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HP Pavilion DV7-4177 User Manual (112 pages)
HP Pavilion DV7-4060: User Guide
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HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.91 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying Hardware
11
Components
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
12
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
13
Keys
14
Front Components
15
Right-Side Components
15
Left-Side Components
16
Bottom Components
17
Display Components
18
Wireless Antennas
19
Additional Hardware Components
20
Labels
20
2 Networking
22
Using Wireless Devices
22
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
23
Using the Wireless Controls
23
Using the Wireless Key
24
Using HP Wireless Assistant
24
Using Operating System Controls
25
Using a WLAN
25
Setting up a WLAN
25
Protecting Your WLAN
26
Connecting to a WLAN
27
Roaming to Another Network
27
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
27
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
28
Connecting to a Local Area Network
28
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
30
Using Pointing Devices
30
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
30
Using the Touchpad
30
Turning the Touchpad on and off
30
Pinching
31
Scrolling
31
Using Touchpad Gestures
31
Connecting an External Mouse
32
Using the Action Keys
32
Using the Hotkeys
33
Using the Keypads
34
Using an Integrated Numeric Keypad
34
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
35
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
35
4 Multimedia
36
Multimedia Features
36
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
37
Adjusting the Volume
38
Using the Media Activity Keys
39
Multimedia Software
39
Using HP Mediasmart Software
39
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
40
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
40
Audio
40
Connecting External Audio Devices
40
Checking Your Audio Functions
41
Video
41
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
41
Connecting an HDMI Device
43
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
43
Webcam
44
5 Power Management
45
Setting Power Options
45
Using Power-Saving States
45
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
45
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
46
Using the Battery Meter
46
Using Power Plans
46
Viewing the Current Power Plan
46
Customizing Power Plans
47
Selecting a Different Power Plan
47
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
47
Using External AC Power
47
Connecting the AC Adapter
49
Using Battery Power
49
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
50
Using Battery Check
50
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
50
Inserting or Removing the Battery
50
Charging a Battery
51
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
52
Managing Low Battery Levels
52
Identifying Low Battery Levels
52
Resolving a Low Battery Level
52
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
53
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
53
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
53
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
53
Calibrating a Battery
53
Conserving Battery Power
55
Storing a Battery
55
Disposing of a Used Battery
56
Replacing the Battery
56
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
56
Shutting down the Computer
56
6 Drives
58
Handling Drives
58
Optical Drive
58
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
59
Using Optical Discs
59
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
59
Blu-Ray Discs (BD)
60
CD-R Discs
60
CD-RW Discs
60
DVD±R Discs
60
DVD±RW Discs
60
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
60
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
61
Configuring Autoplay
61
Changing DVD Region Settings
62
Observing the Copyright Warning
63
Copying a CD or DVD
63
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
64
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
65
Using External Drives
65
Improving Hard Drive Performance
66
Using Disk Defragmenter
66
Using Disk Cleanup
66
Replacing a Drive in the Primary Hard Drive Bay
66
Replacing a Drive in the Secondary Hard Drive Bay
69
7 External Devices
72
Using a USB Device
72
Connecting a USB Device
72
Removing a USB Device
73
Using an Esata Device
73
Connecting an Esata Device
74
Removing an Esata Device
74
8 External Media Cards
75
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
75
Inserting a Digital Card
75
Removing a Digital Card
76
9 Memory Modules
77
10 Security
81
Protecting the Computer
81
Using Passwords
81
Setting Passwords in Windows
82
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
82
Administrator Password
83
Entering an Administrator Password
83
Managing an Administrator Password
83
Power-On Password
83
Entering a Power-On Password
84
Managing a Power-On Password
84
Using Antivirus Software
84
Using Firewall Software
84
Installing Critical Security Updates
85
Installing an Optional Security Cable
85
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
86
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
86
Registering Fingerprints
87
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
88
11 Setup Utility (BIOS)
89
Starting Setup Utility
89
Using Setup Utility
89
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
89
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
89
Displaying System Information
90
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
90
Exiting Setup Utility
91
Setup Utility Menus
91
Main Menu
91
Security Menu
91
System Configuration Menu
92
Diagnostics Menu
92
12 Software Updates
93
Updating the BIOS
93
Determining the BIOS Version
93
Downloading a BIOS Update
94
Updating Programs and Drivers
95
13 Backup and Recovery
96
Creating Recovery Discs
96
Backing up Your Information
97
Using Windows Backup and Restore
98
Using System Restore Points
98
Create a System Restore Point
98
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
98
When to Create Restore Points
98
Performing a Recovery
99
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
99
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
99
14 Troubleshooting
100
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
100
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
100
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
101
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
101
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
102
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
102
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD
103
The Computer Does Not Detect the CD, DVD, or BD Drive
103
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play
104
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play Automatically
105
A DVD or BD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
105
A DVD or BD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
105
The Process of Burning a CD or DVD Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
105
A DVD or BD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
106
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
106
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
106
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
107
Index
108
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