Component Description 1 Battery release latches 2 Release the battery from the battery bay 2 Battery bay Holds the battery Wireless antennas Wireless antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices These antennas are no...

Page 19: ...atory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region These notices are located in the printed Getting Started guide Identifying the labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer Service tag Provides important information including the following Component Descripti...

Page 20: ...bout the computer The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of the comp...

Page 21: ...e FBWF command line utility This utility enables you to issue a set of commands to the FBWF driver report the status of each protected overlay and report the format of the overall FBWF configurations By including the FBWF configuration interface in your configuration and building it into your image you enable use of the FBWF command line utility and the corresponding commands To use the FBWF comma...

Page 22: ...en to the protected media is cached or not Enable Disable Cache Compression Enable disable cache compression Enable Disable Cache Pre allocation Enable disable cache pre allocation Set Cache Threshold Set the amount of RAM in MB that the FBWF cache can use Using the File Based Write Filter status utility The FBWF status utility creates an icon in the notification area of the taskbar that shows the...

Page 23: ... cache after the new logon and still retain the changes After you disable the write filter all future writes during the current boot session are written to the flash with no further caching until the computer is restarted You can also enable disable the write filter by using the command line NOTE Only an account with administrator privileges can enable disable or commit the enhanced write filter N...

Page 24: ...oots Using the Enhanced Write Filter configuration interface In addition to the DOS command line tool Windows Embedded includes an EWF configuration interface You can access the EWF interface by using the Windows Control Panel To access the EWF interface follow these steps 1 Log on as an administrator 2 Select Start Control Panel 3 Select HP WriteFilter Configuration The EWF interface includes the...

Page 25: ...rator you can change the status of EWF by right clicking the icon and selecting the desired EWF state NOTE Because the ewfmgr exe utility and the EWF status service execute separate code status changes by ewfmgr exe are not automatically reflected by the EWF status icon If you use the command line to modify the EWF right click the icon to refresh the status icon display click anywhere on the scree...

Page 26: ...AMDisk size If you change the size of the RAMDisk you will be prompted to restart for the change to take effect To permanently save the change disable the write filter cache or issue the commit command during the current boot session before restarting NOTE The default optimal RAMDisk size is 64 MB The maximum RAMDisk size that you can set is 96 MB The minimum is 16 MB Drive C CAUTION If the availa...

Page 27: ...nts to free up space for roaming profiles User accounts Creating a new user account NOTE Be sure to disable the write filter cache during the boot session in which a new account is created The write filter must be reenabled after saving all of your permanent changes to flash You must log on as administrator to create user accounts locally or remotely Because of local flash disk space constraints y...

Page 28: ...select the attributes you want 7 Click Create and then click Close 8 In the Local Users and Groups window click the Users folder in the left pane 9 In the right pane double click the name of the user you just created The Properties dialog box opens 10 Click Member Of and then click Add The Select Groups dialog box opens 11 Type Administrators in the Enter the Object Names to Select box 12 Click Ch...

Page 29: ...platform Refer to the terminal emulation documentation supplied separately for instructions To access the TeemTalk Connection Wizard and the TeemTalk Emulator select Start All Programs Hewlett Packard HP Device Manager HP Device Manager is a management solution that communicates with a large number of HP thin clients and provides remote and asset management reporting and security HP Device Manager...

Page 30: ... deploy the captured image to another HP computer of the identical model and hardware HP ThinState Deploy To perform an HP ThinState deployment follow these steps 1 On the computer that will receive the captured image set the boot order in Computer Setup to USB boot For more information see Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup on page 70 2 Insert the USB flash drive that was created by using...

Page 31: ...evices such as button configuration click speed and pointer options Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer by using one of the USB ports on the computer A USB mouse can also be connected to the computer by using the ports on an optional docking device Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2 or on...

Page 32: ...ion about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number System information is displayed The version of the system BIOS basic input output system is labeled as the BIOS date On some computer models the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number Decreasing screen brightness Press fn f2 to decrease screen brightness Hold do...

Page 33: ...ss fn f9 to increase speaker sound Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD While an audio CD or a DVD is playing press fn f10 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous section of the DVD Playing pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD The fn f11 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or a DVD is inserted...

Page 34: ...bedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 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 lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions...

Page 35: ...y to type in lowercase Press and 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 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 loc...

Page 36: ...er is on press the button to turn off the computer When the computer is in the Sleep state press the button briefly to exit Sleep If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings right click the Power Meter icon in the notification area and t...

Page 37: ...lower right corner of the screen click the Shut down button Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery Setting power options Using power saving states The computer has one power saving state enabled at the factory Sleep When Sleep is initiated the power lights blink and the screen clears Your computer is disconnected fr...

Page 38: ...pter is disconnected from the computer NOTE The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power To increase display brightness use the fn f3 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage depending on how you work Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also...

Page 39: ...ve the battery follow these steps 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 to release the battery 3 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 ...

Page 40: ...ery is not charging and has reached a low or critical battery level Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light turns off when the battery is fully charged If the computer is not plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and syste...

Page 41: ...f2 and fn f3 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed If you leave your work initiate Sleep or shut down the computer Storing a battery CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery and store it separately To prolong the charge of ...

Page 42: ...ernal 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 f3 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 a...

Page 43: ...3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3 Using external AC power 33 ...

Page 44: ...mponent Description 1 Internal microphone Records sound 2 Speakers 2 Produce sound 3 Audio out headphone jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio 4 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 34 Chapter 7 Multimedia ...

Page 45: ...used to connect the audio out function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug When a device is connected to the headphone jack the speakers are disabled Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls Hotkeys To mute or restore speaker sound press fn f7 To decre...

Page 46: ...nd the device Using the HDMI port The High Definition Multimedia Interface 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 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 N...

Page 47: ...and video DVDs and Internet radio NOTE For information about using software included with the computer refer to the software manufacturer s instructions which may be provided on disc in the software Help or on the software manufacturer s Web site Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1 Select Start All Programs 2 Click the program that you want to open Using multimedia software 1 Select Start A...

Page 48: ...e playing a disc Do not initiate Sleep while playing a disc Otherwise you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No the computer may behave in either of the following ways Playback may resume or The playback window in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the CD or DVD click the Play button in your multimedia p...

Page 49: ...ual devices If the wireless light is white at least one wireless device is on If the wireless light is amber all wireless devices are off Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and t...

Page 50: ... modem either DSL 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 following illustration 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 Inter...

Page 51: ...one or more of the following security measures Enable WPA Personal or WEP security encryption on the router Change the default network name SSID and password Use a firewall Set security on your Web browser For more information about WLAN security see the HP Web site at http www hp com go wireless English only Identifying a WLAN device If you have a problem connecting to a wireless network follow t...

Page 52: ... permanently damage the modem Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end 2 of the cable toward the computer Connecting a modem cable WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not...

Page 53: ...or region in which you purchased the computer you must obtain a country or region specific modem cable adapter To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ 11 telephone jack follow these steps 1 Connect the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the computer 2 Connect the modem cable into the modem cable adapter 2 3 Connect the modem cable adapter 3 into the telephone wa...

Page 54: ...em CAUTION To prevent configuring the modem in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of the country or region that you are visiting select the country or region in which the computer is located The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is not made To add a location setting for the modem follow these steps 1 Select Start Control Panel N...

Page 55: ...ial a few digits on the telephone and then listen for clicks pulses or tones Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports pulse dialing Tones indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing Check the telephone number you are dialing and the response of the remote modem Dial a telephone number make sure there is a response from the remote modem and then hang up Set the modem to ignore di...

Page 56: ...and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer To connect the network cable follow these steps 1 Connect the network cable into the network jack 1 on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ 45 network j...

Page 57: ...Computer Setup f10 Setup password in Computer Setup Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup f10 passwords Stringent built in BIOS security features Unauthorized access to data Microsoft Windows Firewall An improved Microsoft Windows Firewall previously known as Internet Connection Firewall or ICF that prevents outside requests for data from entering the computer unless specifically allowed by the use...

Page 58: ...ory setting for the computer is automatic logon NOTE Only the network administrator can change automatic logon properties With automatic logon the Log On to Windows dialog box is bypassed which brings you directly to the Windows desktop To log on as a different user follow these steps 1 Press and hold down the left shift key and then click Start 2 Click Shut Down Log Off 3 The Log On to Windows di...

Page 59: ...anged or deleted It must be set and entered with the same keys For example a setup password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys It can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive Managing a setup password A setup password is set changed and deleted in Computer Setup To set cha...

Page 60: ...n Installing a security cable NOTE The security cable purchased separately is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the cable lock with the key NOTE Your computer ...

Page 61: ...l USB ports that can be used with the computer NOTE To view the status of the USB ports go to the USB Storage Options utility For additional information refer to Securing USB ports on page 51 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 Secu...

Page 62: ... Options utility To enable or disable the USB ports follow these steps 1 Select Start Control Panel USB Storage Security Options 2 Select the permissions for the computer and then click OK 52 Chapter 11 Connecting hardware ...

Page 63: ...cure Digital High Speed SDHS Memory Card xD Picture Card XD xD Picture Card XD Type H xD Picture Card XD Type M Inserting a digital card CAUTION To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer do not insert any type of adapter into the Media 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 ...

Page 64: ...g procedure to safely remove the digital card To remove a digital card follow these steps 1 Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card 2 To eject the digital card press in on the card 1 and then remove it from the slot 2 54 Chapter 12 Using Media Card Reader cards ...

Page 65: ...t install other software such as card services socket services or enablers that are 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...

Page 66: ... NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle To conserve power stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system use the following procedure to safely remove the ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard follow these steps 1 Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard 2 Releas...

Page 67: ...mputer Handle a drive carefully do not drop a drive or place items on it When the battery is the only source of power be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes Avoid exposing a drive to liquids Do not spray the drive with cleaning products Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay...

Page 68: ... DVD to resume audio and video playback Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the disc tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it ove...

Page 69: ... 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 When the disc tray does not open 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released and then pull...

Page 70: ...oring and accessing information A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer USB drives include the following types 1 44 megabyte diskette drive Hard drive module a hard drive with an adapter attached DVD ROM Drive DVD CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW and CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW and CD RW Combo Drive Using optional external devices NOTE For more information about require...

Page 71: ...about the external MultiBay refer to the user guide that is included with the device Inserting and replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment which is located under the keyboard The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module ...

Page 72: ...ar as possible NOTE Do not use excessive force to open the computer beyond the limits of the display hinges Forcing extension beyond these limits will cause damage to the display 8 Slide the switch cover straight back toward the display 1 and then remove the switch cover 2 62 Chapter 14 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 73: ...rd cable 11 If you are replacing a memory module remove the existing memory module 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 a Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the memory module The memory module tilts up Inserting and replacing memory modules 63 ...

Page 74: ...module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory 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 ...

Page 75: ...lying pressure to both the left and right edges of the memory module until the retention clips snap into place 13 Turn the keyboard over 1 into the keyboard tray and then slide the keyboard 2 into place Inserting and replacing memory modules 65 ...

Page 76: ...15 Place the switch cover on top of the switch cover tray 1 and then slide the switch cover into place 2 16 Close the display 17 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 66 Chapter 14 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 77: ...e the screws in the battery area 19 Replace the battery 20 Turn the computer right side up and then reconnect external power and external devices 21 Turn on the computer Inserting and replacing memory modules 67 ...

Page 78: ...SB floppy USB CD ROM USB SuperDisk Flash drive USB hard drive Network controller You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot device by changing the boot order in Computer Setup You can also manually choose the device to boot from by pressing f9 when the system is first powered on and the HP logo is displayed The message is displayed in the lower middle corner of the screen w...

Page 79: ...e the following considerations When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed the computer attempts to start using the new boot order If there is more than one type of boot device the computer attempts to boot using the first of each type of boot device except for optical devices Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations The computer will boot from a NIC...

Page 80: ...ons message is displayed in the lower middle corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select a boot device and then press enter Your preferences go into effect immediately Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt To set the computer to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the computer is started or restarted follow these steps 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the co...

Page 81: ...rence within the allotted time and then press enter To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting press any key before the allotted time expires The computer will not start until you select a boot device and press enter To allow the computer to start according to the current MultiBoot settings wait for the allotted time to expire Choosing MultiBoot preferences 71 ...

Page 82: ...e and select in Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen To select a menu or a menu item use the function key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter NOTE You can use either a pointing device TouchPad or USB mouse or the keyboard to navigate and make ...

Page 83: ...starts NOTE Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options NOTE Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer File menu Select To do this System Information View identification information for the...

Page 84: ...n may not be supported by your computer Select To do this System IDs Enter a user defined computer asset tracking number and ownership tag System Configuration menu NOTE Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer Select To do this Language Change the Computer Setup language Boot Options Set a Startup Menu delay in seconds Set the Express Boot Popup delay ...

Page 85: ...disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet enabled by default Enable disable Data Execution Prevention select models only enabled by default When enabled the processor can disable some virus code execution which helps to improve computer security NOTE Availability of the options above varies by computer model Enable disable LAN Power Save disabled by default Enable disable Virtualizatio...

Page 86: ...sable the optical disc drive enabled by default Enable disable an audio device enabled by default Enable disable a modem device enabled by default Enable disable the microphone enabled by default Enable disable internal speakers enabled by default Port Options all are enabled by default NOTE All port options are enabled by default Enable disable the flash media reader Enable disable the USB port C...

Page 87: ...pare the computer for traveling and shipping follow these steps 1 Back up your information 2 Remove all discs and external media cards such as digital cards CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information remove discs from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and before shipping storing or traveling with a drive 3 Turn off and then discon...

Page 88: ...azardous locations and so on If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on If you are traveling internationally follow these suggestions Check the computer related customs regulations for each country or region on your itinerary Contact technical support to discuss power cord and adapter requirements for each...

Page 89: ... cleaning the display 77 cleaning the keyboard 77 combo eSATA USB port identifying 8 components bottom 8 display 1 front 6 left side 7 right side 7 top 2 wireless antennas 8 Computer Setup accessing 72 enabling bootable devices 68 File menu 73 navigating and selecting 72 restoring factory settings 73 Security menu 74 setting boot order 70 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 70 setup password 49 Syste...

Page 90: ...34 35 audio out headphone 6 34 35 RJ 11 modem 7 RJ 45 network 8 K keyboard hotkeys identifying 21 keyboard cleaning 77 keypad keys identifying 5 keypad embedded enabling and disabling 24 identifying 23 switching key functions 25 using 24 keypad external num lock 25 using 25 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 keypad 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 wireless 5 L labels modem approval 10 regulatory 10...

Page 91: ...m jack identifying 7 RJ 45 network jack identifying 8 S screen brightness hotkeys 22 screen image switching 22 security cable slot identifying 7 Security menu 74 System IDs 74 security wireless 41 serial number computer 9 service tag 9 setup of WLAN 40 setup utility File menu 73 navigating and selecting 72 restoring factory settings 73 Security menu 74 System Configuration menu 74 setup computer 1...

Page 92: ...y 35 volume adjusting 35 W Windows applications key identifying 5 Windows logo key identifying 5 wireless antennas identifying 8 wireless certification label 10 wireless key identifying 5 wireless network WLAN 46 connecting 40 corporate WLAN connection 40 equipment needed 40 functional range 40 public WLAN connection 40 security 41 WLAN antennas identifying 9 WLAN label 10 writable media 27 82 Ind...

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