HP tm2-2150ca Notebook Essentials

Notebook Essentials

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✎

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Serial Number Label Information

The serial number label, located on the bottom of the computer, provides important

information that you may need when contacting technical support.

1

Product name 4 Warranty period

2 Serial number 5 Model description (select models)

3 Product number

Warranty Information

You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the

start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions

may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the

warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from

www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

North America:

Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA

Europe, Middle East, Africa:

Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

Asia Pacific:

Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label),

name and postal address.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Getting started

Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Updating your antivirus software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Getting to know the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Locating the electronic manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Finding more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2: What’s new?

Display rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the rotate button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Identifying TouchPad components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning the TouchPad on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Navigating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using TouchPad gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Touch screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using touch screen gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting touch screen preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Digitizer pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Identifying the pen components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Holding the pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sharing optical drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 3: Networking

Choosing the type of Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting up a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to a wired network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 4: Keeping the computer safe

Protecting the computer from viruses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Protecting your privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Protecting the computer from power surges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Chapter 5: Using software

Identifying installed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing software from an optical disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Creating or burning a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Updating the software installed on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 6: Backup and recovery

Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

When to back up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Backup suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using system restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recovering using the recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recovering using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 7: Routine care

Cleaning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Traveling and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The TouchPad is behaving erratically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The computer is on but is not responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The wireless network connection is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Appendix B: Specifications

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index

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Chapter 1: Getting started

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the next steps in this guide

before you begin using the computer. These steps include setting up your wired and wireless

networking features. You will also find practical information to help you protect and

maintain the computer. First, read this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and

where to find additional information. Then, read specific chapters for additional information.

For help in identifying specific components of the computer, refer to the user guide, which is

located in Help and Support. Click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User

Guides.

After you set up your computer, one of the first and most important steps to take is to create

a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are essential in case of

system instability or failure, when they are used to recover the operating system and software

to factory settings. For instructions, refer to Chapter 6, “Backup and recovery.”

After creating the recovery discs, set up your wired or wireless network so that you can

send and receive e-mail and connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to

Chapter 3, “Networking.”

After you have connected to the Internet, be sure to update your antivirus software. The

software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates.

Antivirus software helps protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. For more

information, refer to Chapter 4, “Keeping the computer safe.”

Creating recovery discs

Connecting to the Internet

Updating your antivirus software

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Chapter 1: Getting started

When you have completed the preceding steps, familiarize yourself with the features of the

computer and set up any additional components, such as optional external audio devices.

Be sure to review the user guides located in Help and Support on the computer. They provide

detailed information about using the computer. For instructions on accessing the user guides,

refer to the “Finding information” section later in this chapter.

The following list highlights the entertainment features of the computer and explains where

to get additional information for each feature.

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Multimedia software—The computer comes with preinstalled multimedia software,

including HP MediaSmart, which turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center.

For details, refer to Chapter 5, “Using software.”

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Audio—The computer includes integrated speakers. For more information on using the

integrated speakers and setting up optional external audio devices, refer to the user guide

in Help and Support.

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Video—You can connect an optional display device or an HDMI (High Definition

Multimedia Interface) device to the computer. You can also use an optional external

optical drive to watch a high-definition movie. For more information about the video

features, refer to the user guide in Help and Support.

✎

On select models, when watching movies, you must use MediaSmart software.

■

Webcam—Adjustable, with low-light image technology and built-in microphones, the

webcam is a perfect companion to your instant messaging program. For more

information on the webcam, refer to the user guide in Help and Support.

Getting to know the computer

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Chapter 1: Getting started

Locating the electronic manuals

For detailed information about the features and components of the computer, such as power

management, drives, memory, security, and other features, click Start, click Help and

Support, and then click User Guides. You do not need to connect to the Internet to access

the user guides in Help and Support.

✎

The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this

section.

Finding information

User Guides

Help and Support

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Chapter 1: Getting started

Finding more information

In addition to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the

operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. To access

Help and Support, click Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or region-

specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow

the on-screen instructions.

Å

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It

describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for

computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and

mechanical safety information. To access this document, click Start, click Help and

Support, and then click User Guides. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on

the Web at

http://www.hp.com/ergo

.

For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help

and Support, and then click User Guides.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

To rotate the display and use the computer in slate mode:

1. Open the display.

2. Rotate the display 180 degrees either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Ä

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to your computer, do not force

the display past 180 degrees.

3. Lower the display over the keyboard.

Ä

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to your computer, do not

transport the computer while it is in slate mode.

Display rotating

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Using the rotate button

When the computer is in slate mode, press the rotate button (on the right side of the

computer) to change the screen image to 4 different orientations. When you change the

screen orientation, the top of the screen rotates 90 degrees clockwise into the following

orientations: landscape secondary 1, portrait primary 2, landscape primary 3, and

portrait secondary 4.

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Computers with WWAN capabilities only support landscape primary 3 and portrait

secondary 4 orientations.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Identifying TouchPad components

TouchPad

Component Description

1

TouchPad off indicator To turn the TouchPad zone on and off, quickly

double-tap the TouchPad off indicator.

✎

When the TouchPad zone is active, the light

is off.

2

Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

3

Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external

mouse.

4

TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on

the screen.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Turning the TouchPad on and off

The TouchPad is turned on at the factory. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off.

To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator.

Navigating

To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction

you want the pointer to go.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Selecting

Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.

Using TouchPad gestures

The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or

pages of text. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the

same time as described in the following sections.

✎

You can scroll and pinch anywhere on the TouchPad surface. The rotate gesture must be

done within the TouchPad zone.

Scrolling

Scrolling is useful for moving around a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly

apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right

motion.

✎

Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Pinching/Zooming

Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.

■

Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart

to gradually increase the object’s size.

■

Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together

to gradually decrease the object’s size.

Rotating

Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your left

forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in a

sweeping motion, moving from twelve o’clock to three o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move

your right forefinger from three o’clock to twelve o’clock.

✎

Rotating must be done within the TouchPad zone.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Setting TouchPad preferences

Scrolling, pinching, and rotating are enabled at the factory. You computer also supports

additional TouchPad gestures that are disabled at the factory.

To disable or reenable TouchPad gestures, or to explore other TouchPad gestures:

1. Double-click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,

and then click the Device Settings tab.

2. Select the device, and then click Settings.

3. Select the gesture that you want to disable or reenable.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

✎

For additional information about using the TouchPad, refer to the user guide. To access

this guide, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides.

The computer allows you to use your fingers or the digitizer pen to perform certain actions

on the touch screen.

✎

The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To

modify settings for recognized clicks and flicks, click Start, click Control Panel, click

Hardware and Sound, and then click Pen and Touch.

✎

Some gestures are not supported in all programs.

Using touch screen gestures

Tapping (or clicking)

Tap or double-tap an item on the screen as you would click or double-click with the

TouchPad or an external mouse. Tap and hold an item to see the context menu as you would

with the right TouchPad button.

✎

You must tap and hold your finger until the operating system draws a circle around the

area you are touching, and then the context menu appears.

Touch screen

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Flicking

Touch the screen in a light, quick flicking motion up, down, left, or right to navigate through

screens or quickly scroll through documents.

✎

For the flick movement to work, a scrollbar must be present in the active window.

Dragging

Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to a

new location. You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Scrolling

Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on

the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up, down, left, or right motion.

✎

Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.

Rotating

Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb

on the screen, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb.

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Chapter 2: What’s new?

Pinching/Zooming

Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as .pdf files, images, and photos.

To pinch:

■

Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the screen, and then pull the fingers together

to decrease an object's size.

■

Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the screen, and then pull the fingers apart to

increase an object's size.

Setting touch screen preferences

■

To set preferences for visual feedback, click Start, click Control Panel, click

Hardware and Sound, and then click Pen and To uc h. These preferences are specific to

the touch screen and the computer.

■

To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, click Start, click Control

Panel, click Hardware and Sound, click Tablet PC Settings, and then click the Other

tab. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer.

■

To set pointing device preferences such as pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails,

click Start, and then click Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device

representing your computer, and click Mouse settings. These preferences apply to any

pointing device in the system.

To change or test click settings:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, click Pen and Tou ch ,

and then click the Pen Options tab.

2. Under Pen Actions, select the action, and then click Settings.

3. After making any changes or testing the settings, click OK.

To change or create flick assignments:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, click Pen and Tou ch ,

and then click the Flicks tab.

2. Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then click Customize.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to change or create a flick assignment.

4. Click OK.

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