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HP G72-a00 - Notebook PC User Manual (127 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.75 MB

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
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
  41
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
  44
4 Multimedia

45
5 Power Management

57
6 Drives

75
7 External Devices and External Media Cards

95
- Using a USB Device
  95
  - Connecting a USB Device
    95
  - Removing a USB Device
    96
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards
  97
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    97
  - Removing a Digital Card
    98
8 Adding or Replacing a Memory Module

99
9 Security

102
- Protecting the Computer
  102
- Using Passwords
  103
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    103
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
    103
    
    Administrator Password
    104
    
    Entering an Administrator Password
    104
    
    Managing an Administrator Password
    104
    
    Entering a Power-On Password
    105
    
    Managing a Power-On Password
    105
    
    Power-On Password
    105
- Using Antivirus Software
  106
- Using Firewall Software
  106
- Installing Critical Security Updates
  107
- Installing an Optional Security Cable
  107
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

108
- Starting Setup Utility
  108
- Using Setup Utility
  109
- Setup Utility Menus
  111
  - Main Menu
    111
  - Security Menu
    111
  - System Configuration Menu
    112
  - Diagnostics Menu
    112
Appendix B Software Updates

113
- Updating the BIOS
  114
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    114
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    115
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  116
Appendix C Backup and Recovery

117
- Creating Recovery Discs
  118
- Backing up Your Information
  119
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore
    120
  - Using System Restore Points
    121
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    121
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    121
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    121
- Performing a Recovery
  122
  - Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    122
  - Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    122
Index

123

HP G72-a00 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (140 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.2 MB

Maintenance and Service Guide
1
Table of Contents
7
1 Product Description

11
2 External Component Identification

15
- Identifying the Hardware
  15
- Top Components
  16
  - Touchpad
    16
  - Lights
    17
  - Button and Speakers
    18
  - Keys
    19
  - Display
    20
- Right-Side Components
  21
- Left-Side Components
  22
- Bottom Components
  23
- Wireless Antennas
  23
- Additional Hardware Components
  25
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

27
- Serial Number Location
  27
- Computer Major Components
  28
- Display Assembly Components
  34
- Plastics Kit
  36
- Mass Storage Devices
  37
- Miscellaneous Parts
  39
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  40
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

45
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  45
  - Tools Required
    45
  - Service Considerations
    45
    
    Plastic Parts
    45
    
    Cables and Connectors
    46
    
    Drive Handling
    46
  - Grounding Guidelines
    47
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    47
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    48
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    48
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    49
- Component Replacement Procedures
  50
  - Serial Number
    50
  - Computer Feet
    51
  - Battery
    52
  - Hard Drive
    53
  - GB, 5400 Rpm (for Model 1.1 Only)
    53
  - Optical Drive
    56
  - Shut down the Computer. if You Are Unsure Whether the Computer Is off or in Hibernation, Turn on the Computer, and then Shut It down through the Operating System
    56
  - Disconnect All External Devices Connected to the Computer
    56
  - Disconnect the Power from the Computer by First Disconnecting the Power Cord from the AC Outlet and then Disconnecting the AC Adapter from the Computer
    56
  - Remove the Battery (See Battery
    56
  - WLAN Module
    58
  - Memory Module
    61
  - RTC Battery
    62
  - Keyboard
    64
  - Top Cover
    67
  - Speaker Assembly
    70
  - Power Button Board
    71
  - Touchpad Button Board
    72
  - Modem Module
    73
  - USB Board
    75
  - Power Connector
    77
  - Bluetooth Module
    78
  - Display Assembly
    79
  - System Board
    85
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    89
  - Processor
    93
5 Setup Utility

95
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  95
  - Starting Setup Utility
    95
  - Using Setup Utility
    95
    
    Changing the Language of Setup Utility
    95
    
    Displaying System Information
    96
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
    96
    
    Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
    97
    
    Exiting Setup Utility
    98
  - Setup Utility Menus
    98
    
    Main Menu
    98
    
    Security Menu
    98
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    99
    
    System Configuration Menu
    99
- Computer Setup in Linux
  100
  - Starting Computer Setup
    100
  - Using Computer Setup
    100
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    100
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    101
  - Computer Setup Menus
    102
    
    File Menu
    102
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    103
    
    Security Menu
    103
    
    System Configuration Menu
    104
6 Specifications

107
7 Backup and Recovery

113
- Windows 7
  113
  - Creating Recovery Discs
    114
  - Backing up Your Information
    115
    
    Using Windows Backup and Restore
    116
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    117
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    117
    
    Using System Restore Points
    117
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    117
  - Performing a Recovery
    117
    
    Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    118
    
    Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    118
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  119
8 Connector Pin Assignments

121
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  121
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  121
- External Monitor
  122
- Modem)
  123
- Network)
  123
- Hdmi
  124
- Universal Serial Bus
  125
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

127
- Requirements for All Countries or Regions
  127
- Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions
  128
10 Recycling

129
- Battery
  129
- Display
  129
Index

137

HP G72-a00 - Notebook PC Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

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HP G72-a00 - Notebook PC User Manual (127 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Features

2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices and External Media Cards

8 Adding or Replacing a Memory Module

9 Security

Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

Appendix B Software Updates

Appendix C Backup and Recovery

Index

HP G72-a00 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (140 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Description

2 External Component Identification

3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5 Setup Utility

6 Specifications

7 Backup and Recovery

8 Connector Pin Assignments

9 Power Cord Set Requirements

10 Recycling

Index

HP G72-a00 - Notebook PC Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

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