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
 
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Second Edition: March 2011 
First Edition: June 2010 
Document Part Number: 607195-002 
Product notice 
This reference guide describes features 
that are common to most models. Some 
features may not be available on your 
computer. 










