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

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Getting Started

HP Notebook

Development Company, L.P.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor.

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: 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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1 Welcome

The following sections are included in this chapter:

●Finding information

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 Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 16.

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

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know 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 to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to Backup and 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.

Finding information

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

Resource	Contents

Instructions for setting up the computer	●	How to set up the computer
	● Identification of computer components

Getting Started	●	Computer features
To access this guide:	●	Instructions for the following:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and		◦	Connecting to a wireless network
Support > HP Documentation.		◦	Using the keyboard and pointing devices
		◦	Using the keyboard and pointing devices
		◦	Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory
			modules
		◦	Performing a backup and a recovery
		◦	Contacting customer support
	●	Computer specifications

HP Notebook Reference Guide	●	Power management features
To access this guide:	●	Instructions for the following:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and		◦	Maximizing battery life
Support > HP Documentation.		◦	Using the multimedia features of the computer
		◦	Using the multimedia features of the computer
		◦	Protecting the computer
		◦	Caring for the computer
		◦	Updating the software

Help and Support	●	Operating system information
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and	●	Software, driver, and BIOS updates
Support.	●	Troubleshooting tools
NOTE: For countryor region-specific support, go to	●	Troubleshooting tools
NOTE: For countryor region-specific support, go to	●	Instructions for contacting customer support
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or	●	Instructions for contacting customer support
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices	●	Regulatory and safety information
To access this guide:	●	Battery disposal information
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.

Safety & Comfort Guide	●	Proper workstation setup
To access this guide:	●	Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and		comfort and decrease your risk of injury
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and	●
Support > HP Documentation.	●	Electrical and mechanical safety information

– or –

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

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Resource	Contents

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet	HP customer support telephone numbers
This booklet is provided with your computer.

HP Web site

To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ support.

●Customer support information

●Information for ordering parts

●Software, driver, and BIOS updates

●Information about accessories for the computer

Limited Warranty*	Warranty information
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 http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

●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

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

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

Finding information

2 Getting to know your computer

The following sections are included in this chapter:

●Top

●Front

●Right side

●Left side

●Display

●Bottom

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Top

TouchPad

Component		Description

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

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

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

(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.

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Lights

Component		Description

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

(2)	Caps lock light	● White: Caps lock is on.
		● Off: Caps lock is off.

(3)	Power light	● White: The computer is on.
		● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
		● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(4)	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 the
	computer.
	● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
	Sleep.
	● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
	briefly to exit Sleep.
	● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
	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
		combination with the fn key.

(2)	Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions.

(3)	fn key	Displays system information when pressed in
		combination with the esc key.

(4)	Windows logo key	Displays the Windows Start menu.

(5)	QuickWeb key	● When the computer is off or in
		Hibernations, press the button to open HP
		QuickWeb.
		● When the computer is in Microsoft
		Windows, press the button to open the
		default Web browser.
		● When the computer is in HP QuickWeb,
		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.

(6)	Windows applications key	Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
		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)	USB port	Connects an optional USB device.

(5)	AC adapter light	● White: The computer is connected to external power
		and the battery is fully charged.
		● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery
		level.
		● Amber: A battery is charging.

(6)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

(7)	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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