HP Dv6-7020us manual Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only

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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

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.

 

 

CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button

 

 

will result in the loss of unsaved information.

 

 

If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®

 

 

Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and

 

 

hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn

 

 

off the computer.

 

 

To learn more about your power settings, select Start >

 

 

Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,

 

 

or see Managing power on page 41.

 

 

 

(2)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

(3)

Fingerprint reader (select models only)

Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a

 

 

password logon.

 

 

 

12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety 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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideRight side Left side Rear Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamWebcam light On The webcam is in use Top TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onButtons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Speakers Produce sound By selecting Start Control Panel Hardware KeysSound Beats Audio Control Panel Num lock key Bottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Select Start Control Panel HardwareUsing audio Connecting speakersUsing Beats Audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelUsing video Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyManaging your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using the action keys Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Icon Key DescriptionF10 Using the keypad Using the hot keysUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power planRemoving a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerFinding battery information Identifying low battery levels Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down the computerManaging and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the networkImproving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Locating your security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing HP SimplePass Registering fingerprintsUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updates Installing software updatesInstalling HP and third-party software updates Using an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system Creating system restore points What you need to knowTips for a successful backup Creating a system restore pointBacking up system and personal information Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Disc drive problems TroubleshootingWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weakCannot connect to the wireless router Audio problemsNetwork status icon is not displayed Resolving a low battery level Power management problemsTroubleshooting an AC adapter Page Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi