HP Pavilion Dv7 4200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

1Features
Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed on the computer:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security.
2.In the System area, click Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations.
NOTE:Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of the
computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more...

Components
Top components
TouchPad
ComponentFunction
TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
To view or change the pointing device preferences:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device representing the computer.
3.Select Mouse settings.
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TouchPad buttons
ItemDescriptionFunction
1TouchPad On/Off buttonTurns the TouchPad on and off. Press and hold
the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad
on and off.
2 Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external
mouse.
3   Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external
mouse.
To view or change pointing device preferences:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device representing your computer.
3.Select Mouse settings.
Components 3 

Lights
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Caps Lock lightOn—The Caps Lock is on.
2Power light●On—The computer is on.
●Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
●Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
3Volume Mute lightAmber—The computer sound is off.
4Wireless light●White—An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is detected.
●Amber—No wireless devices are detected.
5TouchPad lightAmber—The TouchPad is disabled.
6 Fingerprint Reader light
●White—The...

Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only)
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Power buttonPress the Power button to:
●Turn on the computer.
●Initiate Sleep.
●Exit Sleep.
●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 shut down the computer.
For more information about the power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2 Fingerprint Reader (select models...

Keys
ItemDescriptionFunction
1esc keyPress the esc and fn keys at the same time to display system
information.
2fn keyPress the fn key at the same time as a function key or the esc key
to execute frequently used system functions.
3Windows Logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
4Windows Applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
5Integrated numeric keypadFunctions like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
6 Function keys Press a function key and the fn key at the same time...

Right-side components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Power light●On—The computer is on.
●Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
●Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
2Hard Disk Drive light●White—The hard disk drive is active.
●Amber—The hard disk drive is parked.
3USB ports (2)Connect optional USB devices.
4Optical Drive lightFlashing—Accessing the optical drive.
5Optical driveReads optical discs and, on select models, writes to optical discs.
6AC Adapter light●On—The computer is connected to external...

ItemDescriptionFunction
1Vents (2)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.
2External Monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
3RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
4HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio...

ItemDescriptionFunction
1Battery bayHolds the battery.
2Battery Release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
3Vents (7)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.
4Primary Hard Drive bayHolds the primary hard drive, the memory module slots, and the
WLAN module (select models only).
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive...

Wireless antennas (select models only)
On select computer models, at least two antennas (1, 2) 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 review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support.
Additional hardware components
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