HP 649932-001 - Manual

Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components Getting Started To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User G...

2 Getting to know your computer ● Top ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap theTouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or acti...

Component Description (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock l...

Buttons Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press thebutton briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibern...

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed incombination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4...

Front Component Description Speakers Produce sound. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Left side Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) 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 mishandledor stolen. (3) Vent Enables ai...

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery Removable battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). TheSIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (4) Service cover Remove to access t...

3 HP QuickWeb ● Starting HP QuickWeb The HP QuickWeb environment provides a fun and engaging way to perform many of your favoriteactivities. Your computer is ready to go within seconds of starting QuickWeb, allowing you to rapidlyaccess the Internet, widgets, and communication programs. Simply press...

4 Networking ● Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network 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...

Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. 3. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 4. Select a network to connect to. 5. Click Connect . 6. If required, enter the security key. Setting up a new WLAN netw...

5 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices 19

Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. Theicons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function. NOTE: Th...

Icon Key Description f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless...

Hotkey Description fn+f1 Opens Help and Support. Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to questions, and product updates. fn+f2 Decreases the screen brightness level. fn+f3 Increases the screen brightness level. fn+f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. Fo...

Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and downusing the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the ...

Navigating To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. 24 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices

6 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Removing or installing the RJ45 cover ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the batter...

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove thehard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whethe...

Installing a hard drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 2. Insert and tighten the four hard-drive screws (1) , and connect the hard-drive connector (2) . 3. Reinstall the service cover by inserting the cover at an angle (1) . 4. Align the snap locations on the service cover. 32 Cha...

Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment. The capacity of the computer can be upgradedby adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existingmemory module in the primary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk...

Removing or installing the RJ45 cover To remove the RJ-45 cover: 1. Slide the RJ-45 cover to the right (grasping the cover at the indentation on the left side) (1) in order to release the cover. 2. Gently press the hinged bottom of the rubber tail and pull the RJ-45 cover off of the computer (2) . T...

Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions.Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Routine care ...

7 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides informat...

Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recoverypartition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system rest...

Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external opticaldrive, and then restart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and th...

Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. To change the boot order for recovery flash driv...

To create a screen shot: 1. Display the screen you want to save. 2. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt + prt sc . To copy the entire screen, press prt sc . 3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste . The screen image is added to the document. 4...

Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point intime. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files ...

8 Customer support ● Contacting customer support ● Labels Contacting customer support 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 Support at: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP NO...

Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part numb...

9 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment 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 ACpower source must be rated at...

Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15...

Index A action keys decrease screen brightness 20 Help and Support 20increase screen brightness 20next track 21play, pause, resume 20previous track or section 20switch screen image 20volume down 21volume mute 21volume up 21wireless 21 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) j...