HP Pavilion G4 2100 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

							1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most
out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with
your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the
following steps:
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting
to a network on page 15.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to 
Getting to know your computer
on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 21 for information.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at 
Using antivirus software on page 65.
●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See 
Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 71.
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							Fun things to do
●You know you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also
connect your computer to a TV and watch the video on TV? For more information, see
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor on page 25.
●You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream
live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See 
Using
audio on page 23.
●You know you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. But did you know
you can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group? See 
Connecting a VGA
monitor or projector on page 24.
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							More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product
details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support. For more details, go to 
http://www.hp.com/
support.●A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide, select Start > Help and
Support > User Guides, or go to 
http://www.hp.com/
ergo.●Proper workstation setup.
●Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your
comfort and decrease your risk of injury.
●Electrical and mechanical safety information.
Worldwide support
To get support in your language, go to
http://www.hp.com/support.●Chat online with an HP technician.
●Email customer support.
●Find worldwide customer support telephone numbers.
●Locate HP service center locations.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide, select Start > Help and
Support > User Guides.●Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal
information.
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty, select Start > Help and
Support > User Guides or go to 
http://www.hp.com/
go/orderdocuments.●Specific warranty information about this computer.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
copy from 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
●North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
●Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
serial number label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT:Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, see your product home page
at 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
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							2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
▲Select Start > Computer.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives
(SSD), or a secondary hard drive.
To find out what software is included on your computer, select Start > All Programs.
Right side 
Component Description
(1)  Optical drive  Reads and writes to an optical disc.
(2)  Optical drive light ●Green or amber: The optical drive is being accessed.
●Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3)  Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
(4)
Power light
●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
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							Component Description
(5)
Hard drive light 
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE:For information about HP 3D DriveGuard,
see 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
on page 53.
(6)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a USB device on page 45.
(7)  AC adapter light 
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery
level.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●Off: The computer is using DC power.
(8)
Power connector  Connects an AC adapter.
(9)
Security cable slot  Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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							Left side
Component Description
(1)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2)  Vents (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.
(3)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
device.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
USB power performance.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB ports, see
Using a USB device on page 45.
(6)
Audio-in (microphone) jack  Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
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							Component Description
(7)
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
NOTE:When a device is connected to a headphone jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
(8)
Digital Media Slot  Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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							Display
Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphone (1) Records sound.
(3)Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video
conferences and online chat by means of streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light 
●Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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							Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light
●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
(2)  Caps lock light White: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.
(3)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(4)
Wireless light
●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(5) TouchPad light●Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
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