HP Dv6-7020us manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Starting right	1
Best practices	1
Fun things to do	1
More HP resources	2
2 Getting to know your computer	3
Finding your hardware and software information	3
Front	3
Right side	4
Left side	6
Rear	7
Display	8
Top	10
TouchPad	10
Lights	11
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)	12
Keys	14
Bottom	16
Labels	17
3 Connecting to a network	18
Connecting to a wireless network	18
Using the wireless controls	18
Using the wireless button	19
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	19
Using operating system controls	19
Using a WLAN	20
Using an Internet service provider	20
Setting up a WLAN	21
Configuring a wireless router	21
Protecting your WLAN	21

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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 ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Component DescriptionRight 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 audioConnecting a microphone Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking 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 Using ALT GR key combinations Using the keyboardUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionF10 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 onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving 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 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and driversTraveling 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 Using HP SimplePass Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsUsing 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 to a previous system restore point Restore and recoveryRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering 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