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HP G72-B50 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
HP G72-B50 User Manual (127 pages)
Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.75 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying Hardware
11
Components
12
Top Components
12
Touchpad
12
Lights
13
Button and Speakers
14
Keys
15
Right-Side Components
16
Left-Side Components
17
Bottom Components
18
Display Components
19
Wireless Antennas
19
Additional Hardware Components
21
Labels
22
2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem
23
Using Wireless Devices
23
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
24
Using the Wireless Controls
24
Using the Wireless Action Key
24
Using HP Wireless Assistant
25
Using Operating System Controls
25
Using a WLAN
26
Setting up a WLAN
26
Protecting Your WLAN
27
Connecting to a WLAN
28
Roaming to Another Network
28
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
29
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
29
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
30
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
30
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
30
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
31
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
31
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
32
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
32
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
33
Connecting a Modem Cable
33
Connecting a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
34
Selecting a Location Setting
34
Viewing the Current Location Selection
34
Adding New Locations When Traveling
35
Solving Travel Connection Problems
36
Connecting to a Local Area Network
37
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
38
Using the Touchpad
38
Turning the Touchpad on and off
39
Using Touchpad Gestures
39
Scrolling
40
Pinching
40
Rotating
41
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
41
Using the Keyboard
41
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
44
4 Multimedia
45
Multimedia Features
45
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
46
Adjusting the Volume
47
Using the Media Activity Functions
48
Using the Media Activity Action Keys
48
Multimedia Software
49
Using Cyberlink Powerdvd Software
49
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
49
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
49
Audio
50
Connecting External Audio Devices
50
Checking Your Audio Functions
50
Video
51
Connecting an HDMI Device (Select Models Only)
52
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
53
Optical Drive
54
Webcam (Select Models Only)
55
Webcam Tips
55
Adjusting Webcam Properties
55
5 Power Management
57
Setting Power Options
57
Using Power-Saving States
57
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
58
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
58
Using the Battery Meter
59
Using Power Plans
59
Customizing Power Plans
59
Selecting a Different Power Plan
59
Viewing the Current Power Plan
59
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
60
Using External AC Power
61
Connecting the AC Adapter
62
Testing an AC Adapter
63
Using Battery Power
64
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
64
Using Battery Check
64
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
65
Inserting or Removing the Battery
65
Charging a Battery
66
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
67
Managing Low Battery Levels
67
Identifying Low Battery Levels
67
Resolving a Low Battery Level
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
68
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
68
Calibrating a Battery
68
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
68
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
69
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
70
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
70
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
71
Conserving Battery Power
71
Storing a Battery
71
Disposing of a Used Battery
72
Replacing the Battery
72
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
73
Shutting down the Computer
74
6 Drives
75
Handling Drives
75
Optical Drive
76
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
76
Using Optical Discs
77
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
78
CD-R Discs
78
CD-RW Discs
78
DVD±R Discs
78
DVD±RW Discs
78
Blu-Ray Disc (BD)
79
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
79
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
79
Configuring Autoplay
81
Changing DVD Region Settings
81
Observing the Copyright Warning
82
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
82
Creating or "Burning" a CD or DVD
83
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
84
Troubleshooting Drive and Device Driver Problems
84
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
84
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
85
A DVD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
85
A DVD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
86
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
86
A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
86
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
86
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
87
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
88
Using External Drives
89
Improving Hard Drive Performance
90
Using Disk Defragmenter
90
Using Disk Cleanup
90
Replacing the Hard Drive
91
7 External Devices and External Media Cards
95
Using a USB Device
95
Connecting a USB Device
95
Removing a USB Device
96
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
97
Inserting a Digital Card
97
Removing a Digital Card
98
8 Adding or Replacing a Memory Module
99
9 Security
102
Protecting the Computer
102
Using Passwords
103
Setting Passwords in Windows
103
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
103
Administrator Password
104
Entering an Administrator Password
104
Managing an Administrator Password
104
Entering a Power-On Password
105
Managing a Power-On Password
105
Power-On Password
105
Using Antivirus Software
106
Using Firewall Software
106
Installing Critical Security Updates
107
Installing an Optional Security Cable
107
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
108
Starting Setup Utility
108
Using Setup Utility
109
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
109
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
109
Displaying System Information
110
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
110
Exiting Setup Utility
111
Setup Utility Menus
111
Main Menu
111
Security Menu
111
System Configuration Menu
112
Diagnostics Menu
112
Appendix B Software Updates
113
Updating the BIOS
114
Determining the BIOS Version
114
Downloading a BIOS Update
115
Updating Programs and Drivers
116
Appendix C Backup and Recovery
117
Creating Recovery Discs
118
Backing up Your Information
119
Using Windows Backup and Restore
120
Using System Restore Points
121
Create a System Restore Point
121
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
121
When to Create Restore Points
121
Performing a Recovery
122
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
122
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
122
Index
123
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