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  • Page 1 Getting Started HP Notebook...
  • Page 2 HP End User Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its License Agreement (EULA). If you do not proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard accept these license terms, your sole Company under license. SD Logo is a remedy is to return the entire unused trademark of its proprietor.
  • 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.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Welcome ................................1 Finding information ..........................2 2 Getting to know your computer ........................4 Top ............................... 4 TouchPad ..........................4 Lights ........................... 5 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) ........... 7 Keys ........................... 10 Front ..............................
  • Page 6 Using the integrated numeric keypad ..............28 Using an optional external numeric keypad ............28 Using pointing devices ........................29 Setting pointing device preferences ................... 29 Using the TouchPad ......................29 Turning the TouchPad off and on ..............30 Navigating ......................30 Selecting ......................
  • Page 7 7 Customer support ............................53 Contacting customer support ......................53 Labels ..............................54 8 Specifications ..............................55 Input power ............................55 Operating environment ........................56 Index ................................... 57...
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  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page ●...

  • Page 10: Finding Information

    Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about ● Setup Instructions poster How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components ● Getting Started Computer features ● To access this guide: How to connect to a wireless network ●...
  • Page 11 North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to know your computer TouchPad Component Description TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

  • Page 13: Lights

    Lights NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description ● Power light On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
  • Page 14 Components Description ● Power light On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. ● Web browser light On: The computer is on.

  • Page 15: Buttons, Speakers, And Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)

    Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description ● Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep.
  • Page 16 Component Description Web browser button Opens the default Web browser. Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
  • Page 17 Component Description ● Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.

  • Page 18: Keys

    Keys NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component 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, the key, or other keys.
  • Page 19 Component 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, the key, or other keys. For more information, see Keyboard and pointing devices on page Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

  • Page 20: Front

    Front Component Description ● Drive light White: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information on HP 3D DriveGuard, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats: ●...

  • Page 21: Right

    Right NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device. For more information about USB devices, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device. For more information about USB devices, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
  • Page 22 Component Description USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. For more information about USB devices, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Optical drive (select models only) Reads an optical disc. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc.

  • Page 23: Left

    Left NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description 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.
  • Page 24 Component Description 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. Power connector Connects an AC adapter. ●...

  • Page 25: Display

    Display NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN).
  • Page 26 Component Description WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). Internal microphone(s) (1 or 2 depending on Record sound.

  • Page 27: Bottom

    Bottom Component Description ● Battery and service door release latches Releases the battery from the battery bay by sliding the release latches one time. ● When the battery has been removed from the battery bay, releases the service door from the computer by sliding the release latches a second time.

  • Page 28: Identifying The Bottom Parts Of The Computer

    Identifying the bottom parts of the computer NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. The service door has been removed in the following illustrations. Components Description Memory modules Hard drive Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer...
  • Page 29 Components Description SIM module (select models only) WWAN module (select models only) WLAN module (select models only) Identifying the bottom parts of the computer...

  • Page 30: Networking

    Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer may support 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 24 Setting up a new WLAN network on page...

  • Page 31: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)

    Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.

  • Page 32: 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. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network.

  • Page 33: Configuring A Wireless Router

    Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network: ●...

  • Page 34: Keyboard And Pointing Devices

    Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the key and either the key or one of the function keys . To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.

  • Page 35: Using Keypads (Select Models Only)

    Hot key combination Description fn+f6 Displays charge information for all installed batteries. The display indicates which batteries are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery. fn+f7 Mutes or restores speaker sound. fn+f8 Decreases speaker volume. fn+f9 Increases speaker volume.

  • Page 36: Turning The Embedded Numeric Keypad On And Off

    Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Press fn+num lk to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to turn off the keypad. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is turned off while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Turning The Touchpad Off And On

    Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button. NOTE: The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on. The TouchPad light and onscreen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is turned off or on.

  • 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 that let your fingers swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on the desktop. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time.

  • 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: Maintenance

    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 until it is seated (2). NOTE: The battery release latches automatically return to their original positions and lock the battery in place.
  • Page 42 Tilt the battery upward (2), and remove it from the battery bay (3). Chapter 5 Maintenance...

  • Page 43: Using The Optional Security Screw

    Using the optional security screw Use the optional security screw to lock the service door to the bottom of the computer. When not in use the security screw can be stored inside the battery bay. To use the security screw: Remove the battery.

  • Page 44: Removing Or Replacing The Service Door

    Removing or replacing the service door CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Service Door

    Replacing the service door Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. To replace the service door: Tilt the service door down to align the tabs on the service door with the latches on the computer (1), then slide the door in to close it (2).

  • Page 46: 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 47 Pull the plastic tab on the hard drive (2) towards the side of the computer to disengage the hard drive from the connector, and then lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Some hard drives may be wrapped in a plastic covering.

  • Page 48: Installing A Hard Drive

    Installing a hard drive Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay. Pull the plastic tab on the hard drive (1) towards the center of the computer to engage the hard drive with the connector. Chapter 5 Maintenance...
  • Page 49 Replace the four hard drive screws (2). NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 36). Replace the security screw, if desired. For additional information about the security screw, see Using the optional security screw on page Replacing or upgrading the hard drive...

  • Page 50: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Replace the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 33). Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. Turn on the computer. 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.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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.

  • 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. Cleaning your computer ●...

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Sides And Cover

    Cleaning the sides and cover To clean and disinfect the sides and cover, use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to clean the sides and cover. Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the notebook, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris.

  • Page 55: Backup And Recovery

    Backup and recovery To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only) by using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points.

  • Page 56: Creating Recovery Media With Hp Recovery Disc Creator

    Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator HP Recovery Disc Creator is a software program that offers an alternative way to create recovery media. After you successfully set up the computer, you can create recovery media using HP Recovery Disc Creator. This recovery media performs a system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted.

  • Page 57: Backing Up Your Information

    Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. Immediately after software setup, you should create system repair discs (select models only) using HP Recovery Disc Creator and the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive to back up your system.

  • Page 58: Performing A System Recovery

    Performing a system recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.

  • Page 59: Using F11 Recovery Tools

    Using f11 recovery tools CAUTION: Using recovery tools completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.

  • Page 60: Using A Windows 7 Operating System Dvd (Purchased Separately)

    Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.

  • Page 61: Customer Support

    Customer support 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 product support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html.

  • Page 62: 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 Part number/Product number Warranty period Model description (select models only) Have this information available when you contact technical support.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz.

  • Page 64: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 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...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index switching screen image 26 AC adapter light 13, 16 display image, switching 26 using 26 audio-in (microphone) jack 12 drive light 12 audio-out (headphone) jack 12 drives input power 55 optical 13, 14 integrated numeric keypad, Backup and Restore 49 identifying 11, 28 battery embedded numeric keypad,...
  • Page 66 optical drive, identifying 13, 14 labels TouchPad Bluetooth 54 buttons 4 pinching TouchPad gesture 32 HP Mobile Broadband using 29 pointing devices, setting Module 54 TouchPad gestures preferences 29 Microsoft Certificate of pinching 32 ports Authenticity 54 scrolling 32 external monitor 15, 16 regulatory 54 zooming 32 HDMI 15, 16...
  • Page 67 WLAN device 54 WLAN label 54 WWAN antennas, identifying 17, zooming TouchPad gesture 32 Index...

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