User Guide - Windows 7
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Connecting to a wireless network
- Connecting to a wired network
- Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using power-saving states
- Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- Using external AC power
- Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)
- External cards and devices
- Drives
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP Client Security (select models only)
- Installing an optional security cable
- Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
- Maintenance
- Backup and recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Using HP Sure Start
- Support
- Specifications
- Traveling with or shipping your computer
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting resources
- Resolving issues
- The computer is unable to start up
- The computer screen is blank
- Software is functioning abnormally
- The computer is on but not responding
- The computer is unusually warm
- An external device is not working
- The wireless network connection is not working
- A disc does not play
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- Electrostatic discharge
- Index
Display
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLAN).
(2) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWAN).
(3) Internal microphones Record sound.
(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
For information on using the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > HP WebCam.
(6) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while
the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible on the outside of the
computer.
*The antennas are not visible on the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. To access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer