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  • Page 1 Getting Started HP Notebook...
  • Page 2 By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product pre- installed 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.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Left side ... 10 Display ... 11 Bottom ... 12 3 HP QuickWeb Starting HP QuickWeb ... 14 4 Networking Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ... 16 Connecting to a wireless network ... 16 Connecting to an existing WLAN ... 17 Setting up a new WLAN network ...
  • Page 6 6 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery ... 28 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ... 30 Removing the hard drive ... 30 Installing a hard drive ... 32 Adding or replacing memory modules ... 34 Removing or installing the RJ45 cover ... 38 Updating programs and drivers ...

  • 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 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/...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to know your computer ● ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom TouchPad Component TouchPad light TouchPad zone Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on and off.

  • Page 11: Lights

    Component Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Lights Component TouchPad light Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light Description Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ●...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Keys

    Keys Component Windows logo key Windows applications key Function keys 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. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

  • Page 14: Front

    Front Component Speakers Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Produce sound.

  • Page 15: 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) 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 16: 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 17: Display

    Display Component WLAN antennas (2)* WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) 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 18: Bottom

    Bottom Component Battery Battery release latch SIM slot (select models only) Service cover Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Removable battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. Remove to access the hard drive and memory components.

  • Page 19: Hp Quickweb

    ● Widgets—Start using widgets for news, weather, social networking, stocks, a calculator, sticky notes, and more. You can also use Widget Manager to add more widgets to the HP QuickWeb Home screen. NOTE:...

  • Page 20: Starting Hp Quickweb

    Starting HP QuickWeb To start HP QuickWeb, press the QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models) when the ▲ computer is off or in Hibernation. The following table explains the different behaviors of the QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models).

  • Page 21: Networking

    WLAN on page 17 ● 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Keyboard And Pointing Devices

    Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices...

  • Page 26: Using The Keyboard

    When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, launches the default Web browser. NOTE: If your computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the button does not perform any action or function. Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.

  • Page 27: Using The Hotkeys

    Icon Using the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the To use a hotkey: Briefly press the ▲ NOTE: When Action Key Mode is enabled in Setup Utility, it is not necessary to press the activate the hotkey. Action Key Mode is enabled by default. To use a hotkey: Briefly press the ▲...

  • Page 28: Using Pointing Devices

    Hotkey fn+f1 fn+f2 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 29: Using The Touchpad

    Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines.

  • Page 30: Navigating

    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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35 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.

  • Page 36: 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 37 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...

  • Page 38: 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 39 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...

  • Page 40: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment. 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 41 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 42 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 43 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...

  • Page 44: Removing Or Installing The Rj45 Cover

    Removing or installing the RJ45 cover To remove the RJ-45 cover: Slide the RJ-45 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 RJ-45 cover off of the computer (2).

  • Page 45: 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. Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Performing A System Restore

    Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive.

  • Page 49: Restoring Using The Restore Media

    – 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 HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to be changed. Press at system bootup.

  • Page 50: Changing The Computer Boot Order

    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. To change the boot order for recovery flash drive: Insert the flash drive into a USB port.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Index

    Help and Support 22 increase screen brightness 22 muting speaker sound 22 switching screen image 22 using 21 wireless 22 HP Recovery Manager 42 input power 49 integrated webcam light, identifying 11 internal microphones, identifying 11 Internet connection setup 17...
  • Page 58 wireless certification 48 WLAN 48 lights caps lock 5 drive 10 mute 5 power 10 touchpad light 5 webcam 11 wireless 5 media controls, keys 22 memory module inserting 35 removing 35 replacing 34 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 48 mouse, external setting preferences 22...

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