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HP G56-141 Reference Manual (82 pages)
HP 2000-210: Reference Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.19 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction
11
Finding more Information about Your New Computer
11
2 Networking (Select Models Only)
12
Creating a Wireless Connection
12
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
12
Turning Wireless Devices on or off
13
Using the Wireless Button
13
Windows XP
13
Using HP Wireless Assistant (Select Models Only) to Turn Wireless Devices on or off
14
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
14
Using Operating System Controls
15
Using a WLAN
15
Connecting to an Existing WLAN
15
Setting up a New WLAN
16
Protecting Your WLAN
17
Roaming to Another Network
17
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
17
Inserting a SIM
18
Removing a SIM
18
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices
19
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
19
Using GPS (Select Models Only)
19
Connecting to a Wired Network
19
Using a Modem (Select Models Only)
19
Connecting a Country- or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
20
Connecting a Modem Cable
20
Adding New Locations When Traveling
21
Selecting a Location Setting
21
Viewing the Current Location Selection
21
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) (Select Models Only)
23
3 Multimedia
25
Using the Media Activity Controls
25
Audio
25
Adjusting the Volume
26
Checking Audio Functions on the Computer
26
Webcam (Select Models Only)
27
Using Skyroom (Select Models Only)
27
Video
27
Vga
27
Displayport
28
Hdmi
28
Configuring Audio for HDMI
29
Intel Wireless Display (Select Models Only)
29
Using HP Mediasmart (Select Models Only)
30
4 Power Management
31
Shutting down the Computer
31
Setting Power Options
32
Using Power-Saving States
32
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
32
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
33
Using the Power Meter
33
Using Power Plans
33
Viewing the Current Power Plan
33
Customizing Power Plans
34
Selecting a Different Power Plan
34
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
34
Using Battery Power
35
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support in Windows 7
35
Using Battery Check in Windows 7
36
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
36
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
36
Managing Low Battery Levels
36
Identifying Low Battery Levels
36
Resolving a Low Battery Level
37
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
37
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
37
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
37
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
37
Conserving Battery Power
37
Storing a Battery
38
Disposing of a Used Battery
38
Replacing the Battery
38
Using External AC Power
39
Testing an AC Adapter
40
5 External Cards and Devices
41
Using Digital Media Slot Cards (Select Models Only)
41
Inserting a Digital Card
41
Removing a Digital Card
42
Using PC Cards (Select Models Only)
42
Configuring a PC Card
43
Inserting a PC Card
43
Removing a PC Card
44
Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
45
Configuring an Expresscard
45
Inserting an Expresscard
46
Removing an Expresscard
47
Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
47
Inserting a Smart Card
48
Removing a Smart Card
48
Using a USB Device
48
Connecting a USB Device
48
Removing a USB Device
49
Using 1394 Devices (Select Models Only)
49
Connecting a 1394 Device
50
Removing a 1394 Device
50
Using an Esata Device (Select Models Only)
50
Connecting an Esata Device
51
Removing an Esata Device
51
Using Optional External Devices
52
Using Optional External Drives
52
Using the Expansion Port (Select Models Only)
52
Using the Docking Connector (Select Models Only)
53
6 Drives
54
Handling Drives
54
Using Hard Drives
55
Improving Hard Drive Performance
55
Using Disk Cleanup
55
Using Disk Defragmenter
55
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (Select Models Only)
56
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
56
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive
56
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
57
Using Optical Drives (Select Models Only)
57
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
57
Inserting an Optical Disc
58
Slot Load
58
Tray Load
58
Removing an Optical Disc
59
Tray Load
59
When the Disc Tray Fails to Open
59
When the Disc Tray Opens Normally
59
Slot Load
60
Sharing Optical Drives
61
Using RAID (Select Models Only)
61
7 Security
62
Protecting the Computer
62
Using Passwords
62
Setting Passwords in Windows
63
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
63
Entering an Administrator Password
64
Managing an Administrator Password
64
Entering a Power-On Password
65
Managing a Power-On Password
65
Using Antivirus Software
65
Using Firewall Software
65
Installing Critical Security Updates
66
Installing an Optional Security Cable
66
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
67
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
67
8 Maintenance
68
Cleaning Your Computer
68
Cleaning the Display
68
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
68
Updating Programs and Drivers
68
Using Softpaq Download Manager
69
9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
70
Using Setup Utility
70
Starting Setup Utility
70
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
70
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
71
Displaying System Information
71
Restoring Factory Settings in Setup Utility
72
Exiting Setup Utility
72
Updating the BIOS
72
Determining the BIOS Version
72
Downloading a BIOS Update
73
Using System Diagnostics
74
Appendix A Traveling with the Computer
75
Appendix B Troubleshooting Resources
77
Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge
78
Index
79
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HP G56-141 User Manual (80 pages)
HP G56-141: User Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Welcome
9
Finding Information
9
2 Getting to Know Your Computer
11
Top
12
Touchpad
12
Lights
12
Button and Speakers
14
Keys
15
Right Side
16
Left Side
17
Display
18
Wireless Antennas
19
Bottom
20
Additional Hardware
21
3 Networking
22
Using an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
23
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
24
Creating a Wireless Connection
24
Turning Wireless Devices on and off
24
Using the Operating System Controls
24
Using the Wireless Button
24
Using a WLAN
24
Connecting to an Existing WLAN
25
Setting up a New WLAN
25
Protecting Your WLAN
26
Roaming to Another Network
26
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
27
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
27
4 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
29
Using the Keyboard
29
Using the Touchpad
31
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
31
5 Multimedia
32
Using the Media Activity Controls
32
Audio
33
Adjusting the Volume
34
Checking Your Audio Functions
34
Webcam (Select Models Only)
34
Video
35
Vga
35
6 Power Management
36
Shutting down the Computer
36
Setting Power Options
37
Using Power-Saving States
37
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
37
Initiating and Exiting Suspend
37
Using the Power Icon
38
Using Power Management
38
Changing the Current Power Management Settings
38
Viewing the Current Power Management Settings
38
Using Battery Power
38
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
39
Inserting or Removing the Battery
40
Charging a Battery
41
Maximizing Battery Life
42
Managing Low Battery Levels
42
Identifying Low Battery Levels
42
Resolving a Low Battery Level
43
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
43
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
43
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
43
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
43
Conserving Battery Power
43
Storing a Battery
43
Disposing of a Used Battery
44
Replacing the Battery
44
Using External AC Power
44
Testing an AC Adapter
45
7 Drives
46
Handling Drives
46
Replacing or Upgrading the Hard Drive
47
Removing the Hard Drive
47
Installing the Hard Drive
48
Using Optical Drives (Select Models Only)
50
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
50
Playing a CD
50
Removing a CD
50
8 External Devices
52
Using a USB Device
52
Connecting a USB Device
52
Removing a USB Device
54
Using Optional External Devices
54
Using Optional External Drives
54
9 Memory Modules
55
10 Security
59
Protecting the Computer
59
Using Passwords
59
Setting Passwords in the Operating System
60
11 Backup and Recovery
61
Performing a System Recovery
62
Backing up Your Information
63
12 Setup Utility (BIOS)
64
Starting Setup Utility
64
Using Setup Utility
64
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
64
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
64
Displaying System Information
65
Restoring Factory Default Settings in Setup Utility
65
Exiting Setup Utility
65
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support
66
Troubleshooting
66
The Computer Is Unable to Start up
66
The Computer Screen Is Blank
66
Software Is Functioning Abnormally
67
The Computer Is on but Not Responding
67
The Computer Is Unusually Warm
67
An External Device Is Not Working
67
The Wireless Network Connection Is Not Working
68
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD
68
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
69
A Disc Does Not Play
69
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
69
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
70
Contacting Customer Support
70
Labels
71
Appendix B Routine Care
72
Cleaning the Display
73
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
74
Appendix C Specifications
75
Input Power
75
Operating Environment
75
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge
77
Index
78
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