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HP G62-470 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
HP G62-470 User Manual (126 pages)
HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ62-200: User Guide
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HP
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Laptop
| Size: 4.75 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying Hardware
11
Components
12
Top Components
12
Touchpad
12
Lights
13
Button and Speakers
14
Keys
15
Right-Side Components
16
Left-Side Components
17
Bottom Components
18
Display Components
19
Wireless Antennas
19
Additional Hardware Components
21
Labels
22
2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem
23
Using Wireless Devices
23
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
24
Using the Wireless Controls
24
Using the Wireless Action Key
24
Using HP Wireless Assistant
25
Using Operating System Controls
25
Using a WLAN
26
Setting up a WLAN
26
Protecting Your WLAN
27
Connecting to a WLAN
28
Roaming to Another Network
28
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
29
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
29
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
30
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
30
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
31
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
31
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
31
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
32
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
32
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
33
Connecting a Modem Cable
33
Connecting a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
34
Selecting a Location Setting
34
Viewing the Current Location Selection
34
Adding New Locations When Traveling
35
Solving Travel Connection Problems
36
Connecting to a Local Area Network
37
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
38
Using the Touchpad
38
Turning the Touchpad on and off
39
Using Touchpad Gestures
39
Scrolling
40
Pinching
40
Rotating
41
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
41
Using the Keyboard
42
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
44
4 Multimedia
45
Multimedia Features
45
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
46
Adjusting the Volume
47
Using the Media Activity Functions
48
Using the Media Activity Action Keys
48
Multimedia Software
49
Using Cyberlink Powerdvd Software
49
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
49
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
49
Audio
50
Connecting External Audio Devices
50
Checking Your Audio Functions
50
Video
51
Connecting an HDMI Device (Select Models Only)
52
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
53
Optical Drive
53
Webcam (Select Models Only)
54
Webcam Tips
54
Adjusting Webcam Properties
54
5 Power Management
56
Setting Power Options
56
Using Power-Saving States
56
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
57
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
57
Using the Battery Meter
58
Using Power Plans
58
Customizing Power Plans
58
Selecting a Different Power Plan
58
Viewing the Current Power Plan
58
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
59
Using External AC Power
60
Connecting the AC Adapter
61
Testing an AC Adapter
62
Using Battery Power
63
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
63
Using Battery Check
63
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
64
Inserting or Removing the Battery
64
Charging a Battery
65
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
66
Managing Low Battery Levels
66
Identifying Low Battery Levels
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
67
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
67
Calibrating a Battery
67
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
67
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
67
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
69
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
69
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
70
Conserving Battery Power
70
Storing a Battery
70
Disposing of a Used Battery
71
Replacing the Battery
71
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
72
Shutting down the Computer
73
6 Drives
74
Handling Drives
74
Optical Drive
75
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
75
Using Optical Discs
76
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
77
CD-R Discs
77
CD-RW Discs
77
DVD±R Discs
77
DVD±RW Discs
77
Blu-Ray Disc (BD)
78
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
78
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
78
Configuring Autoplay
80
Changing DVD Region Settings
80
Observing the Copyright Warning
81
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
81
Creating or "Burning" a CD or DVD
82
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
83
Troubleshooting Drive and Device Driver Problems
83
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
83
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
84
A DVD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
84
A DVD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
85
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
85
A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
85
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
85
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
86
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
87
Using External Drives
88
Improving Hard Drive Performance
89
Using Disk Defragmenter
89
Using Disk Cleanup
89
Replacing the Hard Drive
90
7 External Devices and External Media Cards
94
Using a USB Device
94
Connecting a USB Device
94
Removing a USB Device
95
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
96
Inserting a Digital Card
96
Removing a Digital Card
97
8 Adding or Replacing a Memory Module
98
9 Security
101
Protecting the Computer
101
Using Passwords
102
Setting Passwords in Windows
102
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
102
Administrator Password
103
Entering an Administrator Password
103
Managing an Administrator Password
103
Entering a Power-On Password
104
Managing a Power-On Password
104
Power-On Password
104
Using Antivirus Software
105
Using Firewall Software
105
Installing Critical Security Updates
106
Installing an Optional Security Cable
106
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
107
Starting Setup Utility
107
Using Setup Utility
108
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
108
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
108
Displaying System Information
109
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
109
Exiting Setup Utility
110
Setup Utility Menus
110
Main Menu
110
Security Menu
110
System Configuration Menu
111
Diagnostics Menu
111
Appendix B Software Updates
112
Updating the BIOS
113
Determining the BIOS Version
113
Downloading a BIOS Update
114
Updating Programs and Drivers
115
Appendix C Backup and Recovery
116
Creating Recovery Discs
117
Backing up Your Information
118
Using Windows Backup and Restore
119
Using System Restore Points
120
Create a System Restore Point
120
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
120
When to Create Restore Points
120
Performing a Recovery
121
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
121
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
121
Index
122
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