HP dm4-1160us, dm4-1162us manual Safety warning notice

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Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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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 the wireless controls Using the wireless action keyUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using operating system controls Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConnecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayedConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesUsing the action keys Connecting an external mouseIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keysMultimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other multimedia 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 Identifying the installed optical drive Configuring audio for Hdmi select models onlyOptical drive 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 AutoPlayObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD 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 Using battery power Testing an AC adapterIdentifying batteries Inserting or removing the battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargePage Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Calibrating a battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully charge the batteryDischarge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Disposing of a used battery Switching between graphics modes select models onlyConserving battery power Storing a batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerIdentifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives 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 devicesUsing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Page Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card 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 SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityPassword Function Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable 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 UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Diagnostics menuSoftware updates Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version 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 pointsPerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index Symbols/NumericsDVD-ROM SIM SSD