HP Dv6-7020us manual Starting right, Best practices, Fun things to do

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1 Starting right

This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.

Best practices

To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps:

●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 18.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 24 for information.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 68.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 74.

Fun things to do

●You know you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also connect your computer to a TV and watch the video on TV? For more information, see Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor on page 30.

●You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See Using audio on page 26.

●You know you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. But did you know you can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group? See Connecting a VGA monitor or projector on page 29.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsComponent Description Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontRight side Using Sleep or Hibernation onRight side Left side Rear Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayWebcam light On The webcam is in use TouchPad TopSleep or Hibernation on LightsButtons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Speakers Produce sound Sound Beats Audio Control Panel KeysBy selecting Start Control Panel Hardware Num lock key Bottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using operating system controls Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresSelect Start Control Panel Hardware Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using audioAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using Beats AudioChecking the sound Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the action keysF10 Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysUsing the keypad Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadSelecting NavigatingUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming ScrollingFlicking RotatingManaging power Initiating and exiting Sleep Using Sleep or HibernationInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a power plan Using the power meterFinding battery information Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computer Using HP CoolSense select models onlyType Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Removing an optical discHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Computer risk Security featureLocating your security software Using passwordsPassword Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Registering fingerprints Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing HP SimplePass Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing firewall software Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Installing HP and third-party software updates Installing software updatesInstalling Windows security updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups What you need to know Creating system restore pointsBacking up system and personal information Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Recovering the original system using HP Recovery ManagerRecovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to a WlanWlan connection is very weak Current network security codes are unavailableNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problemsCannot connect to the wireless router Troubleshooting an AC adapter Power management problemsResolving a low battery level Page Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosHdmi