HP 17 3 Pavilion 17 G163nr Notebook User Manual

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to
learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
find additional HP resources.
Visit the HP Apps Store
The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps,
and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the desktop. The selection is updated regularly and
includes regional...

More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions●
Overview of computer setup and features
Get started app
To access the Get started app:
▲
Select the Start button, and then select the Get
started app.●
A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips
HP support
For U.S. support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
For worldwide support, go to 
http://welcome.hp.com/...

Resource Contents
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacific, you
can write to HP at Hewlett Packard, POD, P.O. Box...

2 Getting to know your computer
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
▲
Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
▲
Select the Start button, and then select All apps.
‒...

Right side
Component Description
(1)
Power light●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2)
Hard drive light●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE:For information about HP 3D...

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)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter/battery light●
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
●
Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
●
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
●
Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●
White: The network is connected.
●
Amber: Activity is occurring on...

Display (dual WLAN)
Component Description
(1)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while
the power is on.
NOTE:The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of
the computer.
(2)WLAN antennas* (2) Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(3)Internal microphones (2) Records sound.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam
‒ or –
3D camera (select products only)Records video and...

Display (Touchscreen)
Component Description
(1)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while
the power is on.
NOTE:The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of
the computer.
(2)Internal microphones (2) Records sound.
(3)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4)Webcam
‒ or –
3D camera (select products only)Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
NOTE:For more information, see 
Using the TouchPad andtouch screen gestures on page 25
(2)  Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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