HP Pavilion 17 G000 Notebook Pc Series Touch Manual

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of
your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, and where to go to get more HP
resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
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If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting to a
network on page 14.
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More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product details,
how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions●
Overview of computer setup and features.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support. For U.S. support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.●
A broad range of how-to information...

2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
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Select Start > Computer.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives (SSD), or a
secondary hard drive.
To find out what software is included on your computer, select Start > All Programs.
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Right side
Component Description
(1) Power light●
On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2)
Drive light●
Blinking white: The drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE:For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see...

Component Description
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 light●
On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
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Off: The computer is using battery power.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack/lights Connects a network cable.
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White: The network is connected.
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Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(4)
USB 2.0 portConnects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(5)
Memory card reader Reads optional memory...

Display (dual WLAN select models only)
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) Send and receive 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 Records video and captures photographs....

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(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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Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light●
On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2)  Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters.
(3)
Mute light●
Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
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Buttons and speakers (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
down briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has...