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Getting Started

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

Page 2: ...e for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition August 2011 Document Part Number 657643 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 by the ...

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: ... models only 14 Starting HP QuickWeb 15 4 Networking 16 Using an Internet service provider ISP 17 Connecting to a wireless network 17 Connecting to an existing WLAN 18 Setting up a new WLAN network 18 Configuring a wireless router 19 Protecting your WLAN 19 5 Keyboard and pointing devices 20 Using the keyboard 21 Using the action keys 21 Using pointing devices 22 Setting pointing device preference...

Page 6: ...estore media 39 Performing a system restore 40 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition select models only 40 Restoring using the restore media 41 Changing the computer boot order 41 Backing up and recovering your information 41 Using Windows Backup and Restore 42 Using Windows system restore points 43 When to create restore points 43 Create a system restore point 43 Restore to a previous ...

Page 7: ...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 20 for additional information Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive Recover the ope...

Page 8: ...puter 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 driver and BIOS updates Troubleshooting tools How to acc...

Page 9: ...ronic 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 from http www hp com go orderdocuments or write to North America Hewlett Packard MS POD 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA Europe Mid...

Page 10: ...1 TouchPad light Amber The TouchPad is off Off The TouchPad is on 2 TouchPad on off button Turns the TouchPad on and off Quickly double tap the TouchPad on off button to turn the TouchPad on and off 3 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 11: ...ng white The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 2 Mute light Amber Computer sound is off Off Computer sound is on 3 Wireless light White An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on Amber All wireless devices are off 4 Caps lock light White Caps lock is on Off Caps lock is off 5 TouchPad light ...

Page 12: ...rn more about your power settings select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide 2 QuickWeb button select models only When the computer is off or in Hibernation press the button to open HP QuickWeb When the computer is in Microsoft Windows press the button to open the default Web browser When the computer is in HP QuickWeb press the button ...

Page 13: ...n with the fn key 2 fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with 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 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions Top 7 ...

Page 14: ...ont Component Description 1 Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats MultiMediaCard Secure Digital SD Memory Card 2 Speakers 2 Produce sound 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 15: ...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 5 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 6 USB port Connects ...

Page 16: ...al monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high definition television or any compatible digital or audio component 6 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 7 Power light White The computer is on Blinking white The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off...

Page 17: ... photographs To use the webcam select Start All Programs Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam 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 ...

Page 18: ...ery bay Holds the battery 3 Vents 4 Enable airflow to cool internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 19: ...e 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 6 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and the optical drive access screw sele...

Page 20: ... includes the following features Web browser Search and browse the Internet and create links to your favorite Web sites Skype Communicate using Skype an application that uses voice over Internet protocol VoIP Skype lets you make conference calls or have video chats with one or more people at a time You can also make long distance phone calls to land lines Widgets Start using widgets for news weath...

Page 21: ... is off or in Hibernation press the button to open HP QuickWeb When the computer is in Microsoft Windows press the button to open the default Web browser When the computer is in HP QuickWeb press the button to open the Web browser NOTE If your computer does not have HP QuickWeb software the button does not start QuickWeb or perform any action or function in QuickWeb NOTE For more information refer...

Page 22: ...port one or both of the following types of Internet access Wireless For mobile Internet access you can use a wireless connection Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 18 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 18 Wired You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network For information on connecting to a wired network refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide 16 Chapter 4 Networ...

Page 23: ...ructions Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard You can use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Internet in any of these situations You already have an account with an ISP You do not have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions You have selected an unlisted ISP and the ...

Page 24: ...ther 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 computer 3 NOTE Some modems have a built in wireless router Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the Internet As your net...

Page 25: ...work 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 Internet through your wireless network Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLA...

Page 26: ...5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using pointing devices 20 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 27: ...evel incrementally when you hold down this key f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system For example if a monitor is connected to the computer pressing this key alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the m...

Page 28: ...use Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices such as button configuration click speed and pointer options To access Mouse Properties select Start Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings Using the TouchPad NOTE The TouchPad on your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this section Refer t...

Page 29: ... display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is turned off or on The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons TouchPad light Icon Description Amber Indicates that the TouchPad is off Off Indicates that 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 23 ...

Page 30: ...TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs To view the demonstration of a gesture 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Synaptics Settings 2 Click a gesture to activate the demonstration To turn the gestures on and off 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Synaptics Settings 2 Select the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn on or off 3 Click Apply and then...

Page 31: ...OTE Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed NOTE Two finger scrolling is enabled at the factory Pinching Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad and then moving them 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 poin...

Page 32: ...ve the right forefinger around the anchored finger in a sweeping motion moving from 12 o clock to 3 o clock To reverse the rotation move your right forefinger from 3 o clock to 12 o clock NOTE Rotating must be done within the TouchPad zone NOTE Rotating is disabled at the factory 26 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 33: ...6 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules 27 ...

Page 34: ... battery release latch 3 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 battery 1 Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery and th...

Page 35: ...2 Remove the battery 3 from the computer Inserting or removing the battery 29 ...

Page 36: ...ion 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 the memory module compartment cover screw 1 and then rem...

Page 37: ...osen the hard drive cover screw 1 and then remove the hard drive cover 2 6 Disconnect the hard drive cable 1 and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 31 ...

Page 38: ...ard drive 1 into the hard drive bay and then connect the hard drive cable 2 2 Align the tabs on the hard drive cover 1 with the notches on the computer close the cover 2 and then tighten the hard drive cover screw 3 32 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 39: ...1 with the notches on the computer close the cover 2 and then tighten the memory module compartment cover screw 3 4 Replace the battery 5 Reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer 6 Turn on the computer Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 ...

Page 40: ...t 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 a 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 are not sure wh...

Page 41: ...ges only Do not touch the components on the memory module To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 6 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 Wi...

Page 42: ...ure to both the left and right edges of the memory module until the retention clips snap into place and then fold over the mylar shield 4 CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module be sure that you do not bend the memory module 36 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 43: ...er 10 Turn on the computer Adding or replacing memory modules 37 7 Align the tabs on the memory module compartment cover 1 with the notches on the computer close the cover 2 and then tighten the memory module compartment cover screw 3 8 Replace the battery ...

Page 44: ...elp you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed This chapter provides information on the following topics Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive HP Recovery Manager software feature Performing a system restore from the partition recovery discs or a recovery flash drive Backing up your information Recovering a program or driver 38 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery ...

Page 45: ...for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools Create these discs or the flash drive after setting up the computer for the first time NOTE HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs or one recovery flash drive Handle these discs or flash drive carefully and keep them in a safe place NOTE If your computer does not include an integrated optical dr...

Page 46: ... System Restore If you have not already tried these features try them before using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager restores only software that was preinstalled at the factory Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer s Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition select models onl...

Page 47: ...t options 3 Select Internal CD DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window To change the boot order for recovery flash drive 1 Insert the flash drive into a USB port 2 Restart the computer 3 Press esc while the computer is restarting and then press f9 for boot options 4 Select the flash drive from the boot options window Backing up and recovering your information It is very important to back up you...

Page 48: ...your preferences To create a screen shot 1 Display the screen you want to save 2 Copy the screen image To copy only the active window press alt prt sc To copy the entire screen press prt sc 3 Open a word processing document and then select Edit Paste The screen image is added to the document 4 Save and print the document Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines Be sure that the computer is conn...

Page 49: ...ly whenever the computer is functioning optimally NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind you can reverse the restoration Create a system restore point 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security System 2 In the left pane click System Protection 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a rest...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...ficate of Authenticity is located on the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory 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 f...

Page 52: ...9 Specifications Input power Operating environment 46 Chapter 9 Specifications ...

Page 53: ...should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18 5 V dc 3 5 A 65 W or 19 V dc 4 74 A 90 W DC plug of external HP power supply NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase...

Page 54: ...5 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft 48 Chapter 9 Specifications ...

Page 55: ...ide 10 right side 9 top 4 connector power 9 D DC plug of external HP power supply 47 Digital Media Slot identifying 8 E esc key identifying 7 external monitor port 10 F f11 40 fn key identifying 7 H hard drive installing 32 removing 30 hard drive bay identifying 13 hard drive light 10 HDMI port identifying 10 headphone audio out jack 9 HP Recovery Manager 40 I input power 47 integrated webcam ligh...

Page 56: ...nformation regulatory label 45 wireless certification labels 45 restore points 43 RJ 45 network jack identifying 10 rotating TouchPad gesture 26 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 25 security cable slot identifying 10 serial number 45 serial number computer 45 setup of WLAN 18 slots Digital Media 8 security cable 10 speakers identifying 8 supported discs 39 system recovery 40 system restore points 43 T ...

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