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

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Component Description
(1) Service door Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN
(WLAN) module slot, the WWAN 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. If you replace the module and then receive a
warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact support. To
access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.
(2) Service door release latch Releases the service door on the computer.
(3) Service door release lock Locks the service door.
(4) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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