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

Page 2: ...ble for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition May 2011 Document Part Number 647502 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 t...

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: ... 15 Connecting to a wireless network 15 Connecting to an existing WLAN 16 Setting up a new WLAN network 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard 19 Using the action keys 19 Using pointing devices 21 Setting pointing device preferences 21 Using the TouchPad 21 Turning the TouchPad off and on 21 Navigating 22 Selecting 22 Using To...

Page 6: ... the dedicated recovery partition select models only 36 Restoring using the restore media 36 Changing the computer boot order 37 Backing up and recovering your information 37 Using Windows Backup and Restore 38 Using Windows system restore points 38 When to create restore points 38 Create a system restore point 39 Restore to a previous date and time 39 7 Customer support Contacting customer suppor...

Page 7: ...ing 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 18 for additional information Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure For instructi...

Page 8: ...to maximize battery life How to use the multimedia features of the computer How to protect the computer How to care for the computer How to update the software Help and Support To access Help and Support select Start Help and Support NOTE For country or region specific support go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions Operating system informa...

Page 9: ...nformation You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on your computer and or on the CD DVD provided in the box Some countries regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box In countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy at http www hp com go orderdocum...

Page 10: ... to know your computer Top Front Right side Left side Display Bottom Top TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad light Amber The TouchPad is off Off The TouchPad is on 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 11: ...ad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse Lights Component Description 1 TouchPad light Amber The TouchPad is off Off The TouchPad is on 2 Caps lock light White Caps lock is on Off Caps lock is off 3 Power light White The computer is on Blinking white The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 4 Wireless light White An integrated wireless devi...

Page 12: ...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 press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Gu...

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: ...Front Component Description Speakers 2 Produce sound 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 15: ...ice 5 AC adapter light White The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged Blinking white The battery is low Amber A battery is charging Off The computer is not connected to external power 6 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 7 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it ...

Page 16: ...ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 6 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 7 Audio out headphone jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earb...

Page 17: ...hite The computer is on Blinking white The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 10 Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats MultiMediaCard Secure Digital SD Memory Card Left side 11 ...

Page 18: ...ograms CyberLink YouCam CyberLink YouCam 4 Internal microphone Records sound 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 lo...

Page 19: ...eration 4 Hard drive bay and WLAN and memory module compartment Holds the hard drive and wireless LAN WLAN device and contains the memory module slots CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region If you replace the module and t...

Page 20: ...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 16 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 16 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 14 Chapter 3 Networ...

Page 21: ...and then follow the on screen instructions 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using pointing devices 18 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 25: ...his 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 monitor Most external monitors receive v...

Page 26: ...wn this key f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off NOTE This key does not establish a wireless connection To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must also be set up 20 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 27: ... 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 Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on quickly double tap the TouchPad on off button NOTE The TouchPa...

Page 28: ...ter slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse 22 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 29: ...tion To turn the gestures on and off 1 Click the Show hidden icons icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Right click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon and then click TouchPad Properties 3 Select the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn on or off 4 Click Apply and then click OK Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up down or sideways on a page or image ...

Page 30: ...enabled at the factory Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos To rotate anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone Move 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...

Page 31: ...ttery NOTE For additional information on using the battery refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide To insert the battery Insert the battery 1 into the battery bay and then pivot the battery 2 downward until it is seated The battery release latch 3 automatically locks the battery into place To remove the battery Inserting or removing the battery 25 ...

Page 32: ...n 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 then pivot the battery 2 upward 2 Remove the battery 3 from the computer 26 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...

Page 33: ...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 With the hard drive bay toward you loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws 1 5 Lift t...

Page 34: ...6 Disconnect the hard drive cable 1 and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay 28 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...

Page 35: ...ve 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 3 Close the cover 2 4 Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 29 ...

Page 36: ...of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object NOTE To use a dual channel configuration when adding a second memory module be sure that both memory modules are identical To add or replace 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 ...

Page 37: ... module The memory module tilts up b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container Adding or replacing memory modules...

Page 38: ... from the surface of the memory 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 8 Align the tabs on the memory modu...

Page 39: ...10 Tighten the memory module compartment cover screws 3 11 Replace the battery 12 Reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer 13 Turn on the computer Adding or replacing memory modules 33 ...

Page 40: ...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 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery ...

Page 41: ...s 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 the flash drive carefully and keep them in a safe place NOTE If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive you can use an optional external optical drive purchased separately to create ...

Page 42: ... provided by the manufacturer Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition select models only When using the dedicated recovery partition there is an option to back up pictures music and other audio videos and movies recorded TV shows documents spreadsheets and presentations e mails and Internet favorites and settings during this process To restore the computer from the recovery partition foll...

Page 43: ...very from your most recent backup needs to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any major system components fail In order to correct computer issues a recovery should first be attempted before a system restore is attempted You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive a network drive or discs Back up your system at the following times At regularly scheduled t...

Page 44: ...to improve the security of the 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 Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time You can then recover back to th...

Page 45: ...Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point created at a previous date and time when the computer was functioning optimally follow these steps 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security System 2 In the left pane click System protection 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Click System Restore 5 Follow the on screen instructions Backing up and recovering your information 3...

Page 46: ...7 Customer support Contacting customer support Labels 40 Chapter 7 Customer support ...

Page 47: ...P 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 numbers Locate an HP service cent...

Page 48: ...oduct Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system The Microsoft Certificate 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 o...

Page 49: ...8 Specifications Input power Operating environment 43 ...

Page 50: ...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 voltag...

Page 51: ...35 C 41 F to 95 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 Operating environment 45 ...

Page 52: ... 10 right side 9 top 4 connector power 9 D DC plug of external HP power supply 44 Digital Media Slot identifying 11 E esc key identifying 7 external monitor port 10 F f11 36 fn key identifying 7 H hard drive installing 29 removing 27 hard drive bay identifying 13 hard drive light 10 HDMI port identifying 10 headphone audio out jack 10 I input power 44 integrated webcam light identifying 12 interna...

Page 53: ...etwork jack identifying 10 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 23 security cable slot identifying 9 serial number 42 serial number computer 42 setup of WLAN 16 slots Digital Media 11 security cable 9 speakers identifying 8 supported discs 35 system recovery 36 system restore points 38 T TouchPad buttons 5 using 21 TouchPad gestures pinching 24 rotating 24 scrolling 23 zooming...

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