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HP Pavilion DV7-3186 User Manual (129 pages)
Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.84 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Getting Started
11
Using HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)
12
2 Features
13
Identifying Hardware
13
Features Identifying Hardware
13
Components
14
Top Components
14
Touchpad
14
Touchpad Buttons
15
Lights
16
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
17
Keys
18
Front Components
19
Right-Side Components
19
Left-Side Components
20
Bottom Components
21
Display Components
22
Wireless Antennas
23
Additional Hardware Components
24
Labels
25
3 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem
26
Using Wireless Devices
26
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
27
Using the Wireless Controls
27
Using the Wireless Action Key
27
Using HP Wireless Assistant
28
Using Operating System Controls
28
Using a WLAN
29
Setting up a WLAN
29
Protecting Your WLAN
30
Connecting to a WLAN
31
Roaming to Another Network
31
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
32
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
32
Connecting to a Local Area Network
33
4 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
34
Using Pointing Devices
34
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
34
Using the Touchpad
34
Turning the Touchpad on and off
34
Scrolling
35
Using Touchpad Gestures
35
Pinching
36
Using the Touch Screen (Select Models Only)
36
Calibrating the Touch Screen
37
Changing or Creating Flick Assignments
38
Changing or Testing Click Settings
38
Performing Actions on the Touch Screen
38
Performing Clicks
38
Performing Flicks
38
Setting Touch Screen Preferences
39
Connecting an External Mouse
39
Using the Action Keys
39
Using the Hotkey
41
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
42
5 Multimedia
43
Multimedia Features
43
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
44
Adjusting the Volume
45
Using the Media Activity Keys
46
Multimedia Software
47
Using HP Mediasmart or Touchsmart (Select Models Only) Software
47
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
47
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
47
Audio
49
Connecting External Audio Devices
49
Checking Your Audio Functions
49
Video
50
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
50
Connecting an HDMI Device
51
Configuring Audio for HDMI
51
Webcam
52
6 Power Management
53
Setting Power Options
53
Using Power-Saving States
53
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
53
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
54
Using the Battery Meter
54
Using Power Plans
54
Customizing Power Plans
55
Selecting a Different Power Plan
55
Viewing the Current Power Plan
55
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
55
Using External AC Power
56
Connecting the AC Adapter
57
Using Battery Power
58
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
58
Using Battery Check
58
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
58
Inserting or Removing the Battery
59
Charging a Battery
60
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
60
Managing Low Battery Levels
61
Identifying Low Battery Levels
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
61
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
61
Calibrating a Battery
62
Conserving Battery Power
63
Storing a Battery
64
Disposing of a Used Battery
64
Replacing the Battery
64
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
65
Shutting down the Computer
65
7 Drives
67
Handling Drives
67
Optical Drive
68
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
68
Using Optical Discs
68
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
69
Blu-Ray Discs (BD)
69
CD-R Discs
69
CD-RW Discs
69
DVD±R Discs
69
DVD±RW Discs
69
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
69
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
70
Configuring Autoplay
71
Changing DVD Region Settings
71
Observing the Copyright Warning
72
Copying a CD or DVD
72
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
73
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
74
Using External Drives
75
Improving Hard Drive Performance
76
Using Disk Defragmenter
76
Using Disk Cleanup
76
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
77
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
77
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive
77
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
78
Replacing a Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
79
8 External Devices
82
Using a USB Device
82
Connecting a USB Device
82
Removing a USB Device
83
Using an Esata Device
83
Connecting an Esata Device
84
Removing an Esata Device
85
9 External Media Cards
86
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
86
Inserting a Digital Card
86
Removing a Digital Card
87
10 Memory Modules
88
11 Security
92
Protecting the Computer
92
Using Passwords
93
Setting Passwords in Windows
93
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
94
Administrator Password
94
Entering an Administrator Password
95
Managing an Administrator Password
95
Power-On Password
95
Entering a Power-On Password
96
Managing a Power-On Password
96
Using Antivirus Software
97
Using Firewall Software
97
Installing Critical Security Updates
98
Installing an Optional Security Cable
98
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
99
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
99
Registering Fingerprints
100
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
101
12 Troubleshooting
102
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
102
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
103
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
103
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
103
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
104
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
104
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD
104
The Computer Does Not Detect the CD, DVD, or BD Drive
105
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play
106
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play Automatically
107
A DVD or BD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
107
A DVD or BD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
107
The Process of Burning a CD or DVD Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
107
A DVD or BD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
108
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
108
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
108
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
109
13 Changing Quickweb Settings
110
Disabling and Enabling Quickweb
110
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
111
Starting Setup Utility
111
Using Setup Utility
111
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
111
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
112
Displaying System Information
112
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
112
Exiting Setup Utility
113
Setup Utility Menus
113
Main Menu
113
Security Menu
114
System Configuration Menu
114
Diagnostics Menu
115
Appendix B Software Updates
116
Updating the BIOS
117
Determining the BIOS Version
117
Downloading a BIOS Update
117
Updating Programs and Drivers
118
Appendix C Backup and Recovery
119
Creating Recovery Discs
120
Backing up Your Information
121
Using Windows Backup and Restore
122
Using System Restore Points
122
Create a System Restore Point
122
When to Create Restore Points
122
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
123
Performing a Recovery
123
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
123
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
123
Index
125
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HP Pavilion DV7-3186 Maintenance And Service Manual (140 pages)
Entertainment PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.67 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
1 Product Description
7
Battery
9
2 External Component Identification
10
Top Components
10
Touchpad
10
Lights
11
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
12
Keys
14
Front Components
15
Rear Component
16
Right-Side Components
16
Left-Side Components
17
Bottom Components
18
Display Components
19
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
20
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
21
Service Tag
21
Computer Major Components
22
Display Assembly Components
27
Flush Glass Display Assembly
27
Brightview Panel
28
Mass Storage Devices
29
Miscellaneous Parts
30
Sequential Part Number Listing
31
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
37
Preliminary Replacement Requirements
37
Tools Required
37
Service Considerations
37
Grounding Guidelines
38
Workstation Guidelines
39
Component Replacement Procedures
41
Service Tag
41
Computer Feet
42
Battery
42
Optical Drive
43
Primary Hard Drive Cover
45
Secondary Hard Drive Cover
46
Hard Drive
46
WLAN Module
50
RTC Battery
52
Memory Module
53
TV Tuner Module
54
Switch Cover and Keyboard
55
Power Button Board
58
Speaker Assembly
59
Bluetooth Module
60
Display Assembly
61
Top Cover
70
Modem Module
72
System Board
73
Audio/Infrared Board
76
USB Board
77
Subwoofer
78
TV Tuner Module Cable
79
Modem Module Cable
80
Power Connector Cable
81
Fan/Heat Sink
82
Processor
84
5 Setup Utility
86
Starting the Setup Utility
86
Using the Setup Utility
86
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility
86
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
87
Displaying System Information
87
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility
87
Exiting the Setup Utility
88
Setup Utility Menus
88
Main Menu
88
Security Menu
88
System Configuration Menu
89
Diagnostics Menu
89
6 Specifications
90
Computer Specifications
90
Inch, HD+ Flush Glass Antiglare Display Specifications
91
Inch, HD+ Brightview Display Specifications
91
Hard Drive Specifications
92
Blu-Ray ROM DVD±R Supermulti DL Drive Specification
93
DVD±RW and CD-RW Supermulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Specifications
94
System DMA Specifications
95
System Interrupt Specifications
95
System I/O Address Specifications
96
System Memory Map Specifications
98
7 Screw Listing
100
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 Screw
100
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 Screw
101
Phillips PM2.5×7.0 Screw
102
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 Captive Screw
105
Phillips PM2.0×4.0 Screw
107
Phillips PM2.0×4.0 Screw
109
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 Screw
111
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 Screw
112
Phillips 2.5×4.0 Broadhead Screw
113
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 Screw
114
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 Broadhead Screw
116
Phillips PM2.5×6.5 Screw
117
Phillips PM2.5×14.0 Captive Screw
118
8 Backup and Recovery
119
Creating Recovery Discs
119
Backing up Your Information
120
Using Windows Backup and Restore
120
Using System Restore Points
121
Performing a Recovery
122
Recovering Using the Recovery Discs
122
Recovering Using the Partition on the Hard Drive (Select Models Only)
122
9 Connector Pin Assignments
123
Audio-In (Microphone)
123
Audio-Out (Headphone)
124
External Monitor
124
Hdmi
125
Modem)
126
Network)
126
RJ-11 (Modem)
126
RJ-45 (Network)
126
Universal Serial Bus
127
10 Power Cord Set Requirements
128
Requirements for All Countries and Regions
128
Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions
129
11 Recycling
130
Battery
130
Display
130
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