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HP Pavilion DV7-4179 User Manual

HP Pavilion DV7-4179 User Manual (129 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
1 Getting Started

11
- Using HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)
  12
2 Features

13
- Identifying Hardware
  13
- Features Identifying Hardware
  13
- Components
  14
  - Top Components
    14
    
    Touchpad
    14
    
    Touchpad Buttons
    15
    
    Lights
    16
    
    Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    17
    
    Keys
    18
  - Front Components
    19
  - Right-Side Components
    19
  - Left-Side Components
    20
  - Bottom Components
    21
  - Display Components
    22
  - Wireless Antennas
    23
  - Additional Hardware Components
    24
- Labels
  25
3 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem

26
4 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

34
- Using Pointing Devices
  34
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences
    34
  - Using the Touchpad
    34
    
    Turning the Touchpad on and off
    34
    
    Scrolling
    35
    
    Using Touchpad Gestures
    35
    
    Pinching
    36
  - Using the Touch Screen (Select Models Only)
    36
    
    Calibrating the Touch Screen
    37
    
    Changing or Creating Flick Assignments
    38
    
    Changing or Testing Click Settings
    38
    
    Performing Actions on the Touch Screen
    38
    
    Performing Clicks
    38
    
    Performing Flicks
    38
    
    Setting Touch Screen Preferences
    39
  - Connecting an External Mouse
    39
- Using the Action Keys
  39
- Using the Hotkey
  41
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
  42
5 Multimedia

43
6 Power Management

53
7 Drives

67
- Handling Drives
  67
- Optical Drive
  68
  - Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
    68
  - Using Optical Discs
    68
  - Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
    69
    
    Blu-Ray Discs (BD)
    69
    
    CD-R Discs
    69
    
    CD-RW Discs
    69
    
    DVD±R Discs
    69
    
    DVD±RW Discs
    69
    
    Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
    69
  - Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
    70
  - Configuring Autoplay
    71
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    71
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    72
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    72
  - Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
    73
  - Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
    74
- Using External Drives
  75
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  76
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    76
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    76
- Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
  77
- Replacing a Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
  79
8 External Devices

82
- Using a USB Device
  82
  - Connecting a USB Device
    82
  - Removing a USB Device
    83
- Using an Esata Device
  83
  - Connecting an Esata Device
    84
  - Removing an Esata Device
    85
9 External Media Cards

86
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards
  86
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    86
  - Removing a Digital Card
    87
10 Memory Modules

88
11 Security

92
12 Troubleshooting

102
13 Changing Quickweb Settings

110
- Disabling and Enabling Quickweb
  110
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

111
- Starting Setup Utility
  111
- Using Setup Utility
  111
- Setup Utility Menus
  113
  - Main Menu
    113
  - Security Menu
    114
  - System Configuration Menu
    114
  - Diagnostics Menu
    115
Appendix B Software Updates

116
- Updating the BIOS
  117
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    117
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    117
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  118
Appendix C Backup and Recovery

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

125

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HP Pavilion DV7-4179 Maintenance And Service Manual

HP Pavilion DV7-4179 Maintenance And Service Manual (141 pages)

Entertainment PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.21 MB

Table of Contents

Revision History
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Table of Contents
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1 Product Description

11
2 Components

17
- Top Components
  17
  - Touchpad
    17
  - Touchpad Buttons
    18
  - Lights
    19
  - Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    20
  - Keys
    21
- Front Components
  22
- Right-Side Components
  22
- Left-Side Components
  23
- Bottom Components
  24
- Display Components
  25
- Wireless Antennas
  26
- Additional Hardware Components
  27
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

28
- Service Tag
  28
- Computer Major Components
  30
- Display Assembly Components
  37
  - Flush Glass Display Assembly Spare Parts
    37
  - Brightview Panel
    38
- Mass Storage Devices
  39
- Miscellaneous Parts
  40
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  41
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

49
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  49
  - Tools Required
    49
  - Service Considerations
    49
  - Plastic Parts
    49
  - Cables and Connectors
    50
  - Drive Handling
    50
- Grounding Guidelines
  51
  - Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    51
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    52
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    52
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    53
- Component Replacement Procedures
  54
  - Service Tag
    54
  - Computer Feet
    55
  - Battery
    56
  - Primary Hard Drive Cover
    57
  - Hard Drive
    58
  - Secondary Hard Drive
    60
  - WLAN Module
    62
  - RTC Battery
    66
  - Memory Module
    67
  - Optical Drive
    68
  - Keyboard
    70
  - Top Cover
    72
  - Power Button Board
    76
  - Display Assembly
    78
  - System Board
    88
  - USB Board
    90
  - Bluetooth Module
    91
  - Speaker Assembly
    93
  - Optical Drive Connector
    94
  - Subwoofer
    95
  - Power Connector Cable
    97
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    98
  - Processor
    103
5 Setup Utility

106
- Starting the Setup Utility
  106
- Using the Setup Utility
  107
- Setup Utility Menus
  109
  - Main Menu
    109
  - Security Menu
    109
  - System Configuration Menu
    109
  - Diagnostics Menu
    110
6 Specifications

111
7 Backup and Recovery

118
- Creating Recovery Discs
  118
- Backing up Your Information
  120
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore
    121
  - Using System Restore Points
    122
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    122
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    122
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    122
- Performing a Recovery
  123
  - Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    123
  - Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    123
8 Connector Pin Assignments

125
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  125
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  125
- External Monitor
  126
- Hdmi
  127
- Network)
  128
- Universal Serial Bus
  128
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

129
- Requirements for All Countries or Regions
  129
- Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions
  130
10 Recycling

131
- Battery
  131

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