HP (Hewlett-Packard) A7A43UAR-ABA, G7-1350DX, G7-1261nr User Manual

Getting Started

HP Notebook

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First Edition: August 2011

Document Part Number: 657623-001

Product notice

This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not

place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4

Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 6

Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 7

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Display ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 13

3 HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................................................................ 14

Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 15

4 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 17

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 17

Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 17

Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 18

Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 18

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 18

5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 19

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 20

Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 20

Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 22

Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................ 22

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 23

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 23

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 23

Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 23

Navigating ......................................................................................................... 24

Selecting ........................................................................................................... 24

Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 25

Scrolling ............................................................................................ 26

Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 26

Rotating ............................................................................................ 27

Flicking ............................................................................................. 27

6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 28

Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 28

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 30

Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 30

Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 32

Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 33

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 36

Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 36

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 36

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 36

7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 37

Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 38

Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 38

Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 39

Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 39

Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 40

Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 40

Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 40

Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 41

Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 42

When to create restore points ........................................................................... 42

Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 42

Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 42

8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 43

Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 43

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 44

9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 45

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 45

DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 45

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 46

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 47

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1Welcome

The following sections are included in this chapter:

Finding information

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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the

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Internet. For more information, refer to

Set up HP QuickWeb—Immediately access the Internet, widgets, and communications

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programs without launching your main operating system. For more information, refer to

HP QuickWeb on page 14.

Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The

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software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to

Finding information on page 2.

Networking on page 16.

● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to

your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional

information.

Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive—Recover the operating system and software

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to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to

recovery on page 37.

● Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select

Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.

Getting to know

Backup and

Finding information

The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.

Resource Contents

Instructions for setting up the computer

Getting Started

To access this guide:

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

HP Notebook Reference Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

How to set up the computer

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● Identification of computer components

Computer features

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● Instructions for the following:

◦ Connecting to a wireless network

◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory

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modules

Performing a backup and a recovery

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Contacting customer support

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Computer specifications

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Power management features

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● Instructions for the following:

Maximizing battery life

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Using the multimedia features of the computer

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◦ Protecting the computer

Help and Support

To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and

Support.

NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or

region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

To access this guide:

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

– or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

Caring for the computer

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Updating the software

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Operating system information

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● Software, driver, and BIOS updates

● Troubleshooting tools

● Instructions for contacting customer support

Regulatory and safety information

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● Battery disposal information

Proper workstation setup

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● Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your

comfort and decrease your risk of injury

Electrical and mechanical safety information

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Resource Contents

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

This booklet is provided with your computer.

HP Web site

To access this Web site, go to

support.

Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation.

– or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from

● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA

● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

http://www.hp.com/

HP customer support telephone numbers

Customer support information

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● Information for ordering parts

Software, driver, and BIOS updates

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Information about accessories for the computer

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Warranty information

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

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Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.

Finding information 3

2 Getting to know your computer

The following sections are included in this chapter:

Top

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Front

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Bottom

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Top

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off.

Off: The TouchPad is on.

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(2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the

(3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the

(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on and off.

screen.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

(2) Caps lock light

(3)

(4)

Power light

Wireless light

Amber: The TouchPad is off.

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● Off: The TouchPad is on.

White: Caps lock is on.

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● Off: Caps lock is off.

White: The computer is on.

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● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a

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wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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Buttons

Component Description

Power button

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the

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computer.

● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate

Sleep.

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button

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briefly to exit Sleep.

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button

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briefly to exit Hibernation.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

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Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in

(2) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

(3) fn key Displays system information when pressed in

(4)

(5)

(6)

Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

QuickWeb key

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the

combination with the fn key.

combination with the esc key.

When the computer is off or in

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Hibernations, press the button to open HP QuickWeb.

When the computer is in Microsoft

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Windows, press the button to open the default Web browser.

When the computer is in HP QuickWeb,

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press the button to open the default Web browser.

NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP

QuickWeb” in this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the button does not perform any action or function.

pointer.

(7) Integrated numeric keypad Can be used like an external numeric keypad.

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Front

Component Description

Speakers (2) Produce sound.

Right side

Component Description

(1) Optical drive (select models 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)

(5) AC adapter light

(6)

(7)

USB port Connects an optional USB device.

White: The computer is connected to external power

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and the battery is fully charged.

Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery

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level.

● Amber: A battery is charging.

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

Security cable slot Connects an optional security cable.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

deterrent, but might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

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