HP Pavilion DV7-2170, User Manual

Page 1: ...Notebook Tour User Guide ...

Page 2: ...t to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition August 2009 Document Part Number 539584 001 Product notice T...

Page 3: ...llow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow Also do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety o...

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Page 5: ...ghts 3 Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only 5 Keys 7 Front components 8 Rear component 9 Right side components 9 Left side components 10 Bottom components 11 Display components 12 Wireless antennas select models only 13 Additional hardware components 14 3 Labels Index 17 v ...

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Page 7: ...r You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information 1 ...

Page 8: ...like the left button on an external mouse 4 TouchPad on off button Enables disables the TouchPad 5 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down 6 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes factory settings To view and change pointing device preferences select Start Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select...

Page 9: ...olume down light On The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume 5 Volume up light On The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume 6 Wireless light On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on Off All wireless devices are off 7 Num lock light The integrated numeric keypad is enabled or num l...

Page 10: ...n the computer are fully charged If the computer is not plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level 9 Drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Amber HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive The 2 power lights display the same information The light on the power button is visi...

Page 11: ...t least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options 2 Speakers 2 Produce sound 3 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound 4 Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll ...

Page 12: ...rns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless connection NOTE To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already be set up 10 Fingerprint reader select models only Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon This table describes factory settings For information about changing factory settings refer to the user guides located in Help and Sup...

Page 13: ...ination with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key Top components 7 ...

Page 14: ...d into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level 3 Drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Amber HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive 4 Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control 5 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone ster...

Page 15: ...ccessed 3 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices 4 TV antenna cable jack select models only Connects a TV antenna a digital cable device or a satellite device that receives standard or high definition TV broadcasts 5 RJ 11 modem jack select models only Connects a modem cable 6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a ...

Page 16: ... optional high performance eSATA component such as an eSATA external hard drive or connects an optional USB device NOTE Depending on your computer model the computer may include a USB port only 6 USB port Connects an optional USB device 7 1394 port select models only Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device such as a camcorder 8 Digital Media Slot light On A digital card is being accessed 9 ...

Page 17: ...ional secondary hard drive 5 Integrated subwoofer Contains the subwoofer speaker 6 Primary hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive the memory module slots and the WLAN module select models only CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your co...

Page 18: ... switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on 2 Internal microphones 2 Record sound 3 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 4 Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs 12 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 19: ...ible from the outside of the computer NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions To see wireless regulatory notices refer to the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region These notices are located in Help and Support Wireless antennas select models only 13 ...

Page 20: ... cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 3 Battery Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country 14 Chapter 2 Components ...

Page 21: ...ort The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Contains the Windows Product Key You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay Modem...

Page 22: ...rimary hard drive bay SIM subscriber identity module label select models only Provides the ICCID Integrated Circuit Card Identifier of your SIM This label is located inside the battery bay HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label select models only Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module This label is located inside the battery bay 16 Chapter 3 Labels ...

Page 23: ...light identifying 10 Digital Media Slot identifying 10 drive light identifying 4 8 E eSATA USB port identifying 10 esc key identifying 7 expansion port identifying 10 ExpressCard slot identifying 10 external monitor port identifying 10 F fingerprint reader identifying 6 fn key identifying 7 function keys identifying 7 H HDMI port identifying 10 headphone audio out jack 8 HP Mobile Broadband Module...

Page 24: ...mputer 15 R regulatory information modem approval label 15 regulatory label 15 wireless certification labels 16 RJ 11 modem jack identifying 9 RJ 45 network jack identifying 10 S scrolling regions TouchPad 2 secondary hard drive bay identifying 11 security cable slot identifying 9 serial number computer 15 service tag 15 SIM label 16 slots Digital Media 10 ExpressCard 10 security cable 9 speakers ...

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