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- HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 1
Getting Started HP Notebook - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 2
such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: August 2011 Document Part Number: 657637-001 Product notice This guide describes features - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 3
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 5
Button ...7 Keys ...8 Front ...9 Right side ...9 Left side ...10 Display ...12 Bottom ...13 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) ...14 Starting HP QuickWeb ...15 4 Networking ...16 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Connecting to an existing WLAN 18 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 6
to create restore points 43 Create a system restore point 43 Restore to a previous date and time 43 8 Customer support ...44 Contacting customer support ...45 Labels ...46 9 Specifications ...47 Input power ...48 DC plug of external HP power supply 48 Operating environment ...49 Index ...50 vi - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 7
preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on page 2. ● Get to know your computer-Learn about your computer features. Refer - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 8
Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to access technical support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Regulatory, Safety and - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 9
To access the warranty: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation. - or - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on your computer and/or on the CD - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 10
2 Getting to know your computer ● Top ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 11
Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) Left TouchPad button (4) TouchPad zone (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 12
Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 13
to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Top 7 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 14
QuickWeb, press the key to open the Web browser. NOTE: For more information, refer to HP QuickWeb (select models only) on page 14 and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the key does not start QuickWeb or perform any action or function in QuickWeb - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 15
Front Component Speakers (2) Right side Description Produce sound. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive light (select models only) Optical drive eject button (select models only) USB port Description Reads and writes to an optical disc. ● Green: The optical - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 16
Left side Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vents (2) (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Hard drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enable airflow to cool - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 17
Media Slot Description ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Left side 11 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 18
, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 19
your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom 13 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 20
key (or QuickWeb button on select models), and then start browsing the Web, communicating with others using Skype, and exploring other HP QuickWeb widgets. Your HP QuickWeb Home screen includes the following features: ● Web browser-Search and browse the Internet, and create links to your favorite - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 21
QuickWeb button on select models). Key/Button QuickWeb key Behavior ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the key or button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the key or button to open the default Web browser. ● When the computer is in - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 22
Internet service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one on connecting to a wired network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 16 Chapter 4 Networking - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 23
the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, select Start > Control Panel Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Using an Internet service - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 24
Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 25
up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by on protecting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connecting to a wireless network 19 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 26
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices 20 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 27
Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup to your computer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists. f2 Decreases the screen - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 28
f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 29
Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button. NOTE: The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on. The TouchPad light and onscreen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is turned off or on. The following - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 30
a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs. To view the demonstration of a gesture: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Synaptics > Settings. 2. Click a gesture to - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 31
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. NOTE: Two-finger - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 32
Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos. To rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in a sweeping motion, moving from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o'clock - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 33
6 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules 27 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 34
Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay, and then pivot the battery (2) downward until it is seated. The battery release latch (3) - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 35
2. Remove the battery (3) from the computer. Inserting or removing the battery 29 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 36
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 37
6. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1), and then lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 31 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 38
Installing a hard drive 1. Lower the hard drive (1) into the hard drive bay, and then connect the hard drive cable (2). 2. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover (1) with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 32 Chapter 6 Maintenance - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 39
4. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 5. Replace the battery. 6. Reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. 7. Turn on the computer. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 40
Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has two memory module compartments. The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 41
6. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 42
c. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the memory module. 8. Align the tabs on the memory module - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 43
11. Replace the battery. 12. Reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer. 13. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memory modules 37 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 44
your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever : ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 45
was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled manually. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer does not have a recovery partition. Creating restore media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 46
of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Media Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 47
the computer. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to be changed. 3. Press f9 the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 48
Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 42 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 49
Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 50
8 Customer support ● Contacting customer support ● Labels 44 Chapter 8 Customer support - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 51
If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Reference Guide, or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwide on the left side of the page - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 52
you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer support. The serial number label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 53
9 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment 47 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 54
can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications. Input power Operating voltage and current Rating 18 - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 55
Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 56
9 action keys decrease screen brightness 21 Help and Support 21 identifying 8 increase screen brightness 21 next track 22 9 left side 10 right side 9 top 5 connector, power 9 D DC plug of external HP power supply 48 Digital Media Slot, identifying 11 E esc key, identifying 8 external monitor port - HP Pavilion g4-1400 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 57
, identifying 9 serial number 46 serial number, computer 46 setup of WLAN 18 slots Digital Media 11 security cable 9 speakers, identifying 9 supported discs 39 system recovery 40 system restore points 43 wireless certification label 46 wireless light 6 wireless module compartment, identifying 13
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