Getting Started HP Notebook
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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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Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4 Top .....................
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 26 Navigating ......................................................................................................... 26 Selecting ........................................................................................................... 27 Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 27 Scrolling ..............................................
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 46 Index ...................................................................................................................................................................
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1 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, see Networking on page 19. ● 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, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
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 HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● How to maximize battery life Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
Resources For information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides > View Warranty Information. – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box.
2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component 4 Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component (1) Description Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Web browser light ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Component (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Web browser light ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component (1) 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. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
Component 8 Description (3) Web browser button Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
Component (1) 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. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
Keys NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or other keys. For more information, see Keyboard and pointing devices on page 22. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or other keys. For more information, see Keyboard and pointing devices on page 22. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Front Component (1) Description Hard drive light ● Blinking 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.
Right Component (1) Description USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device. For more information about USB devices, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. (2) Optical drive (select models only) Reads an optical disc. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. (3) Optical drive light (select models only) Lights when the optical drive is active. (4) Optical drive eject button (select models only) Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Left Component (1) 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. (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (3) AC adapter/battery light ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90 percent.
Display NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) Internal microphone(s) (1 or 2 depending on model) Record sound. (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) Internal microphone(s) (1 or 2 depending on model) Record sound. (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite > WebCam Companion.
Bottom NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component (1) (2) Description Battery and service door release latches Battery bay ● 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. Holds the battery.
Component (3) Description Service door Protects the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, and the memory module slots. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region.
3 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 20 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 20. ● Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network.
Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) 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. Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. Turn on the computer. 2.
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: ● Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network >. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hot keys A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the esc key or one of the function keys. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination. Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. fn+f1 Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components turn off and power is conserved.
Hot key combination Description fn+f9 Increases speaker volume. fn+f10 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. fn+f11 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f12 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. Using keypads The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad or an integrated numeric keypad.
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.
To access Mouse Properties: ● Select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 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 as you would use the buttons on an external mouse.
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. The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons. TouchPad light Icon Description Amber Indicates that the TouchPad is off. Off Indicates that the TouchPad is on.
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. To view the demonstration of a gesture: 1. Click the Show hidden icons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon 3.
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. NOTE: Two-finger scrolling is enabled at the factory. Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart.
5 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 bay, aligning the tabs on the battery (1) with the notches on the computer, and then press the battery (2) down until it is seated. The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into place.
2. Tilt the battery upward (2) and remove it (3) from the computer. Using the optional security screw NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 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: 1. Remove the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 29).
2. Remove the security screw from inside the battery bay (1) and insert it (2) to lock the service door in place. 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. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
5. With the battery bay toward you, remove the security screw (1), if in use (see Using the optional security screw on page 30). 6. Slide the service door release latches (2) to release the service door. NOTE: You can slide the service door release latches simultaneously or you can slide them one at a time. 7. Slide the service door towards the front of the computer (3) and lift (4) to remove the service door.
2. Replace the security screw (4), if desired (see Using the optional security screw on page 30). 3. Replace the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 29). 4. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect the AC power and external devices to the computer. 5. Turn on the computer. 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.
6. Remove the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 31). NOTE: Instructions for removing the hard drive are imprinted on the service door. 7. Remove the four hard drive screws (1) from the hard drive. 8. Pull the 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: The hard drive may be wrapped in a plastic covering.
3. Replace the four hard drive screws (2). 4. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 31). 5. Replace the security screw, if desired (see Using the optional security screw on page 30). 6. Replace the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 29). 7. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. 8. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has two memory module slots.
To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. Do not remove a memory module 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. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2.
8. Insert a new memory module: 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. a. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot. b. 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. c.
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 Cleaning products Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your computer: ● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. CAUTION: When cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard, do not let liquids drip between the keys. This can permanently damage internal components.
6 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. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.
Creating recovery media NOTE: Operating system recovery media can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to create that media will not be available. 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Recovery Disc Creator. 2. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. Select the drive for burning the recovery disc from the drop-down menu. 4. Click the Burn button to start the burning process. Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup.
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. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
Using f11 recovery tools CAUTION: Using f11 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 f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2.
7 Customer support Contacting 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 support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. Here you can: ● Chat online with an HP technician. NOTE: When support chat is not available in a particular language, it is available in English.
Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the service door.
8 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. 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.
Index A AC adapter/battery light 14 audio-in (microphone) jack 12 audio-out (headphone) jack 12 B Backup and Restore 41 battery removing 29 replacing 29 battery bay 17, 45 battery release latches 17 Bluetooth label 45 buttons left TouchPad 4 optical drive eject 13 power 7, 9 right TouchPad 4 TouchPad on/off 4 Web browser button 8, 9 wireless 8, 9 C caps lock light, identifying 5, 6 caring for your computer 38 Certificate of Authenticity label 45 cleaning your computer 38 components bottom 17 bottom parts 18
removing 36 replacing 35 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 45 mouse, external setting preferences 25 mute key, identifying 22 N network jack, identifying 14 num lk key, identifying 10, 11, 23, 24 O operating environment 46 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 45 Product Key 45 optical drive 13 optical drive eject button 13 optical drive light 13 P pinching TouchPad gesture 28 pointing devices, setting preferences 24 ports external monitor 14 HDMI 14 USB 13 power button, ide
