HP Pavilion DV7-3085, Pavilion DV7-3057, Pavilion DV7-3180, Pavilion DV7-2170, Pavilion dv7-2200 User Manual

Notebook Tour

User Guide

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or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: August 2009

Document Part Number: 539584-001

Product notice

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

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 contact
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 Identifying hardware

2 Components

Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3

Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................ 5

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8

Rear component ................................................................................................................................... 9

Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 9

Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 10

Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 11

Display components ........................................................................................................................... 12

Wireless antennas (select models only) ............................................................................................. 13

Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14

3 Labels

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

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1 Identifying hardware

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:

▲

Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then, in the System area, click Device
Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.

You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.

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2 Components

Top components

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

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White: TouchPad is enabled.

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Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

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

(4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

(5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

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

*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.

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Lights

Component Description

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

(2) Power lights (2)*

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(3) Volume mute light

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White: Computer sound is on.

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Amber: Computer sound is off.

(4) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker

volume.

(5) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker

volume.

(6) Wireless light

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On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.

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Off: All wireless devices are off.

(7) Num lock light The integrated numeric keypad is enabled, or num lock is enabled

on a connected optional numeric keypad.

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Component Description

(8) Battery light

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On: A battery is charging.

●

Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

●

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a
low battery level.

(9) Drive light

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Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

●

Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.

*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)

Component Description

(1) Power button*

●

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

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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
Sleep.

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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.

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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.

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(4) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease

volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the
minus (-) sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the
plus (+) sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.

(5) Previous/rewind button

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Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is
pressed once.

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Rewinds media when the button is pressed in combination
with the fn key.

(6) Play/pause button Plays or pauses media.

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Component Description

(7) Next/fast forward button

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Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.

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Fast forwards media when pressed in combination with the

fn key.

(8) Stop button Stops playback.

(9) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless

connection.

NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network

must already be set up.

(10) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password

logon.

*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.

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Keys

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 or the esc key.

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

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

(5) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

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Front components

Component Description

(1) Power light

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On: The computer is on.

●

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

●

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(2) Battery light

●

On: A battery is charging.

●

Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

●

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.

(3) Drive light

●

Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

●

Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.

(4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control.

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

microphone, or monaural microphone.

(6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo

speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located

in Help and Support.

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Rear component

Component Description

Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

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.

Right-side components

Component Description

(1) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical

discs.

(2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

(4) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device

that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts.

(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.

(6) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but

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

(7) AC adapter light

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On: The computer is connected to external power.

●

Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

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Left-side components

Component Description

(1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(2) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional

expansion product.

NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term

expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.

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

(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-

definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

(5) eSATA/USB port (select models only) Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such

as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.

NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may

include a USB port only.

(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(7) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a

camcorder.

(8) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.

(9) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:

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Memory Stick (MS)

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Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

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MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

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xD-Picture Card (XD)

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xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H

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xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M

(10) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.

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Bottom components

Component Description

(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.

(3) Vents (9) Enable airflow to cool internal components.

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.

(4) Secondary hard drive bay Holds an optional secondary hard drive.

(5) Integrated subwoofer Contains the subwoofer speaker.

(6) Primary hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the

WLAN module (select models only).

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the

wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in
the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.

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Display components

Component Description

(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while

the power is on.

(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.

(4) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

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Wireless antennas (select models only)

On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.

NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from

obstructions.

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

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Additional hardware components

Component Description

(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into

external power.

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

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3 Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.

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Service tag—Provides important information including the following:

◦

Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook.

◦

Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

◦

Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the
product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine
what components and parts are needed.

◦

Model description (4). This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers,
and support for your notebook.

◦

Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for
this computer.

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed
to the bottom of the computer.

●

Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom
of the computer.

●

Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed inside the battery bay.

●

Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency
approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for
use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is
affixed inside the primary hard drive bay.

●

Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless
devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have
been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device
or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices,

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one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information
when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the primary hard drive
bay.

●

SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit
Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.

●

HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial
number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.

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Index

Symbols/Numerics

1394 port, identifying 10

A

AC adapter, identifying 14
antennas 13
applications key, Windows 7
audio-in (microphone) jack,

identifying 8

audio-out (headphone) jack,

identifying 8

B

battery bay 15
battery bay, identifying 11
battery light, identifying 4, 8
battery release latch,

identifying 11
battery, identifying 14
bays

battery 11, 15
primary hard drive 11

secondary hard drive 11
Bluetooth label 16
buttons

next/fast forward 6

play/pause 5

power 5

previous/rewind 5

stop 6

TouchPad 2

TouchPad on/off 2

volume mute 5

wireless 6

C

caps lock light, identifying 3
Certificate of Authenticity label 15
compartments

memory module 11

components

additional hardware 14
bottom 11
display 12
front 8
left-side 10
rear 9
right-side 9

top 2
connectors, power 9
cord, power 14

D

Digital Media Slot light,

identifying 10
Digital Media Slot, identifying 10
drive light, identifying 4, 8

E

eSATA/USB port, identifying 10
esc key, identifying 7
expansion port, identifying 10
ExpressCard slot, identifying 10
external monitor port,

identifying 10

F

fingerprint reader, identifying 6
fn key, identifying 7
function keys, identifying 7

H

HDMI port, identifying 10
headphone (audio-out) jack 8
HP Mobile Broadband Module

serial number label 16

I

IEEE 1394 port, identifying 10
infrared lens, identifying 8

integrated webcam light,

identifying 12

internal microphones,

identifying 12

J

jacks

audio-in (microphone) 8
audio-out (headphone) 8
RJ-11 (modem) 9
RJ-45 (network) 10
TV antenna/cable 9

K

keypad keys, identifying 7
keys

esc 7
fn 7
function 7
keypad 7
Windows applications 7
Windows logo 7

L

labels

Bluetooth 16
HP Mobile Broadband

Module 16

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity 15
modem approval 15
regulatory 15
service tag 15
SIM 16
wireless certification 16
WLAN 16

latch

battery release 11

lights

battery 4, 8

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caps lock 3
Digital Media Slot 10
drive 4, 8
mute 3
num lock 3
power 3, 8
TouchPad 2
volume down 3
volume mute 3
volume up 3
webcam 12
wireless 3

M

media activity buttons,

identifying 5

memory module compartment,

identifying 11
microphone (audio-in) jack 8
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label 15
modem approval label 15
monitor port, external 10
mute button, identifying 5
mute light, identifying 3

N

next/fast forward button,

identifying 6
num lock light, identifying 3

O

operating system

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label 15

Product Key 15

optical drive, identifying 9

P

play/pause button, identifying 5
ports

1394 10
eSATA/USB 10
expansion 10
external monitor 10
HDMI 10

USB 9, 10
power button, identifying 5
power connector, identifying 9
power cord, identifying 14
power light, identifying 8

power lights, identifying 3
previous/rewind button,

identifying 5

primary hard drive bay,

identifying 11
Product Key 15
product name and number,

computer 15

R

regulatory information

modem approval label 15
regulatory label 15
wireless certification labels 16

RJ-11 (modem) jack,

identifying 9
RJ-45 (network) jack,

identifying 10

S

scrolling regions, TouchPad 2
secondary hard drive bay,

identifying 11
security cable slot, identifying 9
serial number, computer 15
service tag 15
SIM label 16
slots

Digital Media 10
ExpressCard 10

security cable 9
speakers, identifying 5
stop button, identifying 6

T

TouchPad

buttons 2

identifying 2

scrolling regions 2
TouchPad light, identifying 2
TouchPad on/off button 2
traveling with the computer

modem approval label 15

wireless certification labels 16
TV antenna/cable jack,

identifying 9

U

USB ports, identifying 9, 10

V

vents, identifying 9, 11
volume down light, identifying 3
volume mute button, identifying 5
volume mute light, identifying 3
volume scroll zone, identifying 5
volume up light, identifying 3

W

webcam, identifying 12
Windows applications key,

identifying 7
Windows logo key, identifying 7
wireless antennas 13
wireless button, identifying 6
wireless certification label 16
wireless light, identifying 3
WLAN device 16
WLAN label 16
WLAN module 11

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