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HP ProBook 6440b User Manual
Hp probook 6440b: user guide
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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1 Features
Identifying Hardware
Top Components
Touchpad
Lights
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
Keys
Front Components
Right-Side Components
Left-Side Components
Rear Components
Bottom Components
Display Components
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
Additional Hardware Components
Identifying the Labels
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network
Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
Identifying Wireless and Network Icons
Using the Wireless Controls
Using the Wireless Button
Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
Using Operating System Controls
Using a WLAN Device (Select Models Only)
Setting up a WLAN
Protecting Your WLAN
Connecting to a WLAN
Roaming to Another Network
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
Inserting a SIM
Removing a SIM
Using a Bluetooth Wireless Device
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems
Cannot Create a WLAN Connection
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
Network Status Icon Is Not Displayed
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
Connecting a Modem Cable
Connecting a Country- or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
Selecting a Location Setting
Viewing the Current Location Selection
Adding New Locations When Traveling
Solving Travel Connection Problems
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using Pointing Devices
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
Using the Touchpad
Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only)
Connecting an External Mouse
Using the Keyboard
Using Hotkeys
Displaying System Information
Initiating Sleep
Switching the Screen Image
Displaying Power Assistant
Decreasing Screen Brightness
Increasing Screen Brightness
Using HP Quicklook 3
Using Keypads
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
4 Multimedia
Multimedia Features
Adjusting the Volume
Multimedia Software
Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
Audio
Connecting External Audio Devices
Checking Your Audio Functions
Video
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
Using the Displayport
Using the External Monitor Port
Optical Drive (Select Models Only)
Identifying the Optical Drive
Using Optical Discs (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
CD-R Discs
CD-RW Discs
DVD±R Discs
DVD±RW Discs
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
Blu-Ray Discs (Bds)
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
Configuring Autoplay
Changing DVD Region Settings
Observing the Copyright Warning
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
Troubleshooting
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
A Disc Does Not Play
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
Webcam (Select Models Only)
Adjusting Webcam Properties
Capturing Business Card Images
5 Power Management
Setting Power Options
Using Power-Saving States
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
Using the Battery Meter
Using Power Plans
Customizing Power Plans
Selecting a Different Power Plan
Viewing the Current Power Plan
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
Using Power Assistant (Select Models Only)
Starting Power Assistant
Using External AC Power
Connecting the AC Adapter
Using Battery Power
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
Using Battery Check
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
Inserting or Removing the Battery
Charging a Battery
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
Managing Low Battery Levels
Identifying Low Battery Levels
Resolving a Low Battery Level
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
Calibrating a Battery
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
Conserving Battery Power
Storing a Battery
Disposing of a Used Battery
Replacing the Battery
Testing an AC Adapter
Shutting down the Computer
6 Drives
Identifying Installed Drives
Handling Drives
Improving Hard Drive Performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
Using Disk Cleanup
Using HP 3D Driveguard
Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
Removing the Protective Insert
Replacing a Hard Drive
Replacing an Optical Drive
7 External Devices
Using a USB Device
Connecting a USB Device
Stopping and Removing a USB Device
Using USB Legacy Support
Using a 1394 Device
Connecting a 1394 Device
Stopping and Removing a 1394 Device
Using a Serial Device (Select Models Only)
Using External Drives
Using Optional External Devices
Using a Docking Device
8 External Media Cards
Using Media Card Reader Cards
Inserting a Digital Card
Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
Configuring an Expresscard
Inserting an Expresscard
Stopping and Removing an Expresscard
Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
Inserting a Smart Card
Removing a Smart Card
9 Memory Modules
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
10 Security
Protecting the Computer
Using Passwords
Setting Passwords in Windows
Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
BIOS Administrator Password
Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
Using Computer Setup Drivelock
Setting a Drivelock Password
Entering a Drivelock Password
Changing a Drivelock Password
Removing Drivelock Protection
Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
Using Computer Setup Security Features
Securing System Devices
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
Using Computer Setup System Ids
Using Antivirus Software
Using Firewall Software
Installing Critical Updates
Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
Installing a Security Cable
11 Software Updates
Updating Software
Updating the BIOS
Determining the BIOS Version
Downloading a BIOS Update
Updating Programs and Drivers
12 Backup and Recovery
Backing up Your Information
Performing a Recovery
Using the Windows Recovery Tools
Using F11 Recovery Tools
Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup
Using Computer Setup
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
Computer Setup Menus
File Menu
Security Menu
System Configuration Menu
14 Multiboot
About the Boot Device Order
Enabling Boot Devices in Computer Setup
Considering Boot Order Changes
Choosing Multiboot Preferences
Setting a New Boot Order in Computer Setup
Dynamically Choosing a Boot Device Using the F9 Prompt
Setting a Multiboot Express Prompt
Entering Multiboot Express Preferences
15 Management and Printing
Using Client Management Solutions
Configuring and Deploying a Software Image
Managing and Updating Software
HP Client Manager for Altiris (Select Models Only)
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (Select Models Only)
HP SSM (System Software Manager)
Using the HP Universal Print Driver
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Identifying Hardware
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Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
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Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
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