HP Pavilion g4 User Manual

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows
Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the
system at the factory.
NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a
quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and Support for instructions on reinstalling
traditional applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
NOTE: You may be prompted for your permission or password when using Refresh. See Help and
Support for more information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
To start Refresh:
1. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the
charms.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen.
4. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, select Get started, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
Remove everything and reinstall Windows
Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove
personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this
section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes
all personal data, apps, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls Windows.
IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option,
back up any personal information you wish to retain.
You can initiate this option by using the f11 key or from the Start screen.
To use the f11 key:
1. Press f11 while the computer boots.
– or –
Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.
2. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.
3. Select Reset your PC, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To use the Start screen:
1. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the
charms.
2. Click Settings.
ENWW
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HP Pavilion g4 Specifications

General

Bus type	DMI
Stepping	J1
Tjunction	85 °C
Processor cache	3 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	i3-2350M
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor socket	Socket 988
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge
Processor frequency	2.3 GHz
Processor cache type	L3
Processor lithography	32 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	23
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Motherboard chipset	-
Internal memory	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	500 GB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installed	1
HD type	Not supported
Display surface	Gloss
Display diagonal	14 \
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
On-board graphics card ID	0x116
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz
Audio system	Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Pointing device	Touchpad
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Basic
Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Processor code	SR0DN
Processor ARK ID	53438
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023) mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Battery capacity	47 Wh
Battery life (max)	- h
Number of battery cells	6
AC adapter power	65 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	230.4 mm
Width	347 mm
Weight	2190 g
Height (rear)	35.9 mm
Height (front)	30 mm