HP PAVILION DV7-6050EA User Manual
Getting Started
HP Notebook
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
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constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
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or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: January 2011
Document Part Number: 635466-001
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
What's new? ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Beats Audio (select models only) ........................................................................................ 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 3
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 5
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 6
Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 7
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 14
3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 15
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 16
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 16
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 16
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 17
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 17
4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 18
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 18
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 18
Using the hotkeys .............................................................................................................. 19
Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 20
Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................ 20
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 21
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 21
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 21
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 21
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Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 21
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 21
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 22
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 22
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 23
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 23
5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 24
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 25
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 25
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 27
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 28
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 31
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 31
6 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 32
Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 32
Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 33
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 33
Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 34
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 34
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 34
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 35
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 36
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 36
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 36
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 36
7 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 37
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 38
8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 39
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 39
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 39
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 40
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1 Welcome
What's new?
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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
●
Internet. For more information, refer to
● 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 3.
Networking on page 15.
● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
your computer on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 18 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
recovery on page 32.
● 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.
What's new?
Beats Audio (select models only)
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.
▲ To increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b.
NOTE: You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows® operating
system. To view and control the bass properties:
Select Start > Programs > Beats Audio Control Panel > Listening Experience.
Getting to know
Backup and
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel >
Listening Experience.
The following table shows and describes the Beats Audio icons.
What's new? 1
Icon Description
Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled.
Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled.
2 Chapter 1 Welcome
Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer
● Help to identify computer components
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
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.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
Safety & Comfort Guide
● Power management features
How to maximize battery life
●
How to use the multimedia features of the computer
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● How to protect the computer
● How to care for the computer
How to update the software
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Operating system information
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● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
● Troubleshooting tools
How to access technical support
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● Regulatory and safety information
Battery disposal information
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● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
– 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/
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
HP support telephone numbers
Support information
●
● Ordering parts and finding additional help
● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates
Accessories available for the device
●
Finding information 3
Resources For information about
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides >
View Warranty Information.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You may 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. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
copy at
● 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.
Warranty information
4 Chapter 1 Welcome
2 Getting to know your computer
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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Rear
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Bottom
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Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad off light
(2) TouchPad icon 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) TouchPad on light
(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Off: The TouchPad is on.
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● On: The TouchPad is off.
TouchPad icon to turn the TouchPad on and off.
screen.
On: The TouchPad is on.
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● Off: The TouchPad is off.
Top 5
Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5) TouchPad on light ● On: The TouchPad is on.
(6) TouchPad off light ● Off: The TouchPad is on.
(7) Fingerprint reader light (select models only) ● White: The fingerprint was read.
Power light
Mute light ● White: Computer sound is on.
Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
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.
Amber: Computer sound is off.
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wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
● Off: The TouchPad is off.
On: The TouchPad is off.
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Amber: The fingerprint was not read.
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Buttons
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a
Power button
Web browser Opens a Web browser.
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
●
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
●
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.
NOTE: Until you set up your Internet or network services,
this button opens the Internet Connection Wizard.
password logon.
Top 7
Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
(3)
(4) b key Increases or decreases the Beats Audio bass settings.
(5)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
with the fn key.
in combination with the b key, the esc key, or the num lk
key.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a
deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound.
Beats Audio is enabled by default.
You can also view and control the bass settings through
the Windows operating system. To view and control the
bass properties:
● Select Start > Programs > Beats Audio Control
Panel > Listening Experience.
– or –
● Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel > Listening
Experience.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, the keys can be used
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like an external numeric keypad.
Component Description
Front
(7) num lk key Enables/disables the integrated numeric keypad when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
(8) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
● MultiMediaCard
● Secure Digital (SD) Card
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