HP dv4-2160us - Manual

HP dv4-2160us

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Safety warning notice
  • Page 5 – Table of contents
  • Page 15 – Features; Identifying hardware
  • Page 16 – Components; Top components; TouchPad
  • Page 17 – Lights
  • Page 19 – Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader
  • Page 20 – Keys
  • Page 21 – Display
  • Page 22 – Front components; Rear component
  • Page 23 – Right-side components
  • Page 25 – Bottom components
  • Page 26 – Wireless antennas
  • Page 27 – Additional hardware components
  • Page 28 – Labels
  • Page 29 – Using wireless devices
  • Page 30 – Identifying wireless and network status icons; Using the wireless controls
  • Page 33 – Using a WLAN; Setting up a WLAN
  • Page 34 – Protecting your WLAN
  • Page 35 – Connecting to a WLAN; Roaming to another network
  • Page 36 – Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)
  • Page 37 – Inserting a SIM
  • Page 38 – Removing a SIM
  • Page 39 – Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
  • Page 40 – Troubleshooting wireless connection problems; Cannot connect to a WLAN
  • Page 41 – Current network security codes are unavailable
  • Page 43 – Connecting a modem cable
  • Page 44 – Viewing the current location selection
  • Page 45 – Adding new locations when traveling
  • Page 46 – Solving travel connection problems
  • Page 47 – Connecting to a local area network
  • Page 48 – Pointing devices and keyboard; Using the TouchPad
  • Page 49 – Setting TouchPad preferences; Connecting an external mouse
  • Page 50 – Using keyboard hotkeys
  • Page 53 – Initiating Sleep; Initiating QuickLock
  • Page 56 – Using the embedded numeric keypad; Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad; Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad; Using an optional external numeric keypad
  • Page 58 – Multimedia; Multimedia features
  • Page 59 – Identifying your multimedia components
  • Page 60 – Using the MediaSmart button (select models only)
  • Page 61 – Adjusting the volume
  • Page 62 – Using the media activity hotkeys
  • Page 63 – Multimedia software; Using HP MediaSmart software; Installing multimedia software from a disc
  • Page 64 – Audio; Connecting external audio devices; Checking your audio functions
  • Page 65 – Video; Connecting an external monitor or projector
  • Page 66 – Connecting an HDMI device
  • Page 67 – Configuring audio for HDMI
  • Page 69 – Webcam
  • Page 70 – Troubleshooting; The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
  • Page 71 – The computer does not detect the optical drive
  • Page 75 – Obtaining the latest HP device drivers; Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
  • Page 76 – Component functions
  • Page 80 – Inserting or replacing the battery
  • Page 89 – Power management; Setting power options; Using power-saving states; Initiating and exiting Sleep
  • Page 90 – Initiating and exiting Hibernation; Using the battery meter
  • Page 91 – Using power plans; Viewing the current power plan; Setting password protection on wakeup
  • Page 92 – Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
  • Page 93 – Using external AC power
  • Page 94 – Connecting the AC adapter
  • Page 95 – Testing an AC adapter
  • Page 96 – Using battery power; Finding battery information in Help and Support
  • Page 98 – Charging a battery
  • Page 99 – Maximizing battery discharge time; Managing low battery levels; Identifying low battery levels
  • Page 100 – Resolving a low battery level
  • Page 101 – Calibrating a battery; Step 1: Fully charge the battery
  • Page 102 – Step 3: Discharge the battery; Step 4: Fully recharge the battery
  • Page 103 – Replacing the battery
  • Page 104 – Shutting down the computer
  • Page 105 – Drives; Handling drives
  • Page 106 – Optical drive; Identifying the installed optical drive
  • Page 107 – Using optical discs
  • Page 108 – Selecting the right disc; DVD±R discs
  • Page 109 – LightScribe DVD+R discs
  • Page 114 – Using external drives
  • Page 115 – Improving hard drive performance; Using Disk Defragmenter
  • Page 116 – Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select; Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status
  • Page 117 – Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
  • Page 118 – Replacing the hard drive
  • Page 122 – Replacing a drive in the SmartBay
  • Page 124 – 0 External devices; Using a USB device; Connecting a USB device
  • Page 125 – Removing a USB device
  • Page 126 – Using an eSATA device; Connecting an eSATA device
  • Page 127 – Removing an eSATA device; Using the expansion port
  • Page 128 – 1 External media cards; Using Digital Media Slot cards; Inserting a digital card
  • Page 129 – Removing a digital card
  • Page 130 – Using ExpressCards; Configuring an ExpressCard
  • Page 132 – Removing an ExpressCard
  • Page 133 – 2 Memory modules
  • Page 137 – Protecting the computer
  • Page 138 – Using passwords; Setting passwords in Windows
  • Page 139 – Setting passwords in Setup Utility; Administrator password
  • Page 141 – Using antivirus software; Using firewall software
  • Page 142 – Installing critical security updates; Installing an optional security cable
  • Page 143 – Using the fingerprint reader (select models only); Locating the fingerprint reader
  • Page 144 – Registering fingerprints
  • Page 145 – Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
  • Page 146 – Starting Setup Utility
  • Page 147 – Using Setup Utility; Changing the language of Setup Utility; Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
  • Page 149 – Exiting Setup Utility; Setup Utility menus; Main menu; Security menu
  • Page 150 – System Configuration menu; Diagnostics menu
  • Page 151 – Software updates
  • Page 152 – Updating the BIOS; Determining the BIOS version
  • Page 153 – Downloading a BIOS update
  • Page 154 – Updating programs and drivers
  • Page 155 – Backup and recovery
  • Page 156 – Creating recovery discs
  • Page 157 – Backing up your information
  • Page 158 – Using Windows Backup and Restore
  • Page 159 – Using system restore points; When to create restore points
  • Page 160 – Performing a recovery; Recovering from the recovery discs
  • Page 161 – Index
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Summary

Page 3 - Safety warning notice

Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on ahard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining o...

Page 5 - Table of contents

Table of contents 1 Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Starting HP QuickWeb ......................................................................................................................... 2Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb .................................................................

Page 15 - Features; Identifying hardware

2 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security . Then in the System area, click Device Manager . You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: ...

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