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HP EliteBook Series User Manual (183 pages)

User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.47 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

13
- Identifying Hardware
  13
  - Top Components
    13
    
    Pointing Devices
    13
    
    Lights
    15
    
    Buttons, Switches, and Fingerprint Reader
    16
    
    Keys
    18
  - Front Components
    18
  - Right-Side Components
    20
  - Left-Side Components
    20
  - Rear Components
    21
  - Bottom Components
    22
  - Display
    23
  - Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
    23
  - Additional Hardware Components
    24
- Identifying the Labels
  25
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

27
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

46
- Using Pointing Devices
  46
- Using the Keyboard
  46
  - Using Hotkeys
    46
    
    Displaying System Information
    47
    
    Initiating Standby
    48
    
    Switching the Screen Image
    49
    
    Viewing Battery Charge Information
    50
    
    Activating the Ambient Light Sensor
    51
    
    Decreasing Screen Brightness
    51
    
    Increasing Screen Brightness
    51
- Using HP Quick Launch Buttons
  52
- Opening the Quick Launch Buttons Control Panel
  53
- Using HP Quicklook
  54
- Using HP Quickweb
  55
- Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
  55
  - Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
    55
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
  56
4 Multimedia

57
5 Power Management

78
6 Drives

94
- Identifying Installed Drives
  94
- Handling Drives
  94
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  96
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    96
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    96
- Using HP 3D Driveguard
  97
  - Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
    97
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
    97
- Replacing the Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
  99
- Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
  102
  - Replacing a Hard Drive
    102
  - Replacing an Optical Drive
    105
7 External Devices

108
- Using a USB Device
  108
  - Connecting a USB Device
    108
  - Stopping and Removing a USB Device
    108
  - Using USB Legacy Support
    109
- Using a 1394 Device
  110
  - Connecting a 1394 Device
    110
  - Stopping and Removing a 1394 Device
    110
- Using an Esata Device
  111
  - Connecting an Esata Device
    111
  - Stopping and Removing an Esata Device
    111
- Using External Drives
  112
  - Using Optional External Devices
    112
- Using the Docking Connector
  113
8 External Media Cards

114
- Using Media Card Reader Cards
  114
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    114
  - Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
    115
- Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
  116
  - Configuring an Expresscard
    116
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    116
  - Stopping and Removing an Expresscard
    117
- Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
  118
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    118
  - Removing a Smart Card
    118
9 Memory Modules

120
10 Security

129
- Protecting the Computer
  129
- Using Passwords
  130
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    130
  - Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
    130
  - BIOS Administrator Password
    131
    
    Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
    132
    
    Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
    133
  - Using Computer Setup Drivelock
    133
    
    Setting a Drivelock Password
    134
    
    Entering a Drivelock Password
    135
    
    Changing a Drivelock Password
    136
    
    Removing Drivelock Protection
    137
  - Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
    137
    
    Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
    137
    
    Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
    138
- Using Computer Setup Security Features
  139
- Using Antivirus Software
  141
- Using Firewall Software
  142
- Installing Critical Updates
  143
- Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  144
- Installing a Security Cable
  145
11 Software Updates

146
- Updating Software
  146
- Updating the BIOS
  148
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    148
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    149
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  150
- Using Softpaq Download Manager
  151
12 Backup and Recovery

152
- Backing up Your Information
  153
- Performing a Recovery
  154
  - Recovering Your Information
    154
  - Recovering the Operating System and Programs
    154
13 Computer Setup

155
- Starting Computer Setup
  155
- Using Computer Setup
  155
  - Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    155
  - Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    156
- Computer Setup Menus
  156
  - File Menu
    157
  - Security Menu
    157
  - System Configuration Menu
    158
14 Multiboot

163
15 Management and Printing

169
Index

177

HP EliteBook Series User Manual (163 pages)

HP EliteBook Notebook User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.19 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

13
- Identifying Hardware
  13
  - Top Components
    13
    
    Pointing Devices
    13
    
    Lights
    14
    
    Buttons, Switches, and Fingerprint Reader
    16
    
    Keys
    17
  - Front Components
    18
  - Rear Components
    19
  - Right-Side Components
    19
  - Left-Side Components
    20
  - Bottom Components
    21
  - Display Components
    22
  - Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
    23
  - Additional Hardware Components
    24
- Identifying the Labels
  24
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

26
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

44
4 Multimedia

50
5 Power Management

71
6 Drives

86
7 External Devices

100
- Using a USB Device
  100
  - Connecting a USB Device
    100
  - Stopping and Removing a USB Device
    101
  - Using USB Legacy Support
    101
- Using a 1394 Device
  102
  - Connecting a 1394 Device
    102
  - Stopping and Removing a 1394 Device
    102
- Using External Drives
  104
  - Using Optional External Devices
    104
- Using a Docking Device
  105
8 External Media Cards

106
- Using SD Card Reader Cards
  106
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    106
  - Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
    107
- Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
  107
  - Configuring an Expresscard
    107
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    107
  - Removing Expresscard
    108
  - Stopping and Removing an Expresscard
    109
- Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
  109
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    110
  - Removing a Smart Card
    110
9 Memory Modules

111
10 Security

120
- Protecting the Computer
  120
- Using Passwords
  121
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    121
  - Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
    121
  - BIOS Administrator Password
    122
    
    Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
    122
    
    Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
    123
  - Using Computer Setup Drivelock
    124
    
    Setting a Drivelock Password
    124
    
    Changing a Drivelock Password
    125
    
    Entering a Drivelock Password
    125
    
    Removing Drivelock Protection
    126
  - Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
    126
    
    Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
    126
    
    Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
    127
- Using Computer Setup Security Features
  128
- Using Antivirus Software
  130
- Using Firewall Software
  131
- Installing Critical Security Updates
  132
- Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  133
- Installing a Security Cable
  134
11 Software Updates

135
- Updating Software
  135
  - Updating the BIOS
    136
    
    Determining the BIOS Version
    136
    
    Downloading a BIOS Update
    136
  - Updating Programs and Drivers
    137
  - Using Softpaq Download Manager
    138
12 Backup and Recovery

139
- Backing up Your Information
  140
- Performing a Recovery
  141
  - Recovering Your Information
    141
  - Recovering the Operating System and Programs
    141
13 Computer Setup

142
- Starting Computer Setup
  142
- Using Computer Setup
  142
  - Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    142
  - Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    143
- Computer Setup Menus
  143
  - File Menu
    144
  - Security Menu
    144
  - System Configuration Menu
    145
14 Multiboot

149
15 Management and Printing

155
- Using Client Management Solutions
  155
  - Configuring and Deploying a Software Image
    155
  - Managing and Updating Software
    156
    
    HP Client Automation (Select Models Only)
    156
    
    HP SSM (System Software Manager)
    156
Index

157

HP EliteBook Series User Manual (177 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.8 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

13
- Identifying Hardware
  13
  - Top Components
    13
    
    Pointing Devices
    13
    
    Lights
    15
    
    Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
    16
    
    Keys
    18
  - Front Components
    18
  - Rear Components
    19
  - Right-Side Components
    20
  - Left-Side Components
    20
  - Bottom Components
    22
  - Display Components
    23
  - Additional Hardware Components
    24
- Identifying the Labels
  25
2 Networking (Select Models Only)

27
- Wireless Connections
  28
- Wired Connections
  39
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
    39
  - Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
    39
    
    Connecting a Country- or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter (Select Models Only)
    40
    
    Connecting a Modem Cable (Select Models Only)
    40
    
    Adding New Locations When Traveling
    41
    
    Selecting a Location Setting
    41
    
    Viewing the Current Location Selection
    41
    
    Solving Travel Connection Problems
    43
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

45
4 Multimedia

51
- Multimedia Features
  51
  - Identifying Your Multimedia Components
    51
  - Multimedia Multimedia Features
    51
- Multimedia Software
  53
  - Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software
    53
  - Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
    53
- Audio
  54
- Video
  57
  - Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
    57
    
    Using the Displayport
    57
    
    Using the External Monitor Port
    57
- Optical Drives (Select Models Only)
  59
- Webcam
  62
5 Power Management

65
6 Drives

80
- Identifying Installed Drives
  81
- Handling Drives
  81
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  82
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    82
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    82
- Using HP 3D Driveguard
  83
  - Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
    83
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
    84
- Using RAID (Select Models Only)
  85
- Replacing a Hard Drive
  86
  - Replacing a 1.8-Inch Hard Drive
    86
  - Replacing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
    91
7 External Devices

98
- Using a USB Device
  98
  - Connecting a USB Device
    98
  - Removing a USB Device
    99
  - Using USB Legacy Support
    99
- Using a 1394 Device
  100
  - Connecting a 1394 Device
    100
  - Removing a 1394 Device
    100
- Using the Docking Connector
  101
- Using External Drives
  102
  - Using Optional External Devices
    102
- Using an Optional External Optical Drive
  103
  - Inserting an Optical Disc (CD or DVD)
    103
  - Removing an Optical Disc (CD or DVD)
    103
    
    When the Disc Tray Does Not Open
    104
    
    When the Disc Tray Opens
    104
8 External Media Cards

106
- Using SD Card Reader Cards
  106
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    106
  - Removing a Digital Card
    106
- Using Expresscards
  107
  - Configuring an Expresscard
    107
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    107
  - Removing an Expresscard
    108
- Using Smart Cards
  109
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    110
  - Removing a Smart Card
    110
9 Memory Modules

111
- Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
  112
- Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
  115
10 Security

123
- Protecting the Computer
  123
- Using Passwords
  124
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    124
  - Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
    124
  - BIOS Administrator Password
    125
    
    Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
    126
    
    Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
    128
  - Using Computer Setup Drivelock
    128
    
    Setting a Drivelock Password
    129
    
    Entering a Drivelock Password
    130
    
    Changing a Drivelock Password
    131
    
    Removing Drivelock Protection
    132
  - Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
    132
    
    Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
    132
    
    Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
    133
- Using Computer Setup Security Features
  134
- Using Antivirus Software
  136
- Using Firewall Software
  137
- Installing Critical Security Updates
  138
- Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  139
- Installing a Security Cable
  140
11 Software Updates

141
- Updating Software
  141
  - Updating the BIOS
    142
    
    Determining the BIOS Version
    142
    
    Downloading a BIOS Update
    143
  - Updating Programs and Drivers
    144
  - Using Softpaq Download Manager
    144
12 Multiboot

146
13 Management

151
- Using Client Management Solutions
  151
  - Configuring and Deploying a Software Image
    151
  - Managing and Updating Software
    152
    
    HP Client Manager for Altiris (Select Models Only)
    152
    
    HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (Select Models Only)
    154
    
    HP SSM (System Software Manager)
    155
- Using Intel Active Management Technology (Select Models Only)
  156
  - Enabling the Iamt Solution
    156
  - Using the Mebx Setup Utility Menus
    156
14 Computer Setup

158
- Starting Computer Setup
  158
- Using Computer Setup
  158
  - Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    158
  - Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    159
- Computer Setup Menus
  159
  - File Menu
    160
  - Security Menu
    160
  - System Configuration Menu
    161
15 Backing up and Recovering

166
- Backing up Your Information
  167
- Performing a Recovery
  169
  - Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    169
- Using F11
  170
- Using a Windows 7 Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
  170

HP EliteBook Series Driver Installation (20 pages)

Installing SATA Drivers on HP EliteBook Notebook PCs

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.21 MB

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HP EliteBook Series User Manual (183 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Features

2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

11 Software Updates

12 Backup and Recovery

13 Computer Setup

14 Multiboot

15 Management and Printing

Index

HP EliteBook Series User Manual (163 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Features

2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

11 Software Updates

12 Backup and Recovery

13 Computer Setup

14 Multiboot

15 Management and Printing

Index

HP EliteBook Series User Manual (177 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Features

2 Networking (Select Models Only)

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

11 Software Updates

12 Multiboot

13 Management

14 Computer Setup

15 Backing up and Recovering

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