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1394 Power Saving 138

A
AC adapter
connecting			82
identifying			15
testing	83
administrator password
creating		127
entering		128
managing			127
airport security devices					93
antennas	14
antivirus software				129
applications key, Windows						8
arrow buttons			71
audio devices, connecting
external	52
audio features			52
audio functions, checking						52
audio-in (microphone) jack,
identifying		10,		47
audio-out (headphone) jacks,
identifying		10,		47
AutoPlay	98
B
back button		66,		71
backing up
customized window, toolbar,
and menu bar settings						145
personal files				145
templates			145
battery
calibrating			89
charging		86,		89
conserving power					91
discharging			87
disposing			91

inserting			85				guide		71
low battery levels						87	information					67,		73
recharging			90				keypad			72
removing			85				left	66
replacing			91				live TV			72
storing	91						MediaSmart					48,		65, 72
battery bay, identifying						13	mute		67,		71
Battery Check 84							next		66,		73
battery light			5,	10,	86, 87		OK	66,		71
battery power			84				play		72
battery release latch,							play/pause					66
identifying			13, 85				power		7,		65,		71
battery temperature					91		previous				66,		72
battery, identifying					15		print		72
battery, inserting				68,		75	quick reference							65,	71
bays							recorded TV					71
battery	13,			16			rewind 65,					72
hard drive			13				right		66
BIOS, updating				140			snapshot				72
Blu-ray Disc							stop		65,		73
playing		97					switch screens						65,		72
removing			101				Teletext			73
Bluetooth device				17,		27	TouchPad on/off							4,	36
Bluetooth label				16			TouchPad right/left								4,	36
boot options			138				up	66
boot order		138					volume down						67, 71
button sound			138				volume mute						7, 48, 49
buttons							volume up				67, 71
arrow	71						Windows Media Center									65,
back	66, 71						73
change/page up					73		wireless				8
channel/page down						66, 73	zoom		72
channel/page up					65		C
clear	72						C
down	66						cables
DVD	65, 73						eSATA			114
enter	74						LAN		35
fast-forward				66			modem			31
forward		74					security			130
							USB		112

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HP dv4-2160us manual Index, Symbols/Numerics

Contents

Notebook PC User Guide Product notice Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.PFirst Edition December Document Part Number 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 SecurityIndex Appendix B Software updatesAppendix C Backup and recovery Page 1 Using HP QuickWeb select models only Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Starting HP QuickWebIdentifying hardware 2 FeaturesTop components ComponentsTouchPad ComponentComponents LightsComponent DescriptionDescription 6 Chapter 2 FeaturesComponent Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerComponent DescriptionComponent KeysDescription ComponentInternal display switch DisplayComponent DescriptionRear component Front componentsComponent DescriptionDescription Right-side componentsComponent 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 Name3. Click Properties Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Wireless Assistant 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 ManagerCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed 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 preferencesHotkey Using keyboard hotkeysFunction Opening Help and Support Displaying system informationOpening a Web browser Switching the screen imageOpening the Print Options window 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 automatically2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyA DVD movie is not visible on an external display 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 Function 66 Chapter 6 HP Mobile Remote Control Select Models OnlyButton 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 OnlyFunction Press to display system information. The button may also be used to display settings menusButton Function 74 Chapter 7 HP Media Remote Control Select Models OnlyButton Inserting or replacing the battery Troubleshooting Setting power options 8 Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep2. Click Customize notification icons Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation 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 Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging 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 DrivesSelect Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Using optical discs CD-R discs Selecting the right discCD-RW discs DVD±R discsBlu-ray Disc Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs 1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoObserving the copyright warning 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 disk2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection select models onlyIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 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 Replacing a drive in the SmartBay 8. Remove the drive from the SmartBayTo insert a drive in the SmartBay 10 External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Using the expansion portInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards11 External media cards Removing a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsConfiguring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard 12 Memory modules 122 Chapter 12 Memory modules 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer10. Insert a new memory module 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 passwordsManaging an administrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator 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 BIOSNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of 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 154 Index WLAN module 13 writable media 77 WWAN module 13, 24 WWAN softwarezoom button