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HP ProBook Series User Manual (183 pages)
HP ProBook 6440b: User Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 6.88 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
13
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
15
Keys
19
Front Components
20
Right-Side Components
21
Left-Side Components
23
Rear Components
24
Bottom Components
25
Display Components
26
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
27
Additional Hardware Components
29
Identifying the Labels
29
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network
31
Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
31
Identifying Wireless and Network Icons
32
Using the Wireless Controls
32
Using the Wireless Button
32
Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
33
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
33
Using Operating System Controls
33
Using a WLAN Device (Select Models Only)
35
Setting up a WLAN
35
Protecting Your WLAN
35
Connecting to a WLAN
37
Roaming to Another Network
37
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
38
Inserting a SIM
38
Removing a SIM
39
Using a Bluetooth Wireless Device
41
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
41
Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems
42
Cannot Create a WLAN Connection
42
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
43
Network Status Icon Is Not Displayed
43
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
43
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
44
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
44
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
45
Connecting a Modem Cable
45
Connecting a Country- or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
46
Selecting a Location Setting
46
Viewing the Current Location Selection
46
Adding New Locations When Traveling
47
Solving Travel Connection Problems
48
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
49
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
50
Using Pointing Devices
50
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
50
Using the Touchpad
50
Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only)
50
Connecting an External Mouse
50
Using the Keyboard
50
Using Hotkeys
50
Displaying System Information
51
Initiating Sleep
52
Switching the Screen Image
53
Displaying Power Assistant
54
Decreasing Screen Brightness
55
Increasing Screen Brightness
55
Using HP Quicklook 3
56
Using Keypads
56
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
56
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
57
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
57
Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
57
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
58
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
59
4 Multimedia
60
Multimedia Features
60
Adjusting the Volume
60
Multimedia Software
61
Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software
62
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
62
Audio
63
Connecting External Audio Devices
63
Checking Your Audio Functions
63
Video
65
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
65
Using the Displayport
65
Using the External Monitor Port
65
Optical Drive (Select Models Only)
67
Identifying the Optical Drive
67
Using Optical Discs (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
67
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
68
CD-R Discs
68
CD-RW Discs
68
DVD±R Discs
68
DVD±RW Discs
68
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
68
Blu-Ray Discs (Bds)
69
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
69
Configuring Autoplay
70
Changing DVD Region Settings
70
Observing the Copyright Warning
70
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
71
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
71
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
72
Troubleshooting
72
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
73
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
73
A Disc Does Not Play
74
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
74
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
75
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
75
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
75
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
76
Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers
76
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
76
Webcam (Select Models Only)
78
Adjusting Webcam Properties
78
Capturing Business Card Images
79
5 Power Management
81
Setting Power Options
81
Using Power-Saving States
81
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
81
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
82
Using the Battery Meter
82
Using Power Plans
82
Customizing Power Plans
83
Selecting a Different Power Plan
83
Viewing the Current Power Plan
83
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
83
Using Power Assistant (Select Models Only)
84
Starting Power Assistant
84
Using External AC Power
84
Connecting the AC Adapter
85
Using Battery Power
85
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
86
Using Battery Check
86
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
86
Inserting or Removing the Battery
87
Charging a Battery
88
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
89
Managing Low Battery Levels
89
Identifying Low Battery Levels
89
Resolving a Low Battery Level
90
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
90
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
90
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
90
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
90
Calibrating a Battery
90
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
90
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
91
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
91
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
93
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
93
Conserving Battery Power
93
Storing a Battery
93
Disposing of a Used Battery
94
Replacing the Battery
94
Testing an AC Adapter
95
Shutting down the Computer
95
6 Drives
97
Identifying Installed Drives
97
Handling Drives
97
Improving Hard Drive Performance
99
Using Disk Defragmenter
99
Using Disk Cleanup
99
Using HP 3D Driveguard
100
Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
100
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
101
Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
102
Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
105
Removing the Protective Insert
105
Replacing a Hard Drive
105
Replacing an Optical Drive
108
7 External Devices
111
Using a USB Device
111
Connecting a USB Device
111
Stopping and Removing a USB Device
112
Using USB Legacy Support
112
Using a 1394 Device
113
Connecting a 1394 Device
113
Stopping and Removing a 1394 Device
113
Using a Serial Device (Select Models Only)
115
Using External Drives
116
Using Optional External Devices
116
Using a Docking Device
117
8 External Media Cards
118
Using Media Card Reader Cards
118
Inserting a Digital Card
118
Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
119
Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
120
Configuring an Expresscard
120
Inserting an Expresscard
120
Stopping and Removing an Expresscard
121
Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
123
Inserting a Smart Card
123
Removing a Smart Card
123
9 Memory Modules
124
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
125
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
128
10 Security
132
Protecting the Computer
132
Using Passwords
133
Setting Passwords in Windows
133
Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
133
BIOS Administrator Password
134
Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
135
Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
136
Using Computer Setup Drivelock
136
Setting a Drivelock Password
137
Entering a Drivelock Password
138
Changing a Drivelock Password
139
Removing Drivelock Protection
140
Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
140
Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
140
Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
141
Using Computer Setup Security Features
142
Securing System Devices
142
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
142
Using Computer Setup System Ids
143
Using Antivirus Software
144
Using Firewall Software
145
Installing Critical Updates
146
Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
147
Installing a Security Cable
148
11 Software Updates
149
Updating Software
149
Updating the BIOS
151
Determining the BIOS Version
151
Downloading a BIOS Update
151
Updating Programs and Drivers
153
12 Backup and Recovery
154
Backing up Your Information
155
Performing a Recovery
156
Using the Windows Recovery Tools
156
Using F11 Recovery Tools
157
Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
157
13 Computer Setup
159
Starting Computer Setup
159
Using Computer Setup
159
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
159
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
160
Computer Setup Menus
160
File Menu
161
Security Menu
161
System Configuration Menu
162
14 Multiboot
166
About the Boot Device Order
166
Enabling Boot Devices in Computer Setup
168
Considering Boot Order Changes
169
Choosing Multiboot Preferences
170
Setting a New Boot Order in Computer Setup
170
Dynamically Choosing a Boot Device Using the F9 Prompt
171
Setting a Multiboot Express Prompt
171
Entering Multiboot Express Preferences
171
15 Management and Printing
172
Using Client Management Solutions
172
Configuring and Deploying a Software Image
172
Managing and Updating Software
173
HP Client Manager for Altiris (Select Models Only)
173
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (Select Models Only)
175
HP SSM (System Software Manager)
176
Using the HP Universal Print Driver
177
Index
178
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HP ProBook Series User Manual (181 pages)
HP ProBook 6555b: User Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 6.89 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
13
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
16
Keys
20
Front Components
21
Right-Side Components
22
Left-Side Components
24
Rear Components
25
Bottom Components
26
Display Components
27
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
28
Additional Hardware Components
29
Identifying the Labels
29
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network
31
Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
31
Identifying Wireless and Network Icons
32
Using the Wireless Controls
32
Using the Wireless Button
32
Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
33
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
33
Using Operating System Controls
34
Using a WLAN Device (Select Models Only)
35
Setting up a WLAN
35
Protecting Your WLAN
35
Connecting to a WLAN
36
Roaming to Another Network
37
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
38
Inserting a SIM
38
Removing a SIM
39
Using a Bluetooth Wireless Device
41
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
41
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
42
Cannot Create a WLAN Connection
42
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
42
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
43
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
43
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
44
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
44
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
45
Connecting a Modem Cable
45
Connecting a Country- or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
46
Selecting a Location Setting
46
Viewing the Current Location Selection
46
Adding New Locations When Traveling
47
Solving Travel Connection Problems
48
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
49
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
50
Using Pointing Devices
50
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
50
Using the Touchpad
50
Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only)
50
Connecting an External Mouse
50
Using the Keyboard
50
Using Hotkeys
50
Using HP Quicklook 3
53
Using Keypads
53
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
53
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
54
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
54
Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
54
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
55
4 Multimedia
56
Multimedia Features
56
Adjusting the Volume
56
Multimedia Software
57
Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software
58
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
58
Audio
59
Connecting External Audio Devices
59
Checking Your Audio Functions
59
Video
61
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
61
Using the Displayport
61
Using the External Monitor Port
61
Optical Drive (Select Models Only)
63
Identifying the Optical Drive
63
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
63
Configuring Autoplay
63
Changing DVD Region Settings
64
Observing the Copyright Warning
64
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
65
Creating (Burning) a CD, DVD, or BD
65
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
66
Troubleshooting
66
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
66
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
67
A Disc Does Not Play
68
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
69
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
69
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
69
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
69
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
70
Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers
70
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
70
Webcam (Select Models Only)
72
Adjusting Webcam Properties
72
5 Power Management
74
Setting Power Options
74
Using Power-Saving States
74
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
74
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
75
Using the Battery Meter
75
Using Power Plans
75
Customizing Power Plans
76
Selecting a Different Power Plan
76
Viewing the Current Power Plan
76
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
76
Using Power Assistant (Select Models Only)
77
Starting Power Assistant
77
Using External AC Power
77
Connecting the AC Adapter
78
Using Battery Power
79
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
79
Using Battery Check
79
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
80
Inserting or Removing the Battery
80
Charging a Battery
81
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
82
Managing Low Battery Levels
82
Identifying Low Battery Levels
82
Resolving a Low Battery Level
83
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
83
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
83
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
83
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
83
Calibrating a Battery
83
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
83
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
84
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
84
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
86
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
86
Conserving Battery Power
86
Storing a Battery
87
Disposing of a Used Battery
87
Replacing the Battery
87
Testing an AC Adapter
88
Shutting down the Computer
88
6 Drives
90
Identifying Installed Drives
90
Handling Drives
90
Improving Hard Drive Performance
92
Using Disk Defragmenter
92
Using Disk Cleanup
92
Using HP 3D Driveguard
93
Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
93
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
94
Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
95
Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
98
Removing the Protective Insert
98
Replacing a Hard Drive
98
Replacing an Optical Drive
102
7 External Devices
105
Using a USB Device
105
Connecting a USB Device
105
Removing a USB Device
106
Using USB Legacy Support
106
Using a 1394 Device
107
Connecting a 1394 Device
107
Removing a 1394 Device
107
Using a Serial Device (Select Models Only)
109
Using External Drives
110
Using Optional External Devices
110
Using a Docking Device
111
8 External Media Cards
112
Using Media Card Reader Cards
112
Inserting a Digital Card
112
Removing a Digital Card
113
Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
114
Configuring an Expresscard
114
Inserting an Expresscard
114
Removing an Expresscard
115
Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
116
Inserting a Smart Card
116
Removing a Smart Card
116
9 Memory Modules
118
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
119
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
122
10 Security
126
Protecting the Computer
126
Using Passwords
127
Setting Passwords in Windows
127
Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
127
BIOS Administrator Password
128
Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
129
Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
130
Using Computer Setup Drivelock
130
Setting a Drivelock Password
131
Entering a Drivelock Password
132
Changing a Drivelock Password
133
Removing Drivelock Protection
134
Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
134
Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
134
Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
135
Using Computer Setup Security Features
136
Securing System Devices
136
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
136
Using Computer Setup System Ids
137
Using Antivirus Software
138
Using Firewall Software
139
Installing Critical Updates
140
Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
141
Installing a Security Cable
142
11 Software Updates
143
Updating Software
143
Updating the BIOS
145
Determining the BIOS Version
145
Downloading a BIOS Update
145
Updating Programs and Drivers
147
12 Backup and Recovery
148
Backing up Your Information
149
Performing a Recovery
151
Using the Windows Recovery Tools
151
Using F11 Recovery Tools
152
Using a Windows 7 Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
152
13 Computer Setup
154
Starting Computer Setup
154
Using Computer Setup
154
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
154
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
155
Computer Setup Menus
155
File Menu
156
Security Menu
156
System Configuration Menu
157
14 Multiboot
161
About the Boot Device Order
161
Enabling Boot Devices in Computer Setup
163
Considering Boot Order Changes
164
Choosing Multiboot Preferences
165
Setting a New Boot Order in Computer Setup
165
Dynamically Choosing a Boot Device Using the F9 Prompt
166
Setting a Multiboot Express Prompt
166
Entering Multiboot Express Preferences
166
15 Management and Printing
167
Using Client Management Solutions
167
Configuring and Deploying a Software Image
167
Managing and Updating Software
168
HP Client Manager for Altiris (Select Models Only)
168
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (Select Models Only)
170
HP SSM (System Software Manager)
171
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (Select Models Only)
172
16 Routine Care
173
Cleaning Products
174
Cleaning Procedures
174
Cleaning the Display
174
Cleaning the Sides and Cover
174
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
175
Index
176
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