HP g6-1c62us User Manual

Getting Started

HP Notebook

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: August 2011

Document Part Number: 665386-001

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 ............................................................................................................................... 1

2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 3

Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4

Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 5

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Display .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 10

3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) ............................................................................................................. 11

Getting started .................................................................................................................................... 11

Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 12

4 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Using an Internet service provider ...................................................................................................... 13

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 14

Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 14

Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 14

Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 15

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 15

5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 16

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 16

Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 16

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 17

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 17

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 17

Turning the TouchPad off or on ........................................................................ 18

Navigating ......................................................................................................... 18

Selecting ........................................................................................................... 19

Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 19

Scrolling ............................................................................................ 20

Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 20

Rotating ............................................................................................ 21

6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 22

Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 22

Inserting the battery ........................................................................................................... 22

Removing the battery ......................................................................................................... 22

Adding or replacing a hard drive ........................................................................................................ 23

Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 23

Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 25

Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 26

7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 29

Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 29

Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 29

Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 31

Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 31

Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 31

Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 32

Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 32

Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 33

Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 33

When to create restore points ........................................................................... 34

Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 34

Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 34

8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 35

Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 35

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 36

9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 37

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 37

DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 37

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 37

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 38

1Welcome

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

1. Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to

2. Update your antivirus software. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference

Guide. For information on finding this guide, refer to

3. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For more information, refer to

recovery on page 29.

4. Get to know your computer. For more information, refer to

on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 16 for additional information.

5. Discover the software that is already loaded on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs.

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 > Help and Support > User Guides.

Networking on page 13.

Finding information on page 1.

Getting to know your computer

How to set up the computer

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Identification of computer components

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● Computer features

Instructions for the following:

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Connecting to a wireless network

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◦ 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

Backup and

HP Notebook Reference Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Power management features

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Instructions for the following:

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Maximizing battery life

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Using the multimedia features of the computer

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◦ Protecting the computer

◦ Caring for the computer

Updating the software

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Finding information 1

Resource Contents

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 > Help and Support > User Guides.

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

– or –

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

Go to

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

This booklet is provided with your computer.

HP Web site

To access this Web site, go to

support.

http://www.hp.com/

Operating system information

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Software, driver, and BIOS updates

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Troubleshooting tools

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Instructions for contacting customer support

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Regulatory and safety information

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Battery disposal information

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Proper workstation setup

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Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your

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comfort and decrease your risk of injury

Electrical and mechanical safety information

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HP customer support telephone numbers

Customer support information

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Information for ordering parts

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Software, driver, and BIOS updates

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Information about accessories for the computer

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Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

– or –

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

Go to

*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

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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.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, refer to your product home

page at

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

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

Warranty information

2 Chapter 1 Welcome

2 Getting to know your computer

Top

TouchPad

Component Description

(1)

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

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

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

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

TouchPad light

On: The TouchPad is off.

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Off: The TouchPad is on.

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

screen.

Top 3

Lights

Component Description

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

Off: The TouchPad is on.

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(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(3)

(4)

Power light ● On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a

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

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the computer.

When the computer is on, press the button briefly to

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initiate Sleep.

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the

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button 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

Front

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)

(4)

(5) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

Component Description

Speakers (2) Produce sound

Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

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Right side

Component Description

(1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes to an optical disc.

(2) Optical drive light

(3)

(4) AC adapter light ● White: The computer is connected to external power

(5)

(6)

USB port Connects an optional USB device.

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

Green: The optical drive is being accessed.

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Off: The optical drive is idle.

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and the battery is fully charged.

Amber: The computer is connected to external power

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and the battery is charging.

● Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

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

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Left side

Component Description

(1)

(2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a

high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered

stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust

the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

computer speakers are disabled.

(8) Digital media slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:

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MultiMedia Card (MMC)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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