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HP Pavilion DM4t User Manual (119 pages)
HP Pavilion DM4-1050: User Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying the Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
12
Power Button and Fingerprint Reader
13
Keys
14
Front Components
15
Right-Side Components
15
Left-Side Components
16
Display Components
17
Bottom Components
18
Wireless Antennas
18
Additional Hardware Components
20
Labels
20
2 Networking
22
Using Wireless Devices
22
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
22
Using the Wireless Controls
23
Using the Wireless Action Key
23
Using HP Wireless Assistant Software
23
Using Operating System Controls
24
Using a WLAN
24
Setting up a WLAN
25
Protecting Your WLAN
25
Connecting to a WLAN
26
Roaming to Another Network
27
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
27
Inserting a SIM
27
Removing a SIM
28
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices
29
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
29
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
30
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
30
Cannot Connect to a Preferred WLAN Network
30
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
31
Current WLAN 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 (LAN)
32
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
34
Using Pointing Devices
34
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
34
Using the Touchpad
34
Navigating
34
Turning the Touchpad on and off
34
Selecting
35
Pinching/Zooming
36
Scrolling
36
Using Touchpad Gestures
36
Connecting an External Mouse
37
Using the Action Keys
37
Using the Hotkeys
38
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
39
4 Multimedia
41
Multimedia Features
41
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
41
Using the Media Activity Functions
43
Using the Media Activity Action Keys
43
Multimedia Software
43
Opening Preinstalled Multimedia Software
44
Using HP Mediasmart Software
44
Using Other Multimedia Software
44
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
45
Audio
45
Connecting External Audio Devices
45
Checking Your Audio Functions
45
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack
46
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
46
Video
46
Using the External Monitor Port
46
Connecting an HDMI Device
47
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
48
Optical Drive
48
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
48
Using Optical Discs (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
49
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
49
CD-R Discs
49
Blu-Ray Discs (Bds)
50
CD-RW Discs
50
DVD±R Discs
50
DVD±RW Discs
50
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
50
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
50
Configuring Autoplay
51
Changing DVD Region Settings
51
Observing the Copyright Warning
52
Copying a CD or DVD
52
Creating (Burning) a CD, DVD, or BD
52
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
53
Troubleshooting
54
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
54
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
54
A Disc Does Not Play
55
Preventing Playback Disruptions
55
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
56
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
56
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
57
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
57
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
57
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
58
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
58
Webcam
58
Adjusting Webcam Properties
59
5 Power Management
60
Setting Power Options
60
Using Power-Saving States
60
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
60
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
61
Using the Battery Meter
61
Using Power Plans
61
Viewing the Current Power Plan
61
Customizing Power Plans
62
Selecting a Different Power Plan
62
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
62
Using External AC Power
62
Connecting the AC Adapter
63
Testing an AC Adapter
64
Using Battery Power
64
Identifying Batteries
64
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
65
Using Battery Check
65
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
65
Inserting or Removing the Battery
65
Charging a Battery
67
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
67
Managing Low Battery Levels
67
Identifying Low Battery Levels
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
68
Calibrating a Battery
68
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
69
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
69
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
70
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
70
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
70
Conserving Battery Power
71
Storing a Battery
71
Disposing of a Used Battery
71
Replacing the Battery
71
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
71
Shutting down the Computer
72
6 Drives
73
Identifying Installed Drives
73
Handling Drives
73
Improving Hard Drive Performance
74
Using Disk Defragmenter
74
Using Disk Cleanup
74
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
74
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
75
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
75
Replacing the Hard Drive
76
7 External Devices
81
Using a USB Device
81
Connecting a USB Device
81
Removing a USB Device
81
Using an Esata Device
82
Connecting an Esata Device
82
Removing an Esata Device
82
8 External Media Cards
84
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
84
Inserting a Digital Card
84
Removing a Digital Card
85
9 Memory Modules
86
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
86
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
86
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
89
10 Security
93
Protecting the Computer
93
Using Passwords
93
Setting Passwords in Windows
94
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
94
Administrator Password
95
Managing an Administrator Password
95
Entering a Power-On Password
96
Entering an Administrator Password
96
Managing a Power-On Password
96
Power-On Password
96
Using Antivirus Software
96
Using Firewall Software
97
Installing Critical Security Updates
97
Installing an Optional Security Cable
97
Using the Fingerprint Reader
98
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
98
Registering Fingerprints
99
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
100
11 HP Quickweb
101
Disabling and Enabling Quickweb
101
12 Setup Utility
102
Starting Setup Utility
102
Using Setup Utility
102
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
102
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
103
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
System Configuration Menu
104
Diagnostics Menu
105
13 Software Updates
106
Updating the BIOS
106
Determining the BIOS Version
106
Downloading a BIOS Update
107
Updating Programs and Drivers
107
14 Backup and Recovery
109
Creating Recovery Discs
109
Backing up Your Information
110
Using Windows Backup and Restore
111
Using System Restore Points
111
Create a System Restore Point
111
When to Create Restore Points
111
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
112
Performing a Recovery
112
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
112
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
112
Index
114
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HP Pavilion DM4t Getting Started (51 pages)
HP Pavilion DM1z-3200: Quick Start
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Welcome
7
Finding Information
8
2 Getting to Know Your Computer
10
Top
10
Touchpad
10
Lights
12
Buttons
13
Keys
14
Front
15
Right Side
15
Left Side
16
Display
18
Bottom
19
3 Networking
20
Using an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
21
Connecting to a Wireless Network
21
Connecting to an Existing WLAN
21
Setting up a New WLAN Network
22
Configuring a Wireless Router
22
Protecting Your WLAN
22
4 Keyboard and Pointing Devices
23
Using the Keyboard
23
Using the Action Keys
23
Using Keypads
25
Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
25
Using Pointing Devices
26
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
26
Using the Touchpad
26
Turning the Touchpad off and on
26
Navigating
27
Selecting
27
Using Touchpad Gestures
28
Pinching/Zooming
29
Scrolling
29
Rotating
30
5 Maintenance
31
Inserting or Removing the Battery
31
Replacing or Upgrading the Hard Drive
33
Removing the Hard Drive
33
Installing a Hard Drive
35
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
36
Updating Programs and Drivers
39
Cleaning Your Computer
39
Cleaning the Display
39
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
39
6 Backup and Recovery
40
Restore
41
Creating Restore Media
41
Performing a System Restore
42
Restoring Using the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
42
Restoring Using the Restore Media
42
Changing the Computer Boot Order
43
Backing up and Recovering Your Information
43
Using Windows Backup and Restore
44
Using Windows System Restore Points
44
Create a System Restore Point
44
When to Create Restore Points
44
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
45
7 Customer Support
46
Contacting Customer Support
46
Labels
47
8 Specifications
48
Input Power
48
Operating Environment
49
Index
50
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