HP XT905UT User manual

HP EliteBook User Guide

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First Edition: January 2010
Document Part Number: 590179-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Features
Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 1
Top components .................................................................................................................. 1
Pointing devices .................................................................................................. 1
Lights ................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................ 4
Keys .................................................................................................................... 6
Front components ................................................................................................................ 6
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 8
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 8
Rear components ................................................................................................................ 9
Bottom components ........................................................................................................... 10
Display ............................................................................................................................... 11
Wireless antennas (select models only) ............................................................................ 11
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 12
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 13
2 Wireless, modem, and local area network
Using wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................................... 15
Identifying wireless and network icons .............................................................................. 16
Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ 16
Using the wireless button ................................................................................................... 16
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) .................................................... 17
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................ 17
Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ 17
Using a WLAN .................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................................ 18
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................................... 20
Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 20
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 21
Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 21
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 22
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 24
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Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 24
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................................. 25
Cannot create a WLAN connection ................................................................................... 25
Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................................. 26
Network icon is not displayed ............................................................................................ 26
Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 26
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 27
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 27
Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 28
Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 28
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter ........................................................ 29
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 29
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 29
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 30
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 31
Using preinstalled communication software ...................................................... 32
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 33
3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 34
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 34
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 34
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 34
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 34
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 34
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 34
Displaying system information .......................................................................... 35
Initiating Standby ............................................................................................... 36
Switching the screen image .............................................................................. 37
Viewing battery charge information ................................................................... 38
Decreasing screen brightness ........................................................................... 39
Increasing screen brightness ............................................................................ 39
Activating the ambient light sensor .................................................................. 39
Using HP Quick Launch Buttons ........................................................................................................ 40
Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel .............................................................................. 41
Using HP QuickLook .......................................................................................................................... 42
Using HP QuickWeb ........................................................................................................................... 43
Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................................. 43
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 43
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 44
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 45
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Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 45
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 46
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. 47
Installing your preloaded multimedia software ................................................................... 47
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 47
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 48
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 48
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 50
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 50
Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... 50
Using the DisplayPort ........................................................................................ 50
Using the DreamColor display (select models only) ......................................... 51
Optical drive (select models only) ...................................................................................................... 52
Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 52
Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ....................................................................... 52
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ................................................................. 52
CD-R discs ........................................................................................................ 53
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... 53
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... 53
DVD±RW discs ................................................................................................. 53
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................. 53
Blu-ray Discs (BDs) ........................................................................................... 53
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................. 54
Configuring AutoPlay ......................................................................................................... 55
Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 55
Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... 55
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................ 55
Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................ 56
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ..................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 57
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............. 57
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................ 58
A disc does not play .......................................................................................... 58
A disc does not play automatically .................................................................... 59
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically .......................................................... 59
A movie is not visible on an external display ..................................................... 60
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before
completion ......................................................................................................... 60
A device driver must be reinstalled ................................................................... 60
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................. 60
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ................................................... 61
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 62
Webcam tips ...................................................................................................................... 62
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Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 62
Capturing business card images ....................................................................................... 63
5 Power management
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 66
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 66
Initiating and exiting Standby ............................................................................ 66
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 67
Using the Power Meter ...................................................................................................... 67
Using power schemes ....................................................................................................... 68
Viewing the current scheme .............................................................................. 68
Selecting a different power scheme .................................................................. 68
Customizing power schemes ............................................................................ 69
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby ............................................................ 69
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 70
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 70
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 71
Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... 71
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 71
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 72
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 72
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 73
Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 74
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 74
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 74
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 76
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 76
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ........................................................................................... 76
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available ........................................................................................... 76
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 76
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 76
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 76
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby ......................................................... 77
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 77
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 78
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby ...................................................... 78
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 78
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 78
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 79
Replacing the battery ........................................................................................................ 79
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................................... 80
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Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 80
6 Drives
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 82
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 82
Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................................... 84
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 84
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 84
Using HP 3D DriveGuard ................................................................................................................... 85
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................................. 85
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software .................................................................................... 85
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay ................................................................................... 87
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay ................................................................................................. 90
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 90
Replacing an optical drive .................................................................................................. 93
7 External devices
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 96
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 96
Stopping and removing a USB device ............................................................................... 96
Using USB legacy support ................................................................................................. 97
Using a 1394 device ........................................................................................................................... 98
Connecting a 1394 device ................................................................................................. 98
Stopping and removing a 1394 device .............................................................................. 98
Using an eSATA device ..................................................................................................................... 99
Connecting an eSATA device ............................................................................................ 99
Stopping and removing an eSATA device ......................................................................... 99
Using external drives ........................................................................................................................ 100
Using optional external devices ....................................................................................... 100
Using the docking connector ........................................................................................................... 101
8 External media cards
Using Media Card Reader cards ...................................................................................................... 102
Inserting a digital card ...................................................................................................... 102
Stopping and removing a digital card .............................................................................. 103
Using ExpressCards (select models only) ........................................................................................ 104
Configuring an ExpressCard ............................................................................................ 104
Inserting an ExpressCard ................................................................................................ 104
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard ......................................................................... 105
Using Smart Cards (select models only) .......................................................................................... 106
Inserting a smart card ...................................................................................................... 106
Removing a smart card .................................................................................................... 106
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9 Memory modules
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................................ 109
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ................................................... 112
Increasing hard drive space for the Hibernation file ......................................................................... 116
10 Security
Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 117
Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 118
Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 118
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................ 118
BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... 119
Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... 120
Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 121
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ................................................................................... 121
Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... 122
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 123
Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... 124
Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... 125
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ........................................................................... 125
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................... 125
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ..................................................... 126
Using Computer Setup security features .......................................................................................... 127
Securing system devices ................................................................................................. 127
Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. 127
Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. 128
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 129
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 130
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................. 131
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... 132
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 133
11 Software Updates
Updating software ............................................................................................................................ 134
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 136
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 136
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 137
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 138
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................. 139
12 Backup and recovery
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 141
Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 142
Recovering your information ............................................................................................ 142
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Recovering the operating system and programs ............................................................. 142
13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 143
Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... 143
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... 143
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 144
Computer Setup menus ................................................................................................................... 144
File menu ......................................................................................................................... 145
Security menu .................................................................................................................. 145
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 146
14 MultiBoot
About the boot device order ............................................................................................................. 151
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup ....................................................................................... 153
Considering boot order changes ...................................................................................................... 154
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ...................................................................................................... 155
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ................................................................... 155
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt ............................................... 155
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ................................................................................ 156
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ......................................................................... 156
15 Management and printing
Using Client Management Solutions ................................................................................................ 157
Configuring and deploying a software image ................................................................... 157
Managing and updating software ..................................................................................... 158
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) .......................................... 158
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ....................... 160
HP SSM (System Software Manager) ............................................................. 161
Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only) ................................................... 162
Enabling the iAMT solution .............................................................................................. 162
Using the MEBx setup utility menus ................................................................................ 162
Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) ................................................................ 164
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 165
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1 Features
Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start >My Computer.
2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.
3. Select Hardware tab >Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
Top components
Pointing devices
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2) Center pointing stick button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
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Component Description
(3) Right pointing stick button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(4) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(5) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(6) Center TouchPad button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
(7) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(8) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(9) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Printers
and Other Hardware >Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Wireless lights (2)
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●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in Standby.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.
●Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
(4) Drive light ●Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(5) QuickLook light ●On: The computer is on.
●Off: The computer is off or in the Standby or Hibernation state.
(6) HP QuickWeb light ●On: The Web browser is in use.
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Component Description
(7) TouchPad light ●Blue: TouchPad is on.
●Amber: TouchPad is off.
(8) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
(10) Volume mute light ●On: Computer sound is on.
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
(11) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(12) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(13) Calculator light ●On: The Windows® calculator function is on.
●Blinking: The Windows calculator is in use.
*The two power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open.
The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
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The two wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open.
The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader
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Component Description
(1) Power button ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button to shut
down the computer.
●When the computer is in Standby, press the button
briefly to exit Standby.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the
button briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel >Performance and Maintenance >
Power Options.
(2) QuickLook button ●When the computer is off, press the button to open
HP QuickLook.
●When the computer is on, press the button to open
Software Setup.
NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the
default Web browser opens.
(3) QuickWeb button ●When the computer is off, press the button to open
HP QuickWeb.
●When the computer is on, press the button to open
the default Web browser.
(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish
a wireless connection.
(5) TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(6) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(7) Volume down button Decreases computer volume.
(8) Volume up button Increases computer volume.
(9) Calculator button Turns on the Windows calculator function.
(10) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
password logon.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Front components
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Component Description
(1) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN device,
the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), and/
or a Bluetooth device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in Standby.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.
●Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
(4) Drive light ●Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(5) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(6) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick
●Memory Stick Duo (adapter required)
●Memory Stick Pro (adapter required)
●MultiMediaCard
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card
●xD-Picture Card Type H
●xD-Picture Card Type M
(7) Display release button Opens the computer.
(8) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcam can capture
an image.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards and Java™ Cards.
(2) Upgrade bay Supports an optical drive or hard drive.
(3) 3.0 SuperSpeed USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices and transfer data at a higher speed
than a 2.0 USB device.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(6) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Left-side components
Component Description
(1) USB ports (3) Connect optional USB devices.
(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(3) DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(4) eSATA port Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an
eSATA external hard drive.
(5) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
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