HP dm4-1160us Features, Identifying the hardware, Top components, TouchPad, Component Description

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1 Features

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	Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the button to turn the
		TouchPad on and off.

(2)	TouchPad*	Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(3)	Left TouchPad button*	Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(4)	Right TouchPad button*	Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the icon representing your device, and select Mouse settings.

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Contents HP Pavilion Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 104 TouchPad FeaturesIdentifying the hardware Top componentsLights Component Description Power light White Power is onPanel System and Security Power Options Power button and fingerprint readerFn key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennasComponent Description Additional hardware components LabelsComponent Description Icon Name Description Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons NetworkingUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConnecting to a Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayedWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Page Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesIcon Action Description Using the action keysConnecting an external mouse Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity functionsUsing the media activity action keys Using other multimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia softwareUsing HP MediaSmart software Checking your audio functions Installing multimedia software from a discConnecting external audio devices AudioVideo Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the audio-in microphone jack Using the external monitor portConnecting an Hdmi device Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only LightScribe CD or Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive TroubleshootingDisc does not play Preventing playback disruptionsMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalledObtaining the latest HP device drivers WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planConnecting the AC adapter Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Inserting or removing the battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargePage Managing low battery levels Charging a batteryMaximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryIdentifying low battery levels Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully charge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Disposing of a used battery Switching between graphics modes select models onlyConserving battery power Storing a batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Improving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareReplacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page Removing a USB device Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device External devicesRemoving an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Page Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsExternal media cards Removing a digital card Adding or replacing memory modules Memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature SecurityPassword Function Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Disabling and enabling QuickWeb HP QuickWebChanging the language of Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Main menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Diagnostics menuDetermining the Bios version Software updatesUpdating the Bios Updating programs and drivers Downloading a Bios updatePage Creating recovery discs Backup and RecoveryBacking up your information Create a system restore point Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index Symbols/NumericsDVD-ROM SIM SSD