Traveling with the computer. HP ProBook 455 G2 Notebook PC, ProBook 445 G1 Notebook PC, ProBook 455 G1 Notebook PC
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A Traveling with the computer
For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:
● Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
◦ Back up your information.
◦ Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive.
◦ Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
◦ Shut down the computer.
● Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate on the computer.
● When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage; do not check it in with the rest of your bags.
CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.
● In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline. If you plan to use the computer during a flight, check with the airline in advance.
● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately.
● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”
● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an
802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General
Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments. Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in hazardous locations. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on.
● If you are traveling internationally, follow these suggestions:
◦ Check the computer-related customs regulations for each country or region on your itinerary.
◦ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the computer. Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances.
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Table of contents
- 11 Welcome
- 12 Finding information
- 14 Getting to know your computer
- 14 Top
- 14 TouchPad
- 15 Lights
- 16 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)
- 18 Keys
- 20 Front
- 21 Right
- 22 Left
- 23 Display
- 24 Bottom
- 26 Connecting to a network
- 26 Connecting to a wireless network
- 26 Using the wireless controls
- 26 Using the wireless button
- 27 Using operating system controls
- 27 Using a WLAN
- 27 Using an Internet service provider
- 28 Setting up a WLAN
- 28 Configuring a wireless router
- 28 Protecting your WLAN
- 29 Connecting to a WLAN
- 29 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)
- 29 Connecting to a wired network
- 30 Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
- 31 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
- 31 Using pointing devices
- 31 Setting pointing device preferences
- 31 Using the TouchPad
- 32 Turning the TouchPad off and on
- 32 Using TouchPad Gestures
- 32 One-finger slide
- 33 Tapping
- 33 Scrolling
- 34 Pinching/zooming
- 34 Rotating (select models only)
- 35 2-Finger click (select models only)
- 35 Flicking (select models only)
- 36 Using the keyboard
- 36 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
- 37 Identifying the hot keys
- 38 Using keypads
- 38 Using the embedded numeric keypad (select models only)
- 39 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off
- 39 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
- 39 Using the integrated numeric keypad (select models only)
- 39 Using an optional external numeric keypad
- 41 Multimedia
- 41 Using the media activity controls
- 41 Audio
- 41 Connecting speakers
- 41 Adjusting the volume
- 42 Connecting headphones
- 42 Connecting a microphone
- 42 Checking audio functions on the computer
- 42 Webcam (select models only)
- 43 Video
- 43 VGA
- 44 HDMI (select models only)
- 44 Configuring audio for HDMI
- 46 Power management
- 46 Shutting down the computer
- 46 Setting power options
- 46 Using power-saving states
- 47 Initiating and exiting Sleep
- 47 Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation
- 47 Using the power meter and power settings
- 47 Setting password protection on wakeup
- 48 Using battery power
- 48 Finding additional battery information
- 49 Using Battery Check
- 49 Displaying the remaining battery charge
- 49 Maximizing battery discharge time
- 49 Managing low battery levels
- 49 Identifying low battery levels
- 50 Resolving a low battery level
- 50 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
- 50 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
- 50 Inserting or removing the battery
- 50 Inserting a battery
- 50 Removing a battery
- 51 Conserving battery power
- 51 Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- 51 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- 52 Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
- 52 Using external AC power
- 52 Testing an AC adapter
- 54 External cards and devices
- 54 Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)
- 54 Inserting a digital card
- 54 Removing a digital card
- 55 Using a USB device
- 55 Connecting a USB device
- 56 Removing a USB device
- 56 Using optional external devices
- 56 Using optional external drives
- 57 Drives
- 57 Handling drives
- 57 Using hard drives
- 58 Using the optional security screw
- 59 Removing or replacing the service door
- 59 Removing the service door
- 59 Replacing the service door
- 60 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
- 60 Removing the hard drive
- 62 Installing a hard drive
- 63 Improving hard drive performance
- 63 Using Disk Defragmenter
- 64 Using Disk Cleanup
- 64 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
- 64 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
- 65 Managing power with a parked hard drive
- 65 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software
- 65 Using optical drives (select models only)
- 65 Identifying the installed optical drive
- 66 Inserting an optical disc
- 66 Tray-load
- 66 Removing an optical disc
- 66 Tray-load
- 66 When the disc tray opens normally
- 67 When the disc tray fails to open normally
- 69 Sharing optical drives
- 69 Using RAID (select models only)
- 70 Security
- 70 Protecting the computer
- 71 Using passwords
- 71 Setting passwords in Windows
- 72 Setting passwords in Computer Setup
- 72 Managing a BIOS administrator password
- 73 Entering a BIOS administrator password
- 73 Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password
- 74 Setting a DriveLock password
- 75 Entering a DriveLock password
- 75 Changing a DriveLock password
- 75 Removing DriveLock protection
- 76 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock
- 76 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password
- 76 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection
- 77 Using antivirus software
- 77 Using firewall software
- 77 Installing critical security updates
- 78 Using HP Client Security Manager
- 78 Installing an optional security cable
- 78 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
- 78 Locating the fingerprint reader
- 80 Maintenance
- 80 Adding or replacing memory modules
- 82 Cleaning your computer
- 82 Cleaning products
- 83 Cleaning procedures
- 83 Cleaning the display
- 83 Cleaning the sides and cover
- 83 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
- 83 Updating programs and drivers
- 84 Using SoftPaq Download Manager
- 85 Backup and recovery
- 85 Backing up your information
- 86 Performing a system recovery
- 86 Using the Windows recovery tools
- 87 Using f11 recovery tools
- 87 Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)
- 88 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
- 88 Remove everything and reinstall Windows
- 89 Using HP Software Setup
- 90 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and System Diagnostics
- 90 Using Computer Setup
- 90 Starting Computer Setup
- 90 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
- 91 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
- 92 Updating the BIOS
- 92 Determining the BIOS version
- 92 Downloading a BIOS update
- 93 Using MultiBoot
- 93 About the boot device order
- 93 Choosing Multi Boot preferences
- 93 Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup
- 94 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt
- 94 Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt
- 95 Entering MultiBoot Express preferences
- 95 Using System Diagnostics
- 96 Support
- 96 Contacting support
- 97 Labels
- 98 Specifications
- 98 Input power
- 98 Operating environment
- 99 Traveling with the computer
- 100 Troubleshooting
- 100 Troubleshooting resources
- 100 Resolving issues
- 100 The computer is unable to start up
- 100 The computer screen is blank
- 101 Software is functioning abnormally
- 101 The computer is on but not responding
- 101 The computer is unusually warm
- 101 An external device is not working
- 102 The wireless network connection is not working
- 102 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD
- 103 The computer does not detect the optical drive
- 103 A disc does not play
- 103 A movie is not visible on an external display
- 104 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- 105 Electrostatic discharge
- 106 Index