HP Pavilion G7 1100 Notebook Pc Series Reference Guide

							To add a new location:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device that represents your computer, and click Modem settings.
NOTE:You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you can view the Dialing
Rules tab. If you do not have a location already set up, you are prompted to enter the location
when you click Modem settings.
3.Click the Dialing Rules tab.
4.Click New. The New Location window opens.
5.In the Location name box, type a name (such as home or work) for the new location setting.
6.Select a country or region from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that is
not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed.)
7.Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for an outside line (if
necessary).
8.Next to Dial using, click Tone or Pulse.
9.Click OK to save your new location setting.
10.Do one of the following:
●To set your new location setting as the current location, click OK.
●To select another location setting as the current location setting, select your preference
from the settings in the Location list, and then click OK.
NOTE:You can use the preceding procedure to add location settings for places within
your own country or region as well as in other countries or regions. For example, you could
add a setting named “Work” that includes dialing rules for accessing an outside line.
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased
separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference
from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer.
To connect the network cable:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
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							2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a
modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
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							3Multimedia
Your computer may include the following:
●One or two integrated speakers
●One or two integrated microphones
●Integrated webcam
●Preinstalled multimedia software
●Multimedia buttons or keys
Using the media activity controls
Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow
you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:
●Media buttons
●Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
●Media action keys
Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computers media activity controls.
Audio
Your computer provides a variety of audio-related opportunities:
●Play music.
●Record sound.
●Download music from the Internet.
●Create multimedia presentations.
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.
●Stream radio programs.
●Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only) or on an optional
external optical drive (purchased separately).
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							Adjusting the volume
Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:
●Volume buttons
●Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
●Volume keys
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE:Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE:Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your
computer has.
Checking audio functions on the computer
NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
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 steps:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
Webcam (select models only)
Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the
preinstalled software, you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video. You can preview
and save the photo or video recording.
The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:
●Capturing and sharing video
●Streaming video with instant message software
●Taking still photos
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							For information on how to access the webcam, refer to the Getting Started guide. For information on
using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
Video
Your computer may have one or more of the following external video ports:
●VGA
●DisplayPort
●HDMI
VGA
The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA
display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.
▲To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE:For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting
Started guide.
DisplayPort
The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector.
The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital
connectivity.
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							▲To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the DisplayPort.
NOTE:For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting
Started guide.
HDMI
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or
audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio component.
NOTE:To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable
(purchased separately).
One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the computer. The information displayed on
the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device.
To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
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 video device, and then refer to the device
manufacturer’s instructions for additional information.
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							NOTE:For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started
guide.
Configuring audio for HDMI
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. To
experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) and an Intel graphics card
are required. Content that asserts output protection, such as Blu-ray discs, will not play on Intel
Wireless Display. For details about using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the manufacturers
instructions.
NOTE:Be sure that wireless is enabled on your computer before using the wireless display.
Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only)
CyberLink PowerDVD turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With CyberLink
PowerDVD, you can enjoy music CDs and DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies. You can also manage
and edit your photo collections.
▲To start CyberLink PowerDVD, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink PowerDVD, and then
click CyberLink PowerDVD.
For more information on using CyberLink PowerDVD, refer to the PowerDVD software Help.
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							4 Power management
NOTE:A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used
throughout this guide to refer to both types of power controls.
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 from external power for an extended
period
Although you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to
use the Windows Shut down command:
NOTE:If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or
Hibernation before shutdown is possible.
1.Save your work and close all open programs.
2.Select Start > Shut down.
NOTE:If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut
Down instead of Turn Off Computer.
If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
●Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button.
●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
●Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery.
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							Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory,
letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an
extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer
initiates Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the
computer turns off.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video
playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or
writing to a disc or an external media card.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery
power or on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel.
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●Close the display.
●Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep.
To exit Sleep:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the display is closed, open the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows
password before your work will return to the screen.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on
battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel.
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							To initiate Hibernation:
▲Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate.
To exit Hibernation:
▲Briefly press the power button.
The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows
password before your work will return to the screen.
Using the power meter
The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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.
●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 icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Using power plans
A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power
plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance.
Viewing the current power plan
Use any of the following methods:
●Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
●Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
Selecting a different power plan
Use any of the following methods:
●Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list.
●Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an
item from the list.
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