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HP dv4-2160us manual Tighten the hard drive cover screws, Replacing the hard drive

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HP dv4-2160us manual Tighten the hard drive cover screws, Replacing the hard drive

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Notebook PC User Guide First Edition December Document Part Number Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.PProduct notice Safety warning notice iv Safety warning notice 1 Using HP QuickWeb select models only Table of contents2 Features 3 Wireless, local area network, and modem4 Pointing devices and keyboard 5 Multimedia 6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models Only8 Power management 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models Only10 External devices 9 Drives11 External media cards Appendix A Setup Utility BIOS12 Memory modules 13 SecurityAppendix C Backup and recovery Appendix B Software updatesIndex Page 1 Using HP QuickWeb select models only Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Starting HP QuickWebIdentifying hardware 2 FeaturesTop components ComponentsTouchPad ComponentComponents LightsComponent DescriptionComponent 6 Chapter 2 FeaturesDescription Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerComponent DescriptionComponent KeysDescription ComponentInternal display switch DisplayComponent DescriptionRear component Front componentsComponent DescriptionComponent Right-side componentsDescription 12 Chapter 2 Features Left-side componentsComponent DescriptionComponents Bottom componentsComponent DescriptionWireless antennas Power cord Additional hardware componentsConverts AC power to DC power BatteryLabels Using wireless devices 3 Wireless, local area network, and modemUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon NameUsing HP Wireless Assistant Using the wireless button3. Click Properties Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager select models onlySetting up a WLAN Using a WLANUse wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityProtecting your WLAN Work behind a firewallRoaming to another network Connecting to a WLANUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a WLAN Troubleshooting wireless connection problems1. Select Start Control Panel System and Security 2. In the System area, click Device ManagerNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable WLAN connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting a modem cable Using the modem select models onlySelecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current location selection 1. Select Start Control Panel 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region1. Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingCheck the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tones7. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPadConnecting an external mouse Setting TouchPad preferencesFunction Using keyboard hotkeysHotkey Opening Help and Support Displaying system informationOpening the Print Options window Switching the screen imageOpening a Web browser Initiating QuickLock Initiating SleepDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessStopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVDComponent Using keypadsDescription fn keyUsing an optional external numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 5 Multimedia Multimedia featuresComponent Identifying your multimedia componentsDescription Environmental NoticesUsing the MediaSmart button select models only b. Click Customize notification icons Adjusting the volumeUsing the media activity hotkeys Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an HDMI device Configuring audio for HDMI Watching TV select models only Webcam The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD TroubleshootingThe computer does not detect the optical drive 1. Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings 2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabA disc does not play A disc does not play automaticallyA DVD movie is not visible on an external display A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display A device driver must be reinstalled2. Click Check for updates 1. Click Start All Programs Windows UpdateObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversComponent functions 6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models OnlyButton quick reference Button 66 Chapter 6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models OnlyFunction If the volume is muted, press the button to restore speaker volume Press the button to mute speaker volumeButton FunctionInserting or replacing the battery Troubleshooting Component functions 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models OnlyButton quick reference ButtonFunction 72 Chapter 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models OnlyButton Press to display system information. The button may also be used to display settings menusFunction Button 74 Chapter 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models OnlyFunction Inserting or replacing the battery Troubleshooting Setting power options 8 Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter2. Click Customize notification icons Setting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSwitching between graphics modes select models only Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level when external power is available Resolving a low battery levelResolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available Resolving a low battery level when no power source is availableStep 1 Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryStep 2 Disable Hibernation and Sleep 4. Change the Turn off the display settings to NeverStep 4 Fully recharge the battery Step 3 Discharge the batteryStep 5 Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 4. Click Change advanced power settingsStoring a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery3. Click Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives 9 DrivesOptical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer Using optical discs CD-R discs Selecting the right discCD-RW discs DVD±R discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning 1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance 2. Click Defragment diskIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection select models only2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing the hard drive 9. Remove the 3 hard drive screws To install a hard drive1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive3. Replace the 3 hard drive screws 2. Slide the hard drive to the right until it snaps into place5. Close the cover 108 Chapter 9 DrivesReplacing the hard drive 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screwsReplacing a drive in the SmartBay To insert a drive in the SmartBay 8. Remove the drive from the SmartBayReplacing a drive in the SmartBay Connecting a USB device Using a USB device10 External devices Removing a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Using the expansion port11 External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsInserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard 12 Memory modules 10. Insert a new memory module 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer122 Chapter 12 Memory modules 12. Close the cover 13. Tighten the memory module compartment screw 14. Replace the battery124 Chapter 12 Memory modules 16. Turn on the computerProtecting the computer 13 SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyRegistering fingerprints To log on to Windows using your fingerprint, follow these steps Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing the fingerprint reader select models only 2. Swipe any of your registered fingers to log on to WindowsStarting Setup Utility A Setup Utility BIOSChanging the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuSelect To do thisB Software updates Determining the BIOS version Updating the BIOSDownloading a BIOS update Updating programs and drivers C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information 1. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRecovering from the dedicated recovery partition select models only Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery ManagerIndex Symbols/NumericsPage J jacks Page Page zoom button WLAN module 13 writable media 77 WWAN module 13, 24 WWAN software154 Index