HP DV5-2077CL - Manual

Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support...

2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad off indicator Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap theTouchPad off indicator to turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchP...

Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad off indicator ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The comput...

Buttons Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiateSleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the buttonbriefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernatio...

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed incombination with an arrow key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applicati...

Bottom Component Description (1) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot and the wireless LAN (WLAN)module. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for usein the computer by the governmental agency that regulate...

3 HP QuickWeb After completing the Windows setup the first time you turn on the computer, the QuickWeb setup screenappears. HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from the main operatingsystem. QuickWeb allows you to access the following applications without the need to ...

Identifying the QuickWeb control icons Icon Function Launches the Windows operating system. Shuts the computer down. Returns to the QuickWeb Home screen. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Icon Function Launches the Web browser. You can browse and search the Web, open bookmarks, and create lin...

Icon Function Launches the Music Player so you can quickly browse and manage your music collection by artist, album, song,genre, or playlist. Supported music formats include .mp3 files. Launches the Photo Viewer. You can view your favorite photos and albums and manage your photo collection.Supports ...

Icon Function Launches the Power Control dialog box to see information about battery capacity: ● When the computer is connected to AC power, the icon appears with an AC power cord. ● When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as only a battery. The state of charge is indicated b...

4 Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 16 or Setting ...

NOTE: If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipped with one or more of the following...

5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. Theicons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate...

f6 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. f7 Stops playback. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally when yo...

Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and downusing the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the ...

6 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide . To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay and pivot the battery downward (...

3. Remove the battery from the computer (3) . Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove thehard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state,...

7. Pull the hard drive tabs (1) upward, and then lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Installing a hard drive 1. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes in the bay, and then insert the harddrive into the hard drive bay. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27

2. Replace the 4 hard drive screws (1) , and then connect the hard drive cable (2) . 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Close the cover (2) . 5. Tighten the hard drive cover screw (3) . 6. Replace the battery. 7. Reconnect external power and external d...

Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions.Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Routine care ...

7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. HP recommends that you createrecovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you shouldcontinue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably cur...

Guidelines: ● Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. DVDs and BDshave a much higher storage capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to 20 discs may be required,whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer ...

To restore the computer from the partition, follow these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager . – or – ● Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Sta...

Guidelines: ● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to complete the backup process. Depending on file sizes, it may take over anhour. To create a backup: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and ...

8 Customer support Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Reference Guide , or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contac...

9 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Althoughthe computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it...

Index A action keys decrease screen brightness 18 Help and Support 18identifying 6increase screen brightness 18next track 19play, pause, resume 19previous track 18stop 19switch screen image 18volume down 19volume mute 19volume up 19wireless 19 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8 audio-out (hea...