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HP G42-247 User Manual

HP G42-247 User Manual (124 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.66 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
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
5 Power Management

70
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
- 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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HP G42-247 Maintenance And Service Manual

HP G42-247 Maintenance And Service Manual (143 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.93 MB

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Service Guide
1
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Description

9
2 External Component Identification

16
- Identifying the Hardware
  16
- Top Components
  17
  - Touchpad
    17
  - Lights
    18
  - Button and Speakers
    19
  - Keys
    20
  - Display
    21
- Right-Side Components
  22
- Left-Side Components
  23
- Bottom Components
  24
- Wireless Antennas
  25
- Additional Hardware Components
  26
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

27
- Serial Number Location
  27
- Computer Major Components
  28
- Display Assembly Components
  35
- Plastics Kit
  37
- Mass Storage Devices
  38
- Miscellaneous Parts
  39
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  40
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

46
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  46
  - Tools Required
    46
  - Service Considerations
    46
    
    Plastic Parts
    46
    
    Cables and Connectors
    47
    
    Drive Handling
    47
  - Grounding Guidelines
    48
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    48
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    49
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    49
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    50
- Component Replacement Procedures
  51
  - Serial Number
    51
  - Computer Feet
    52
  - Battery
    53
  - Hard Drive
    54
  - Optical Drive
    57
  - WLAN Module
    59
  - Memory Module
    62
  - Keyboard
    64
  - Top Cover
    66
  - Speaker Assembly
    69
  - Power Button Board
    70
  - Touchpad Button Board
    71
  - Modem Module
    73
  - Bluetooth Module
    75
  - USB Board
    77
  - Power Connector Cable
    79
  - Display Assembly
    81
  - System Board
    88
  - Optical Drive SATA Cable and Connector
    91
  - RTC Battery
    93
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    95
  - Processor
    98
5 Setup Utility

101
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  101
  - Starting Setup Utility
    101
  - Using Setup Utility
    102
    
    Changing the Language of Setup Utility
    102
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
    102
    
    Displaying System Information
    103
    
    Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
    103
    
    Exiting Setup Utility
    104
  - Setup Utility Menus
    104
    
    Main Menu
    104
    
    Security Menu
    104
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    105
    
    System Configuration Menu
    105
- Computer Setup in Linux
  107
  - Starting Computer Setup
    107
  - Using Computer Setup
    107
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    107
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    108
  - Computer Setup Menus
    109
    
    File Menu
    109
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    110
    
    Security Menu
    110
    
    System Configuration Menu
    111
6 Specifications

113
7 Backup and Recovery

119
- Windows 7
  119
  - Creating Recovery Discs
    120
  - Backing up Your Information
    121
    
    Using Windows Backup and Restore
    122
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    123
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    123
    
    Using System Restore Points
    123
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    123
  - Performing a Recovery
    123
    
    Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    124
    
    Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    124
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  125
8 Connector Pin Assignments

126
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  126
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  126
- External Monitor
  127
- Modem)
  128
- Network)
  128
- Hdmi
  129
- Universal Serial Bus
  130
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

131
- Requirements for All Countries or Regions
  131
- Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions
  132
10 Recycling

133
- Battery
  133
- Display
  133
Index

139

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