HP XZ046UA - Manual

Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is disabled. ● Off: The TouchPad is enabled. (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) Wireles...

Button and speakers Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiateSleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press thebutton to ...

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut me...

Display Component Description (1) Internal microphone Records sound. (2) Integrated webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs. (3) Integrated webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated webcam is in use. 6 Chapter 1 Features

Right-side components Component Description (1) Optical drive Reads and writes to optical discs. (2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable. (5) AC adapter/pow...

Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating...

Wireless antennas At least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas arenot visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices,...

Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged intoexternal power. *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region. WARNIN...

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 that you may need when contacting technicalsupport. The serial number label is affixed ins...

Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless actionkey ( f12 ) on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of thewireless ...

Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. If a wireless device is disabledin Setup Utility, it must be reenabled in Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using WirelessAssistant. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does no...

NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access pointsthat can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate criticalnetwork functions. ● A ho...

Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casualeavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack—it is essential to understand that WLANs arevulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. WLANs in p...

Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is white. If the wireless light isamber, press the wireless action key ( f12 ). 2. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar....

● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to theBluetooth software Help. Blue...

3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may includethe term wireless , wireless LAN , WLAN , Wi-Fi , or 802.11 . If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer d...

If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, referto the router manufacturer's instructions. Connecting to a local area network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchasedseparately). If the network...

3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component Description (1) TouchPad off indicator To switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap theTouchPad off indicator. NOTE: When the TouchPad is active, the light is of...

Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as buttonconfiguration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers . Then right-click the device representing your computer,...

f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operatingsystem and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to yourcomputer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to supportspecialists. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level i...

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press esc . – or – ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press esc , and then release both keys at the same time. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the...

4 Multimedia Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music...

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume action keys: ◦ To decrease volume incrementally, press the volume down action key ( f9 ) (1) . ◦ To increase volume incrementally, press the volume up action key ( f10 ) (2) . ◦ To mute or restore volume, ...

c. Under Behaviors in the Volume section, select Show icon and notifications . d. Click OK . ● Program volume control: Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Using the media activity action keys The media activity action keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD (Blu-ray Disc) t...

Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view pictures. The following sections provide details about CyberLink PowerDVD and otherpreinstalled multimedia software. Using CyberLink PowerDVD software CyberLink PowerDVD t...

Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices . To connect external devices such as external speaker...

Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projectorto the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected external display de...

Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) Select models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects thecomputer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatibledigital or audio component. The computer can suppo...

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to theHDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at ...

Using optical discs An optical drive plays optical discs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs, and if it isa Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray Discs (BDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a larger storage capacitythan CDs, ...

Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are alsoused for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs andBDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs...

LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs areread-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled driveand LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer l...

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a discwhile the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs e...

Removing the optical drive The optical drive can be removed to reduce the weight of the computer: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressingthe power button. Then shut down th...

NOTE: The first time you access the YouCam software, you may experience a brief delay as the software loads. Using YouCam as your webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video—Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube,using the...

Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the webcam, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu: ● Brightness —Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A hi...

The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in theDevice Manager utility. 1. Remove any discs...

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support , and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the searchbox, and then press enter . 3. Click your specific product from th...

5 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory,letting you exit the Sleep state faster than ...

When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where youstopped working. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Sleep, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting...

The following power plans are available: ● HP recommended ● High performance ● Power saver You can change the settings of these power plans through Power Options. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. – or – Select St...

Switching between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are equipped with switchable graphics and have two modes for processing graphics.When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from using the high-performance mode to using the power-saving mode to conse...

To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the power lights remain off , the AC adapter is not fu...

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 ...

Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the ...

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fullyrecharged. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if thecomputer is off. 2. If the computer...

If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove thebattery and store it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place. NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,...

6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautionsbefore handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, o...

Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive canbe added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an a...

Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up diskspace and help the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup . 2. Follow the on-...

7 External devices and external mediacards Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Devices can be connected tothe system. Some USB devices may require...

Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the Safely Remove Har...

Removing a digital card CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copyin...

8 Memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer. 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 dischar...

9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features: ● Passwords ● Firewall sof...

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You canalso use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and n...

Administrator password Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information inSetup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility. Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator pas...

Managing a power-on password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to s...

Using firewall software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be ableto gain access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall softwarepreinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy. Firewall features ...

Installing critical updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive analert. Updates to the operating system and other software may have become ...

10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows® operating system is not working. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and otherpreferen...

Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes. ● To exit Setup Utility and s...

System Configuration menu Select To do this Language Support Change the language of Setup Utility. Button Sound (select models only) Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Virtualization Technology (select models only) Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Processor C6...

11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Most software and 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 informatio...

To use Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key forStartup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10 . 2. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information d...

The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. The system automatically shuts down after the BIOS has successfully updated. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your har...

12 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that youcreate recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, youshould continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonab...

NOTE: The external hard drive must be connected to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on an external device such as a hub. ● You will need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. All these discsare purchased separately. DVDs and BDs have a much higher capacity t...

Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer...

Using system restore points When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allowsyou to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recoverback to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to you...

not have a recovery partition. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your computer.Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you have not already tried these features, try them b...

Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 95 A AC adapter connecting 62identifying 11 action keys decrease screen brightness 27 Help and Support 27increase screen brightness 27media activity 33next track 27play, pause, resume 27previous track 27stop 27switch screen image 27volume down 27, 31, 32volum...