Lights | HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us specification

Lights

Component		Description

(1)	Power light	● White: Power is on.

●Blinking White: The computer is in the Sleep state.

		NOTE: Another power light is located on the left side of the computer.

(2)	Mute light	Amber: Speaker sound is off.

(3)	Wireless light	● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
		network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
		NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory.
		● Amber: All wireless devices are off.

(4)	Caps lock light	White: Caps lock is on.

(5)	TouchPad light	Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

(6)	Fingerprint reader light	● White: Fingerprint read is good.
		● Amber: Fingerprint read is bad.

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HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us manual Lights, Component Description Power light White Power is on

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 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 Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking Icon Name Description Using the wireless controls Using the wireless action keyUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using a Wlan Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Network icon is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Connecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboard Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the action keys Connecting an external mouseIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Icon Function Hotkey Description Pointing 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 Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functions Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing the external monitor port Video Connecting an Hdmi device Identifying the installed optical drive Configuring audio for Hdmi select models onlyOptical drive Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs LightScribe CD or Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating 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 Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapterIdentifying batteries Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryPage Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Calibrating a battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Switching between graphics modes select models only Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup 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 Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using 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 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 computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityPassword Function Administrator password Managing an administrator password Using antivirus software Power-on password Using firewall software Installing critical security updatesInstalling 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 Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menu Diagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self Test Software updates Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and driversPage Backup and Recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point Performing a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM SIM SSD