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HP G42-100 - Notebook PC Laptop manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
HP G42-100 - Notebook PC User Manual (124 pages)
Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.62 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
Display
16
Right-Side Components
17
Left-Side Components
18
Bottom Components
19
Wireless Antennas
20
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 Wireless 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
Connecting to a Local Area Network
32
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
34
Using the Touchpad
34
Turning the Touchpad on and off
34
Using Touchpad Gestures
35
Scrolling
35
Pinching
36
Rotating
36
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
37
Connecting an External Mouse
37
Using the Keyboard
37
Using the Action Keys
37
Using the Hotkey
38
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
40
4 Multimedia
41
Multimedia Features
41
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
41
Adjusting the Volume
43
Using the Media Activity Action Keys
44
Multimedia Software
45
Using Cyberlink Powerdvd 8 Software
45
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
45
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
45
Audio
46
Connecting External Audio Devices
46
Checking Your Audio Functions
46
Video
47
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
47
Connecting an HDMI Device (Select Models Only)
48
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
49
Optical Drive
50
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
50
Using Optical Discs
51
Selecting the Right Disc
52
CD-R Discs
52
CD-RW Discs
52
DVD±R Discs
52
DVD±RW Discs
52
Blu-Ray Disc
53
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
53
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
53
Configuring Autoplay
55
Changing DVD Region Settings
55
Observing the Copyright Warning
56
Copying a CD or DVD
56
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
57
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
58
Removing the Optical Drive
59
Webcam (Select Models Only)
62
Webcam Tips
62
Adjusting Webcam Properties
63
Troubleshooting
64
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
64
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
65
A Disc Does Not Play
66
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
66
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
67
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
67
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
67
A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
68
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
68
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
69
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
69
5 Power Management
70
Setting Power Options
70
Using Power-Saving States
70
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
70
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
71
Using the Battery Meter
71
Using Power Plans
71
Customizing Power Plans
72
Selecting a Different Power Plan
72
Viewing the Current Power Plan
72
Setting Password Protection Upon Exiting Sleep or Hibernation
72
Using External AC Power
73
Connecting the AC Adapter
73
Testing an AC Adapter
74
Using Battery Power
74
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
75
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
75
Using Battery Check
75
Inserting or Removing the Battery
75
Charging a Battery
76
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
77
Managing Low Battery Levels
77
Identifying Low Battery Levels
77
Resolving a Low Battery Level
78
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
78
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
78
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
78
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
78
Calibrating a Battery
78
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
78
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
79
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
79
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
80
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
80
Conserving Battery Power
80
Storing a Battery
80
Disposing of a Used Battery
81
Replacing the Battery
81
Shutting down the Computer
81
6 Drives
83
Handling Drives
83
Using External Drives
84
Improving Hard Drive Performance
85
Using Disk Defragmenter
85
Using Disk Cleanup
85
Replacing the Hard Drive
86
7 External Devices and External Media Cards
90
Using a USB Device
90
Connecting a USB Device
90
Removing a USB Device
91
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
92
Inserting a Digital Card
92
Removing a Digital Card
93
8 Memory Modules
94
9 Security
98
Protecting the Computer
98
Using Passwords
98
Setting Passwords in Windows
99
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
99
Administrator Password
100
Entering an Administrator Password
100
Managing an Administrator Password
100
Power-On Password
100
Entering a Power-On Password
101
Managing a Power-On Password
101
Using Antivirus Software
102
Using Firewall Software
103
Installing Critical Updates
104
10 Setup Utility (BIOS)
105
Starting Setup Utility
105
Using Setup Utility
106
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
106
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
106
Displaying System Information
107
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
107
Exiting Setup Utility
108
Setup Utility Menus
108
Main Menu
108
Security Menu
108
System Configuration Menu
109
Diagnostics Menu
109
11 Software Updates
110
Updating the BIOS
111
Determining the BIOS Version
111
Downloading a BIOS Update
112
Updating Programs and Drivers
113
12 Backup and Recovery
114
Creating Recovery Discs
115
Backing up Your Information
116
Using Windows Backup and Restore
117
Using System Restore Points
118
Create a System Restore Point
118
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
118
When to Create Restore Points
118
Performing a Recovery
119
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
119
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
119
Index
120
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