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Getting Started

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Page 1: ...Getting Started HP Notebook ...

Page 2: ... be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition May 2011 Document Part Number 641801 001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer you agree to be bound b...

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: ... 16 Connecting to a wireless network 17 Connecting to an existing WLAN 17 Setting up a new WLAN network 17 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 5 Keyboard and pointing devices 19 Using the keyboard 19 Identifying the hotkeys 19 Using keypads 20 Using the embedded numeric keypad 21 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 22 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric ...

Page 6: ... 30 Dragging 30 Scrolling 31 Rotating 31 Pinching Zooming 32 Setting touch screen preferences 32 6 Maintenance 33 Inserting or removing the battery 33 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 34 Removing the hard drive 34 Installing a hard drive 35 Adding or replacing memory modules 37 To add or replace the primary memory module 37 To add or replace the secondary memory module 43 Updating programs an...

Page 7: ... 52 Using the Windows recovery tools 52 Using f11 recovery tools 53 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD purchased separately 53 8 Customer support 55 Contacting customer support 55 Labels 56 9 Specifications 57 Input power 57 Operating environment 57 Index 58 vii ...

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Page 9: ...or free updates For more information refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide For instructions on accessing this guide refer to Finding information on page 2 Get to know your computer Learn about your computer features Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional information Find installed software Access a list of the software preins...

Page 10: ...tery life How to use the multimedia features of the computer How to protect the computer How to care for the computer How to update the software Help and Support To access Help and Support select Start Help and Support NOTE For country or region specific support go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions Operating system information Software d...

Page 11: ... provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on your computer and or on the CD DVD provided in the box In some countries regions HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box For some countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy at http www hp com go orderdocuments or write to North Am...

Page 12: ...isplay Rear Bottom Top TouchPad Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 13: ...hPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 2 TouchPad light Off TouchPad is on Amber TouchPad is off 3 Mute light White Computer sound is on Amber Computer sound is off 4 Volume down light White The computer volume is being decreased 5 Volume up light White The computer volume is being increased 6 Num lock ligh...

Page 14: ... the battery reaches a critical battery level the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are 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 9 Power light On The computer is on Blinking The co...

Page 15: ...Buttons Component Description 1 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound 2 Volume down button Decreases computer volume 3 Volume up button Increases computer volume Top 7 ...

Page 16: ... 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 when the embedded numeric keypad is turned on 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 8 Chapter 2 Getti...

Page 17: ...hut down the computer When the computer is in the Sleep state slide the switch to the right briefly to exit Sleep When the computer is in Hibernation slide the switch to the right briefly to exit Hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective slide the switch to the right and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more abou...

Page 18: ...rs headphones earbuds 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 NOTE A 4 conductor ...

Page 19: ...s only Supports optional ExpressCards 5 Wireless light White An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device the HP Mobile Broadband Module and or a Bluetooth device is on Amber All wireless devices are off 6 Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless connection NOTE A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a w...

Page 20: ...keyboard light 6 Touch screen Allows you to perform certain actions using your fingers or the digitizer pen 7 Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment 8 Internal microphones 2 Record sound The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas...

Page 21: ... is running press the button with the pen to enter the ctrl alt del command While the Computer Setup utility is running press the button with the pen to enter the reset command The computer resets and all unsaved information is lost The reset function can be used to restore functionality when the system has become unresponsive 5 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 6 RJ 45 network jack Connects ...

Page 22: ... 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 message remove the module to restore computer functionality and then contact technical support through Help and Support 5 Docking connector Connects an optional do...

Page 23: ...s QuickWeb E Mail Read and send e mail by connecting to Web based e mail providers such as Gmail or to your own mail server Widgets Start using widgets for news weather social networking stocks a calculator sticky notes and more You can also use Widget Manager to add more widgets to the HP QuickWeb Home screen NOTE For additional information about using HP QuickWeb refer to the HP QuickWeb softwar...

Page 24: ...ces Offers available in some locations This utility assists with signing up for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to use an existing account To access this utility select Start All Programs Online Services Get Online ISP provided icons available in some locations These icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Se...

Page 25: ...s on 3 Click the network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 4 Select a network to connect to 5 Click Connect 6 If required enter the security key Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment A broadband modem either DSL or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP A wireless router purchased separately 2 Your new wireless...

Page 26: ...k and Internet Network and Sharing Center Set up a connection or network Set up a wireless router or access point Then follow the on screen instructions NOTE It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router When the computer successfully connects to the Internet you can disconnect the cable and then access the...

Page 27: ...g the keyboard Identifying the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2 or one of the function keys 3 To use a hotkey Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey combination Hotkey combination Description fn esc Displays system information Using the keyboard 19 ...

Page 28: ...isplay to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The fn f4 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer fn f5 Enables disables the TouchPad fn f8 Displays charge information for all installed ba...

Page 29: ...o the computer 2 Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on it can be used like an external numeric keypad Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key 3 num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in combination with the fn key NOTE The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is re...

Page 30: ... on Press and hold the fn key 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 For example When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arro...

Page 31: ...reduce the risk of damage to your computer do not force the display past 180 degrees 3 Lower the display over the keyboard CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to your computer do not transport the computer while it is in slate mode Rotating the display 23 ...

Page 32: ...iguration click speed and pointer options To access Mouse Properties Windows 7 Select Start Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings Windows Vista Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Using the pointing stick Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen Use the left and right pointin...

Page 33: ... the TouchPad off and on press the fn f5 hotkey NOTE The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on Navigating To move the pointer slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go Using pointing devices 25 ...

Page 34: ...skbar 2 Click the Synaptics icon and then click Pointing Device Properties 3 Click the Device Settings tab and then double click Synaptics LuxPad 4 Select the check box next to a gesture to activate the demonstration To turn the gestures on and off 1 Click the Show hidden icons icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Click the Synaptics icon and then click Pointing Device P...

Page 35: ... apart Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad and then moving them together NOTE Pinching zooming is enabled at the factory Using the digitizer pen You can write with the pen in pen specific programs such as Tablet PC Input Panel in all Microsoft Office programs and in many other Windows programs and utilities The information you write on the screen with the pen can be filed searche...

Page 36: ...Holding the pen Hold the pen as if you were writing with a standard pen or pencil 28 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 37: ... Panel Hardware and Sound Pen and Touch NOTE Not all gestures are supported in all programs Tapping or clicking Tap or double tap an item on the screen as you would click or double click with the TouchPad or an external mouse Tap and hold an item to see the context menu as you would with the right TouchPad button NOTE You must tap and hold your finger until a circle appears around the area you are...

Page 38: ...ll through documents NOTE For the flick movement to work a scrollbar must be present in the active window Dragging Press your finger on an item on the screen and then move your finger to drag the item to a new location You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents 30 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 39: ...screen and then drag them across the screen in an up down left or right motion NOTE Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed Rotating Rotating allows you rotate items such as photos To rotate anchor your thumb on the screen and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb Using touch screen gestures 31 ...

Page 40: ... Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Tablet PC Settings Other tab These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer To change or test click settings 1 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Pen and Touch Pen Options tab 2 Under Pen Actions select the action and then click Settings 3 After making any changes or testing the settings click OK To change or create flick assi...

Page 41: ...ery Insert the battery 1 into the battery bay until it is seated and pivot it down 2 until it automatically locks the battery into place To remove the battery CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information To prevent loss of information save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the batt...

Page 42: ...e the computer 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 Removing the hard drive 1 Save your work and shut down the computer 2 Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer 3 Remove the battery 4 Loosen th...

Page 43: ...tab to the left 2 to disconnect the hard drive 8 Lift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay Installing a hard drive 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 2 Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the right until the hard drive snaps into place Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 35 ...

Page 44: ...tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer 5 Close the cover 2 6 Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3 7 Replace the battery 8 Connect AC power and external devices to the computer 9 Turn on the computer 36 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 45: ... object NOTE To use a dual channel configuration when adding a second memory module be sure that both memory modules are identical To add or replace the primary memory module CAUTION To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system Shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on in the Sleep state or in Hibernation If you...

Page 46: ...tabs around the keyboard 1 and lift the keyboard up at an angle to expose the keyboard and pointing stick ZIF connectors 2 8 Lift the pointing stick ZIF connector up 1 and remove the cable from the ZIF connector 2 9 Lift the keyboard ZIF connector up 3 and remove the cable from the ZIF connector 4 38 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 47: ...rom the computer 5 11 If you are replacing a memory module remove the existing memory module a Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the memory module The memory module tilts up Adding or replacing memory modules 39 ...

Page 48: ...l place it in an electrostatic safe container 12 Insert a new 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 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 pres...

Page 49: ...ON To prevent damage to the memory module be sure that you do not bend the memory module 13 Reconnect the keyboard cable 1 by inserting the cable into the ZIF connector and pressing the connector down 2 14 Reconnect the pointing stick cable 3 by inserting the cable into the ZIF connector and pressing the connector down 4 Adding or replacing memory modules 41 ...

Page 50: ...n the computer 1 and replace the keyboard 2 16 Replace the 5 keyboard screws 1 and 2 rubber covers 2 on the bottom of the computer 17 Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer 18 Close the cover 2 42 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 51: ...acing memory modules Do not remove a memory module while the computer 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 1 Save your work and shut down the computer 2 Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer 3...

Page 52: ...tilts up b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot 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 To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 7 Insert a new memory module 44 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 53: ...ment 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 CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module be sure that you do not bend the memory module 8 Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer 9 Clo...

Page 54: ...12 Connect AC power and external devices to the computer 13 Turn on the computer 46 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 55: ...te your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions Go to http www hp com support to download the latest versions You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available Updating programs and drivers 47 ...

Page 56: ...in Help and Support In case of system instability HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use 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 Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more i...

Page 57: ...llow the on screen instructions to set up your backup create a system image select models only or create a system repair disc select models only Performing a system recovery In case of system failure or instability the computer provides the following tools to recover your files Windows recovery tools You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have previously backed up You ca...

Page 58: ...N Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled To recover the original hard drive image using f11 1...

Page 59: ... backup files to restore the contents of your computer The Backup and Restore Center provides the following options Backing up individual files and folders Backing up the entire hard drive select models only Scheduling automatic backups select models only Creating system restore points Recovering individual files Restoring the computer to a previous state Recovering information using recovery tool...

Page 60: ...f the computer 1 Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center 2 Follow the on screen instructions to back up your entire computer select models only or your files Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability the computer provides the following tools to recover your files Windows recovery tools You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover information you...

Page 61: ...rams and drivers that were installed at the factory Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled Personal files must be restored from a backup NOTE If your computer includes a solid state drive SSD you may not have a recovery partition Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a partition Use these discs to recover your operating system and software To check for...

Page 62: ...overy process helps you restore the operating system as well as drivers software and utilities To initiate recovery using a Windows Vista operating system DVD NOTE This process takes several minutes 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 Restart the computer and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads 3 When prompted p...

Page 63: ...http www hp com go contactHP NOTE For worldwide support click Contact HP worldwide on the left side of the page or go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Here you can Chat online with an HP technician NOTE When technical support chat is not available in a particular language it is available in English E mail HP Customer Support Find HP Customer Support worldwide telephone number...

Page 64: ...ulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay Wireless certification label or labels select models only Provide 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 If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices one or more certification...

Page 65: ...operate on DC power within the following specifications Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18 5 V dc 3 5 A 65W 19 5 V dc 3 33 A NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms NOTE The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label Operating environment Factor Metric U S Temperature O...

Page 66: ...otating 22 Docking connector identifying 14 dragging touch screen gesture 30 drive light 6 E embedded numeric keypad identifying 8 21 esc button identifying 13 esc key identifying 8 ExpressCard slot identifying 11 external monitor port 13 F f11 recovery 50 53 fingerprint reader identifying 10 flicking touch screen gesture 30 flicks changing assignments 32 creating assignments 32 fn key identifying...

Page 67: ...uttons 4 ports 1394 11 external monitor 13 USB 10 USB charging 11 USB chargingt 11 power connector identifying 13 power lights 6 primary memory module replacing 37 Product Key 56 product name and number computer 56 Q QuickWeb Home Screen 15 starting 15 QuickWeb button identifying 10 QuickWeb software 15 R recovery partition 50 53 regulatory information regulatory label 56 wireless certification la...

Page 68: ...ing 12 Windows 7 operating system DVD 50 Windows applications key identifying 8 Windows Backup and Restore 48 Windows logo key identifying 8 Windows Vista operating system DVD 53 wireless antennas identifying 12 wireless certification label 56 Wireless light identifying 11 wireless network WLAN equipment needed 17 wireless network connecting 17 wireless router configuring 18 wireless set up 17 Wir...

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