Index, Symbols/Numerics | HP G72-B66US specs

Index

Symbols/Numerics
1394 Power Saving					102
A
AC adapter
identifying			11
AC adapter light				56,	57
AC adapter light, identifying							6
AC adapter, connecting						52
AC adapter, testing					53
action key mode				102
action keys
identifying			5
media control				38
muting/restoring speaker
volume		37
volume down				36
volume mute				36
volume up			36
adjusting webcam properties							45
administrator password
creating		94
entering		94
managing			94
airport security devices						65
antennas	9
antivirus software				96
applications key, Windows							5
audio devices, connecting
external	40
audio features			40
audio functions, checking						40
audio-in (microphone) jack							37
audio-out (headphone) jack							36
AutoPlay	71

B

backing up

customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 109

personal files			109
templates		109
battery
calibrating		58
charging		56, 58
conserving power				61
discharging			57
disposing		62
identifying		11
inserting		55
low battery levels				57
recharging		60
removing		55
replacing		62
storing	61
battery bay, identifying				8
Battery Check			54
battery power		54
battery release latch				55
battery release latch,
identifying		8
battery temperature 61
bays
battery	8
hard drive		8
BD
copying	72
playing	69
removing		74
BIOS, updating			104
Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW
SuperMulti DL Drive				67

Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67

Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 102

boot order 102

button sound			102
buttons
power		4
TouchPad off indicator				28
TouchPad right/left 28
C
cables
LAN	27
modem		23
security			97
USB	85
calibrating battery 58
caps lock light, identifying				3
Card Reader Power Saving				102
CD
burning		73
copying			72
playing		69
removing			74
CD drive		79

Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup

Utility	99
charging batteries			56,	58
checking audio functions					40
compartments
memory module			8
components
additional hardware				11
bottom		8
display		9
left-side		7
right-side 6
top	2
connecting to a WLAN				18
connection, external power					52
connector, power			6
conservation, power 61

Index 113

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HP G72-B66US manual Index, Symbols/Numerics

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Adding or replacing a memory module Security 113 Identifying hardware Features Components Top componentsTouchPad Num lk light Lights Button and speakers Keys Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennasPage Additional hardware components Component Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modem Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless Assistant Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan Work behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable Using the modem select models only Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Set the modem to ignore dial tones Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Check for pulse or tone dialing Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad on and off Using TouchPad gestures Pinching Scrolling Setting pointing device preferences Using the keyboardRotating Function Action key or hotkey Press f11 to mute or restore speaker sound Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia features Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Using the media activity functions Multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Audio Video Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Adjusting webcam properties Webcam select models onlyWebcam tips Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Selecting a different power plan Using the battery meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the battery Conserving battery power Storing a batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Replacing the battery Disposing of a used battery Switching between graphics modes select models only Click Shut down Shutting down the computer Handling drives Drives Select Start Computer Identifying the installed optical drive DVD±RW/R Using optical discs DVD±R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs CD-RW discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc BD Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab Disc does not play automatically DVD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page Protecting the computer Security Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Administrator password Managing a power-on password Power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus software Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Security menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menu Diagnostics menu System Configuration menu Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and Restore Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Index Symbols/Numerics DVD Ssid