HP Pavilion Dv7 4200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							8 External media cards
Using Digital Media Slot cards
Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are used
with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs, as well as with other computers.
The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
Inserting a digital card
CAUTION:To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any adapter into the
Digital Media Slot.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.
1.Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
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							2.Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
A sounds alerts you when a device is detected, and a menu of options appears.
Removing a digital card
CAUTION:To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, adhere to the instructions in “Removing
a digital card.”
NOTE:To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
To remove a digital card:
1.Save all information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
2.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area at the far right
of the taskbar.
To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons icon,
which is the arrow at the left side of the notification area.
3.Click the name of the digital card in the list.
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
4.Press in on the digital card (1), and then remove the card from the slot (2).
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							9 Memory modules
The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.
The memory capacity of the computer is upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion
memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, disconnect the power
cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module.
CAUTION:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damages electronic components. Before beginning any
procedure, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
NOTE:To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be sure that both
memory modules are the same size.
To add or replace a memory module:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the computer, and close the display.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on the computer by pressing
the Power button, and then shut down the computer through the operating system.
3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6.Remove the battery from the computer.
7.Remove the five memory module compartment screws (1).
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							8.Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer.
9.If replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module by:
a.Pulling away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module.
The memory module tilts up.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the
edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module.
b.Grasping the edge of the memory module (2), and gently pulling the module out of the memory
module slot.
To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
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							10.Insert a new memory module by:
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges
only. Do not touch the components on the memory module, and do not bend the memory module.
a.Aligning the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot.
b.With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module
compartment, pressing the module (2) into the memory module slot until it is seated.
c.Gently pressing the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to both the left and right
edges of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into place.
11.Align the tab (1) on the memory module compartment cover with the notch on the computer.
12.Close the cover (2).
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							13.Insert and tighten the five memory module compartment screws (3).
14.Replace the battery.
15.Turn over the computer.
16.Connect external devices to the computer.
17.Connect the computer to AC power.
18.Turn on the computer.
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							10 Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this guide to use:
●Passwords
●Antivirus software
●Firewall software
●Critical security updates
●Optional security cable
●Fingerprint Reader (select models only)
NOTE:Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they might not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE:Before sending the computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.
Computer riskSecurity feature
Unauthorized use of the computerPower-on password
Computer virusesNorton Internet Security software
Unauthorized access to data●Firewall software
●Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification informationAdministrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computerCritical security updates from Microsoft®
Unauthorized access to a Windows user accountUser password
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
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							Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure computer information. Several types of
passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords
are set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.
CAUTION:To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password set. Because most
passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password
immediately and store it in a secure place.
Use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature, and the same
password can be used for more than one Setup Utility feature.
To setup a password in Setup Utility:
●Combine up to 8 letters and numbers. Passwords are case sensitive.
●Enter the password at the Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a
Windows prompt.
To safely create and save passwords:
●Follow requirements set by the program.
●Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
●Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
●Do not use your name or other personal information that can easily be discovered by an outsider.
For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start
> Help and Support.
Setting passwords in Windows
PasswordFunction
Administrator passwordProtects administrator-level access to computer contents.
NOTE:This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility
contents.
User password Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects
access to the computer contents and must be entered when
you exit Sleep or Hibernation.
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							Setting passwords in Setup Utility
PasswordFunction
Administrator password●Protects access to Setup Utility.
●After this password is set, it is entered each time you
access Setup Utility.
CAUTION:If you forget your administrator password, Setup
Utility cannot be accessed.
Power-on password
●Protects access to the computer contents.
●After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:If you forget your power-on password, the
computer cannot be turned on or restarted, or exit Hibernation.
For details about passwords, see Administrator password or Power-on password.
Administrator password
Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in
Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility.
Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows,
nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be sure that you record your password and
store it in a safe place.
Managing an administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the esc key. When the Startup
Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter.
●To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and
Confirm New Password fields, and then press the enter key.
●To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password
fields, and then press the enter key.
●To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field,
and then press the enter key four times.
3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
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							Changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering an administrator password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press the enter key. After
three unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, restart the computer and try again.
Power-on password
Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must
be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on password is
not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete the power-on password:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the esc key. When the Startup
Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press the enter key.
●To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press the enter key.
●To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password
field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields,
and then press the enter key.
●To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password
field, and then press the enter key four times.
3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press the enter key. After three
unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, restart the computer and try again.
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