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HP Pavilion DV7-6157 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
Using Wireless Devices
26
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
27
Using the Wireless Controls
27
Using the Wireless Action Key
27
Using HP Wireless Assistant
28
Using Operating System Controls
28
Using a WLAN
29
Setting up a WLAN
29
Protecting Your WLAN
30
Connecting to a WLAN
31
Roaming to Another Network
31
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
32
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
32
Connecting to a Local Area Network
33
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
Multimedia Features
43
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
44
Adjusting the Volume
45
Using the Media Activity Keys
46
Multimedia Software
47
Using HP Mediasmart or Touchsmart (Select Models Only) Software
47
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
47
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
47
Audio
49
Connecting External Audio Devices
49
Checking Your Audio Functions
49
Video
50
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
50
Connecting an HDMI Device
51
Configuring Audio for HDMI
51
Webcam
52
6 Power Management
53
Setting Power Options
53
Using Power-Saving States
53
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
53
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
54
Using the Battery Meter
54
Using Power Plans
54
Customizing Power Plans
55
Selecting a Different Power Plan
55
Viewing the Current Power Plan
55
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
55
Using External AC Power
56
Connecting the AC Adapter
57
Using Battery Power
58
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
58
Using Battery Check
58
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
58
Inserting or Removing the Battery
59
Charging a Battery
60
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
60
Managing Low Battery Levels
61
Identifying Low Battery Levels
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
61
Calibrating a Battery
62
Conserving Battery Power
63
Storing a Battery
64
Disposing of a Used Battery
64
Replacing the Battery
64
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
65
Shutting down the Computer
65
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
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
77
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive
77
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
78
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
Protecting the Computer
92
Using Passwords
93
Setting Passwords in Windows
93
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
94
Administrator Password
94
Entering an Administrator Password
95
Managing an Administrator Password
95
Power-On Password
95
Entering a Power-On Password
96
Managing a Power-On Password
96
Using Antivirus Software
97
Using Firewall Software
97
Installing Critical Security Updates
98
Installing an Optional Security Cable
98
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
99
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
99
Registering Fingerprints
100
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
101
12 Troubleshooting
102
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
102
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
103
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
103
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
103
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
104
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
104
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD
104
The Computer Does Not Detect the CD, DVD, or BD Drive
105
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play
106
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play Automatically
107
A DVD or BD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
107
A DVD or BD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
107
The Process of Burning a CD or DVD Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
107
A DVD or BD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
108
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
108
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
108
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
109
13 Changing Quickweb Settings
110
Disabling and Enabling Quickweb
110
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
111
Starting Setup Utility
111
Using Setup Utility
111
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
111
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
112
Displaying System Information
112
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
112
Exiting Setup Utility
113
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 DV7-6157 Reference Manual (74 pages)
Apple MC966LL/A: Reference Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.27 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction
11
Finding more Information about Your New Computer
11
2 Networking (Select Models Only)
12
Creating a Wireless Connection
12
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
12
Turning Wireless Devices on or off
13
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
13
Using Operating System Controls
14
Using a WLAN (Select Models Only)
14
Connecting to an Existing WLAN
14
Setting up a New WLAN
14
Protecting Your WLAN
15
Roaming to Another Network
16
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
16
Inserting a SIM
16
Removing a SIM
17
Using GPS (Select Models Only)
17
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
18
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
18
Connecting to a Wired Network
18
Using a Modem (Select Models Only)
18
Connecting a Country- or Region-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
19
Connecting a Modem Cable
19
Adding New Locations When Traveling
20
Selecting a Location Setting
20
Viewing the Current Location Selection
20
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) (Select Models Only)
21
3 Multimedia
23
Using the Media Activity Controls
23
Audio
23
Adjusting the Volume
24
Checking Audio Functions on the Computer
24
Webcam (Select Models Only)
24
Video
25
Vga
25
Displayport
25
Hdmi
26
Configuring Audio for HDMI
27
Intel Wireless Display (Select Models Only)
27
Using Cyberlink Powerdvd (Select Models Only)
27
4 Power Management
28
Shutting down the Computer
28
Setting Power Options
29
Using Power-Saving States
29
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
29
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
29
Using the Power Meter
30
Using Power Plans
30
Selecting a Different Power Plan
30
Viewing the Current Power Plan
30
Customizing Power Plans
31
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
31
Using HP Power Manager (Select Models Only)
31
Using Battery Power
32
Finding Battery Information
32
Using Battery Check
32
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
33
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
33
Managing Low Battery Levels
33
Identifying Low Battery Levels
33
Resolving a Low Battery Level
34
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
34
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
34
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
34
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
34
Conserving Battery Power
34
Storing a Battery
34
Disposing of a Used Battery
35
Replacing the Battery
35
Using External AC Power
35
Testing an AC Adapter
36
Using HP Coolsense (Select Models Only)
36
5 External Cards and Devices
37
Using Digital Media Slot Cards (Select Models Only)
37
Inserting a Digital Card
37
Removing a Digital Card
38
Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
38
Configuring an Expresscard
38
Inserting an Expresscard
38
Removing an Expresscard
39
Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
40
Inserting a Smart Card
40
Removing a Smart Card
41
Using a USB Device
41
Connecting a USB Device
41
Removing a USB Device
42
Using 1394 Devices (Select Models Only)
42
Connecting a 1394 Device
42
Removing a 1394 Device
43
Using an Esata Device (Select Models Only)
43
Connecting an Esata Device
43
Removing an Esata Device
44
Using Optional External Devices
44
Using Optional External Drives
44
Using the Expansion Port (Select Models Only)
44
6 Drives
46
Handling Drives
46
Using Hard Drives
47
Improving Hard Drive Performance
47
Using Disk Cleanup
47
Using Disk Defragmenter
47
Using HP 3D Driveguard (Select Models Only)
47
Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
48
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive
48
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
48
Using Optical Drives (Select Models Only)
49
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive (Select Models Only)
49
Inserting an Optical Disc
49
Tray Load
49
Slot Load
50
Removing an Optical Disc
50
Tray Load
50
When the Disc Tray Fails to Open Normally
51
When the Disc Tray Opens Normally
51
Slot Load
52
Sharing Optical Drives
53
Using RAID (Select Models Only)
53
7 Security
54
Protecting the Computer
54
Using Passwords
54
Setting Passwords in Windows
55
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)
55
Entering an Administrator Password
56
Managing an Administrator Password
56
Entering a Power-On Password
57
Managing a Power-On Password
57
Using Antivirus Software
57
Using Firewall Software
57
Installing Critical Security Updates
58
Installing an Optional Security Cable
58
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
59
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
59
8 Maintenance
60
Cleaning Your Computer
60
Cleaning the Display
60
Cleaning the Sides and Cover
60
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
60
Updating Programs and Drivers
60
Using Softpaq Download Manager
61
9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
62
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
62
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
62
Changing the Language of Setup Utility (BIOS)
62
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS)
63
Displaying System Information
63
Restoring Factory Settings in Setup Utility (BIOS)
63
Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS)
64
Updating the BIOS
64
Determining the BIOS Version
64
Downloading a BIOS Update
65
Using System Diagnostics
66
Appendix A Traveling with the Computer
67
Appendix B Troubleshooting Resources
69
Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge
70
Index
71
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