HP Pavilion Dv7 4100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Notebook PC User Guide 

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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...

iv   Safety warning notice 

Table of contents
1  Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Identifying hardware ............................................................................................................................. 1
Components ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Top components...

3  Pointing devices and keyboard ................................................................................................................... 21
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 21
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 21
Using the TouchPad...

Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 40
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 40
Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ 40
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 41
Connecting the AC adapter...

Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 56
Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... 56
Copying a CD or DVD ........................................................................................................ 57
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ........................................................................................ 57
Removing a...

Locating the Fingerprint Reader ........................................................................................ 83
Registering fingerprints ...................................................................................................... 83
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................................... 84
11  Troubleshooting...

Appendix C  Backup and recovery ................................................................................................................ 101
Creating recovery discs .................................................................................................................... 102
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 103
Using Windows Backup and Restore...