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- Page 1 Getting Started HP Notebook...
- Page 2 By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole...
- Page 3 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons ... 18 Configuring the network ... 20 Starting Microsoft Windows ... 21 Enabling and disabling HP QuickWeb ... 22 4 Networking Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ... 24 Connecting to a wireless network ... 24 Connecting to an existing WLAN ... - Page 6 5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard ... 27 Identifying the hotkeys ... 27 Using pointing devices ... 28 Setting pointing device preferences ... 28 Using the TouchPad ... 28 6 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery ... 34 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ...
- Page 7 8 Customer support Contacting customer support ... 53 Labels ... 54 9 Specifications Input power ... 55 Operating environment ... 56 Index ... 57...
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Page 9: Welcome
Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on page ●... -
Page 10: What's New
What's new? Using Stardock Fences Pro Stardock Fences Pro is a program that allows you to personalize and organize your desktop icons into shaded areas. When the Fences program runs the first time, it creates shaded areas (known as Fences) and moves desktop icons into logical groupings. -
Page 11: Finding Information
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. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support >... - Page 12 Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is provided in the box. In countries/...
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Page 13: Getting To Know Your Computer
Getting to know your computer ● ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom TouchPad Component TouchPad off indicator TouchPad zone Description Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator to turn the TouchPad on and off. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. -
Page 14: Lights
Component Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Lights Component TouchPad off indicator Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Description ●... -
Page 15: Buttons
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 Guide. -
Page 16: Keys
Keys Component Windows logo key Windows applications key Function keys Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key. -
Page 17: Front
Front Component Description Speakers Produce sound. Front... -
Page 18: Right Side
Right side Component Digital Media Slot Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack USB ports (2) External monitor port RJ-45 (network) jack (under the cover) Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. -
Page 19: Left Side
● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information on HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. -
Page 20: Display
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). On: The webcam is in use. Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. Records sound. -
Page 21: Bottom
Bottom Component Battery Battery release latch SIM slot Service cover Description Removable battery. Releases the battery so you can remove it. Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. Remove to access the hard drive and memory components. Bottom... -
Page 22: Hp Quickweb
After completing the Windows setup the first time you turn on the computer, the QuickWeb setup screen appears. HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from the main operating system. QuickWeb allows you to access the following applications without the need to first start Windows: ●... -
Page 23: Enabling Hp Quickweb
Follow the on-screen instructions to enable QuickWeb. After you have enabled QuickWeb, the QuickWeb Home screen appears whenever you turn on the computer. NOTE: To enable or disable HP QuickWeb, refer to the section Enabling and disabling HP QuickWeb on page... -
Page 24: Starting Hp Quickweb
Starting HP QuickWeb Turn on the computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch an application. Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb... -
Page 25: Identifying The Quickweb Launchbar
Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar The QuickWeb LaunchBar contains the QuickWeb control icons (1), LaunchBar icons (2), and the notification icons (3). Identifying the QuickWeb control icons Icon Function Launches the Windows operating system. Shuts the computer down. Returns to the QuickWeb Home screen. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Icon Function... -
Page 26: Identifying The Quickweb Notification Icons
Manage power settings ● Manage QuickWeb applications ● Restore QuickWeb Indicates that the computer is connected to AC power. Click this icon to display a menu to control power settings and to see information about battery capacity. Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb... - Page 27 Icon Function Indicates that the computer is not connected to AC power. Click this icon to display a menu to control power settings and to see information about battery capacity. Launches the QuickWeb software Help. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar...
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Page 28: Configuring The Network
Configuring the network You can set up a wireless connection in QuickWeb using the HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. To access this tool: Click the Settings icon in the system tray. Select Network, and then select the Enable Wi-Fi check box. -
Page 29: Starting Microsoft Windows
Starting Microsoft Windows NOTE: When the HP QuickWeb Home screen first appears, it displays an automatic timer above the Start Windows icon. If you do not move your mouse, or press a key for 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft® Windows. For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help. -
Page 30: Enabling And Disabling Hp Quickweb
Enabling and disabling HP QuickWeb Select Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb > HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. The QuickWeb dialog box is displayed. Select the Status tab. Select the Enable HP QuickWeb check box to enable QuickWeb. Clear the Enable HP QuickWeb check box to disable QuickWeb. -
Page 31: Networking
WLAN on page 25 ● 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. Setting up a new WLAN network on page Connecting to... -
Page 32: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)
HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Chapter 4 Networking... -
Page 33: Connecting To An Existing Wlan
Connecting to an existing WLAN Turn on the computer. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Select a network to connect to. Click Connect. If required, enter the security key. -
Page 34: Configuring A Wireless Router
Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. For information on protecting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Chapter 4 Networking... -
Page 35: Keyboard And Pointing Devices
Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the To use a hotkey: Briefly press the ▲ Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 key (1) and one of the function keys (2). key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey combination. -
Page 36: Using Pointing Devices
Hotkey fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 fn+f12 Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows®... - Page 37 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 does not activate the scrolling function. Using pointing devices...
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Page 38: Turning The Touchpad On And Off
Turning the TouchPad on and off To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. When the TouchPad off indicator is amber, the TouchPad is off. Navigating To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices... -
Page 39: Selecting
Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs. -
Page 40: Scrolling
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. -
Page 41: Rotating
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. -
Page 42: Maintenance
Routine care Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. - Page 43 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. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
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Page 44: Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. - Page 45 Disconnect the hard-drive connector (1), and remove the four hard-drive screws (2). Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive...
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Page 46: Installing A Hard Drive
Installing a hard drive Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay. Insert and tighten the four hard-drive screws (1), and connect the hard-drive connector (2). Reinstall the service cover by inserting the cover at an angle (1). Align the snap locations on the service cover. Chapter 6 Maintenance... - Page 47 Close the service cover (2). Push down on the right/center/left of the service cover until all hooks snap into place. Replace the battery. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive...
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Page 48: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules
Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has two memory module compartments. The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. - Page 49 Lift up the regulatory label to access the memory modules. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot.
- Page 50 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. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into the memory module slot until it is seated.
- Page 51 Close the service cover (2). Push down on the right/center/left of the service cover until all hooks snap into place. Replace the battery. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memory modules...
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Page 52: Removing Or Installing The Rj45 Cover
Removing or installing the RJ45 cover To remove the RJ45 cover: Slide the RJ45 cover to the right (grasping the cover at the indentation on the left side) (1) in order to release the cover. Gently press the hinged bottom of the rubber tail and pull the RJ45 cover off of the computer (2). To install the RJ45 cover: Gently press the end of the rubber tail and insert the RJ45 cover into the computer (1). -
Page 53: Updating Programs And Drivers
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. -
Page 54: Routine Care
Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. -
Page 55: Backup And Recovery
Backup ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ●... -
Page 56: Restore
If for some other reason you need to restore your system, this can be achieved using the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need for recovery discs or recovery flash drive. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. -
Page 57: Performing A System Restore
You can restore only the system that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set of either recovery discs or recovery flash drive (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up the computer. -
Page 58: Restoring Using The Restore Media
Restoring using the restore media If possible, back up all personal files. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to be changed. -
Page 59: Backup
Backup It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add new software and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis. NOTE: How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your back up is. Backing up and recovering your information Backing up your information allows you to back up individual files or back up the entire computer image. -
Page 60: Using Windows System Restore Points
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 that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. -
Page 61: Customer Support
Contacting customer support ● Labels Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Reference Guide, or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: 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. -
Page 62: Labels
Card Identifier) of the SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial number of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay. Chapter 8 Customer support... -
Page 63: Specifications
100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it 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. -
Page 64: Operating Environment
Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Chapter 9 Specifications Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. -
Page 65: Index
27 keys esc 8 fn 8 function 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 labels Bluetooth 54 HP Mobile Broadband Module 54 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 54 regulatory 54 serial number 54 SIM 54 wireless certification 54 WLAN 54... - Page 66 memory module inserting 41 removing 41 replacing 40 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 54 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute key, identifying 28 mute light, identifying 6 network jack, identifying 10 operating environment 56 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 54 Product Key 54...