HP XZ046UA User Manual

Notebook PC User Guide

Create a system restore point ... 103Restore to a previous date and time ...

Using firewall softwareWhen you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be ableto gain access to the comput

Installing critical updatesCAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from securitybreaches and computer viru

10 Setup Utility (BIOS)Starting Setup UtilitySetup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows

Your change goes into effect immediately.Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityBecause Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the

Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you

System Configuration menuSelect To do thisLanguage Support Change the language of Setup Utility.Button Sound (select models only) Enable/disable the c

11 Software updatesUpdated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.Most software and BIOS updates on

To use Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information:1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key forS

The BIOS installation begins.5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.The system automatically shuts down after the BI

12 Backup and recoveryRecovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that youcreate recovery discs immediat

1FeaturesIdentifying hardwareTo see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:▲Select Start > Control Panel > System and

NOTE: The external hard drive must be connected to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB porton an external device such as a hub.●You will need hig

3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.4. Save the document.●You can back up your information to an optional external har

Using Windows Backup and RestoreTo create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps:NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected t

Using system restore pointsWhen you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allowsyou to save and name a

not have a recovery partition. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your computer.Use these discs to recover your operating sys

IndexSymbols/Numerics1394 Power Saving 95AAC adapterconnecting 62identifying 11action keysdecrease screenbrightness 27Help and Support 27increase scre

Ddevice driversHP drivers 57Windows drivers 57Diagnostics menu 95digital carddefined 79inserting 79removing 81stopping 81Digital Media Slot light,iden

minimizing interference 21modem approval label 12modem cablenoise suppression circuitry 11monitor port, external 8monitor, connecting 36mouse, externa

troubleshootingdisc burning 55disc play 54DVD movie play 55external display 55HP device drivers 57optical disc tray 51optical drive detection 53Window

Component Description(1)TouchPad off indicator To switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap theTouchPad off indicator.NOTE: When the TouchPad

LightsComponent Description(1) TouchPad light●On: The TouchPad is disabled.●Off: The TouchPad is enabled.(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(3

Button and speakersComponent Description(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.(2) Power button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecom

KeysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key.(2) fn key Displays system information

DisplayComponent Description(1) Internal microphone Records sound.(2) Integrated webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures stil

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Optical drive Reads and writes to optical discs.(2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive

Left-side componentsComponent Description(1)External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool int

Bottom componentsComponent Description(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.(2)Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.(3) Ven

© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.ATI is a trademark of Advanced MicroDevices, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademarkowned by its propri

Wireless antennasAt least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas arenot visible from the outside of the

Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power

LabelsThe labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems or travel internationally with the comp

2 Wireless, local area network, andmodemUsing wireless devicesWireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer ma

Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon Name DescriptionWireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless

Using HP Wireless AssistantA wireless device can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. If a wireless device is disabledin Setup Utility, it

NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typi

Protecting your WLANBecause the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casualeavesdropping rather than m

Connecting to a WLANTo connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is white. If the

●Imaging devices (printer, camera)●Audio devices (headset, speakers)Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a pers

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on

3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to expand the list and show all adapters.4. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The l

SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your computer to identify yourcomputer to the network.●For a network connected to your

If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, referto the router manufacturer's instruction

3 Pointing devices and keyboardUsing the TouchPadThe following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad.Component Description(1) TouchPad

NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the TouchPadbefore moving it to the scroll zone. Simply sliding

PinchingPinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos.To pinch:●Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the Touch

Setting pointing device preferencesUse Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as buttonconfiguration, click spe

f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operatingsystem and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press esc.– or –●Press and

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4MultimediaMultimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your compu

Component Description(1)Internal microphone Records sound.(2) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.(3)

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume action keys:◦To decrease volume incrementally, press the v

c. Under Behaviors in the Volume section, select Show icon and notifications.d. Click OK.●Program volume control:Volume can also be adjusted within so

Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view pictures. The followin

Connecting external audio devicesWARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,earbuds, or a headset.

Connecting an external monitor or projectorThe external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projectorto

Connecting an HDMI device (select models only)Select models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects thecom

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to theHD

Using optical discsAn optical drive plays optical discs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs, and if it isa Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive,

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Selecting the right discAn optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are alsoused for commercial aud

LightScribe DVD+R discsUse LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs areread-compatible with most DVD

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.If you have not yet configured AutoPlay

Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings.2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices che

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines:Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reli

Creating (burning) a CD or DVDIf your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software suchas Windows Media Player or

Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out thetray

Removing the optical driveThe optical drive can be removed to reduce the weight of the computer:1. Save your work.2. Shut down the computer and close

8. Remove the security screw from the optical drive.NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after thesec

10. Replace the security screw.11. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer, close the hard drivecover (2), and tig

Current network security codes are unavailable ... 20WLAN connection is very weak ...

NOTE: The first time you access the YouCam software, you may experience a brief delay as thesoftware loads.Using YouCam as your webcam software enable

Adjusting webcam propertiesYou can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the web

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outeredges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and a

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.I

A disc does not play●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD.●Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD.●Be su

A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically●Clean the disc.●Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions:◦Log off the Internet.◦Change

A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or displayUse CyberLink PowerDVD to play a DVD. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the compute

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.2. Click the option

5 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation

When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where youstopped working.NOTE: If you have set a password

LightScribe DVD+R discs ... 41Blu-ray Disc ...

The following power plans are available:●HP recommended●High performance●Power saverYou can change the settings of these power plans through Power Opt

Switching between graphics modes (select models only)Select computers are equipped with switchable graphics and have two modes for processing graphics

Connecting the AC adapterWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily

To test the AC adapter:1. Remove the battery from the computer.2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet.3. Turn o

Using Battery CheckHelp and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer.To run Battery Check:1. Connect the AC

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Charging a batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into

Resolving a low battery levelCAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery leveland has initiated Hib

To fully charge the battery:1. Insert the battery into the computer.2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter or an optional power adapter, and then pl

Step 4: Fully recharge the batteryTo recharge the battery:1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fu

Finding battery information in Help and Support ... 63Using Battery Check ...

If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove thebattery and store it separately.To prolong the charge

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shut down procedures, try thefollowing emergency procedures in the sequence pr

6 DrivesHandling drivesDrives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautionsbefore handling drives. A

Using external drivesRemovable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive canbe added by connecting the dr

Using Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up diskspace and help the computer to

9. Remove the hard drive screws (1), and then lift the hard drive slightly (2).10. Disconnect the hard drive cable, and then lift the hard drive away

To install a hard drive:1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and then connect the hard drive cable.2. Snap the hard drive into place (1),

5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).6. Replace the battery.7. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external d

7 External devices and external mediacardsUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional

Removing a USB deviceCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure tosafely remove a USB device.CAUTI

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2. Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.You will hear a sound when the device has been

Removing a digital cardCAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safelyremove the digital card.Save y

8 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric

7. Loosen the memory module compartment screws (1). Lift the memory module compartment cover(2) away from the computer.8. If you are replacing a memor

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edgesonly. Do not touch the components on the memory module, and do not

14. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.15. Turn on the computer.85

9SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You canalso use the same password for more than one Setu

Administrator passwordYour administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information inSetup Utility. After thi

Managing a power-on passwordTo set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer