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HP Mini

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Page 2: ...nformation contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition August 2010 Document Pa...

Page 3: ...llow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow Also do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety o...

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

Page 5: ...he labels 11 2 Power management Setting power options 13 Using power saving states 13 Initiating and exiting Sleep 13 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 14 Using the battery meter 14 Using power plans 14 Viewing the current power plan 14 Selecting a different power plan 15 Customizing power plans 15 Setting password protection on wakeup 15 Using external AC power 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Te...

Page 6: ...5 Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 24 Conserving battery power 24 Storing a battery 25 Disposing of a used battery 25 Replacing the battery 25 Shutting down the computer 25 3 Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices select models only 27 Identifying wireless and network icons 27 Using the wireless controls 28 Using the wireless switch 28 Using Wireless Assistant software select models ...

Page 7: ...devices 46 Checking your audio functions 46 Video 48 Connecting an external monitor or projector 48 Webcam 49 Adjusting webcam properties 49 5 Security Protecting the computer 51 Using passwords 52 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 52 BIOS administrator password 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 54 Entering a BIOS administrator password 55 Using Computer S...

Page 8: ...ning 70 7 External media cards Using SD Card Reader cards 71 Inserting a digital card 71 Removing a digital card 71 8 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices 73 Setting pointing device preferences 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Connecting an external mouse 73 Using the keyboard function keys 74 Switching the screen image 75 Decreasing screen brightness 75 Increasing screen brightness 75 Ini...

Page 9: ... only 88 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 88 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 88 Replacing a hard drive 90 10 Memory modules 11 Software updates Updating software 97 Updating the BIOS 98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Updating programs and drivers 100 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 100 HP SSM System Software Manager 101 12 MultiBoot About the boot device order 102 E...

Page 10: ... Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 107 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 108 Computer Setup menus 109 File menu 109 Security menu 109 System Configuration menu 110 14 Backing up and recovering Backing up 114 Recovering 116 Index 117 x ...

Page 11: ... Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information Top components TouchPad Comp...

Page 12: ...ton Functions like the right button on an external mouse 4 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down This table describes factory settings To view or change pointing device preferences select Start Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings 2 Chapter 1 Features ...

Page 13: ...b light On The Web browser is in use 3 QuickLook light On The computer is on Off The computer is off or in Sleep or Hibernation 4 Power light On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation Identifying the hardware 3 ...

Page 14: ...s 3 Power button When the computer is off press the button to turn on the computer 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 When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective pre...

Page 15: ... logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 6 Function keys Execute the action represented by the icon on the key Front components Component Description 1 Drive light Blinking The hard drive is being accessed Identifying the hardware...

Page 16: ...rmats MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD Memory Card 2 Audio out headphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 3 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural m...

Page 17: ...t 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 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 3 External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector 4 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically ...

Page 18: ...s still photographs 3 Internal microphones 2 Record sound NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening your computer has internal microphones Bottom components Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the battery 2 Battery release latches 2 Release the battery from the battery bay 8 Chapter 1 Features ...

Page 19: ...l internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation Carrying handle select models only The computer has a carrying handle that is attached to the bottom of the computer The handle can be extended by rotating it away from the computer as shown in the fol...

Page 20: ...communicate with wireless local area networks WLANs The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions To see wireless regulatory notices refer to the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region These notices are located in Help and Support...

Page 21: ...ide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer Service tag Provides important information including Product Name 1 This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer Serial Number s n 2 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product Part Number Product Number p n 3 This number provides specific informati...

Page 22: ... 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 the HP Mobile Broadband Module select models only or an optional Bluetooth device If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices one or more certification labels are included ...

Page 23: ...ng to a disc or an external media card NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power Power se...

Page 24: ...maining battery charge and select a different power plan To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan move the pointer over the battery meter icon To access Power Options or to change the power plan click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power The...

Page 25: ...when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation follow these steps 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options 2 In the left pane click Require a password on wakeup 3 Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable 4 Click Require a password recommended NOTE If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password click Create or change your u...

Page 26: ...s the f4 key or reconnect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet not by unplugging the power cord from the computer If provided with a 3 pin attachment plug on the po...

Page 27: ...computer runs on AC power If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer NOTE The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power To increase display brightness use the f4 key or reconnect the AC adapter You can...

Page 28: ...ter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information To prevent loss of information save your work initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery To insert the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 In...

Page 29: ... battery charge displays follow these recommendations If you are charging a new battery charge it fully before turning on the computer Charge the battery until the battery light turns off NOTE If the computer is on while the battery is charging the battery meter in the notification area may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent o...

Page 30: ...es can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel Start Control Panel System and Security Power options Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level the battery light blinks If a low battery level is not resolved the computer enters a critical battery le...

Page 31: ... or Save your work and shut down the computer Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation follow these steps 1 Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power 2 Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions When ...

Page 32: ...mputer to sleep settings to Never 5 Click Change advanced power settings 6 Click the plus sign next to Sleep and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after 7 Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration 8 Change the On battery setting to Never 9 Click OK 10 Click Save changes Step 3 Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while ...

Page 33: ...turn off the computer 2 Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level When the battery is discharged the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down Using battery power 23 ...

Page 34: ...hange plan settings 3 Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the On battery column or Click Restore default settings for this plan and then follow the on screen instructions NOTE If you restore default settings omit steps 4 through 8 4 Click Change advanced power settings 5 Click the plus sign next to Sleep and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after 6 Reenter the setting...

Page 35: ...varies depending on the power management settings programs running on the computer display brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition A message refers you to the HP Web site for more information about orderin...

Page 36: ...first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save your work and close all open programs 2 Click Start 3 Click Shut down If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds Disconnect the computer from external power and remo...

Page 37: ...tries Bluetooth device Creates a personal area network PAN to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras In a PAN each device communicates directly with other devices and devices must be relatively close together typically within 10 meters approximately 33 feet of each other Computers with WLAN devices support one or more of the follo...

Page 38: ...d network Network disconnected Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features Wireless switch Operating system controls Using the wireless switch The computer has a wireles...

Page 39: ...l Hardware and Sound Windows Mobility Center 2 Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile which is located in the bottom row of Windows Mobility Center 3 Click Properties 4 Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area 5 Click Apply 6 Click Close For more information refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help 1 Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the w...

Page 40: ...g Center that allows you to set up a connection or network connect to a network manage wireless networks and diagnose and repair network problem To access the Network and Sharing Center select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center For more information refer to Windows Help and Support Select Start Help and Support 30 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network ...

Page 41: ...L or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP A wireless router purchased separately 2 The wireless computer 3 The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet As your network grows additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet For help in sett...

Page 42: ...to assign the WEP key Alternatively you can set up your own key generate a different key or choose other advanced options Without the correct key others will not be able to use the WLAN WPA Wi Fi Protected Access like WEP uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the network However instead of using one static security key for encryptions as WEP does WPA uses temp...

Page 43: ...Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near you contact your ISP or search the Web Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations Hotspotlist and Geektools Check with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements For additional information on connecting your computer to a corporate WLAN conta...

Page 44: ...bout you such as a PIN personal identification number as well as network information Some computers include a SIM that is preinstalled in the battery bay If the SIM is not preinstalled it may be provided in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer or the mobile network operator may provide it separately from the computer For information on inserting and removing the SIM refe...

Page 45: ...vices 10 Turn on the computer Removing a SIM To remove a SIM 1 Shut down the computer If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system 2 Close the display 3 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 4 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Turn the compute...

Page 46: ...SIM 1 and then remove it from the slot 2 8 Replace the battery 9 Turn the computer right side up and then reconnect external power and external devices 10 Turn on the computer 36 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network ...

Page 47: ...nd Internet Connection Sharing ICS HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet When two or more computers are connected using Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS is enabled on one of the computers the other computers may not be able to connect to the Internet using the Bluetooth...

Page 48: ... the network you want to use Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing W...

Page 49: ...for software and driver downloads and then type your computer model number in the search box 4 Press enter and then follow the on screen instructions NOTE If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately consult the manufacturer s Web site for the latest software Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for a network key or a name SSID when connecting to a WLAN t...

Page 50: ...omputer cannot make a connection to a WLAN minimize interference from other devices as follows Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point Temporarily disconnect other wireless devices such as a microwave cordless phone or cellular phone to be sure that they are not interfering If the connection does not improve try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values 1 Sel...

Page 51: ...TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer To connect the network cable 1 Plug the network cable into the network jack 1 on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 2 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 jack Connecting to a lo...

Page 52: ...hat allows you to capture and share video Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures Function keys that provide fast access to volume control NOTE Your computer may not include all of the components listed The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your computer Identifying your multimedia c...

Page 53: ...rs headphones ear buds or a headset WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 6 Speakers 2 Produce sound Adjusting the volume You can adjust the vol...

Page 54: ...peakers icon If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Right click the Show hidden icons the arrow at the left side of the notification area b Click Customize notification icons c Under Behaviors select the Show icon and notifications for the volume icon d Click OK Program volume control Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Multimedia...

Page 55: ...se NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders Installing multimedia software from a disc NOTE To install multimedia software from a disc you must have an external optical drive connected to the computer The computer provides one powered USB port on the right side of the computer This port provides power to the external optical drive when used with a powered USB cable An external optical drive...

Page 56: ... best results remember the following tips Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer Cable connectors are normally color coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device NOTE A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the de...

Page 57: ... when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Audio 47 ...

Page 58: ... monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer To connect a display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image press f2 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing f2 alternates the screen image between the computer display and t...

Page 59: ...Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box which is accessible from various programs that use the integrated webcam usually from a configuration settings or properties menu Brightness Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image a lower brightness setting creates a darker imag...

Page 60: ...dels only Adjusts the zoom percentage for taking photos or recording videos Horizontal or vertical Rotates the image horizontally or vertically 50Hz or 60Hz Adjusts the shutter speed to achieve a video recording that does not flicker Customizable preset profiles for multiple lighting conditions compensate for the following lighting conditions incandescent fluorescent halogen sunny cloudy night 50 ...

Page 61: ...g table Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power on authentication using passwords or smart cards Unauthorized access to Computer Setup f10 BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Comput...

Page 62: ...ust be entered at a Computer Setup prompt A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer Do not use your name or other personal inform...

Page 63: ... system identification information in Computer Setup After this password is set it must be entered to access Computer Setup and to make changes using Computer Setup Note the following characteristics of the BIOS administrator password It is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password although both passwords can be identical It is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted ...

Page 64: ...ord and then press enter To set a BIOS administrator password type your password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To change a setup password type your current password in the Old password field type a new password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To delete a BIOS administrator password type your current password in the Old p...

Page 65: ... is applied to a drive a password must be entered to access the drive The drive must be inserted into the computer not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay in order for it to be accessed by the DriveLock passwords To apply DriveLock protection to an internal hard drive a user password and a master password must be set in Computer Setup Note the following considerations about using ...

Page 66: ...w keys to select Enable in the Protection field and then press f10 6 Read the warning To continue press f10 7 Type your user password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 8 Type your master password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 9 To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have selected type DriveLock in the confirmatio...

Page 67: ...ptional docking device or external MultiBay At the DriveLock Password prompt type your user or master password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password you must shut down the computer and try again Using passwords 57 ...

Page 68: ...ock passwords and then press enter 4 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive and then press f10 5 Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you want to change Type your current password in the Old password field and then type the new password in the New password field and in the Verify new password field Then press f10 6 To save your preferences use the a...

Page 69: ... Use the arrow keys to select Security DriveLock passwords and then press enter 4 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive and then press f10 5 Use the arrow keys to select Disable in the Protection field and then press f10 6 Type your master password in the Old password field Then press f10 7 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and e...

Page 70: ... the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Viewing Computer Setup System Information The System Information feature in Computer Setup provides 2 types of system information Identification information about the computer model Specification information for the processor cache and memory si...

Page 71: ...pplications or utilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be updated For more information about computer viruses type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support Using antivirus software 61 ...

Page 72: ...ting and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic Refer to the firewall documentation or contact your firewall manufacturer for more information NOTE Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily solve the problem disable the firewall perform the t...

Page 73: ... operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft Obtain updates as they are released from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support Installing critical updates...

Page 74: ... 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 64 Chapter 5 Security ...

Page 75: ... of the computer are standard USB ports The USB port on the right side of the computer is a powered USB port A powered USB port provides power to an external device if used with a powered USB cable A USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer Connecting a USB device CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector use minimal force to connect a USB device To connect a USB...

Page 76: ...ons Using a USB keyboard mouse or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or in an MS DOS based program or utility Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device USB legacy support is enabled at the factory To disable or enable USB legacy support 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing esc whi...

Page 77: ...ned off and the AC power cord is unplugged 1 Connect the device to the computer 2 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the device To disconnect an unpowered external device turn off the device and then disconnect it from the computer To disconnect a powered external device turn off the device disconnect it from the computer and then ...

Page 78: ...Yes No No DVD RW CD RW Combo Drive Yes Yes Yes No NOTE Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a CD or DVD To prevent l...

Page 79: ...n 1 on the drive bezel to release the disc tray and then gently pull out the tray 2 until it stops 2 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the disc tray and place the disc...

Page 80: ...e outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense under applicable copyright laws to make unauthorized copies of copyright protected material including compute...

Page 81: ...r the computer do not insert any type of adapter into the SD Card Reader CAUTION To prevent damage to the digital card connectors use minimal force to insert a digital card 1 Hold the digital card label side up with the connectors facing the computer 2 Insert the card into the SD Card Reader and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated You will hear a sound when the device has been detec...

Page 82: ...in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon click the Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left side of the notification area 2 Click the name of the digital card in the list NOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device 3 To eject the digital card press in on the card 1 and then remove it from th...

Page 83: ...to go Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone slide your finger up or down over the lines NOTE If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer you must lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not acti...

Page 84: ...the function keys NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section Function Key Alternate between computer display and external display f2 Decrease screen brightness f3 Increase screen brightness f4 Initiate Sleep f5 Initiate QuickLock f6 Mute or restore computer sound f8 Decrease computer sound f10 Increase computer sound f11 74 Chapter 8 Pointing devices and k...

Page 85: ... the brightness level incrementally Initiating Sleep CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating Sleep Press f5 to initiate Sleep When Sleep is initiated your information is stored in system memory the screen is cleared and power is conserved While the computer is in the Sleep state the power light blinks The computer must be on before you can initiate Sleep To ...

Page 86: ...er sound Decreasing speaker sound Press f10 to decrease speaker sound Hold down the key to decrease speaker sound incrementally Increasing speaker sound Press f11 to increase speaker sound Hold down the key to increase speaker sound incrementally 76 Chapter 8 Pointing devices and keyboard ...

Page 87: ...ect models only Some computer models allow you to use your fingers to perform certain actions on the touch screen NOTE The instructions in this section are based on factory settings To modify settings for recognized clicks and flicks select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Pen and Touch NOTE All movements may not be supported in all programs Tapping or clicking Tap or double tap an item on t...

Page 88: ...w location You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image To scroll place two fingers on the screen and then drag them across the screen in an up down left or right motion 78 Chapter 8 Pointing devices and keyboard ...

Page 89: ...finger speed Rotating Rotating allows you rotate items such as photos and pages To rotate anchor your thumb on the screen and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb Using the touch screen select models only 79 ...

Page 90: ...os To pinch Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the screen and then pull the fingers together to decrease an object s size Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the screen and then pull the fingers apart to increase an object s size 80 Chapter 8 Pointing devices and keyboard ...

Page 91: ...r computer and select Mouse settings These preferences apply to any pointing device in the system 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 assignments 1 Select Start Control Panel Ha...

Page 92: ...n temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn shift key combination To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the k...

Page 93: ...n press the QuickLook button on your computer to view this information Use QuickLook to manage contact information calendar events e mail information and tasks without restarting your computer NOTE QuickLook does not support the sleep state or Hibernation in Windows NOTE For more information about setting up and using QuickLook refer to the QuickLook software Help Using HP QuickLook 83 ...

Page 94: ... or damage to internal components do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys ...

Page 95: ...udes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care Refer to the following cautions before handling...

Page 96: ...ing a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery is the only source of power be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes Avoid exposing a drive to liquids Do not spray the drive...

Page 97: ...y schedule but you can defragment your computer manually at any time To run Disk Defragmenter 1 Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter 2 Click Defragment disk 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 chan...

Page 98: ...he software is disabled a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon If the drives are parked a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive the computer will behave in the following ways The computer will not shut down The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation except as described in the following Note NOTE If the computer is running o...

Page 99: ...lick the hard drive icon to open the HP 3D DriveGuard window or Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound HP 3D DriveGuard NOTE If prompted by User Account Control click Yes 2 Click the appropriate button to change settings 3 Click OK Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only 89 ...

Page 100: ... by briefly pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system To remove a hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display 3 Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer 4 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 6 Remove the battery from the computer 7 Remove the 3 sc...

Page 101: ... captive hard drive screw 2 12 Pull the hard drive tab 3 to the right to disconnect the hard drive and then lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay 4 To install a hard drive 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 2 Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the left to connect the hard drive 3 Tighten the captive hard drive screw 3 Replacing a hard drive 91 ...

Page 102: ...drive screws 4 5 Insert the front edge of the keyboard into the keyboard tray 1 and then press the keyboard into place 2 6 Close the computer display and turn the computer upside down on a flat surface 92 Chapter 9 Drives ...

Page 103: ...ce the 3 screws on the back edge of the computer 8 Replace the battery 9 Turn the computer right side up and then reconnect external power and external devices 10 Turn on the computer Replacing a hard drive 93 ...

Page 104: ...rged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To add or replace a memory module 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by briefly pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system 3 Disconnect all external devices connected to the compute...

Page 105: ...odule tilts up CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 11 Insert a new memory module 95 ...

Page 106: ...slot until it is seated CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module do not bend the memory module c Gently press the memory module 3 down applying pressure to the left and right edges of the memory module until the retention clips snap into place 12 Insert the tabs of the memory module compartment cover 1 into the notches of the compartment 13 Press the cover down until it snaps into place 2 14...

Page 107: ...Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Readme txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in English only You can also access software updates by obtaining the Support Software disc purchased separately This disc includes device drivers BIOS updates and utilities To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the...

Page 108: ...n your Web browser and go to http www hp com support 3 Select your country or region 4 Click the option for software and driver downloads and then type your computer model number in the product box 5 Press enter 6 Follow the on screen instructions Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS Determining the BIO...

Page 109: ...ng system 5 Follow the on screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to download Make a note of the download date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive 6 At the download area perform these steps a Identify the BIOS update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer b...

Page 110: ... update to open a window containing additional information 6 Click Download 7 Click Run to install the updated software without downloading the file or Click Save to save the file to your computer When prompted select a storage location on your hard drive After the file is downloaded navigate to the folder where the file was stored and double click the file to install the update 8 If prompted to d...

Page 111: ...oad Manager For more information refer to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help HP SSM System Software Manager HP SSM System Software Manager lets you remotely update system level software on multiple systems simultaneously When executed on a client computer SSM detects versions of both hardware and software and then updates designated software from a central repository known as a file sto...

Page 112: ...e by searching enabled boot devices and drive bay locations in the following order NOTE Some of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed may not be supported on your computer Notebook hard drive USB diskette drive USB CD ROM drive USB hard drive Notebook Ethernet Secure Digital SD Memory Card You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot device by changing the boot orde...

Page 113: ...B Port option must be enabled in order to use USB legacy support It is enabled at the factory If the port becomes disabled reenable it by selecting System Configuration Port Options and then clicking Enabled next to USB Port or To enable a NIC device select System Configuration Boot Options and then click Enabled next to PXE Internal NIC boot 4 To save your changes and exit Computer Setup click Sa...

Page 114: ...n the boot order However if there are 2 optical devices and the first optical device does not boot either because it does not contain media or the media is not a boot disc the system will try to boot to the second optical device Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations For example if you start up from a CD ROM drive with a disc formatted as drive C that CD ROM drive beco...

Page 115: ...estart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup 3 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration Boot Options Confirm that Enabled is selected next to MultiBoot NOTE MultiBoot is enabled at the factory 4 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select a dev...

Page 116: ... enter 4 In the Express Boot Popup Delay Sec field enter the length of time in seconds that you want the computer to display the startup location menu before it defaults to the current MultiBoot setting When 0 is selected the Express Boot startup location menu is not displayed 5 To save your changes and exit Computer Setup click Save in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the on sc...

Page 117: ...nu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your computer NOTE An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled To start Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer 2 Before your operating system opens and while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed in the lower left corner of the scr...

Page 118: ...er of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions or use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File Ignore changes and exit and then press enter or To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup menus click the Save icon in the lower left corner of the screen and then follow the instructions on the screen or Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit and...

Page 119: ...ore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original factory settings Password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings Reset BIOS security to factory default Restore the BIOS security settings to the factory default Ignore changes and exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session Then exit and restart the comp...

Page 120: ...he Disk Sanitizer erase cycle once Optimum Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle 3 times Custom Allows you to select the desired number of Disk Sanitizer erase cycles from a list Last Pass Displays Disk Sanitizer Completion Report CAUTION If you run Disk Sanitizer the data on the primary hard drive is destroyed permanently System IDs Enter a user defined computer asset tracking number and ownership ...

Page 121: ...n AC outlet Enable disable Data Execution Prevention select models only When enabled the processor can disable some virus code execution which helps to improve computer security Enable disable LAN power saving mode Set the SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment device mode The following options are available AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface IDE Integrated Drive Electronics Enable disabl...

Page 122: ...grated camera webcam Enable disable Power Monitor Circuit Enable disable the audio device Enable disable the microphone Enable disable the internal speakers Port options Enable disable USB port Set Security Level Change view or hide security levels for all BIOS menu items Restore Security Defaults Restore the default security settings 112 Chapter 13 Computer Setup ...

Page 123: ...d Restore provides the following options Creating a system repair disc select models only Backing up individual files and folders Creating a system image 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 tools NOTE For detailed instructions pe...

Page 124: ... shot 1 Display the screen you want to save 2 Copy the screen image To copy only the active window press alt fn prt sc To copy the entire screen press fn prt sc 3 Open a word processing document and then select Edit Paste The screen image is added to the document 4 Save the document When backing up to discs use any of the following types of discs purchased separately CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD ...

Page 125: ... 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 information Backing up 115 ...

Page 126: ...ctory must be reinstalled Personal files must be restored from a backup 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 If possible check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition select Start right click Computer click Manage and then click Disk Management NOTE If the HP Recovery partition is not listed you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 Operating System Operat...

Page 127: ...ntifying 3 CD inserting 68 removing 69 CD drive 67 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing boot order 105 charging batteries 19 21 checking audio functions 46 clicks changing settings 81 testing 81 components additional hardware 11 bottom 8 display 8 front 5 left side 7 right side 6 top 1 computer information 98 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 device security 60 DriveLock passw...

Page 128: ...ager software 29 HP Mobile Broadband Module 34 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 HP Mobile Broadband disabled 34 HP System Software Manager 101 hubs 65 I icons network status 27 39 wireless 27 interference minimizing 40 internal microphones identifying 8 43 Internet connection setup 31 J jacks audio in microphone 6 43 audio out headphone 6 43 RJ 45 network 6 K keyboard function key...

Page 129: ...ng 3 R readable media 13 recovering 113 116 regulatory information regulatory label 12 wireless certification labels 12 release latches battery 8 RJ 45 network jack identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 79 S screen brightness keys 75 screen image switching 75 scrolling regions TouchPad 2 scrolling TouchPad gesture 78 SD Card 71 SD Card Reader 6 71 security cable slot identifying 6 Security menu ...

Page 130: ... W webcam 8 43 webcam light identifying 8 43 webcam properties adjusting 49 Windows applications key identifying 5 Windows logo key identifying 5 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 29 wireless certification label 12 wireless controls button 28 operating system 28 wireless icon 27 wireless light 6 28 wireless network WLAN connecting 32 corporate WLAN connection 32 equipment needed 31 f...

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