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HP Pavilion dv3-4200 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual (122 pages)

User Guide - Windows 7

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.48 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Notebook Tour

11
- Identifying the Hardware
  11
  - Top Components
    11
    
    Touchpad
    11
    
    Lights
    12
    
    Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    13
    
    Keys
    14
  - Front Components
    14
  - Right-Side Components
    15
  - Left-Side Components
    16
  - Display Components
    17
  - Bottom Components
    18
  - Wireless Antennas
    18
  - Additional Hardware Components
    19
- Identifying the Labels
  20
2 Wireless and Local Area Network

22
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

36
- Using Pointing Devices
  36
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences
    36
  - Using the Touchpad
    36
    
    Turning the Touchpad on and off
    36
    
    Scrolling
    37
    
    Using Touchpad Gestures
    37
    
    Pinching
    38
    
    Rotating
    38
- Using the Action Keys
  40
- Using the Hotkeys
  42
4 Multimedia

43
5 Power Management

57
6 Drives

73
- Identifying Installed Drives
  73
- Handling Drives
  73
- Using an Optical Drive
  74
  - Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
    74
  - Using Optical Discs
    75
  - Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
    75
    
    Blu-Ray Disc
    76
    
    CD-R Discs
    76
    
    CD-RW Discs
    76
    
    DVD±R Discs
    76
    
    DVD±RW Discs
    76
    
    Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
    76
  - Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
    77
  - Configuring Autoplay
    77
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    78
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    78
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    79
  - Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
    79
  - Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
    80
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  80
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    80
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    81
- Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
  81
  - Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
    81
  - Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
    82
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  83
7 External Devices

85
- Using a USB Device
  85
  - Connecting a USB Device
    85
  - Removing a USB Device
    85
- Using an Esata Device
  87
  - Connecting an Esata Device
    87
  - Removing an Esata Device
    87
8 External Media Cards

88
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards
  88
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    88
  - Removing a Digital Card
    89
9 Memory Modules

90
- Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
  90
  - Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
    90
  - Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
    93
10 Security

96
- Protecting the Computer
  96
- Using Passwords
  97
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    97
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
    98
    
    Administrator Password
    98
    
    Entering an Administrator Password
    99
    
    Managing an Administrator Password
    99
    
    Power-On Password
    99
    
    Entering a Power-On Password
    100
    
    Managing a Power-On Password
    100
- Using Antivirus Software
  101
- Using Firewall Software
  102
- Installing Critical Security Updates
  103
- Installing an Optional Security Cable
  104
- Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
  104
Appendix A Setup Utility

107
- Starting Setup Utility
  107
- Using Setup Utility
  108
- Setup Utility Menus
  111
  - Main Menu
    111
  - Security Menu
    111
  - System Configuration Menu
    111
  - Diagnostics Menu
    112
Appendix B Software Updates

113
- Updating the BIOS
  114
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    114
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    114
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  116
Index

117

HP Pavilion dv3-4200 - Entertainment Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (116 pages)

Entertainment PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.06 MB

Table of Contents
7
1 Product Description

11
2 External Component Identification

15
- Top Components
  15
  - Display Components
    15
  - Wireless Antennas
    16
  - Power Button and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    17
  - Keys
    18
  - Lights
    19
  - Touchpad
    20
- Front Components
  20
- Left-Side Components
  21
- Right-Side Components
  22
- Bottom Components
  22
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

24
- Serial Number Label
  24
- Computer Major Components
  25
- Display Assembly Subcomponents
  30
- Bracket Kit
  32
- Cable Kit
  33
- Plastics Kit
  33
- Mass Storage Devices
  34
- Miscellaneous Parts
  34
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  35
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

41
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  41
  - Tools Required
    41
  - Service Considerations
    41
    
    Plastic Parts
    41
    
    Cables and Connectors
    41
    
    Drive Handling
    42
  - Grounding Guidelines
    42
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    42
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    44
- Component Replacement Procedures
  45
  - Serial Number Label
    46
  - Computer Feet
    47
  - Battery
    48
  - Memory Module
    49
  - WLAN Module
    52
  - RTC Battery
    55
  - Hard Drive
    56
  - Optical Drive
    60
  - Top Cover
    61
  - Power Button Board
    63
  - Keyboard
    65
  - Bluetooth Module
    67
  - Speakers
    69
  - USB Board
    70
  - Power Connector Cable
    71
  - System Board
    72
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    75
  - Processor
    78
  - Optical Drive Connector Board
    80
  - Display Assembly
    82
5 Setup Utility

88
- Starting Setup Utility
  88
- Using Setup Utility
  89
- Setup Utility Menus
  91
  - Main Menu
    91
  - Security Menu
    91
  - System Configuration Menu
    92
  - Diagnostics Menu
    92
6 Specifications

93
7 Backup and Recovery

97
8 Connector Pin Assignments

101
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  101
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  101
- External Monitor
  101
- Hdmi
  103
- Network)
  104
- Universal Serial Bus
  104
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

105
- Requirements for All Countries
  105
- Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions
  106
10 Recycling

107
- Battery
  107
- Display
  107
Index

113

HP Pavilion dv3-4200 - Entertainment Notebook PC Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist

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HP Pavilion dv3-4200 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual (122 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Notebook Tour

2 Wireless and Local Area Network

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

Appendix A Setup Utility

Appendix B Software Updates

Index

HP Pavilion dv3-4200 - Entertainment Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (116 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Description

2 External Component Identification

3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5 Setup Utility

6 Specifications

7 Backup and Recovery

8 Connector Pin Assignments

9 Power Cord Set Requirements

10 Recycling

Index

HP Pavilion dv3-4200 - Entertainment Notebook PC Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

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