HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us manual Drives

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Finding battery information in Help and Support

55

Using Battery Check

55

Displaying the remaining battery charge

55

Inserting or removing the battery

55

Charging a battery

57

Maximizing battery discharge time

57

Managing low battery levels

57

Identifying low battery levels

58

Resolving a low battery level

58

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

58

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is

 

available

58

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ....

58

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit

 

Hibernation

58

Calibrating a battery

58

Step 1: Fully charge the battery

59

Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep

59

Step 3: Discharge the battery

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Step 4: Fully recharge the battery

60

Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep

60

Conserving battery power

61

Storing a battery

61

Disposing of a used battery

61

Replacing the battery

61

Switching between graphics modes (select models only)

61

Shutting down the computer

62

6 Drives

63

Identifying installed drives

63

Handling drives

63

Improving hard drive performance

64

Using Disk Defragmenter

64

Using Disk Cleanup

64

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

64

Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status

65

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software

65

Replacing the hard drive

66

7 External devices

71

Using a USB device

71

Connecting a USB device

71

Removing a USB device

71

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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 Features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadComponent Description Power light White Power is on LightsPower button and fingerprint reader Panel System and Security Power OptionsKeys Fn keyFront components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Display components Wireless antennas Bottom componentsComponent Description Labels Additional hardware componentsComponent Description Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking Icon Name DescriptionUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan Network icon is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Page Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardSelecting Using TouchPad gestures ScrollingIcon Action Description Using the action keysConnecting an external mouse Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Icon Function Hotkey DescriptionPointing 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 Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsUsing the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing the external monitor port VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs LightScribe CD orPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drivePreventing playback disruptions Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDevice driver must be reinstalled Movie is not visible on an external displayWebcam Obtaining the latest HP device driversAdjusting webcam properties Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansConnecting the AC adapter Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryPage Managing low battery levels Charging a batteryMaximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryIdentifying low battery levels Fully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Switching between graphics modes select models only Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Click Shut downHandling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusReplacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceRemoving 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 Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecurity Protecting the computerPassword Function Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Using the fingerprint reader Locating the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows HP QuickWeb Disabling and enabling QuickWebSetup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self TestDetermining the Bios version Software updatesUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and driversPage Backup and Recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics IndexDVD-ROM SIM SSD