Manual
Table Of Contents
- Features
- Networking (select models only)
- Pointing devices and keyboard
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Setting power options
- Using external AC power
- Using battery power
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Charging a battery
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Calibrating a battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Replacing the battery
- Testing an AC adapter
- Shutting down the computer
- Drives
- External devices
- External media cards
- Memory modules
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using Computer Setup security features
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
- Installing a security cable
- Software updates
- MultiBoot
- Management
- Computer Setup
- Backing up and recovering
- Index

Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable (select models only).
(3) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external
MultiBay or an optional external optical drive, if used with a
powered USB cable.
(4) Optical drive Reads and writes to (select models only) an optical disc.
(5) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable (select models only).
(3) Powered USB port Provides power to a USB device, such as an optional external
MultiBay or an optional external optical drive, if used with a
powered USB cable.
(4) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(5) Hard drive bay Holds a 2.5-inch hard drive.
(6) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java Cards.
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