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HP VM614AV Athlon Laptop manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
HP VM614AV User Manual (181 pages)
HP ProBook 6555b: User Guide
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HP
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Laptop
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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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