HP C1E67UT - Manual

Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● Setting up the computer ● Identifying computer components Linux Help To access the Linux Help, select Computer > Help . ● Computer software ...

2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on thescreen. (2) Left pointing stick button (select mode...

Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● On: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on...

Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe compu...

Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed incombination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressedin combination wit...

Front NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Display release latch Opens the computer. (2) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as awireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, i...

Rear NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 14 Chapter 2 Ge...

3 Networking 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. See Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 21 . ● Wired—You can access the Internet by connectin...

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP topurchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP can help set up the modem, install a network cableto connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Inte...

Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed ofother computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: When creating a wireless connection or allowing access to users in a network, you are prom...

NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wirelessrouter off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected ...

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableconnections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers ● Phones ● Audio devices The strength of Bluetooth is in sync...

2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2) . Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable outside thecountry or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- o...

4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and one of the function keys (2) . To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then br...

Hot key combination Description fn + f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if amonitor 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 mo...

Component Description (1) fn key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed incombination with the num lk key. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to thecomputer. (2) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is t...

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. NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB m...

NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs. To view information about each gesture: 1. Select Computer > More Applications . 2. In the left pane, click System , and then click the TouchPad icon in the right pane. 3. On the Device Settings tab, click the device, and then click Setti...

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. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together. Setting pointing device preferences To customize se...

5 Multimedia Your computer includes the following: ● Integrated speakers ● Integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the audio features Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ●...

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hot keys ● Volume keys 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 an...

The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with instant message software ● Taking still photos NOTE: For details about using your webcam, click the Help menu in the Cheese software. Using video devices Your computer has ...

NOTE: If you have an AMD graphics card, follow the instructions in the next section. 1. Click the Gnome Display Applet icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Select Configure Display Settings . 3. Click Detect Monitors . 4. Click the On radio button to the right of the di...

6 Power management Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns offthe display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditi...

Using the Power icon The Power icon is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power icon allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a differentpower plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge, click the Po...

Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the Power icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Inserting or removing the battery To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Insert the batter...

Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter oran optional power adapter. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster ...

Maximizing battery life To maximize battery life: 1. Select Computer > Control Center . 2. In the left pane, click System , and then click Power Management in the right pane. 3. On the On Battery Power tab: ● Adjust the slider to the right of Put computer to sleep when inactive for to 30 minutes....

Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect the computer to external power using one of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low bat...

NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage. Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more. Disposing of a used battery WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or b...

Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected toAC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on. ● The power lights are off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from...

7 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. See the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures towhich they apply. Observe these precautions: ● Before you move a computer that is connect...

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 harddrive. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressin...

Replacing the service door Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, andother components. 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 thecomputer (1) . 2. Insert the...

Removing the hard drive To remove the hard drive from the EliteBook: NOTE: The smart card reader is located on top of the hard drive. Because of this, you must first move the smart card reader out of the way before you can access the hard drive. 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disco...

Installing a hard drive To install the hard drive in the EliteBook: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay at an angle (1) , and then lay the hard drive flat in the hard drive bay (2) . 2. Pull the plastic tab (3) toward the center of the computer to engage the hard drive with the connecto...

Replacing an optical drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the optical drive from the upgrade bay. Do not remove theoptical drive while the computer is on, in the Suspend state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the ...

Using optical drives (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Computer > More Applications , and then select Audio & Video in the left pane. A list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive, is displayed. Inserting an optical disc...

8 External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards areoften used with digital cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers. To determine which digital card formats that are su...

To remove a digital card: 1. Open File Browser by selecting Computer > Nautilus . 2. In the Places list in the left pane of File Browser, click the Eject icon next to the name of the digital card. NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device. 3. Press in on the card (1) , ...

Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do not move or transport the computer when an Expr...

Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the ExpressCard. Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard. To remove an ExpressCard: 1. Open File Browser by selecting Compu...

Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATAexternal hard drive. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with thedevice. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufactu...

Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered...

Using the docking connector The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional dockingdevice provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. NOTE: The following image may look different from your computer or docking device. 66 Chapter ...

9 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 theexisting memory module in the primary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock...

10 Security Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, anddata from ...

Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Severaltypes of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information.Passwords can be set in the Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled on the computer. ● Se...

Managing a BIOS administrator password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC keyfor Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc . When the Startup...

Managing a DriveLock password To set, change, or delete a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. 3. Us...

Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be asoftware program you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a solution made up ofboth hardware and software. There are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-ba...

3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3) , and then lock the cable lock with the key. 4. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) An integrated fingerprint reader is available on select computer models. In order to...

Enrolling your fingerprint If you did not enroll your fingerprint when you set up your fingerprint user account, you can open theuser management utility to modify your fingerprint settings. To open the user management utility andenroll your fingerprint: 1. Select Computer > YaST . 2. Enter your r...

11 Backup and Recovery Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. As you add new software anddata files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonablycurrent backup. Performing a system recovery Recovery allows you to repair or res...

Backing up your information You should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You canmanually back up your information to an optional external drive, a network drive, or discs. Back upyour system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times ● Before...

12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the inputand output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer).Computer Setup includes settings for the types of pe...

NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without savin...

Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs . Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regardinginstalling and troubleshooting the f...

5. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. Go to the BIOS section and download the BIOS software package. 7. Follow the installation instructions as provided with the downloaded BIOS software package. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downlo...

13 MultiBoot About the boot device order As the computer starts, the system attempts to boot from enabled boot devices. The MultiBoot utility,which is enabled at the factory, controls the order in which the system selects a boot device. Bootdevices can include optical drives, diskette drives, a netw...

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will boot to a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled inComputer Setup. To start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a boot device, follow thesesteps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then...

● Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations. For example, if you start upfrom a CD-ROM drive with a disc formatted as drive C, that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C andthe hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D. ● The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the d...

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps: 1. Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message ...

A Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and solutions. The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the following suggestions mayhelp you determine why the computer does not start up: ...

The computer is on but is not responding If the computer is turned on but is not responding to software or keyboard commands, try thefollowing emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved informat...

A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth.W...

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Suspend mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write...

B 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.) ● Alcohol-free glass clean...

C Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with thecomputer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. TheAC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the comp...

D Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors ma...

Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 631394 devices connecting 63defined 63removing 63 1394 port, identifying 13 A accessory battery connector, identifying 17 action keys volume 33 airport security devices 46audio features 32audio functions, checking 33audio-in (microphone) jack, identifyin...