HP Pavilion G7 2300 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this
chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
get more HP resources.
Best practices
To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we
recommend the following steps:
●Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows®
features.
TIP:To quickly return to the computer...

More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate
product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features.
Windows 8 Basics guide
●Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S.
support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For...

2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer.
Locating software
▲To find out what software is included on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using
the mouse to display the apps, and...

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 on page 49.
(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 39.
(7)  AC adapter light ●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●Blinking white: The battery has reached...

Component Description
(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 39.
(6)
Audio-in (microphone) jack  Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or...

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)HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows you to
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen type c, and then
select CyberLink YouCam.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the...

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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.
NOTE:The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures. For more information, see 
Edge swipes
on page 27.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on...

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...

Buttons and speakers
Component Description
(1)
Power button
●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
down briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the...

Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the esc key.
(3)
Windows logo key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows logo key again will return
you to the previous screen.
(4)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(5)
Windows applications key Displays options for a selected object.
(6) num lock key...