HP (Hewlett-Packard) G7-1261nr manual

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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do n ot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoinin g optional printer, or a soft surface, such [...]

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Table of contents 1 Welcome ........ ....... .......... ......... ........ .......... ........ ......... ......... ........ ......... .......... ....... .... ............. ....... ......... ........ . 1 Finding information ................... ......... .......... .............. ......... .......... .......... ............. ......... .... ..........[...]

Using pointing devices .................. ............. ............ ............ ............... ............. ............ ......... ............. .. 23 Setting pointing device preferences .......... ............ ............... ........... ............... .......... .......... 23 Using th e Touch Pad ... ............. ........... ............ ..[...]

9 Specifications .............. ............. ............. ............... .............. ............. ............. .............. ........... .............. .......... 45 Input power ............. ............ ............... ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ ............. ........ .............. 45 DC plug of e[...]

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1W e l c o m e The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Finding information After you set up and register the compu ter, it is important to take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet — Set up your wired or wi reless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 16 . [...]

Finding information The computer comes with several resour ces to help you perform various tasks. Resource Contents Instructions for setting up the computer ● How to set up the computer ● Identification of computer components Getting Started To access this guide: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Do cumen tatio n .[...]

Resource Contents Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet This booklet is provided with your computer. HP customer support telephone numbers HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ support . ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories [...]

2 Getting to know your computer The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Top ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your compu ter[...]

Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the T ouchPad on and off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activate s items on the screen. (4) Left Touch[...]

Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light ● White: The computer is o n. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) Wireless l[...]

Buttons Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly t o exit Hi[...]

Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) Action keys Execute fre quent ly used system functions. (3) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (4) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (5) QuickWeb key ● When the computer [...]

Front Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive (select m odels only) Reads and writes to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) Optical drive eject button Opens the optical drive. (4) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (5) AC adap[...]

Left side Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an ex ternal VGA monitor o r projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to coo l internal comp onents. NOTE: The computer fan starts up auto matically to cool internal components and prevent overhe ating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. ([...]

Component Description (9) Hard drive light Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. (10) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Left side 11[...]

Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wirele ss signals to comm unicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam . (4) Internal microph[...]

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases th e battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (4) Enable 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 duri[...]

3 HP QuickWeb ● Starting HP QuickWeb The HP QuickWeb en vironment provides a fun and enga ging way to perform many o f your favorite activities. Your computer is ready to go within seconds of starti ng QuickWeb , allowing you to rapi dly access the Internet, widgets, and communication programs. Simply pre ss the QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button o[...]

Starting HP QuickWeb ▲ To start HP QuickW eb, press the QuickW eb key (or QuickWeb button on select models) when the computer is off or in Hi bernation. The following tab le explains the di fferent behavio rs of the QuickWeb key (o r QuickWeb button o n select models). Key Behavior QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models) ● When the c[...]

4N e t w o r k i n g ● Using an Intern et service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and so ftware features vary d epending on comp uter model and your location. Your computer may supp ort one or both of the following types of Internet access: ● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wirele[...]

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before yo u can connect to the Internet, you must estab lish an ISP account. Con tact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network ca ble to connect your wireless computer to th e modem, and test the Intern et service. NOTE: Your ISP will give yo[...]

3. Click the network icon in the notificat ion area, at the far right of the taskb ar. 4. Select a network to conn ect to. 5. Click Connect . 6. If requir ed, ente r the se curity k ey. Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipmen t: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-spee d Internet service purchased from an Internet servi[...]

5 Keyboard and pointing devices The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Using the keyboa rd ● Using pointing devices 19[...]

Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized acti o ns that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard . The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functi ons. To use an action key, press and hold this ke y to activate the assign ed function. NOTE: The action key feature is[...]

Icon Action Description Play/Pause Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio C D, a DVD, or a BD. Next Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. Volume down Decreases speaker volume. Volume up Increases speaker volume. Mute Mutes or restores speaker sound. Wireless Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: This key does n[...]

Using keypads The computer includes an integrated num eric keyp ad. The compu ter also supports an optional external numeric keypa d or an optional extern al keyboard th at includes a num eric keypad. Using the integ rated numeric keypad Component Description (1) num lk key Alternates between the navigati onal and numer ic functions on the integrat[...]

Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased sep arately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer . Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Win dows® to customize settin gs for pointing de vices, such as button configu[...]

Navigating To move the pointer, slid e one finger across the Touc hPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Selecting Use the left and right Touch Pad buttons like the corresp onding buttons on an external mouse. 24 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices[...]

Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad sup ports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fin gers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are n ot supported in all prog rams. To view the demo nstration of a gesture: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardwa re and Soun d > Synaptics > Settings . 2. Clic[...]

Scrolling Scrolling is useful for movi ng up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPa d, an d then dr ag them acro ss the Touch Pad in an up, d own, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is co ntrolled by finger speed. NOTE: Two-finger scrolling is disabled at the factory. Pinching/Zoo[...]

Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate it ems such as photos. T o rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger a round th e an chored finger in a sweeping motion, mo ving from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock. NOTE: Rotating is di[...]

6 Maintenance The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Inserting or removing th e battery ● Replacing or upgrad ing the hard drive ● Adding or replacing mem ory modules ● Updating programs an d drivers ● Cleaning your comp uter Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to[...]

To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole po wer source for the comp uter can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of info rmation, save your work and init iate Hibernation or shu t down the computer through Wind ows before removi ng the battery. 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to rel ease the battery. 2. Pivo[...]

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do no t remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in th e Sleep state, or in Hibern ation. If you are not sure wh ether the compu ter is off or in Hibernation, tur[...]

7. Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Replacing or up grading the hard drive 31[...]

Installing a hard drive 1. Insert th e hard dr ive (1) into the hard dr ive bay. 2. Connect the hard driv e cable (2) to the hard drive co nnector on the system bo ard. 3. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover (1) with the notches on the computer. 4. Close the cove r (2) . 5. Tighten the hard drive co ver screws (3) . 6. Replace the battery. 32 Ch[...]

7. Reconnect external po wer and external d evices. 8. Turn on th e compute r. Adding or replacing memory modules The computer ha s two memory module slo ts. Th e capa city of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory mo dule to the vacant expansio n me mory module slot or by upgrading th e existing memory module in the prim ary memory module[...]

6. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. b. Grasp th e edge of th e memory module (2) , and then ge ntly pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold th[...]

c. Gently press the memory mo dule (3) down, applying pr essure to both the left an d right edges of the memo ry module, until the retenti on clips snap i nto place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memo ry module, be sure that you do not bend th e memory module. 8. Align the tabs on the me mory module compart ment cover (1) with the notches on th[...]

Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you up date your prog rams and driver s on a regular basis with the la test versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support to download the l atest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update n otifications when they become a vailable. Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: T[...]

7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes t ools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provide s information on th e following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recove ry flash drive (HP Recovery Manag er software feature) ● Performing a system[...]

Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can create using HP Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use this softwa re to create either a set of re covery discs or a recovery flash drive immediately afte r software setu p. If fo[...]

To create a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manage r > HP Recovery Media Cr eation . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software a llows you to repair or re store the computer to its original factory[...]

Restoring using the restor e media 1. If possible, bac k up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the co mputer. – or – Insert th e recov ery flash d rive into a USB por t on your computer, and th en restart the computer. NOTE: If the[...]

You can back up your i nformation to an optional exte rnal hard drive, a netw ork drive, or discs. Back up your system at th e following times: ● At regularly scheduled times TIP: Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repai red or resto red ● Before you add or modify ha rdware or software Guidelines:[...]

Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recove r back to that po int if you want to reverse subsequent changes. NOTE: Recovering to an earl ier restore point does not affect da ta files saved or e-mails created since the last resto[...]

8 Customer support The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Contacting customer suppo rt ● Labels Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Referen ce Guide , or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Custo mer Support at: http://www.hp.com/ go/[...]

Labels The labels affixed to the computer provid e inform ation you may need wh en you troubles hoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides importa n t information, incl uding the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number ( p/n) (4) Warranty[...]

9 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Input power The power information in this section may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer op erates on DC power, whi ch can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50 –60 Hz. Although the co[...]

Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 14 0°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum alti tude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -[...]

Index A AC adapter light 9 action keys adjusting volume 21 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 20 Help and Suppo rt 20 identifying 8 muting speaker soun d 21 screen brightness down 20 screen brightness up 20 switching screen image 20 using 20 wireless 21 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 41 personal files 41 battery bay 13, 4[...]

memory module compartment cover removing 33 replacing 35 memory module slots 13 Microsoft Certificat e of Authenti city label 44 mouse, external setting pref erences 23 mute ke y, iden tifying 21 N network jack, identifying 10 num lk key, identify ing 22 O operating enviro nment 46 operating system Microsoft Certific ate of Authenticity label 44 Pr[...]