HP Pavilion dv7-6000, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...Getting Started HP Notebook ...

Page 2: ...e for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition January 2011 Document Part Number 635466 001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer you agree to be bound by the...

Page 3: ...other 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 come into contact with 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 ...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...ervice provider ISP 15 Connecting to a wireless network 16 Connecting to an existing WLAN 16 Setting up a new WLAN network 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 4 Keyboard and pointing devices 18 Using the keyboard 18 Using the action keys 18 Using the hotkeys 19 Using keypads 20 Using the integrated numeric keypad 20 Using an optional external numeric keypad 21 Using pointin...

Page 6: ...nd recovery 32 Restore 32 Creating restore media 32 Performing a system restore 33 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition select models only 33 Restoring using the restore media 34 Changing the computer boot order 34 Backing up and recovering your information 34 Using Windows Backup and Restore 35 Using Windows system restore points 36 When to create restore points 36 Create a system res...

Page 7: ...g system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure For instructions refer to Backup and recovery on page 32 Find installed software Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer Select Start All Programs For details about using the software included with the computer refer to the software manufacturer s instructions which may be provided with the softwa...

Page 8: ...Icon Description Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled 2 Chapter 1 Welcome ...

Page 9: ...uctions Operating system information Software driver and BIOS updates Troubleshooting tools How to access technical support Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide Select Start Help and Support User Guides or Select Start All Programs HP HP Documentation Regulatory and safety information Battery disposal information Safety Comfort Guide To access this guide Select Start He...

Page 10: ...rovided in the box Some countries regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box In countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy at http www hp com go orderdocuments or write to North America Hewlett Packard MS POD 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA Europe Middle East Africa Hewlett Packard POD Via G Di Vittorio 9 20063 Cern...

Page 11: ... Turns the TouchPad on and off Quickly double tap the TouchPad icon to turn the TouchPad on and off 3 TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 4 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 5 TouchPad on light On The TouchPad is on Off The TouchPad is off 6 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse Top...

Page 12: ...ter sound is off 4 Wireless light White An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network WLAN device and or a Bluetooth device is on Amber All wireless devices are off 5 TouchPad on light On The TouchPad is on Off The TouchPad is off 6 TouchPad off light Off The TouchPad is on On The TouchPad is off 7 Fingerprint reader light select models only White The fingerprint was read Amb...

Page 13: ...uter has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide 2 Web browser Opens a Web browser NOTE Until you set up your Internet or network services this butt...

Page 14: ...controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound Beats Audio is enabled by default You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system To view and control the bass properties Select Start Programs Beats Audio Control Panel Listening Experience or Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control Panel Listening Experience 5 Windows applications key D...

Page 15: ...ic keypad when pressed in combination with the fn key 8 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions Front Component Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce sound 2 Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats MultiMediaCard Secure Digital SD Card Front 9 ...

Page 16: ...cal drive Reads and writes to an optical disc 5 Optical drive light White The optical drive is being accessed Amber The optical drive is off 6 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disc 7 AC adapter light White The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged Amber The battery is charging Off The computer is not connected to external power 8 Power connector Conn...

Page 17: ...SB ports 2 Connect optional USB 3 0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance NOTE The SuperSpeed USB ports are also compatible with USB 1 0 and 2 0 devices 6 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 7 Audio out headphone jacks 2 Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear b...

Page 18: ...To use the webcam select Start All Programs CyberLink YouCam CyberLink YouCam The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer 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 l...

Page 19: ...nt Enables airflow to cool internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation Rear 13 ...

Page 20: ...ry bay and releases the hard drive memory module compartment cover 5 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and wireless LAN WLAN device and contains the memory module slots 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 country or region If you repl...

Page 21: ...s available in some locations This utility assists with signing up for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to use an existing account To access this utility select Start All Programs Online Services Get Online ISP provided icons available in some locations These icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services To...

Page 22: ...n in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 4 Select a network to connect to 5 Click Connect 6 If required enter the security key Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment A broadband modem either DSL or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP A wireless router purchased separately 2 Your new wireless computer 3 NOTE Some modems...

Page 23: ...work Then follow the on screen instructions NOTE It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router When the computer successfully connects to the Internet you can disconnect the cable and then access the Internet through your wireless network Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLA...

Page 24: ...omputer Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system For example if a monitor is connected to the computer pressin...

Page 25: ...es or restores speaker sound f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off NOTE This key does not establish a wireless connection To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must also be set up Using the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2 or the b key 3 To use a hotkey Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey combinat...

Page 26: ...eats Audio Control Panel Listening Experience or Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control Panel Listening Experience Using keypads The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad The computer also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Component Description 1 num lk...

Page 27: ...he USB ports on the computer Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices such as button configuration click speed and pointer options To access Mouse Properties select Start Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide one finger a...

Page 28: ...ams To view the demonstration of a gesture 1 Right click the Synaptics icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click TouchPad Properties 2 Click a gesture to activate the demonstration To turn the gestures on and off 1 Right click the Synaptics icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click TouchPad Properties 2 Select the gesture that y...

Page 29: ... the TouchPad in an up down left or right motion NOTE Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed Pinching Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad and then moving them apart Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad and then moving them together Using pointing devices 23 ...

Page 30: ...e battery 1 into the battery bay and pivot the battery 2 downward until it is seated The battery release latch 3 automatically locks the battery into place To remove the battery CAUTION Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information To prevent loss of information save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows befor...

Page 31: ...he Sleep state or in Hibernation If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system Removing the hard drive 1 Save your work and shut down the computer 2 Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer 3 Remove the battery 4 Slide the battery release latch 1 ...

Page 32: ...connect the hard drive cable 1 and then remove the 4 hard drive screws 2 6 Pull the hard drive tab to disconnect the hard drive and then lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay 26 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...

Page 33: ...Installing a hard drive 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 2 Replace the 4 hard drive screws 1 and then connect the hard drive cable 2 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 ...

Page 34: ... can damage electronic components Before beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object NOTE To use a dual channel configuration when adding a second memory module be sure that both memory modules are identical To add or replace a memory module CAUTION To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system Shut down the computer befo...

Page 35: ...he memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 6 Insert a new memory module CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module hold the memory module by the edges only Do not touch the components on the memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in t...

Page 36: ...to place CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module be sure that you do not bend the memory module 7 Align the tabs on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer 1 and then close the cover 2 8 Replace the battery 9 Connect AC power and external devices to the computer 10 Turn on the computer 30 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...

Page 37: ...Manager 2 When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the first time a window is displayed asking if you want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported models Select Show software for all supported models If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously go to Step 3 a Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Opti...

Page 38: ...ng the HP Recovery partition select models only without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive To check for the presence of a recovery partition click Start right click Computer click Manage and then click Disk Management If the recovery partition is present a Recovery drive is listed in the window CAUTION HP Recovery Manager partition or discs flash drive restores only software tha...

Page 39: ...estore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state Recovery Manager works from recovery discs a recovery flash drive or from a dedicated recovery partition select models only on the hard drive NOTE A system restore needs to be performed if the computer hard drive has failed or if all attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail A ...

Page 40: ...uter does not automatically restart in the Recovery Manager the computer boot order needs to be changed 3 Press f9 at system bootup 4 Select the optical drive or the flash drive 5 Follow the on screen instructions Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs 1 Restart the computer 2 Press esc while the computer is restarting and then press f9 for boot options 3 Sele...

Page 41: ...ar or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to re enter your preferences To create a screen shot 1 Display the screen you want to save 2 Copy the screen image To copy only the active window press alt fn prt sc To copy the entire screen press fn prt sc 3 Open a word processing document and then select Edit Paste The screen image is added t...

Page 42: ...odically whenever the computer is functioning optimally NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind you can reverse the restoration Create a system restore point 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security System 2 In the left pane click System Protection 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restore to a previous date and time To revert to ...

Page 43: ...http www hp com go contactHP NOTE For worldwide support click Contact HP worldwide on the left side of the page or go to http welcome hp com country us en wwcontact_us html Here you can Chat online with an HP technician NOTE When technical support chat is not available in a particular language it is available in English E mail HP Customer Support Find HP Customer Support worldwide telephone number...

Page 44: ...oduct Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is located on the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay Wireless certification label or labels select models only Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings o...

Page 45: ...ate on DC power within the following specifications Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18 5 V dc 3 5 A 65 W or 19 V dc 4 74 A 90 W NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms NOTE The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label Operating environment Factor Metric U S Temperatur...

Page 46: ...10 E esc key identifying 8 external monitor port 11 F f11 34 fingerprint reader light identifying 6 fingerprint reader identifying 7 fn key identifying 8 19 H hard drive installing 27 removing 25 hard drive bay identifying 14 HDMI port identifying 11 headphone audio out jacks 11 hotkeys bass settings 20 description 19 display system information 20 using 19 I input power 39 integrated numeric keypa...

Page 47: ...reless certification labels 38 restore points 36 RJ 45 network jack identifying 11 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 23 security cable slot identifying 10 serial number 38 serial number computer 38 setup of WLAN 16 slots Digital Media 9 security cable 10 speakers identifying 9 subwoofer identifying 14 SuperSpeed USB ports identifying 11 supported discs 33 system information hotkey 20 system recovery 33...