HP Pavilion Dv7t 7000 Cto Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer displays the screen as it
was when you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set the computer to require a password on wakeup, you must enter your
Windows password before the computer redisplays your work.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending
on whether the computer is running...

Using the power meter
The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the
pointer over the Power Meter icon, at the far right of the taskbar.
●To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the Power Meter icon and select
an item from the list.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
The battery...

Selecting a power plan
A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you conserve power and maximize
performance.
The following power plans are available:
●HP Recommended. Automatically balances performance with energy conservation.
●Power Saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness.
●High Performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy.
You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your needs.
Use HP Power Manager (select models only)...

Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the
computer runs on battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The
battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external
power.
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other...

Conserving battery power
Use the following tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:
●Lower the brightness on the display.
●Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
●Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
●Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.
●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as
an external hard drive connected to a USB port.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external...

Replacing a user-replaceable battery
Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not
charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is
possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the
HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery.
Running on external power
For information about connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions...

Using HP CoolSense (select models only)
HP CoolSense  automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and
adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the
optimum level of comfort.
When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan
options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may be
higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on.
To turn...

Shutting down the computer
CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns
off the display and computer.
Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:
●When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer
●When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video
port
●When the computer will be unused and disconnected...

7 Managing and sharing information
Drives are digital storage devices or solid-state drives that help you store, manage, share, and
access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your computers software,
operating system, as well as providing storage for all of your personal files. Some computers also
have a built-in optical drive that allows you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-
ray Disc (BD), to play and record audio and video.
For added capacity or...

▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
NOTE:The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
section.
A sound indicates that the device has been detected.
NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the USB device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk...