Pointing devices and keyboard | HP G72-B66US instruction

Current network security codes are unavailable	21
WLAN connection is very weak	22
Cannot connect to the wireless router	22
Using the modem (select models only)	23
Connecting a modem cable	23
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter	24
Selecting a location setting	24
Viewing the current location selection	24
Adding new locations when traveling	25
Solving travel connection problems	26
Connecting to a local area network	27
3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using the TouchPad	28
Turning the TouchPad on and off	29
Using TouchPad gestures	29
Scrolling	30
Pinching	30
Rotating	31
Setting pointing device preferences	31
Using the keyboard	31
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	34
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features	35
Identifying your multimedia components	36
Adjusting the volume	37
Using the media activity functions	38
Using the media activity action keys	38
Multimedia software	39
Using CyberLink PowerDVD software	39
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	39
Installing multimedia software from a disc	39
Audio	40
Connecting external audio devices	40
Checking your audio functions	40
Video	41
Connecting an HDMI device (select models only)	42
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)	43
Optical drive	44
Webcam (select models only)	45
Webcam tips	45
Adjusting webcam properties	45

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HP G72-B66US manual Pointing devices and keyboard

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