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HP Pavilion Notebook PC
User Guide
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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered common to most models. Some features trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its To obtain the latest information in the User proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Guide, go to the HP Web site at Company under license. SD Logo is a http://www.hp.com/support. trademark
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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 a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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Table of contents 1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 1 Top components .................................................................................................................. 1 TouchPad ........................
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WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 22 Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 22 Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 22 3 Pointing devices and keyboard .........................................................................................
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CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... 40 DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... 40 DVD±RW discs ................................................................................................. 40 LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................. 40 Blu-ray Discs (BDs) ......................
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Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... 55 Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 55 Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 55 Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 55 Charging a
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Using an eSATA device ..................................................................................................................... 72 Connecting an eSATA device ............................................................................................ 72 Removing an eSATA device .............................................................................................. 72 8 External media cards .......................................................................................
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Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 93 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 93 Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 94 Setup Utility menus ...................................................................................................
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1Features Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button T
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Lights Component Description (1) Power light White: Power is on. ● Blinking White: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● NOTE: Another power light is located on the left side of the computer. (2) Mute light Amber: Speaker sound is off. (3) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (4) Caps lock light White: C
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Power button and fingerprint reader Component Description (1) Power button* When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the ● computer. When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate ● Sleep. When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button ● briefly to exit Sleep. When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button ● briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power b
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Action keys Execute frequently used functions. 4 Chapter 1 Features
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Front components Component Description (1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● (standard and large size) xD-Picture Card (XD) ● (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound. Right-side components Component Description (1) Optical drive light ● On: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (2) Op
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Left-side components Component Description (1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. (2) External monitor port Connects an optional external display, such as a monitor or projector, to the computer. (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (4) Aud
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Component Description (10) HDMI port Connects an optional HDMI device. (11) Combo eSATA/USB port Connects an optional USB device or high- performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Display components Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Webcam light White: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. (4) Internal microphone Records sound. Identifying th
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Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (6) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (4) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. (5) Memory/wireless module compartment Holds a wireless LAN module, a wireles
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Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWANs). *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Reg
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information needed when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the computer. ● Service tag—Provides important in
