Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
- Features
- Wireless, local area network, and modem
- Pointing devices and keyboard
- Using the TouchPad
- Using keyboard hotkeys
- Displaying system information
- Opening Help and Support
- Opening the Print Options window
- Opening a Web browser
- Switching the screen image
- Initiating Sleep
- Initiating QuickLock
- Decreasing screen brightness
- Increasing screen brightness
- Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD
- Stopping an audio CD or a DVD
- Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
- Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
- Using keypads
- Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
- Multimedia
- Multimedia features
- Multimedia software
- Audio
- Video
- Webcam
- Troubleshooting
- The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
- The computer does not detect the optical drive
- A disc does not play
- A disc does not play automatically
- A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
- A DVD movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display
- A device driver must be reinstalled
- HP Mobile Remote Control (Select Models Only)
- HP Media Remote Control (Select Models Only)
- Power management
- Setting power options
- Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
- Using external AC power
- Using battery power
- Finding battery information in Help and Support
- Using Battery Check
- 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
- Shutting down the computer
- Drives
- Handling drives
- Optical drive
- Using external drives
- Improving hard drive performance
- Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing a drive in the SmartBay
- External devices
- External media cards
- Memory modules
- Security
- Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Software updates
- Backup and recovery
- Index

Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose it to computer
viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to
function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they
have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must
be kept up to date.
Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software includes
60 days of free updates. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses
beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton
Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program.
To view and access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet
Security.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support.
Using firewall software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able
to gain access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software
preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy.
Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all
incoming and outgoing traffic. Refer to the firewall user guide or contact your firewall manufacturer for
more information.
NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer
or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the problem,
disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To
permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall.
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