HP Dv6-7020us manual Managing and sharing information

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Initiating and exiting Sleep	42
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	43
Setting password protection on wakeup	43
Using the power meter	44
Selecting a power plan	44
Running on battery power	45
Removing a user-replaceable battery	45
Finding battery information	45
Conserving battery power	46
Identifying low battery levels	46
Storing a user-replaceable battery	46
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	47
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	47
Running on external power	47
Using HP CoolSense (select models only)	48
Shutting down the computer	48
7 Managing and sharing information	49
Using a USB device	49
Connecting a USB device	49
Removing a USB device	50
Connecting a powered USB device	50
Inserting and removing digital storage cards	51
Using optical drives	52
Inserting an optical disc	53
Removing an optical disc	54
Sharing drives on the network	54
8 Maintaining your computer	55
Improving performance	55
Handling drives	55
Replacing a hard drive	56
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	58
Using Disk Defragmenter	58
Using Disk Cleanup	58
Adding or replacing memory modules	59
Updating programs and drivers	62
Cleaning your computer	62
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	62
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	62
Traveling with or shipping your computer	63

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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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do 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 By selecting Start Control Panel Hardware KeysSound Beats Audio Control Panel Num lock key Bottom Component LabelsConnecting 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 an Internet service provider Using a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan 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 Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyManaging your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the action keysF10 Using the keypad Using the hot keysUsing the integrated numeric 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 meterRemoving 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 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 discImproving 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 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 passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Registering fingerprints Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing HP SimplePass Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing 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 Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to know Creating system restore pointsTips for a successful backup Creating a system restore pointBacking up system and personal information 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 SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Disc drive problems TroubleshootingWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to a WlanWlan connection is very weak Current network security codes are unavailableCannot 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 Index BiosHdmi