HP Pavilion Dv7t 7000 Cto Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless
light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
2.Click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
3.Select your WLAN from the list.
4.Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security...

Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead
of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office.
Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable.
To connect the network cable, follow these steps:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE:If the network...

4 Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your
music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful
entertainment center, connect external devices, like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV,
and, on select models, high-definition devices.
Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.
Multimedia Features
Component Description
(1)  Internal microphones (2) Record...

Component Description
(3)  Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4)  Speakers (4) Produce sound.
(5)  Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical
disc.
(6)
USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB
ports, see 
Using a USB device on page 49.
(7)
USB 3.0 port Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provides
enhanced USB power performance.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB
ports, see 
Using a USB device on page 49.
(8)...

Connecting speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to USB ports (or the audio-out
jack) on your computer or on a docking station.
To connect speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturers instructions. To connect
high-definition speakers to the computer, see 
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)
on page 28. Before connecting audio devices, be sure to adjust the volume.
Connecting headphones
You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on the...

Icon Definition
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
Checking the sound
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these...

To connect a monitor or projector:
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as
shown.
2.Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 3 display states:
●View the screen image on the computer.
●View the screen image on the external device (monitor or projector).
●View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor 
To see the computer screen image on...

To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to your computer:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.
3.Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 3 display states:
●View the screen image on the computer.
●View the screen image on the external device (TV or monitor).
●View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device.
Each time you press f4, the display state...

Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display allows you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to your TV by using
an optional wireless TV adapter (purchased separately). For details about using the wireless adapter,
see the manufacturers instructions.
To open Intel Wireless Display, select Start > All Programs > Intel WiDi.
To enable Intel Wireless Display, select Start > All Programs > Intel Proset Wireless > Intel My
WiFi Technology.
NOTE:Before using the wireless...

5 Using the keyboard and pointing
devices
Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation. In addition to the keyboard, a TouchPad allows you
to perform on-screen functions. Your computer may also have an integrated numeric keypad. Select
models also have special action keys or hot key functions to perform routine tasks simply.
In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with your computer, you can use an
external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB...