HP G56-122US User Manual

HP Notebook User Guide

Resources For information aboutSafety & Comfort GuideTo access this guide:Select Computer > Help.– or –Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.●Proper wor

2 Getting to know your computer●Top●Right side●Left side●Display●Wireless antennas●Bottom●Additional hardware3

Top TouchPadComponent Description(1) TouchPad light To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPadlight.●Off: TouchPad is on.●Amber:

Component Description(1) TouchPad light●Off: TouchPad is on.●Amber: TouchPad is off.(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(3) Power light●On: The co

Button and speakersNOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.Component Description(1) Speaker grill Two in

KeysNOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.Component Description(1) Send e-mail key Opens a new e-mail

Right sideNOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.Component Description(1) Optical drive (select models

Left sideNOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.Component Description(1) External monitor port Connects

DisplayComponent Description(1) Internal microphone (select models only) Records sound.(2) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures stil

Wireless antennasYour computer model has two antennas that send and receive signals from one or more wirelessdevices. These antennas are not visible f

© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Bluetooth is a trademark owned by itsproprietor and used by Hewlett-PackardCompany under lice

BottomComponent Description(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.(2) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components.NOTE: The computer fan starts up

Additional hardwareComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.(3) Batter

3Networking●Using an Internet service provider (ISP)●Identifying wireless and network status icons●Creating a wireless connection●Using a WLAN●Using B

Using an Internet service provider (ISP)Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP topurchase Inte

Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon Name DescriptionWireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.Network Conn

Connecting to an existing WLAN1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.NOTE: Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 for information on identify

For help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or yourISP.Protecting your WLANWhen you set up a WLAN

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableco

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do no

4 Pointing devices and keyboard●Using the keyboard●Using the TouchPadUsing the keyboardAction keys are customized actions that are assigned to specifi

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on

Function Action keyPress and hold f2 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally.Press and hold f3 to increase the screen brightness level i

Using the TouchPadTo turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad light. When the TouchPad light isamber, the TouchPad is off.To move

5 Multimedia●Using the media activity controls●Audio●Webcam (select models only)●VideoYour computer may include the following:●Integrated speakers●Int

AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music.●Record sound.●Download music from the Internet.●Create multimedia prese

Adjusting the volumeDepending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:●Volume buttons●Volume action keys●Volume keysWARN

VideoYour computer has the following external video port:●VGAVGAThe external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects a

6 Power management●Shutting down the computer●Setting power options●Using battery power●Using external AC powerShutting down the computerCAUTION: Unsa

Setting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Suspend and Hibernation.When Suspend is

With the computer on, you can initiate Hibernation in any of the following ways:●Briefly press the power button.●Select Computer > Shutdown > Hi

You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the batteryin the computer whenever the computer is plugged i

iv Safety warning notice

Inserting or removing the batteryTo insert the battery:▲Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay (2) until it is seated.The battery release latch (

3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3).Charging a batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboar

Maximizing battery lifeTo maximize battery life:1. Select Computer > Control Center > Power Management.2. Under the On Battery Power tab, adjust

Resolving a low battery levelResolving a low battery level when external power is available▲Connect one of the following devices:●AC adapter●Optional

Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.Disposing of a used batteryWARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burn

Testing an AC adapterTest the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to ACpower:●The computer does not

7Drives●Handling drives●Replacing or upgrading the hard drive●Using optical drives (select models only)Handling drivesDrives are fragile computer comp

●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protectivepackaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”●Avoid expos

10. Grasp the tabs (2) on the hard drive, and then disconnect the hard drive cable (3) from the systemboard.11. Remove the hard drive (4) from the har

3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer.4. Close the cover (2).5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).6. Re

Table of contents1 WelcomeFinding information ...

Using optical drives (select models only)Identifying the installed optical drive▲Select Computer > More Applications, and then select the Audio &am

2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outeredges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and a

8 External devices●Using a USB device●Using optional external devicesUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be

NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to let youknow that the device is recognized by the system.Using a

Removing a USB deviceCAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.CAUTION: To prevent loss of info

9 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.The memory capacity of the computer can

8. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer.9. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module:a. P

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edgesonly. Do not touch the components on the memory module, and do not

16. Reconnect external power and external devices.17. Turn on the computer.50 Chapter 9 Memory modules

10 Security●Protecting the computer●Using passwordsProtecting the computerNOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not

Setting pointing device preferences ... 235 MultimediaUsing the media

NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it ina secure place.Setting passwords in the operating sy

11 Backup and Recovery Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. As you add new software anddata files, you should contin

Performing a system recoveryRecovery allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. Recovery works froma dedicated recove

Backing up your informationYou should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You canmanually back up your inf

12 Setup Utility (BIOS)●Starting Setup Utility●Using Setup UtilitySetup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between a

●To select an item, press enter.●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.●To display additional navigation and selection informat

A Troubleshooting and support●Troubleshooting●Contacting customer support●LabelsTroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues a

Software is functioning abnormallyIf the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, restart the computer by clicking Computer >Shutdown >

The wireless network connection is not workingIf a wireless network connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions:●To enable or disa

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf your operating system does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missingo

7 DrivesHandling drives ...

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops beforecompletion●Be sure that all other programs are closed.●Turn off Suspend mode and Hiber

LabelsThe labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems or travel internationally with the comp

B Routine care●Cleaning the display●Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard64 Appendix B Routine care

Cleaning the displayCAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, orchemicals on the display.To remove smu

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardDirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this,clean the TouchPad

C Specifications●Input power●Operating environmentInput powerThe power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationall

Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ftNonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft68 Appendix C Specifications

D Electrostatic dischargeElectrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you rec

IndexAAC adapter light, identifying 8AC adapter, identifying 13action keysidentifying 7volume 26airport security devices 39antennas 11application key,

Jjacksaudio-in (microphone) 9audio-out (headphone) 9RJ-45 (network) 9Kkeysaction 7application key 7calculator 7media application 7print 7send e-mail 7

The computer is on but not responding ... 59The computer is unusually warm .

USB devicesconnecting 44description 44removing 46USB hubs 44USB ports, identifying 8, 9, 44Vvents, identifying 9, 12VGA portconnecting 27identifyin

1Welcome●Finding informationAfter you set up and register the computer, take the following steps:●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireles