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HP 6720t Mobile Thin Client

Administrator Reference Guide

Summary of Contents for 6720t - mobile thin client

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Page 2: ... 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 Third Edition April 2009 First Edition January 2008 Document Part Number 466203 003 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common...

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: ...tifying the labels 8 2 Enhanced Write Filter EWF Using the Enhanced Write Filter EWF command line control utility 9 Using the Enhanced Write Filter EWF utility 11 Using the Enhanced Write Filter EWF status utility 11 3 Configuration Local drives 13 Drive Z 13 HP RAMDisk 13 Drive C 13 Saving files 14 Mapping network drives 14 Roaming profiles 14 User accounts 15 Creating a new user account 15 Creat...

Page 6: ...e keyboard 23 Using hotkeys 23 Displaying system information fn esc 24 Initiating Standby fn f3 24 Switching the screen image fn f4 25 Viewing battery charge information fn f8 25 Decreasing screen brightness fn f9 25 Increasing screen brightness fn f10 25 Using the keypads 25 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 26 Switching key functions on the e...

Page 7: ... 37 Using the audio features 37 Using the audio in microphone jack 38 Using the audio out headphone jack 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Using the video features 39 Using the external monitor port 39 Using multimedia software 39 Opening preinstalled multimedia software 39 Using multimedia software 40 Preventing playback disruptions 40 Changing DVD region settings 40 Observing the copyright warning 41 8...

Page 8: ... a setup password 53 Managing a setup password 54 Entering a setup password 54 Using a power on password 54 Managing a power on password 54 Entering a power on password 55 Requiring a power on password at restart 55 Installing a security cable 55 11 Connecting hardware Using a USB device 57 Connecting a USB device 57 Removing a USB device 57 Securing USB ports 58 Using the USB Storage Options util...

Page 9: ...etting a new boot order in Computer Setup 71 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt 71 Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt 71 Entering MultiBoot Express preferences 72 14 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup 73 Using Computer Setup 73 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 73 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 74 Computer Setup menus 74 File menu 74 Security menu 75 ...

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Page 11: ...iption 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes factory settings To view or change pointing device preferences select Start Control Panel Printers and O...

Page 12: ...ck is on 4 Num lock light On Num lock is on 5 Volume mute light On Computer sound is turned off 6 Battery light Amber A battery is charging Blue A battery is close to full charge capacity Blinking amber 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 computer is ...

Page 13: ...computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed Buttons and switches Component Description 1 Power button When the computer is off press the button to turn on the computer When the computer is in Standby press the button briefly to exit Standby When the computer is on press the button to turn off the computer If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ine...

Page 14: ...n pressed in combination with the fn key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 6 Function keys Execute f...

Page 15: ...microphone or monaural microphone 3 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 4 Optical drive select models only Reads an optical disc Left side components Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 2 RJ 45 network jack Co...

Page 16: ... an optional USB device 6 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I and Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Cards Rear components Components Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 2 External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector Bottom components Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the battery 2 Battery release latches 2 Release the battery from the battery bay...

Page 17: ...nternal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation 8 Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery Wireless antennas Wireless antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions To see wireless...

Page 18: ...tion available when you contact technical support The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in w...

Page 19: ...u disable the write filter all future writes during the current boot session are written to the flash with no further caching until the computer is restarted You can also enable disable the write filter using the command line NOTE Always enable the write filter after you have made all of your permanent changes NOTE Only an account with administrator privileges can enable disable or commit the enha...

Page 20: ...urrent level data in the overlay to the protected volume and resets the current overlay value to 1 You can combine commit with the disable command to commit and then disable disable Disables the overlay on the specified protected volume enable Enables the Enhanced Write Filter so that data written to the protected media is cached in the overlays The current overlay level becomes 1 as soon as EWF i...

Page 21: ...rlay on the specified protected volume Overlay configuration Displays the overlay information and is a combination of the information supplied when executing ewfmgr exe c description and ewfmgr exe c gauge from the DOS prompt Clear boot command Clears the boot command from the DOS prompt Commit data to volume Commits all current level data in the overlay to the protected volume and resets the curr...

Page 22: ...If you modify the EWF using the command line you must right click the icon you can then click anywhere on the screen to close the context menu to refresh the status icon display The status icon display is refreshed automatically when you make modifications through the EWF utility The EWF utility always reflects the current status 12 Chapter 2 Enhanced Write Filter EWF ...

Page 23: ...ling User system temporary files You can also use the RAMDisk for temporary storage of other data such as roaming profiles at the administrator s discretion Use the RAMDisk Configuration dialog box to configure the RAMDisk size If you change the size of the RAMDisk you will be prompted to restart for the change to take effect To permanently save the change disable the write filter cache or issue t...

Page 24: ...change the application settings to use the Z drive To minimize writing to the C drive update the configuration settings Mapping network drives To keep the mappings after the computer is restarted follow these steps 1 Disable the write filter cache during the current boot session or issue the commit command 2 Click Reconnect at Login Because a user logon cannot disable the write filter cache you ca...

Page 25: ...ngs are automatically applied to the new user profile For the new user to match the characteristics of the default user the administrator must create the user in the User group and add the new user to the Administrator group The default user is in both groups otherwise the new user will not be able to add a local printer The user s actions are still limited while the user is in the Administrator g...

Page 26: ...the Object Names to Select box 12 Click Check Names and then click OK The newly created user is now a member of both the Administrator and User groups and should match the privileges of the default user account 16 Chapter 3 Configuration ...

Page 27: ...s you to establish connections to a Windows Terminal Server or to access remote applications using Microsoft RDP For additional information on how to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection utility go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com Remote Desktop Connection 17 ...

Page 28: ...sily managed highly secure data centers while providing end users the convenience and familiarity of a traditional environment Additionally companies have long used server based computing SBC to create virtual instances of desktop applications on a server that multiple remote users can access HP CCI offers a new alternative for virtualizing the desktop Part of the CCI solution is the HP Session Al...

Page 29: ... a single console continuous visibility into the state of client devices and reduces the complexity and effort of maintaining the appropriate software security patches and operating system images For additional information about HP Client Automation go to the HP Web site at http www hp com go easdeploy HP DHCP Settings Update Client The HP DHCP Settings Update Client is a utility located in the Co...

Page 30: ...ture 2 Click Next Attach a disk on key DOK to the computer The DOK drive letter and size are displayed On select computer models the DOK must be greater in size than the onboard flash drive Therefore if your computer has a 512 MB flash drive the USB flash drive must be 1 GB 3 Click Capture 4 Click Yes The HP ThinState Capture utility formats and makes the USB flash drive bootable HP ThinState Capt...

Page 31: ...upt or cycle power to the computer during this process You may use the captured image flash ibr found on the USB flash drive in combination with Altiris Deployment Solution and WinPE to remotely image multiple computers NOTE You must use flash ibr in conjunction with the HP ThinState Deploy utility e g ibrpe exe Flash ibr is not compatible with the Altiris rdeploy exe or rdeployt exe utilities For...

Page 32: ... Player contains security performance and functionality improvements For more information about improvements to Windows Media Player go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com Macromedia Flash Player select models only Macromedia Flash Player is the agent for rich Web experiences across multiple platforms With Macromedia Flash Player you can view and interact with content developed in ...

Page 33: ... Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices such as button configuration click speed and pointer options To access Mouse Properties select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer A USB mouse c...

Page 34: ...playing system information fn esc Press fn esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number In the Windows fn esc display the version of the system BIOS basic input output system is displayed as the BIOS date On some computer models the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number Initiating S...

Page 35: ... video information from the computer The following video transmission types with examples of devices that use them are supported by the fn f4 hotkey LCD computer display External VGA most external monitors Viewing battery charge information fn f8 Press fn f8 to display charge information for all installed batteries The display indicates which batteries are charging and reports the amount of charge...

Page 36: ...embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is enabled each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functio...

Page 37: ...in lowercase Press and hold fn shift to type in uppercase Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off num lock is turned off at the factory When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys When num lock on an ex...

Page 38: ...the display if the display is closed while the computer is on 2 Power lights 2 On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in Standby Off The computer is off 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 turn off the computer When the computer is in Standby press the button briefly to exit Standby 28 Chapter 6 Power ...

Page 39: ...ttery level The 2 power lights display the same information The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed Shutting down the computer CAUTION Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down The Shut Down command closes all open programs including the operating sys...

Page 40: ...ate Standby while reading from a disc or an external media card NOTE Hibernation is disabled at the factory NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in Standby Initiating and exiting Standby NOTE Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Power Options With the computer on you can initiate Standby in any of the following ...

Page 41: ...pending on how you work Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage However a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the battery provided with the computer a replacement batt...

Page 42: ...e battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Insert the battery into the battery bay 1 until it is seated The battery release latches 2 automatically lock the battery into place To remove the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 to release the battery 3 Remove...

Page 43: ...t of a full charge through normal use before charging it If the battery has been unused for one month or more calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it The battery light displays charge status Amber The battery is charging Blue The battery is close to full charge capacity Blinking amber The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging Off The batt...

Page 44: ...onnections 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 f9 and fn f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed If you leave your work initiate Standby or shut down the computer Storing a battery ...

Page 45: ... events occur The battery begins to charge If the computer is turned on the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance When you disconnect external AC power the following events occur The computer switches to battery power The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life To increase display brightness press the fn f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter Conne...

Page 46: ...3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3 36 Chapter 6 Power ...

Page 47: ...ute button Mutes and restores computer sound 3 Volume down button Decreases computer sound 4 Volume up button Increases computer sound 5 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 6 Audio out headphone jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio Using multimedia hardwa...

Page 48: ...dio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug When a device is connected to the headphone jack the speakers are disabled Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls Computer volume buttons Volume mute button Volume down button Volume up button Windows volume control a Clic...

Page 49: ...ge to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display the device and simultaneous display on both the computer display and the device Using multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer you can play digital media including audio and video CDs audio and video ...

Page 50: ... following ways Playback may resume or The playback window in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the CD or DVD click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc In rare cases you may need to exit the program and then restart it Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes The region codes help protect copyrigh...

Page 51: ...2 Enhanced Write Filter for additional information Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense under applicable copyright laws to make unauthorized copies of copyright protected material including computer programs films broadcasts and sound recordings Do not use this computer for such purposes Using multimedia software 41 ...

Page 52: ... and two wireless lights All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory so the wireless light is on blue when you turn on the computer The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices not the status of individual devices If the wireless light is blue at least one wireless device is on If the wireless light is off all wireless devices are off Be...

Page 53: ...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 11b devices so they can operate on the same network 802 11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and con...

Page 54: ...tools Check with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements Using wireless security features When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access The most common security levels are Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP When setting up a network use one or more of the fo...

Page 55: ...ital line can permanently damage the modem Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end 2 of the cable toward the computer Connecting a modem cable WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equ...

Page 56: ...gion in which you purchased the computer you must obtain a country or region specific modem cable adapter To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ 11 telephone jack follow these steps 1 Connect the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the computer 2 Connect the modem cable into the modem cable adapter 2 3 Connect the modem cable adapter 3 into the telephone wall ja...

Page 57: ...our current modem country or region settings To enable modem use in other countries or regions while preserving your home country or region configuration add a new configuration for each location in which you will use the modem CAUTION To prevent configuring the modem in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of the country or region you are visiting select the country or ...

Page 58: ...hone line described as a data line fax machine line modem line or standard telephone line is usually an analog line Check for pulse or tone dialing An analog telephone line supports one of 2 dialing modes pulse dialing or tone dialing These dialing mode options are selected in the Phone and Modem Options settings The dialing mode option selected must match the dialing mode supported by the telepho...

Page 59: ...perties 5 Click Modem 6 Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing 7 Click OK twice NOTE You must commit these changes in order for them to be saved Refer to Chapter 2 Enhanced Write Filter for additional information Connecting to a local area network Connecting to a local area network LAN requires an 8 pin RJ 45 network cable purchased separately If the network cable contains noise...

Page 60: ...her 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 50 Chapter 9 Modem and LAN ...

Page 61: ...rted When using Computer Setup you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power on authentication using passwords Administrator passwords User passwords Unauthorized access to Computer Setup f10 Setup password in Computer Setup Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup f10 passwords Stringent secur...

Page 62: ...e 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 The following tables list commonly used passwords and describe their functions Setting passwords in Windows Windows passwords Function Administrator passwo...

Page 63: ...anently modify the default logon user Setting passwords in Computer Setup Computer Setup passwords Function Setup password Protects access to Computer Setup Power on password Protects access to the computer contents when the computer turns on or restarts Using a setup password The Computer Setup setup password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Se...

Page 64: ...hen follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Entering a setup password At the Setup password prompt type your setup password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the setup password you must restart the computer and try again Using a power on password The Computer ...

Page 65: ...er the password you must turn off the computer turn it back on and then try again Requiring a power on password at restart In addition to requiring that a power on password be entered each time the computer is turned on you can also require that a power on password be entered each time the computer is restarted To enable and disable this feature in Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Open Computer...

Page 66: ...NOTE Your computer may look different from the illustration The location of the security cable slot varies by model 56 Chapter 10 Security ...

Page 67: ...ons The computer has 3 USB ports A USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer NOTE To view the status of the USB ports go to the USB Storage Options utility Refer to Securing USB ports in this chapter for additional information 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 to the ...

Page 68: ... ports follow these steps 1 Select Start Control Panel Other Control Panel Options USB Storage Security Options 2 Select the permissions for the computer and then click OK Using the docking connector The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer NOTE The HP Advanced Do...

Page 69: ...rts Inserting and removing a PC Card CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert The insert must be removed before you can insert...

Page 70: ... steps 1 Close all programs and complete all activities that are associated with the PC Card NOTE To stop a data transfer click Cancel in the operating system Copying window 2 Release and remove the PC Card a Press the PC Card eject button 1 This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card b Press the PC Card eject button again to release the PC Card c Pull the PC Card 2 out ...

Page 71: ...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 with cleaning products Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay or traveling with shipping or storing a drive If a drive must be mailed place the...

Page 72: ...s message is displayed click No You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the disc tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle NOTE If the tray i...

Page 73: ... 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 in a protective case When the disc tray does not open 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in ge...

Page 74: ...ns for storing and accessing information A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer USB drives include the following types 1 44 megabyte diskette drive Hard drive module a hard drive with an adapter attached DVD ROM Drive DVD CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW and CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW and CD RW Combo Drive Using optional external devices NOTE For more information abou...

Page 75: ...hat is included with the device Inserting and replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment which is located on the bottom of the computer The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by replacing the existing memory module in the memory module slot WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment unplug the power cord and remove all batteri...

Page 76: ...e The 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 66 Chapter 12 Hardware...

Page 77: ...s the module 2 into the memory module 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 both the left and right edges of the memory module until the retention clips snap into place 11 Align the tabs 1 on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer 12 Close the co...

Page 78: ...15 Reconnect external power and external devices 16 Turn on the computer 68 Chapter 12 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 79: ...Flash drive USB hard drive Network controller You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot device by changing the boot order in Computer Setup You can also press f9 while the F9 Boot device menu message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen when the computer starts up Pressing f9 displays a menu that shows the current boot devices and allows you to select a boot...

Page 80: ... use 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 NOTE To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment PXE or Remote Program Load RPL server without using MultiBoot quickly press f12 when the Network Service Boot message appears in the lower right corner of the screen select models only...

Page 81: ...at the factory 4 Use the arrow keys to select the order that you prefer in the Boot Order fields 5 To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use 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 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt To dynamically choose a boot device for...

Page 82: ... preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Entering MultiBoot Express preferences When the Express Boot menu displays during startup you have the following choices To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu select your preference within the allotted time and then press enter To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting press any key before the allot...

Page 83: ...is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen press f10 Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File Security Diagnostics and System Configuration menus 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower...

Page 84: ...ys to select File Restore defaults and then press enter 3 When the confirmation dialog box opens press f10 4 To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use 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 NOTE Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore t...

Page 85: ...e disable the password requirement on computer restart Smart Card Security Enable disable smart cards System IDs Enter a user defined computer asset tracking number and ownership tag Diagnostics menu Select To do this Memory Check Run a comprehensive test on system memory System Configuration menu NOTE Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer Select To ...

Page 86: ...er Setup even when a Windows operating system is not running Startup from bootable USB devices including a hard drive diskette drive or optical drive connected by a USB port to the computer Built In Device Options Enable disable embedded WLAN Device Radio Network Interface Controller LAN LAN WAN switching Enable disable Wake on LAN Enable disable the optical disc drive Port Options Enable disable ...

Page 87: ... can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris Traveling and shipping The computer is built to go with you For best results follow the traveling and shipping tips described here To prepare the computer for traveling and shipping follow these steps 1 Back up your information 2 Be sure that the optical drive and PC Card slo...

Page 88: ... an 802 11b g a Global System for Mobile Communications GSM or a General Packet Radio Service GPRS device note that the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft in hospitals near explosives in hazardous locations and so on If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device ask for authorization to use it...

Page 89: ...nserting 62 playing 40 removing 63 CD drive 64 changing boot order 71 charging batteries 33 cleaning the display 77 cleaning the keyboard 77 compartments memory module 7 components bottom 6 front 4 left side 5 right side 5 wireless antennas 7 Computer Setup Diagnostics menu 75 enabling bootable devices 70 File menu 74 navigating and selecting 73 power on password 54 restoring factory settings 74 S...

Page 90: ...icrophone 5 37 38 audio out headphone 5 37 38 RJ 11 modem 5 RJ 45 network 5 K keyboard hotkeys identifying 23 keyboard cleaning 77 keypad keys identifying 4 keypad embedded enabling and disabling 26 identifying 25 switching key functions 27 using 26 keypad external num lock 27 using 27 keys esc 4 fn 4 function 4 keypad 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels modem approval 8 regulatory 8 ...

Page 91: ...J 11 modem jack identifying 5 RJ 45 network jack identifying 5 S screen brightness hotkeys 25 screen image switching 25 security cable slot identifying 5 Security menu 75 security wireless 44 serial number computer 8 service tag 8 setup of WLAN 43 setup utility Diagnostics menu 75 System Configuration menu 75 setup computer 1 shipping the computer 77 shutting down 29 slots PC Card 6 security cable...

Page 92: ...ume mute button 4 37 38 volume mute light identifying 2 volume up button 4 37 volume adjusting 38 W Web site Altiris 21 HP Thin Client Imaging Tool white paper 21 Windows applications key identifying 4 Windows logo key identifying 4 wireless antennas identifying 7 wireless button identifying 3 wireless certification label 8 wireless light identifying 2 wireless network WLAN connecting 44 corporate...

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