HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us specs

using system restore 101
V
VCR 36
vents, identifying 8
Virtualization Technology		94
W
webcam
adjusting the properties		49
identifying	7
using 48
webcam light	32
Windows applications key,
identifying	4

Windows logo key, identifying 4

Windows, passwords set in				84
wireless antennas			8
Wireless Assistant software				13
wireless certification label				11
wireless controls
action key		13
HP Wireless Assistant
software		13
operating system			13
wireless icon		12
wireless light		2, 13
wireless module compartment,
identifying	8
wireless network (WLAN)
connecting		16
corporate WLAN
connection 16
equipment needed 15
functional range			16
label 11
public WLAN connection				16
security	15
WLAN antenna, identifying				9
WLAN device		12
writable media		50
WWAN antenna, identifying				9
WWAN device		17

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HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us manual

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 Top components FeaturesIdentifying the hardware TouchPad Component Description Power light White Power is on Lights Power button and fingerprint reader Panel System and Security Power Options Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Left-side components Display components Wireless antennas Bottom components Component Description Labels Additional hardware components Component Description Networking Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Using the wireless action key Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using a Wlan Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Network icon is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Page Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboard Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Connecting an external mouse Using the action keysIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Icon Function Hotkey Description Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Using the media activity action keys Using the media activity functionsMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software Opening preinstalled multimedia softwareUsing other multimedia software Audio Installing multimedia software from a discConnecting external audio devices Checking your audio functions Using the external monitor port Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the audio-in microphone jack Video Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive CD-R discs Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs LightScribe CD or Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Copying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Preventing playback disruptions Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Device driver must be reinstalled Movie is not visible on an external display Webcam Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Adjusting webcam properties Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Viewing the current power plan Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plans Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the batteryPage Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Switching between graphics modes select models onlyConserving battery power Disposing of a used battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Page External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card 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 Security Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPassword Function Administrator password Managing an administrator password Using antivirus software Power-on password Installing critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader Locating the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows HP QuickWeb Disabling and enabling QuickWeb Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menu Diagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self Test Updating the Bios Software updatesDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and driversPage Backup and Recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information When to create restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points Create a system restore point Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM SIM SSD