Product notice | HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us specification

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Second Edition: August 2010

First Edition: April 2010

Document Part Number: 609891-002

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This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

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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 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 HP Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using a Wlan Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting 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 ICS Cannot 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 unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Page Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboard Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Icon Action Description Using the action keysConnecting an external mouse Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Icon Function Hotkey Description Pointing 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 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 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only 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 Creating 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 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 Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check 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 Sleep Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Storing a battery Switching between graphics modes select models onlyConserving battery power Disposing of a used battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives 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 Removing 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 Security Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the computer Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Managing an administrator password Using antivirus software Power-on password Installing an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates 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 Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menu Diagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self Test Determining the Bios version Software updatesUpdating the Bios 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 Restore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM SIM SSD