User manual HP PAVILION DV7-4150EA

[. . . ] Notebook PC User Guide © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U. S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] To determine which graphics mode you are using, right-click on the Windows desktop, and then click Configure Switchable Graphics. 50 Chapter 5 Power management Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep or in Hibernation, exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down. The shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer when: Replacing the battery or accessing components inside the computer. Connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port. Disconnecting from external power for an extended period. Although the computer can be shut down with the Power button, HP recommends using the Windows shut down command. Save your work, and close all open programs. Click Shut down. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures: 1. Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then press the Power button. Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds. Disconnect the computer from external power, and remove the battery. Shutting down the computer 51 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Adhere to the following cautions before handling drives: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information: Before moving a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Do not drop a drive or place items on it. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in Sleep, or in Hibernation, turn on the computer and then shut it down through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. [. . . ] Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: Recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends using HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up the computer. Recovery Manager software repairs or restores the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. [. . . ]