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Additional hardware components

Component		Description

(1)	Power cord*	Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

(2)	AC adapter	Converts AC power to DC power.

(3)	Battery*	Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
		external power.

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information needed when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the computer.

●Service tag—Provides important information including:

The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. When contacting technical support, have this information available.

Item	Component	Description

(1)	Product name	This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.

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HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us manual Labels, Additional hardware components

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 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 pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad 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 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 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 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 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 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 Sleep Reenable 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 battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives 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 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 Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecurity 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 Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu 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 Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create 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