HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Networking (select models only)
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using Power Assistant (select models only)
- Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Replacing the battery
- Using external AC power
- Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
- External cards and devices
- Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)
- Using PC Cards (select models only)
- Using ExpressCards (select models only)
- Using smart cards (select models only)
- Using a USB device
- Using 1394 devices (select models only)
- Using an eSATA device (select models only)
- Using a serial device (select models only)
- Using optional external devices
- Drives
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
- Installing an optional security cable
- Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
- Maintenance
- Computer Setup (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
- MultiBoot
- Management
- Traveling with the computer
- Troubleshooting resources
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index
ExpressCard
configuring 37
defined 37
inserting 38
removing 39
removing insert 38
external AC power, using 30
external devices 44
external drive 44
external monitor port 19
F
finding more information 1
fingerprint reader 68
firewall software 6, 64
G
GPS 8
graphics modes, switching 32
H
hard drive
external 44
HP 3D DriveGuard 49
HDMI
configuring audio 20
HDMI port, connecting 20
Hibernation
exiting 23
initiated during critical battery
level 29
initiating 23
high-definition devices,
connecting 20, 21
hotkeys, media 15
HP 3D DriveGuard 49
HP Client Configuration
Manager 83, 85
HP Client Manager for Altiris 83
HP Connection Manager 4
HP Mobile Broadband Module 7
HP ProtectTools Security
Manager 66
HP System Software Manager
83, 85
HP USB Ethernet Adapter,
connecting 13
hubs 40
I
icons
network 2
wireless 2
image, computer 82
Intel Centrino Pro technology 87
Intel Wireless Display 21
Internet connection setup 6
J
Java Card
defined 39
inserting 40
removing 40
K
keys
media 15
volume 16
L
legacy support, USB 73
lights
drive 49
local area network (LAN)
cable required 13
connecting cable 13
logical drive designations 79
low battery level 28
M
maintenance
Disk Cleanup 48
Disk Defragmenter 48
media activity controls 15
media hotkeys 15
modems
connecting a modem cable 9
connecting a modem cable
adapter 11
selecting a location setting 11
MultiBoot Express 77
, 81
N
network cable, connecting 13
network icon 2
Network Service Boot 78
NIC boot device 77, 78
O
operating system controls 4
optical disc
inserting 50
removing 51
optical drive 45
optional external devices, using
44
P
passwords
administrator 56
BIOS administrator 57
DriveLock 58
user 56
PC Cards
configuring 35
description 34
inserting 36
removing 37
removing insert 36
software and drivers 35
supported types 34
ports
expansion 45
external monitor 19
HDMI 20
Intel Wireless Display 21
VGA 19
power
battery 27
conserving 29
options 23
Power Assistant 27
power button 22
power meter 24
power plans
customizing 25
selecting 24
viewing current 24
power switch 22
power-saving states 23
protecting your wireless network
6
PXE server 78
R
RAID 54
readable media 23
roaming to another network 6
S
security, wireless 6
94 Index