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HP Pavilion DV4-2155 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Maintenance And Service Manual
HP Pavilion DV4-2155 User Manual (167 pages)
Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 6.25 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Using HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)
13
Starting HP Quickweb
14
Disabling and Enabling HP Quickweb
14
2 Features
15
Identifying Hardware
15
Features Identifying Hardware
15
Components
16
Top Components
16
Touchpad
16
Lights
17
Chapter 2 Features
18
Buttons, Speakers, and Fingerprint Reader
19
Keys
20
Display
21
Front Components
22
Rear Component
22
Right-Side Components
23
Left-Side Components
24
Bottom Components
25
Wireless Antennas
26
Additional Hardware Components
27
Labels
28
3 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem
29
Using Wireless Devices
29
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
30
Using the Wireless Controls
30
Using the Wireless Button
31
Using HP Wireless Assistant
31
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
32
Using Operating System Controls
32
Using a WLAN
33
Setting up a WLAN
33
Protecting Your WLAN
34
Connecting to a WLAN
35
Roaming to Another Network
35
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
36
Inserting a SIM
37
Removing a SIM
38
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
39
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
39
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
40
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
40
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
41
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
41
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
41
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
42
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
42
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
43
Connecting a Modem Cable
43
Connecting a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
44
Selecting a Location Setting
44
Viewing the Current Location Selection
44
Adding New Locations When Traveling
45
Solving Travel Connection Problems
46
Connecting to a Local Area Network
47
4 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
48
Using the Touchpad
48
Setting Touchpad Preferences
49
Connecting an External Mouse
49
Using Keyboard Hotkeys
50
Displaying System Information
51
Opening Help and Support
51
Opening the Print Options Window
52
Opening a Web Browser
52
Switching the Screen Image
52
Initiating Sleep
53
Initiating Quicklock
53
Decreasing Screen Brightness
53
Increasing Screen Brightness
53
Playing, Pausing or Resuming an Audio CD or a DVD
54
Stopping an Audio CD or a DVD
54
Playing Previous Track or Section of an Audio CD or a DVD
54
Playing Next Track or Section of an Audio CD or a DVD
54
Using Keypads
55
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
56
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
56
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
56
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
56
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
57
5 Multimedia
58
Multimedia Features
58
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
59
Using the Mediasmart Button (Select Models Only)
60
Adjusting the Volume
61
Using the Media Activity Hotkeys
62
Multimedia Software
63
Using HP Mediasmart Software
63
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
63
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
63
Audio
64
Connecting External Audio Devices
64
Checking Your Audio Functions
64
Video
65
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
65
Connecting an HDMI Device
66
Configuring Audio for HDMI
67
Watching TV (Select Models Only)
68
Webcam
69
Troubleshooting
70
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
70
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
71
A Disc Does Not Play
72
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
72
A DVD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
73
A DVD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
73
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
73
A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
74
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
74
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
75
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
75
6 HP Mobile Remote Control (Select Models Only)
76
Component Functions
76
Button Quick Reference
77
Inserting or Replacing the Battery
80
Troubleshooting
81
7 HP Media Remote Control (Select Models Only)
82
Component Functions
82
Button Quick Reference
83
Inserting or Replacing the Battery
87
Troubleshooting
88
8 Power Management
89
Setting Power Options
89
Using Power-Saving States
89
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
89
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
90
Using the Battery Meter
90
Using Power Plans
91
Customizing Power Plans
91
Selecting a Different Power Plan
91
Viewing the Current Power Plan
91
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
91
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
92
Using External AC Power
93
Connecting the AC Adapter
94
Testing an AC Adapter
95
Using Battery Power
96
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
96
Using Battery Check
96
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
97
Inserting or Removing the Battery
97
Charging a Battery
98
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
99
Managing Low Battery Levels
99
Identifying Low Battery Levels
99
Resolving a Low Battery Level
100
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
100
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
100
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
100
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
100
Calibrating a Battery
101
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
101
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
101
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
102
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
102
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
102
Conserving Battery Power
103
Storing a Battery
103
Disposing of a Used Battery
103
Replacing the Battery
103
Shutting down the Computer
104
9 Drives
105
Handling Drives
105
Optical Drive
106
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
106
Using Optical Discs
107
Selecting the Right Disc
108
CD-R Discs
108
CD-RW Discs
108
DVD±R Discs
108
DVD±RW Discs
108
Blu-Ray Disc
109
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
109
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
109
Configuring Autoplay
110
Changing DVD Region Settings
110
Observing the Copyright Warning
111
Copying a CD or DVD
111
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
112
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
113
Using External Drives
114
Improving Hard Drive Performance
115
Using Disk Defragmenter
115
Using Disk Cleanup
115
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection (Select Models Only)
116
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
116
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
117
Replacing the Hard Drive
118
Replacing a Drive in the Smartbay
122
10 External Devices
124
Using a USB Device
124
Connecting a USB Device
124
Removing a USB Device
125
Using an Esata Device
126
Connecting an Esata Device
126
Removing an Esata Device
127
Using the Expansion Port
127
11 External Media Cards
128
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
128
Inserting a Digital Card
128
Removing a Digital Card
129
Using Expresscards
130
Configuring an Expresscard
130
Inserting an Expresscard
130
Removing an Expresscard
132
12 Memory Modules
133
13 Security
137
Protecting the Computer
137
Using Passwords
138
Setting Passwords in Windows
138
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
139
Administrator Password
139
Managing an Administrator Password
139
Entering a Power-On Password
140
Entering an Administrator Password
140
Managing a Power-On Password
140
Power-On Password
140
Using Antivirus Software
141
Using Firewall Software
141
Installing Critical Security Updates
142
Installing an Optional Security Cable
142
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
143
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
143
Registering Fingerprints
144
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
145
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
146
Starting Setup Utility
146
Using Setup Utility
147
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
147
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
147
Displaying System Information
148
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
148
Exiting Setup Utility
149
Setup Utility Menus
149
Main Menu
149
Security Menu
149
System Configuration Menu
150
Diagnostics Menu
150
Appendix B Software Updates
151
Updating the BIOS
152
Determining the BIOS Version
152
Downloading a BIOS Update
153
Updating Programs and Drivers
154
Appendix C Backup and Recovery
155
Creating Recovery Discs
156
Backing up Your Information
157
Using Windows Backup and Restore
158
Using System Restore Points
159
Create a System Restore Point
159
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
159
When to Create Restore Points
159
Performing a Recovery
160
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
160
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
160
Index
161
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HP Pavilion DV4-2155 Maintenance And Service Manual (141 pages)
Entertainment PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.45 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
1 Product Description
8
Battery
11
Display
11
2 External Component Identification
12
Top Components
12
Touchpad
12
Lights
13
Buttons, Speakers, and Fingerprint Reader
14
Keys
15
Display
16
Front Components
17
Rear Component
18
Right-Side Components
19
Left-Side Components
20
Bottom Components
21
Wireless Antennas
22
Additional Hardware Components
23
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
24
Service Tag
24
Computer Major Components
25
Display Assembly Subcomponents
32
Plastics Kit
33
Mass Storage Devices
34
Miscellaneous Parts
35
Sequential Part Number Listing
37
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
43
Preliminary Replacement Requirements
43
Tools Required
43
Service Considerations
43
Plastic Parts
43
Grounding Guidelines
44
Workstation Guidelines
45
Component Replacement Procedures
47
Service Tag
47
Computer Feet
48
Battery
49
Hard Drive
50
Memory Module
52
RTC Battery
54
TV Tuner
56
WLAN Module
57
Optical Drive
61
Keyboard
62
Keyboard Cover
65
Power Button Board
67
Speaker Assembly
68
Display Assembly
69
Webcam/Microphone Module
75
Top Cover
76
Touchpad Button Board and Bracket
79
Fingerprint Reader Board (Select Models Only)
81
Modem Module (Select Models Only)
82
Bluetooth Module (Select Models Only)
84
Audio Board
86
USB Board
88
Power Connector
90
System Board
92
Connector (Select Models Only)
95
Heat Sink Assembly
97
Fan
99
Processor
101
5 Setup Utility
103
Starting Setup Utility
103
Using Setup Utility
103
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
103
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
104
Displaying System Information
104
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
104
Exiting Setup Utility
105
Setup Utility Menus
105
Main Menu
105
Security Menu
105
System Configuration Menu
106
Diagnostics Menu
106
6 Specifications
107
Computer Specifications
107
In WXGA Brightview Display Specifications
108
Hard Drive Specifications
109
System DMA Specifications
112
System Interrupt Specifications
113
System I/O Address Specification
114
7 Backup and Recovery
116
Overview
116
Creating Recovery Discs
117
Backing up Your Information
118
Using Windows Backup and Restore
119
Using System Restore Points
119
Performing a Recovery
120
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
121
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
121
8 Connector Pin Assignments
122
Audio-In (Microphone)
122
External Monitor
123
Hdmi
124
Modem) (Select Models Only)
125
Network)
126
RJ-45 (Network)
126
Universal Serial Bus
127
9 Power Cord Set Requirements
128
Requirements for All Countries and Regions
128
Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions
129
10 Recycling
130
Battery
130
Display
130
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