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HP Pavilion dv7-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual (121 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.85 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

11
- Identifying Hardware
  11
- Components
  12
  - Top Components
    12
    
    Touchpad
    12
    
    Touchpad Buttons
    13
    
    Lights
    14
    
    Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    15
    
    Keys
    16
  - Front Components
    16
  - Right-Side Components
    17
  - Left-Side Components
    17
  - Bottom Components
    18
  - Display Components
    19
  - Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
    20
  - Additional Hardware Components
    20
- Labels
  22
2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem

23
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

31
- Using Pointing Devices
  31
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences
    31
  - Using the Touchpad
    31
    
    Scrolling
    32
    
    Turning the Touchpad on and off
    32
    
    Using Touchpad Gestures
    32
    
    Pinching
    33
    
    Rotating
    33
  - Connecting an External Mouse
    34
- Using the Action Keys
  35
- Using the Hotkeys
  36
- Using the Keypads
  37
  - Using an Integrated Numeric Keypad
    37
  - Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
    37
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
  38
4 Multimedia

39
- Multimedia Features
  39
- Multimedia Software
  43
- Audio
  44
  - Connecting External Audio Devices
    44
  - Checking Your Audio Functions
    44
- Video
  45
  - Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
    45
  - Connecting an HDMI Device
    45
    
    Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
    46
- Webcam
  47
5 Power Management

48
6 Drives

62
- Handling Drives
  62
- Optical Drive
  63
  - Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
    63
  - Using Optical Discs
    63
  - Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
    64
    
    Blu-Ray Discs (BD)
    64
    
    CD-R Discs
    64
    
    CD-RW Discs
    64
    
    DVD±R Discs
    64
    
    DVD±RW Discs
    64
    
    Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
    64
  - Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
    65
  - Configuring Autoplay
    66
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    66
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    66
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    67
  - Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
    67
  - Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
    68
- Using External Drives
  70
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  71
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    71
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    71
- Replacing a Drive in the Primary Hard Drive Bay
  72
- Replacing a Drive in the Secondary Hard Drive Bay
  75
7 External Devices

78
- Using a USB Device
  78
  - Connecting a USB Device
    78
  - Removing a USB Device
    78
- Using an Esata Device
  79
  - Connecting an Esata Device
    79
  - Removing an Esata Device
    79
8 External Media Cards

81
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards
  81
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    81
  - Removing a Digital Card
    82
9 Memory Modules

83
10 Security

87
11 Troubleshooting

95
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

103
- Starting Setup Utility
  103
- Using Setup Utility
  104
- Setup Utility Menus
  106
  - Main Menu
    106
  - Security Menu
    106
  - System Configuration Menu
    106
  - Diagnostics Menu
    107
Appendix B Software Updates

108
- Updating the BIOS
  109
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    109
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    109
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  110
Appendix C Backup and Recovery

111
- Creating Recovery Discs
  112
- Backing up Your Information
  113
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore
    113
  - Using System Restore Points
    114
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    114
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    114
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    114
- Performing a Recovery
  115
  - Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    115
  - Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    115
Index

117

HP Pavilion dv7-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (144 pages)

Entertainment PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.28 MB

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Table of Contents
7
1 Product Description

11
2 Components

16
- Top Components
  16
  - Touchpad
    16
  - Touchpad Buttons
    17
  - Lights
    18
  - Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    19
  - Keys
    20
- Front Components
  21
- Right-Side Components
  21
- Left-Side Components
  22
- Bottom Components
  23
- Display Components
  24
- Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
  25
- Additional Hardware Components
  26
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

27
- Service Tag
  28
- Computer Major Components
  29
- Display Assembly Components
  36
  - Flush Glass Display Assembly Spare Parts
    36
  - Standard Display Assembly Spare Parts
    37
- Mass Storage Devices
  39
- Miscellaneous Parts
  40
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  41
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

49
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  49
  - Tools Required
    49
  - Service Considerations
    49
    
    Plastic Parts
    49
    
    Cables and Connectors
    50
  - Drive Handling
    50
- Grounding Guidelines
  51
  - Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    51
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    52
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    52
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    53
- Component Replacement Procedures
  54
  - Service Tag
    54
  - Computer Feet
    55
  - Battery
    56
  - Primary Hard Drive Cover
    57
  - Hard Drive
    58
  - Secondary Hard Drive
    60
  - WLAN Module
    62
  - RTC Battery
    66
  - Memory Module
    67
  - Optical Drive
    68
  - Keyboard
    70
  - Top Cover
    72
  - Power Button Board
    76
  - Display Assembly
    78
  - System Board
    88
  - USB Board
    91
  - Bluetooth Module
    92
  - Speaker Assembly
    94
  - Optical Drive Connector
    95
  - Subwoofer
    96
  - Power Connector Cable
    98
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    99
  - Processor
    103
5 Setup Utility (BIOS)

105
- Starting Setup Utility
  105
- Using Setup Utility
  106
- Setup Utility Menus
  108
  - Main Menu
    108
  - Security Menu
    108
  - System Configuration Menu
    109
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    109
6 Specifications

110
7 Backup and Recovery

122
- Creating Recovery Discs
  123
- Backing up Your Information
  124
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore
    125
  - Using System Restore Points
    125
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    125
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    125
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    126
- Performing a Recovery
  126
  - Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    126
  - Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    127
8 Connector Pin Assignments

128
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  128
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  128
- External Monitor
  129
- Hdmi
  130
- Network)
  131
- Universal Serial Bus
  131
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

132
- Requirements for All Countries or Regions
  132
- Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions
  133
10 Recycling

134
- Battery
  134

HP Pavilion dv7-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

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HP Pavilion dv7-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual (121 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Features

2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

11 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

Appendix B Software Updates

Appendix C Backup and Recovery

Index

HP Pavilion dv7-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (144 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Description

2 Components

3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5 Setup Utility (BIOS)

6 Specifications

7 Backup and Recovery

8 Connector Pin Assignments

9 Power Cord Set Requirements

10 Recycling

HP Pavilion dv7-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

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