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Mini User Guide

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Page 2: ...ents accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition May 2009 Document Part Number 530935 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your device To obtai...

Page 3: ...w 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 device and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Inf...

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

Page 5: ...er saving states 11 Initiating and exiting Standby 11 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 12 Using power schemes 12 Viewing the current scheme 12 Selecting a different power scheme 13 Customizing power schemes 13 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 13 Using external AC power 13 Connecting the AC adapter 14 Using battery power 14 Displaying the remaining battery charge 15 Inserting or r...

Page 6: ...attery 22 Shutting down the device 22 3 Internet Connecting to a wired network 24 Connecting to a wireless network 25 Using wireless devices 25 Identifying wireless and network status icons 25 Using the wireless controls 26 Using the wireless switch 26 Using HP Connection Manager software select models only 26 Using HP Wireless Assistant software 27 Using a WLAN 27 Setting up a WLAN 28 Protecting ...

Page 7: ...r on password 46 Entering a power on password 46 Using antivirus software 47 Using firewall software 48 Installing critical updates 49 6 Digital cards Inserting a digital card 50 Stopping and removing a digital card 51 7 USB devices Using a USB device 52 Connecting a USB device 52 Stopping and removing a USB device 53 8 Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences 54 Using poi...

Page 8: ...e BIOS 65 Determining the BIOS version 65 Downloading a BIOS update 65 Updating programs and drivers 67 12 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility 68 Using the Setup Utility 68 Changing the language of the Setup Utility 68 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 68 Displaying system information 69 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 69 Exiting the Setup Utility 69 Setup Utility ...

Page 9: ... Start My Computer 2 In the left pane of the System Tasks window select View system information 3 Select Hardware tab Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager Top components TouchPad Component Description 1 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 2 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the ...

Page 10: ...on an external mouse This table describes factory settings To view or change pointing device preferences select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Light Component Description Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 2 Chapter 1 Knowing the parts ...

Page 11: ...ombination with the fn key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed 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 Front components Identifying the hardware 3 ...

Page 12: ...Drive light Blinking The hard drive or flash drive is being accessed 4 Battery light On A battery is charging Blinking A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level When the battery reaches a critical battery level the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off If the device is plugged into an external power source the light turns off when all batteries in the de...

Page 13: ...xD Picture card 3 External monitor port Connects an optional external display such as a monitor or projector to the device 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable Left side components Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the device NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the device from being mishandled or...

Page 14: ...io out headphone jack Audio in microphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers 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 Environmen...

Page 15: ... of the device 3 Webcam Captures still photographs and videos NOTE To capture videos you need to install additional webcam software 4 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 5 Internal microphone Records sound Bottom components Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the battery 2 Battery release latches 2 Release the battery from the battery bay Identifying the hardware 7 ...

Page 16: ...nd and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks WWANs 2 WLAN antennas 2 Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks WLANs The antennas are not visible from the outside of the device For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions To see wireless regulatory notices refer to the sect...

Page 17: ... Provides important information including the following Product name 1 This is the product name affixed to the front of your device 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 information about the hardware components of the product The part number helps a service technician to determine what c...

Page 18: ...egulatory label Provides regulatory information about the device 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 wireless local area network WLAN device You may need this information when traveling internationally The serial number of your HP...

Page 19: ...om or writing to a disc or an external media card NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any device functions while the device is in Standby or in Hibernation Initiating and exiting Standby The system is set at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power Power...

Page 20: ... Hibernation the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working NOTE If you have set a password to be required when the device exits Hibernation you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Using power schemes A power scheme is a collection of system settings that manages how the device uses power Power schemes can help you con...

Page 21: ...ht click the Power Meter icon in the notification area and then click Adjust Power Properties 2 Click the Advanced tab 3 Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box 4 Click Apply Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following devices WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the AC adapter provided with the device a repla...

Page 22: ...cord from the device If provided with a 3 pin attachment plug on the power cord plug the cord into a grounded earthed 3 pin outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin for example by attaching a 2 pin adapter The grounding pin is an important safety feature To connect the device to external AC power follow these steps 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1 on the device 2 Plug the...

Page 23: ... at the far right of the taskbar or Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Meter tab Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the b...

Page 24: ... unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 3 Turn the device upside down on a flat surface 4 Slide the battery release latches 1 to release the battery and then remove the battery 2 Charging a battery WARNING Do not charge the device battery while you are onboard aircraft The battery charges whenever the device is plugged into external power through an AC adapter an optional power adapter an option...

Page 25: ...ource has reached a low battery 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...

Page 26: ...ibernation is enabled and the device is on or in Standby the device initiates Hibernation If Hibernation is disabled and the device is on or in Standby the device remains briefly in Standby and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information 18 Chapter 2 Power management ...

Page 27: ...tion or Save your work and shut down the device Resolving a low battery level when the device cannot exit Hibernation When the device lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation follow these steps 1 Insert a charged battery or plug the device into external power 2 Exit Hibernation by briefly sliding the power switch Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions When batte...

Page 28: ...he battery The device must remain on while the battery is being discharged The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the device but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it If you plan to leave the device unattended during the discharge save your information before beginning the discharge procedure If you use the device occasionally during the discharge procedure and h...

Page 29: ...ct low power use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel Turn off wireless and local area network LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source when you are not using them Stop disable or remove any external media cards that you are not using Use the fn f3 and fn f4 hotkeys to a...

Page 30: ...ide the device When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port When the device will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the device follow these steps NOTE If the device is in Standby or in Hibernation you must first exit Standby or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save your work and close all open progr...

Page 31: ...he Internet by connecting to a broadband network using the RJ 45 network jack Wireless For mobile Internet access you can use a wireless connection To learn about setting up a wireless network or adding your device to an existing network refer to the Connecting to a wireless network section 23 ...

Page 32: ...nce from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the device 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 device 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 2 24 Chapt...

Page 33: ...ographic areas effectively providing coverage across entire states regions or even countries The device supports the following IEEE industry standards 802 11b the first popular standard supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2 4 GHz 802 11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2 4 GHz An 802 11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802...

Page 34: ... the wireless light is amber all wireless devices are off Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory you can use the wireless switch to turn on or turn off all of the wireless devices simultaneously Using HP Connection Manager software select models only Connection Manager allows you to manage your Internet profiles SMS Short Message Service messaging connection devices and methods an...

Page 35: ... in the notification area 2 Click the Help button You can use the properties dialog box in Wireless Assistant to show the on off controls for each installed wireless device and control the devices separately To show the on off controls 1 Double click the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Click Properties 3 Select the Independent controls for install...

Page 36: ...use the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack WLANs are vulnerable to well known and well documented security weaknesses WLANs in public areas or hotspots like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security New technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot ...

Page 37: ...that is transmitted over the network However instead of using one static security key for encryptions as WEP does WPA uses temporal key integrity protocol TKIP to dynamically generate a new key for every packet It also generates different sets of keys for each device on the network Close your network If possible prevent your network name SSID from being broadcast by the wireless transmitter Most n...

Page 38: ...uctural barriers such as walls and floors More information about using a WLAN is available through the following resources Information from your ISP and the user guides 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...

Page 39: ...rk 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 devices include a SIM that is preinstalled in the battery bay If the SIM is not preinstalled it may be provided in the packet of HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your device or the mobile network op...

Page 40: ...vice Removing a SIM To remove a SIM 1 Shut down the device If you are not sure whether the device is off or in Hibernation turn the device on by pressing the power button Then shut down the device through the operating system 2 Close the display 3 Disconnect all external devices connected to the device 4 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Turn the device upside down on a flat surface with ...

Page 41: ...ress 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 device Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only 33 ...

Page 42: ...oadband Setup Utility provides basic information about setting up HP Mobile Broadband NOTE The HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility is not available in all regions When you first turn on HP Mobile Broadband the Getting Started with HP Mobile Broadband page opens 34 Chapter 3 Internet ...

Page 43: ...hat allows you to capture photographs and videos Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures NOTE Your device may not include all of the components listed The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your device Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describ...

Page 44: ...y Mutes speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key 8 Audio out headphone jack Audio in microphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers 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 addi...

Page 45: ...ess fn f11 Windows volume control a Click the Volume 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 Select the Mute check box to mute the volume or a Double click the Volume icon in the notification area b In the Volume Control column you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down You c...

Page 46: ...s and view pictures Using other 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 the Internet To install m...

Page 47: ...that supports both audio out headphone and audio in microphone Be sure that the external device cable is securely connected to the jack on your device 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 your audio functions To check the system sound on your de...

Page 48: ...hone and record sound in a setting free of background noise To confirm or change the audio settings on your device right click the Volume icon on the taskbar or select Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Sounds and Audio Devices 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia ...

Page 49: ...nitor or projector to the external monitor port on the device To connect an external monitor or projector 1 Connect the optional VGA cable to the external monitor port on the device 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 dis...

Page 50: ... to capture still photographs and videos NOTE To record videos you need to install additional webcam software To access the webcam 1 Click Start My Computer and then double click the camera icon 2 Click Take a new picture to take a picture NOTE The picture is automatically saved in the My Documents folder 42 Chapter 4 Multimedia ...

Page 51: ... 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 device 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 secure ...

Page 52: ...escribe their functions For additional information about Windows passwords such as screen saver passwords select Start Help and Support Passwords set in Windows Password Function Administrator password Protects administrator level access to device 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 53: ...n 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 Passwor...

Page 54: ...ange 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 the Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit Exit Sa...

Page 55: ...vice Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of free updates It is strongly recommended that you protect the device 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 To access Norton Internet Security or to get mor...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...ailable after the device was shipped To be sure that all available updates are installed on the device observe these guidelines Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your device 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 from the M...

Page 58: ...nserting a digital card CAUTION To avoid damaging the digital card or the device do not insert any type of adapter into the Digital Media Slot CAUTION To prevent damage to the digital card connectors use minimal force to insert a digital card 1 Hold the digital card label side up with the connectors facing the device 2 Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot and then push in on the card until ...

Page 59: ... operating system Copying window 2 Stop the digital card a Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click the Show Hidden Icons icon or in the notification area b Click the name of the digital card in the list c Click Stop and then click OK 3 Press in on the digital card 1 and then remove t...

Page 60: ...he manufacturer s instructions The device has 3 USB ports which support USB 1 0 USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 devices An optional USB hub optional docking device or an optional expansion product provides additional USB ports that can be used with the device 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 connect the USB c...

Page 61: ...d remove a USB device 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click the Show Hidden Icons icon or in the notification area 2 Click the name of the device in the list NOTE If the USB device is not listed you do not have to stop the device before you remove it 3 Click Stop and then click O...

Page 62: ...g 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 mouse to the device ...

Page 63: ...ard 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 Standby fn f1 Press fn f1 to initiate Standby When Standby is initiated your information is stored in memory the screen is cleared and power i...

Page 64: ...to connect an external display such as a monitor or projector to the external monitor port on the device Most external monitors receive video information from the device using the external VGA video standard The fn f2 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices receiving video information from the device The following video transmission types with examples of devices that use them are sup...

Page 65: ...s the device Muting speaker sound fn f8 Press fn f8 to mute speaker sound Press the hotkey again to restore speaker sound Decreasing speaker sound fn f10 Press fn f10 to decrease speaker sound Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally Increasing speaker sound fn f11 Press fn f11 to increase speaker sound Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally Using the keyb...

Page 66: ... device is off in Standby or in Hibernation turn the device on and then shut it down through the operating system Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the device while an optional optical drive is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery is the only source of power be sure that the battery is su...

Page 67: ... or to learn which device port to use refer to the manufacturer s instructions To connect an external device CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged 1 Connect the device 2 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the de...

Page 68: ...fore beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To add or replace a memory module 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the device and close the display If you are not sure whether the device is off or in Hibernation turn the device on by sliding the power switch Then shut down the device through the operating system 3 Disconnect all ext...

Page 69: ... 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 10 Insert a new memory module 61 ...

Page 70: ...ry module compartment 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 11 Align the tabs on the memory module compartment cover with th...

Page 71: ...14 Turn the device right side up and then reconnect external power and external devices 15 Turn on the device 63 ...

Page 72: ...r device model product category and series or family Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the device If your device is connected to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates NOTE The device system BIOS is stored on the system ROM The BIOS initializes the operating system deter...

Page 73: ...llation download and install a BIOS update only when the device is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a BIOS update while the device 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 device by unplu...

Page 74: ...e If no instructions are displayed follow these steps 1 Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start My 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 in...

Page 75: ...software will be downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software 4 When the download is complete open Windows Explorer by selecting Start My 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 Dou...

Page 76: ...egin at step 2 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device 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 d...

Page 77: ... begin at step 2 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device 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 the Setup Utility use the arrow keys to s...

Page 78: ...rd 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 the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each 0 5 10 15 20 Internal Network Adap...

Page 79: ...Diagnostics menu Select To do this Hard Disk Self Test select models only Run a comprehensive self test on the hard drive Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory Setup Utility menus 71 ...

Page 80: ...e 68 charging batteries 16 19 checking audio functions 39 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware 9 bottom 7 display 6 front 3 left side 5 right side 5 TouchPad 1 connecting to a WLAN 29 connection external power 14 conservation power 21 cord power 9 corporate WLAN connection 29 critical battery level 18 D Diagnostics menu 71 digital card inserting 50 removing 51 stopping 51 Di...

Page 81: ... low battery level 17 M Main menu 70 managing a power on password 46 managing an administrator password 45 memory module inserting 61 removing 61 memory module compartment cover removing 61 replacing 62 memory module compartment identifying 8 memory test 71 microphone audio in jack 6 36 monitor connecting 41 mouse external connecting 54 setting preferences 54 multimedia components identifying 35 m...

Page 82: ...54 TouchPad scroll zone identifying 1 traveling with the device 21 turning off the device 22 U unresponsive system 22 USB cable connecting 52 USB devices connecting 52 description 52 removing 53 stopping 53 USB hubs 52 USB ports identifying 5 6 52 V vents identifying 6 8 video transmission types 56 volume down hotkey identifying 36 volume mute button 37 volume up hotkey identifying 36 volume adjus...

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