HP EliteBook Folio 9480m Notebook PC Manuale Utente

User Guide

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1 WelcomeAfter you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:●TIP: To quickly re

Finding informationTo locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.Resource ContentsSetup Instructions●

Resource ContentsGo to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or o

2 ComponentsLocating hardwareTo nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:▲Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select th

RightComponent Description(1) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub

LeftComponent Description(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.(2) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.NOTE: The computer fan start

DisplayComponent Description(1) WLAN antennas (2)* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area ne

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TopTouchPadComponent Description(1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.(2) Left pointing stick button F

LightsComponent Description(1) Power light ●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer s

Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint readerComponent Description(1) Power button●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.●When

Component Description(3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.(4) Fingerprint reader (select products only) Allows a ngerprint logon

Special function keysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.(2) fn key Executes

Press fn+function key DescriptionDisplays charge information for all installed batteries. The display indicates which batteries are charging and repor

BottomComponent Description(1) Service door Contains the wireless and memory modules.CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireles

Component Description(6) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.(7) Battery bay and SIM slot Holds the battery. Supports a

FrontComponent Description(1) Wireless light White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluet

LabelsThe labels aixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the comp

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on

Inserting a SIM card (select products only)CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM card.To insert a SIM c

3 Network connectionsYour computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from millio

Connecting to a WLANNOTE: When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).

For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband informatio

2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.NOTE: If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3),

To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps:1. Plug the modem cable into the modem

4 Screen navigationYou can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:●Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen (select products onl

TapUse the tap/double-tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen.●Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one nger on the TouchPad zone

Two-nger tap (TouchPad only)Use the two-nger tap to open the menu for an object on the screen.NOTE: The two-nger tap performs the same function as

5 Entertainment featuresUse your HP computer for business or pleasure to meet with others via the webcam, mix audio and video, or connect external dev

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To view or change sound settings:▲Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound

2. Press fn+f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:●PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.●Duplicate: View the

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the digital display device.3. Press fn+f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states:●PC

To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps:1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort on your computer, using a

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)NOTE: To learn what type of display you have (Miracast-compa

USB drives include the following types:●1.44-megabyte diskette drive●Hard drive module●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)●MultiBay deviceUs

3. Push in the connect button (1) on the docking device to secure the docking device to the computer. The connect light (2) turns on when the computer

6 Power managementNOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to mean both types o

Initiating and exiting SleepWith the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:●Briey press the power button.●Select the Start

Dierent power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The icon also reveals a message if the battery has r

Processor conguration setting (select models only)IMPORTANT: Select computer models are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Cel

●Battery Check tool to test battery performance●Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life●Inf

– or –●The Power meter icon shows a low or critical battery notication.If the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briey in

Conserving battery power●Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.‒ or –●Select low power-use settings through Powe

NOTE: For information on connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box.External AC power is supplied through

7 SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS)

Using passwordsA password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, dependi

Setting passwords in Computer SetupPassword FunctionBIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup.NOTE: If features have been enabled

▲Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer Setup.●Tablets without keyboards:▲Turn o the tablet. Pres

Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password (select products only)CAUTION: To prevent a DriveLock-protected hard drive from becoming permanently unus

Enabling DriveLock (select products only)For select products, you may need to follow these instructions to enable DriveLock.1. Start Computer Setup.●C

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Entering a DriveLock password (select products only)Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or

6. Read the warning. To continue, select YES.7. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon and then follow the on-screen instr

When a rewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-dened security criteria. A

Using a ngerprint reader (select products only)Integrated ngerprint readers are available on select products. In order to use the ngerprint reader,

8 MaintenanceIt is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Di

NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these drives.For more information, see the HP 3D DriveG

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer while it is on.1. Turn o the computer.2. Disconnect

●If you plan to use the computer during a ight, listen for the in-ight announcement that tells you when you are allowed to use your computer. In-ig

9 Backup and recoveryThis chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most pr

You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see Using Windows tools on page 57.●If your comp

Table of contents1 Welcome ...

Restore and recoveryThere are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:IM

website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not

Changing the computer boot orderIf your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order o

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard d

10 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure StartUsing Computer SetupComputer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication betwee

To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:Select the Exit icon in th

Updating the BIOSUpdated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed les c

NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS upda

Using HP Sure Start (select products only)Select computer models are congured with HP Sure Start, a technology that continuously monitors the compute

11 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnostic test

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Download any version of UEFI for a specic product: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country. The HP Support page is displayed

12 SpecicationsInput powerThe power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer.The computer o

13 Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you r

14 AccessibilityHP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a

IndexAAC adapter, testing 41accessibility 71administrator password 43airplane mode key 19antivirus software 49Audio 28audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (

microphone mute 13Sleep 13switching screen image 13using 12HP 3D DriveGuard 52HP Client Security 50HP Mobile Connect 21HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEF

RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5RJ-45 (network) lights, identifying5Sscreen image, switching 13security cable slot, identifying 6serial number 17se

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