HP G72-B66US specification

8.Remove the hard drive screws.

9.Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (1) and the cable clip (2). Pull the hard drive tab up (3), and remove the hard drive from the computer.

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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 Features Identifying hardware TouchPad ComponentsTop components 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 Using the wireless action key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionProtecting your Wlan 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 Cannot connect to a preferred network Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan 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 Viewing the current location selection Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing 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 Rotating Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the keyboard 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 Using CyberLink PowerDVD software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software Connecting external audio devices Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functions Video Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam select models only Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery 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 Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs Blu-ray Disc BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Page Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoObserving the copyright warning Creating or burning a CD or DVD Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc does not play automatically 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 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page External devices and external media cards Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device 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 Setting passwords in Setup Utility Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows 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 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system information Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilityMain menu 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 Using system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and time Performing a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsSelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index DVD Ssid

HP G72-B66US manual

Models: G72-B66US