HP g6-1c62us - Manual

2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap theTouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on and off. (3) Left TouchPad button...

Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) Wireless light ● Whit...

Buttons Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press thebutton briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernatio...

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressedin combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4...

Left side Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to c...

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation. ...

3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) Getting started The HP QuickWeb environment provides a fun and engaging way to perform many of your favoriteactivities. Your computer is ready to go within seconds of starting HP QuickWeb, allowing you torapidly access the Internet, widgets, and communication progr...

Starting HP QuickWeb ▲ To start HP QuickWeb, press the QuickWeb key when the computer is off or in Hibernation. The following table explains the different behaviors of the QuickWeb key. Key Behavior QuickWeb key ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press thekey to open HP QuickWeb. ● When t...

4 Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing...

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 wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) devi...

5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key. To use an action key function, press and hold the key. The action key feature is enabled a...

Icon Key Description f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally ...

Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button. NOTE: The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on. The TouchPad light and on-screen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad isturned off or on. The following table...

6 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide . Inserting the battery ▲ Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay and rotate it downward (2) until it is firmly seated. Removing the battery CAUTION: Re...

2. Remove the battery from the computer (2) . Adding or replacing a 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, or i...

Installing a hard drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1) , and then connect the hard drive cable to the system board (2) . 2. Align the tabs (1) on the service door with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the service door (2) . 4. Tighten the 2 screws (3) on the service door. ...

Adding or replacing memory modules The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansionmemory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment,...

7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager...

Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factorystate. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicatedrecovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system rest...

4. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Select Internal CD/DVD RO...

To create a screen shot: 1. Display the screen you want to save. 2. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt + prt sc . To copy the entire screen, press prt sc . 3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste . The screen image is added to the document. 4...

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...

Labels The labels that are affixed to the computer provide information that you may need whentroubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the computer: ● Service tag—Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) P...

9 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with thecomputer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. TheAC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the comp...

Index A AC adapter light, identifying 7action keys decrease screen brightness 16 Help and Support 16HP QuickWeb 16increase screen brightness 16next track 17play, pause, resume 17previous track 16switch screen image 16volume down 17volume mute 17volume up 17wireless 17 Action keys, identifying 6audio...