HP (Hewlett-Packard) g6-1c62us manual

Getting Started HP Notebook[...]

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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 Touc hPad ges tures .. ......... .......... ........... .......... .......... ......... ........... ......... 19 Scrolling . .......... .......... ........... ......... ......... .......... .......... ........ .......... .... 20 Pinching /Zooming .... ........... .......... ......... ............ .......... ........ ............ . 20 Rotati n[...]

1W e l c o m e After you set up and register the compu ter, it is important to take the following steps: 1. Set up you r wired or wireless network. F or more informat ion, refer to Networking on page 13 . 2. Update your antivirus software . For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide . For information on findin g this guide, refe[...]

Resource Contents Help and Support To access Help and Support, se lect Start > Help and Support . NOTE: For country- or region-s pecific support, go to http://www.hp.com/ support , select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Operating system information ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Troubleshooting tool[...]

2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: 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) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an e xter[...]

Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such[...]

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) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shor tcut [...]

Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive (select m odels only) Reads and writes to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light ● Green: The optical drive is being accesse d. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) AC adapter light ● White: The computer is connected to externa l power and the [...]

Left side Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an ex ternal VGA monitor or projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent over heating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (3) R[...]

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. Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wirele ss signals to comm unica[...]

Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (5) 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. (3) Battery release latch Releases t he batt[...]

3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) Getting started 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 second s of starting HP QuickWeb, allowing you to rapidly access the Inte rnet, widgets, and communication programs. T o use QuickWeb, press the QuickWeb k[...]

Starting HP QuickWeb ▲ To start HP QuickWeb, press the QuickWeb key when the computer is off or in Hibernation. The following tab le explains the diff eren t behaviors of the Qu ickWeb key. Key Behavior QuickWeb key ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the key to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, pr[...]

4N e t w o r k i n g 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 wireless connection. Refe r to Connecting to an ex isting WL AN on page 14 or Setting up [...]

Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead o f wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the followi ng wireless devi ces: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) d evice ● HP Mobile Broad band Module, a wire less wide area network (WWAN ) device ● Bluetooth device For more infor[...]

Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the informat ion provided by your ro uter manufacture r or your ISP. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network[...]

5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key. To use an actio n key function, press and hold the key. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable th is feature in S[...]

Icon Key Descriptio n f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as lon g as you hold down the key. f11 Mutes or r[...]

Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the Touc hPad off or on, quickly doubl e-tap the TouchPad on/off button. NOTE: The TouchPad light is o ff when the TouchPad is on. The TouchPad lig ht and on-screen di splay icons indi cate the Tou chPad status when the TouchPa d is turned off or o n. The following table shows and de scribes the Touch Pad disp[...]

Selecting Use the left and right Touch Pad buttons as you w oul d use the correspon ding buttons on an external mouse. 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 nstr[...]

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 enabl ed 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 Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Refe rence Guide . Inserting the battery ▲ Insert th e battery (1) into t he battery bay and rotate it downwar d (2) until it is firmly seated. Removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole po wer sou[...]

2. Remove the battery from the comp uter (2) . Adding or replacing a 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 t[...]

5. Remove the service door (2) . 6. Disconnect the hard drive ca ble from the system board (1) , and then lift the ha rd drive out of the hard drive bay (2) . 24 Chapter 6 Mainte nance[...]

Installing a hard drive 1. Insert the hard d rive into the ha rd drive bay (1) , a nd then connect the hard drive cable to the system board (2) . 2. Align the tabs (1) o n the service door with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the service door (2) . 4. Tighten the 2 screws (3) on the service door. 5. Replace the battery. 6. Reconnect external [...]

Adding or replacing memory modules The capacity of the computer c an be upg raded by addin g a memory module to the vacant expa nsion memory module slot or by u pgrading the existing me mory module in the pri m ary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the e quipment, unplug the power cord and remove all ba[...]

b. Grasp the edge of the me mory module, and the n gently pull th e memory modu le out of the memory module slot (2) . NOTE: Memory module s are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect inse rtion into the memory module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Do not touch th e component[...]

c. Gently press the memory mo dule (3) down, applying pr essure to both the left an d right edges of the mod ule, until the rete ntion clips snap into pla ce. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memo ry module, be sure that you do not bend th e module. 8. Align the tabs (1) o n the service door with the notches on the computer. 9. Close the service d[...]

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[...]

Guidelines: ● Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DV D±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu- ray) discs, are not co mpatible with the H P Recovery Manager so ftware. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this proc ess. ● Only one set of recovery [...]

Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software a llows you to repair or re store the computer to its original factory state. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery di scs, a reco very flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery partition (se lect models only) o n the hard drive. NOTE: A system restore needs to be pe rformed if the computer[...]

4. Select the optical dr ive or the flash d rive. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order To change the boot or der for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is re starting, and then press f9 fo r boot options. 3. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot option s window. To cha[...]

To create a scree n shot: 1. Display the screen you want to save. 2. Copy the screen image: To copy only the ac tive window, p ress alt + prt sc . To copy the entire screen, press prt sc . 3. Open a word-processing document, and th en select Edit > Paste . The screen image is ad ded to the documen t. 4. Save and print the document. Using Windows[...]

When to create restore points ● Before you add or modify software or h ardware ● Periodically, whenever the computer i s functioning optim ally NOTE: If you revert to a resto re point and then cha nge your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System[...]

8 Customer support 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/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwi de on the left side of the page, o[...]

Labels The labels that are a ffixed to the compute r provide info rmation that you may need whe n troubleshooting system problems o r trave ling in ternationally with the computer: ● Service tag—Prov ides importan t information, includ ing the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number ( p/n) (4[...]

9 Specifications 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 comp uter can be powered from a standalone D[...]

Index A AC adapter light, identifying 7 action keys decrease screen brightness 16 Help and Suppo rt 1 6 HP QuickWeb 16 increase screen brightness 16 next track 17 play, pause, resume 17 previous track 16 switch screen image 16 volume down 17 volume mute 17 volume up 17 wireless 17 Action keys, identifying 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8[...]

N network jack, identifying 8 O operating enviro nment 37 operating system Microsoft Certific ate of Authenticity label 36 Product Key 36 P pinching TouchPad g esture 20 pointing device s, setting prefere nces 17 ports HDMI 8 USB 8 power button, identifying 5 power connector, identi fying 7 power light, identifyin g 9 Product Key 36 product name an[...]