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HP Pavilion g7-2100 User Manual (127 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.72 MB

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
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

38
- Turning the Touchpad on and off
  39
- Using the Touchpad
  39
  - Using Touchpad Gestures
    39
  - Scrolling
    39
  - Pinching
    40
  - Rotating
    40
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences
    41
- Using the Keyboard
  42
- Using Keypads
  44
  - Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
    44
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
  45
4 Multimedia

46
5 Power Management

62
6 Drives

79
- Handling Drives
  79
- Optical Drive
  80
  - Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
    80
  - Using Optical Discs
    81
  - Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
    82
    
    CD-R Discs
    82
    
    CD-RW Discs
    82
    
    DVD±R Discs
    82
    
    DVD±RW Discs
    82
    
    Blu-Ray Disc (BD)
    83
    
    Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
    83
  - Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
    83
  - Configuring Autoplay
    85
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    85
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    86
  - Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
    86
  - Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
    87
  - Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
    88
- Using External Drives
  88
- 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
- Security 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
- 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 Disc
  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 Using the Recovery Discs
    122
  - Recovering Using the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    122
Index

123

HP Pavilion g7-2100 User Manual (101 pages)

User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.3 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Starting Right

11
- Best Practices
  11
- Fun Things to Do
  12
- More HP Resources
  13
2 Getting to Know Your Computer

14
- Finding Your Hardware and Software Information
  14
- Front
  14
- Right Side
  15
- Left Side
  17
- Display
  18
- Top
  19
  - Touchpad
    19
  - Lights
    20
  - Buttons, Speakers, and Fingerprint Reader
    22
  - Keys
    23
- Bottom
  24
- Labels
  26
3 Connecting to a Network

27
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
  27
  - Using the Wireless Controls
    27
    
    Using the Wireless Button
    27
    
    Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
    28
    
    Using Operating System Controls
    28
  - Using a WLAN
    28
    
    Using an Internet Service Provider
    28
    
    Configuring a Wireless Router
    30
    
    Protecting Your WLAN
    30
    
    Setting up a WLAN
    30
    
    Connecting to a WLAN
    31
  - Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices
    31
- Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
  32
4 Enjoying Entertainment Features

33
5 Using the Keyboard and Pointing Devices

40
- Using ALT GR Key Combinations
  41
- Using the Action Keys
  42
- Using the Hot Keys
  44
- Using the Keypad
  45
  - Using the Integrated Numeric Keypad
    45
- Using the Touchpad
  46
  - Turning the Touchpad off or on
    46
  - Navigating
    47
  - Selecting
    47
  - Using Touchpad Gestures
    48
    
    Pinching/Zooming
    49
    
    Scrolling
    49
    
    Flicking
    50
    
    Rotating
    50
6 Managing Power

51
7 Managing and Sharing Information

59
- Using a USB Device
  59
- Inserting and Removing a Digital Storage Card
  61
- Using Optical Drives
  62
8 Maintaining Your Computer

65
9 Securing Your Computer and Information

73
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

79
- Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
  79
- Updating the BIOS
  79
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    79
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    80
- Using System Diagnostics
  81
11 Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering

82
- Creating Backups
  82
- Restore and Recovery
  86
12 Specifications

89
- Input Power
  89
- Operating Environment
  90
13 Troubleshooting and Support

91
- Troubleshooting
  92
- Contacting Support
  97
14 Electrostatic Discharge

98
Index

99

HP Pavilion g7-2100 Reference Manual (74 pages)

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HP Pavilion g7-2100 Technical White Paper (8 pages)

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HP Pavilion g7-2100 User Manual (127 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 and External Media Cards

8 Adding or Replacing a Memory Module

9 Security

Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

Appendix B Software Updates

Appendix C Backup and Recovery

Index

HP Pavilion g7-2100 User Manual (101 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Starting Right

2 Getting to Know Your Computer

3 Connecting to a Network

4 Enjoying Entertainment Features

5 Using the Keyboard and Pointing Devices

6 Managing Power

7 Managing and Sharing Information

8 Maintaining Your Computer

9 Securing Your Computer and Information

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

11 Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering

12 Specifications

13 Troubleshooting and Support

14 Electrostatic Discharge

Index

HP Pavilion g7-2100 Reference Manual (74 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Networking (Select Models Only)

3 Multimedia

4 Power Management

5 External Cards and Devices

6 Drives

7 Security

8 Maintenance

9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Appendix A Traveling with the Computer

Appendix B Troubleshooting Resources

Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge

Index

HP Pavilion g7-2100 Technical White Paper (8 pages)

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