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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
Table of contents 1 Welcome Finding information ... 2 2 Getting to know your computer Top ... 4 TouchPad ... 4 Lights ... 6 Buttons ... 7 Keys ... 8 Front ... 9 Right side ... 9 Left side ... 10 Display ... - Page 6 5 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery ... 25 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ... 27 Removing the hard drive ... 27 Installing a hard drive ... 29 Adding or replacing memory modules ... 30 Updating programs and drivers ... 33 Cleaning your computer ...
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Page 7: 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 8: Finding Information
Getting Started To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. HP Notebook Reference Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - Page 9 Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *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.
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Page 10: Getting To Know Your Computer
Getting to know your computer The following sections are included in this chapter: ● ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom TouchPad Component TouchPad light Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ●... - Page 11 Component TouchPad on/off button TouchPad zone Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on and off. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
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Page 12: Lights
Lights Component TouchPad light Caps lock light Power light Wireless light Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. ●... -
Page 13: 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 14: Keys
Keys Component Windows logo key Action keys Windows applications key Integrated numeric keypad Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. -
Page 15: Front
Front Component Speakers (2) Right side Component Optical drive Optical drive light Optical drive eject button USB port AC adapter light Power connector Security cable slot Description Produce sound. Description Reads and writes to an optical disc. Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Opens the optical drive. -
Page 16: Left Side
Left side Component External monitor port Vents (2) RJ-45 (network) jack HDMI port USB ports (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Audio-out (headphone) jack Digital Media Slot Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enable airflow to cool internal components. - Page 17 Component Drive light (10) Power light Description Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Left side...
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Page 18: Display
Display Component WLAN antennas (2)* Webcam light Webcam Internal microphone *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 19: Bottom
Bottom Component Battery bay Battery release latch Vents (4) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. 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. -
Page 20: Networking
WLAN on page 15 ● 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. Chapter 3 Networking Setting up a new WLAN network on page... -
Page 21: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)
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. Connecting to an existing WLAN Turn on the computer. -
Page 22: Setting Up A New Wlan Network
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 3 Networking... -
Page 23: Keyboard And Pointing Devices
Keyboard and pointing devices The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. - Page 24 Icon Action Previous Play/Pause Next Volume down Volume up Mute Wireless Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Description Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The switch screen image images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer.
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Page 25: Using Keypads
Using keypads The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad. The computer also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the integrated numeric keypad Component num lk Num lock light Integrated numeric keypad Description Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad. -
Page 26: Using Pointing Devices
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® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. -
Page 27: Navigating
Navigating To move the pointer, 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. Using pointing devices... -
Page 28: Using Touchpad Gestures
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. To view the demonstration of a gesture: Right-click the Synaptics icon click TouchPad Properties. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 is disabled at the factory. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Inserting or removing the battery 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 rotate it downward (2) until it is seated. - Page 32 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. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
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Page 33: 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 34 Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Chapter 5 Maintenance...
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Page 35: Installing A Hard Drive
Installing a hard drive Insert the hard drive (1) into the hard drive bay. Connect the hard drive cable (2) to the hard drive connector on the system board. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Close the cover (2). -
Page 36: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules
Reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has two memory module slots. 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. - Page 37 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 38 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: memory module. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Close the cover (2).
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Page 39: 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 automatic update notifications when they become available. Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. -
Page 40: Backup And Recovery
Performing a system restore ● 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 41: Restore
Creating restore media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. -
Page 42: 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 either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive as soon as you set up the computer. -
Page 43: Changing The Computer Boot Order
Press at system bootup. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs: Restart the computer. Press while the computer is restarting, and then press Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. -
Page 44: Using Windows Backup And Restore
To create a screen shot: Display the screen you want to save. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press To copy the entire screen, press Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. The screen image is added to the document. -
Page 45: Restore To A Previous Date And Time
Click the System Protection tab. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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: Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. In the left pane, click System protection. -
Page 46: 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 47: Labels
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides important information, including the following: Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Model description Have this information available when you contact technical support. -
Page 48: 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 49: Operating Environment
Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating 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 50: Index
Index AC adapter light 9 action keys adjusting volume 18 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 18 Help and Support 17 identifying 8 muting speaker sound 18 screen brightness down 17 screen brightness up 17 switching screen image 17 using 17 wireless 18 backing up customized window, toolbar,... - Page 51 memory module compartment cover removing 30 replacing 32 memory module slot Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 41 mouse, external setting preferences 20 mute key, identifying 18 network jack, identifying 10 num lk key, identifying 19 num lock light, identifying 19 operating environment 43 operating system Microsoft Certificate of...