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- HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 1
Getting Started HP Notebook - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | 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: 665386-001 Product notice This guide describes features - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | 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 g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 5
Buttons ...5 Keys ...6 Front ...6 Right side ...7 Left side ...8 Display ...9 Bottom ...10 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) ...11 Getting started ...11 Starting HP QuickWeb ...12 4 Networking ...13 Using an Internet service provider ...13 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Connecting to an - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 6
to create restore points 34 Create a system restore point 34 Restore to a previous date and time 34 8 Customer support ...35 Contacting customer support ...35 Labels ...36 9 Specifications ...37 Input power ...37 DC plug of external HP power supply 37 Operating environment ...37 Index ...38 vi - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 7
to help you perform various tasks. Resource Instructions for setting up the computer Getting Started To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. HP Notebook Reference Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Contents ● How to set up the - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 8
To access Help and Support, select 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 ● Instructions for contacting customer support region, and follow the - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 9
2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) Left TouchPad button (4) TouchPad zone (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 10
Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Wireless light Description ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 11
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 5 - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 12
Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Action keys Front Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 13
Right side Component (1) (2) Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) AC adapter light (5) Power connector (6) Security cable slot Description Reads and writes to an optical disc. ● Green: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 14
, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● MultiMedia Card (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 15
regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in HP Help and Support. Display 9 - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 16
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. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 17
activities. Your computer is ready to go within seconds of starting HP QuickWeb, allowing you to rapidly access the Internet, widgets, and Web, communicating with others using Skype, and exploring other HP QuickWeb widgets. Your HP QuickWeb home screen includes the following features: ● Web browser - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 18
explains the different behaviors of the QuickWeb key. Key QuickWeb key Behavior ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the key to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the key to open the default Web browser. ● When the computer is in - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 19
and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Using an Internet service provider Before you can connect access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, select Start > Control Panel - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 20
network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Connecting to an existing (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 21
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 15 - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 22
Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in to your computer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to customer support. f2 Decreases the screen brightness - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 23
Icon Key Description 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 as long as you hold down the key. f10 Increases speaker volume - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 24
Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button. NOTE: The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on. The TouchPad light and on-screen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is turned off or on. The following - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 25
Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 26
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 g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 27
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 g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 28
6 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Inserting the battery ▲ Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay and rotate it downward (2) until it is firmly seated. Removing the battery CAUTION: - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 29
. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery. 4. Loosen the 2 screws (1) on the service door. Adding or replacing a hard drive 23 - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 30
5. Remove the service door (2). 6. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (1), and then lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay (2). 24 Chapter 6 Maintenance - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 31
connect the hard drive cable to the system board (2). 2. Align the tabs (1) on the service door with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the service door (2). 4. Tighten the 2 screws (3) on the service door. 5. Replace the battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 7. Turn on the - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 32
connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery. 4. Loosen the 2 screws (1) on the service door. 5. Remove the service door (2). 6. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 33
b. Grasp the edge of the memory module, and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot (2). NOTE: Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 34
memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 8. Align the tabs (1) on the service door with the notches on the computer. 9. Close the service door (2). 10. Tighten the 2 screws (3) on the service door. 11. Replace the battery. 12. Reconnect external power and external devices. 13. Turn on - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 35
recovery flash drive) ● Backing up your information ● Recovering a program or driver Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to reinstalled manually. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer does not have a recovery partition. Creating restore media HP - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 36
, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the HP Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Media Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 30 Chapter 7 Backup and - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 37
Then, press f11 while the "F11 (System Recovery)" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 38
4. Select 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 discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 39
> System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Using Windows system restore points A system - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 40
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 g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 41
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 g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 42
when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the computer: ● Service tag- support. The service tag is affixed to the inside of the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 43
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 g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 44
7 action keys decrease screen brightness 16 Help and Support 16 HP QuickWeb 16 increase screen brightness 16 next track 17 side 8 lights 4 right side 7 top 3 connector, power 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 37 digital media slot, identifying MultiMedia Card (MMC) 8 Secure Digital (SD) Memory - HP Pavilion g6-1d00 | Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 45
TouchPad gesture 20 security cable slot security cable slot, identifying 7 serial number 36 serial number, computer 36 service door, identifying 10 setup of WLAN 14 supported discs 30 system recovery 31 system restore points 33 T TouchPad buttons 3 using 17 TouchPad gestures pinching 20 rotating
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