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 .....................
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 22 Scrolling ............................................................................................ 24 Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 24 Rotating ............................................................................................ 24 Flicking .....................................................................................
Customer service .......................................................................................................................................... 49 Contacting customer service .............................................................................................................. 49 Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 50 8 Specifications ....................................
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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 16. ● 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 on your computer: ● 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) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (2) Center pointing stick button Functions like the center button on an external mouse. (3) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (4) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights Component (1) Description TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) Num lk light On: Num lk is on. (5) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) 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. CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information.
Component Description (5) Calculator button Activates the calculator function. (6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. (7) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off when it is double-tapped.
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. For more information, see Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19. NOTE: 8 fn12 is for models with backlit keyboards. (3) 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.
Front Component Description (1) Wireless light Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. (2) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90 percent. ● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
Right Component (1) Description Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
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) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (3) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Rear Component 12 Description (1) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Display Component Description (1) Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. Internal display switch NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWAN). (4) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) SIM slot Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (3) Battery release latch Releases the battery. (4) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery. (5) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device. (6) Service door release latch Releases the service door from the computer.
Component Description (8) Bluetooth compartment Contains a Bluetooth device (select models only). (9) Service door Provides access to the hard drive, 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.
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. For more information, see Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 17 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 17. ● 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 ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and website links provided in Help and Support.
Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, see 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 > Set up a 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 (3) and either the esc key (1), or one of the function keys (2). 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+f3 Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory.
Hot key combination fn+f4 Description Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard.
Com pone nt (1) Description num lk key Num lk light Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad. NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on. (2) Integrated numeric keypad ● On: The keypad function is numeric. ● Off: The keypad function is navigational. Set at the factory to function like an external numeric keypad.
Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button. The TouchPad light and on-screen 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. Navigating To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
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. Click the Device Settings tab, select the device in the window that is displayed, and then click Settings. 4. Select the gesture to activate the demonstration. , and then click Pointing Device Properties. To turn the gestures on and off: 1.
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. 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.
Flicking Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. To flick, use three fingers to touch the TouchPad zone in a light, quick flicking motion up, down, left, or right. NOTE: Three-finger flicking is disabled by default.
5 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the battery bay, aligning the tabs on the battery (1) with the notches on the computer. 2. Press the battery (2) down until it is seated. The battery automatically locks into place. To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information.
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.
To replace the service door: 1. Tilt down the service door to align the front edge of the service door near the front edge of the computer (1). 2. Insert the alignment tabs (2) on the rear edge of the service door with the notches on the computer. 3. Slide the service door toward the battery bay until the service door snaps into place. 4.
drive. This provides the advantage of having a hard disk drive (or a RAID volume) for maximum storage capacity while simultaneously delivering SSD enhanced system performance experience. If you add or upgrade a hard drive and intend to set a RAID volume, you must temporarily disable SRT, set the RAID volume and then enable SRT. To temporarily disable SRT; 1. Select Start > All Programs > Intel > Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Click Disable acceleration on the Accelerate tab. 3.
8. Open the smart card holder (3) to a vertical position. 9. Loosen the hard drive screw (1). Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to disconnect the hard drive. 10. Lift the hard drive (3), and then pull the hard drive out of the hard drive bay.
11. Remove the four screws (1) on the hard drive bracket and remove the hard drive bracket (2). NOTE: The new hard drive may have a bracket attached. If a bracket is not included, reverse this procedure to place the bracket onto the new hard drive. Installing a hard drive To install the hard drive: 1. Lower the hard drive (1) into the hard drive bay. 2.
3. Tighten the screw (3) to secure the hard drive. 4. Close the smart card holder (1). 5. Tighten the smart card holder screws (2). 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 7. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 27). 8. Replace the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 26). 9. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. 10. Turn on the computer.
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the upgrade bay. Do not remove the hard drive 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.
2. Insert the hard drive (1) into the upgrade bay, and then tighten the upgrade bay screw (2). 3. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 27). 4. Insert the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 26). 5. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. 6. Turn on the computer.
To install an optical drive in the upgrade bay: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the upgrade bay toward you. 2. Insert the optical drive into the upgrade bay (1). 3. Tighten the upgrade bay screw (2). 4. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 27). 5. Insert the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 26). 6. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. 7.
by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot(s) or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot(s). WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. 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. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. 7. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only.
c. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the memory module. NOTE: The number of memory modules may vary by computer configuration. 8. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 27). 9. Replace the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 26). 10.
6. Remove the hard or optical drive from the upgrade bay (see Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay on page 33). 7. Remove the keyboard: a. With the computer upside down, loosen the three captive keyboard screws (1) on the bottom of the computer. b. Release the keyboard by pressing down on the keyboard release cut-out (2). c. Turn the computer right-side up and gently release the tabs along the top edge of the keyboard (3). Then rest the keyboard on the TouchPad.
8. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. NOTE: Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. 9.
10. Replace the keyboard: a. Lift up the keyboard and flip it over (1), resting it on the base enclosure. b. Slide the keyboard tabs (2) into the base enclosure slots. c. Press gently on the keyboard(3) so that it snaps into place. NOTE: Gently push along the top of the keyboard to ensure all tabs are in place.
d. Turn the computer upside down, and then tighten the three captive keyboard screws (4) to lock the keyboard into place. 11. Replace the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 27). 12. Insert the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 26.) 13. Replace the hard drive or optical drive in the upgrade bay. (See Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay on page 33.) 14. Turn on the computer.
Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your computer: ● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example: germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.
CAUTION: When cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard, do not let liquids drip between the keys. This can permanently damage internal components. 44 ● To clean and disinfect the TouchPad and keyboard, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. ● To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a can of compressed air with a straw extension.
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) with 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 > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator. 2. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media. 4. Click the Burn button to start the burning process.
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 service Contacting customer service 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 HP Customer Service. For U.S. product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide product support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Here you can: ● Chat online with an HP technician.
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Service label—Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information available when you contact customer service.
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 Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 11 A accessory battery connector, identifying 14 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 10 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 10 B Backup and Restore 46 battery bay 50 battery bay, identifying 14 battery light 9 battery release latch 14 battery, replacing 26 Bluetooth compartment, identifying 15 Bluetooth label 50 buttons calculator 7 center pointing stick 4 center TouchPad 4 left pointing stick 4 left TouchPad 4 optical drive eject 10 power 6 right poin
lights battery 9 calculator 5 caps lock 5 hard drive 9 num lk 5 power 5, 9 TouchPad 5 webcam 13 wireless 5 M Media Card Reader, identifying 9 memory module identifying 15 inserting 37 removing 36 replacing 35 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 50 mouse, external setting preferences 21 N network jack, identifying 11 num lk key, identifying 21 num lk light 5 O operating environment 51 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 50 Product Ke
