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... Power connector AC adapter light 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 External monitor port 5 HDMI port 6 USB ports (2) 7 Digital Media Slot 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is connected to external power. Connect optional USB devices. ✎ Select models can be configured with an optional external USB optical disc drive. Connects a network cable. For more information, refer to the printed Quick Setup poster. Connects an optional...
... Power connector AC adapter light 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 External monitor port 5 HDMI port 6 USB ports (2) 7 Digital Media Slot 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is connected to external power. Connect optional USB devices. ✎ Select models can be configured with an optional external USB optical disc drive. Connects a network cable. For more information, refer to the printed Quick Setup poster. Connects an optional...
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...-ROM. ■ Floppy Boot - Enable/disable boot from diskette. ■ Internal Network Adapter Boot - System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (on select models only) Memory Test Setup Utility (BIOS) To do this Change the Setup Utility language...
...-ROM. ■ Floppy Boot - Enable/disable boot from diskette. ■ Internal Network Adapter Boot - System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (on select models only) Memory Test Setup Utility (BIOS) To do this Change the Setup Utility language...
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... ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 specifications 6-4 boot options 5-5 boot order 5-5 bottom components 2-7 buttons TouchPad 2-1 wireless 2-5 C cable kit, spare part numbers 3-6 cables, service considerations 4-1 caps lock light 2-2 chipset, product description 1-2 components bottom 2-7 buttons 2-9 display 2-1 fingerprint reader 2-9 front 2-4 left-side 2-6 lights 2-2 pointing device 2-1 right-side 2-5 top 2-9 computer feet locations 4-6 spare part number 4-6 Computer Setup accessing 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-5 navigating and selecting 5-1 restoring factory settings...
... ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 specifications 6-4 boot options 5-5 boot order 5-5 bottom components 2-7 buttons TouchPad 2-1 wireless 2-5 C cable kit, spare part numbers 3-6 cables, service considerations 4-1 caps lock light 2-2 chipset, product description 1-2 components bottom 2-7 buttons 2-9 display 2-1 fingerprint reader 2-9 front 2-4 left-side 2-6 lights 2-2 pointing device 2-1 right-side 2-5 top 2-9 computer feet locations 4-6 spare part number 4-6 Computer Setup accessing 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-5 navigating and selecting 5-1 restoring factory settings...
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... Setup 5-5 left-side components 2-6 lights AC adapter 2-6 battery 2-4 caps lock 2-2 drive 2-4 mute 2-2 num lock 2-2 power 2-5 TouchPad 2-1 webcam 2-8 wireless 2-5 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 3-7 memory module removal 4-14 spare part numbers 4-14 memory module compartment cover removal 4-12 location 2-7 microphone jack connector 2-6 connector pinout 9-1 microphone, internal location 2-8 product description 1-3 model name 3-1, 4-5 modem, product description 1-4 monitor port connector pinout 9-2 location 2-6 mute light 2-2 N network cable removal 4-35 spare part numbers 3-4 network...
... Setup 5-5 left-side components 2-6 lights AC adapter 2-6 battery 2-4 caps lock 2-2 drive 2-4 mute 2-2 num lock 2-2 power 2-5 TouchPad 2-1 webcam 2-8 wireless 2-5 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 3-7 memory module removal 4-14 spare part numbers 4-14 memory module compartment cover removal 4-12 location 2-7 microphone jack connector 2-6 connector pinout 9-1 microphone, internal location 2-8 product description 1-3 model name 3-1, 4-5 modem, product description 1-4 monitor port connector pinout 9-2 location 2-6 mute light 2-2 N network cable removal 4-35 spare part numbers 3-4 network...
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...Layer Drive 6-5 DVD-ROM Drive 6-6 hard drive 6-3 optical drive 6-4, 6-5, 6-6 system DMA 6-7 system I/O address 6-9 system interrupt 6-8 system memory map 6-7 system board removal 4-33 spare part numbers 4-33 System Configuration menu 5-5 system DMA specifications 6-7 system I/O address specifications 6-9 system interrupt specifications 6-8 system memory map specifications 6-7 system recovery 8-1 T tools required 4-1 top components 2-9 top cover removal 4-19 spare part numbers 3-3, 4-19 TouchPad buttons 2-1 TouchPad light 2-1 TouchPad scroll zone 2-1 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector...
...Layer Drive 6-5 DVD-ROM Drive 6-6 hard drive 6-3 optical drive 6-4, 6-5, 6-6 system DMA 6-7 system I/O address 6-9 system interrupt 6-8 system memory map 6-7 system board removal 4-33 spare part numbers 4-33 System Configuration menu 5-5 system DMA specifications 6-7 system I/O address specifications 6-9 system interrupt specifications 6-8 system memory map specifications 6-7 system recovery 8-1 T tools required 4-1 top components 2-9 top cover removal 4-19 spare part numbers 3-3, 4-19 TouchPad buttons 2-1 TouchPad light 2-1 TouchPad scroll zone 2-1 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector...
HP Pavilion dm3 Entertainment PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Improving hard drive performance 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup 55 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 56 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 58 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 58 Managing power with a parked hard drive 59 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 59 Using external drives ...59 Connecting optional external drives 60 Sharing optical drives ...60 External devices ...61 Using a USB device ...61 Connecting a USB device 61 Removing a USB device 61 Using Digital Media Slot cards...
... Improving hard drive performance 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup 55 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 56 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 58 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 58 Managing power with a parked hard drive 59 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 59 Using external drives ...59 Connecting optional external drives 60 Sharing optical drives ...60 External devices ...61 Using a USB device ...61 Connecting a USB device 61 Removing a USB device 61 Using Digital Media Slot cards...
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... the driver of the WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. For more information. 1. Click Troubleshoot problems and select a network to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is listed, either your permission or password for all adapters...
... the driver of the WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. For more information. 1. Click Troubleshoot problems and select a network to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is listed, either your permission or password for all adapters...
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... to disable. To disable two-finger scrolling, select Control panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Multitouch Gestures. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and printers. Simply sliding your finger across the TouchPad in software that supports them. NOTE: For information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to the scroll zone does not activate the scrolling function. To scroll, place two fingers on an external mouse. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the TouchPad...
... to disable. To disable two-finger scrolling, select Control panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Multitouch Gestures. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and printers. Simply sliding your finger across the TouchPad in software that supports them. NOTE: For information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to the scroll zone does not activate the scrolling function. To scroll, place two fingers on an external mouse. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the TouchPad...
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... under the keys to loosen and remove debris. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is turned off...
... under the keys to loosen and remove debris. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is turned off...
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... do not turn off the display settings to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you are using it after the calibration. 4. Click Save changes. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into...
... do not turn off the display settings to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you are using it after the calibration. 4. Click Save changes. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into...
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... changes. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light...
... changes. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light...
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... before using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a "weak" condition. To prolong the charge of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush...
... before using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a "weak" condition. To prolong the charge of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush...
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... walkthrough devices and security wands. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Drives 55 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of magnetism and does not damage a drive. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Click Defragment now. Do not type on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. do...
... walkthrough devices and security wands. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Drives 55 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of magnetism and does not damage a drive. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Click Defragment now. Do not type on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. do...
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...: Shut down on -screen instructions. Save your work. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by sliding the power switch. Follow the on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer...
...: Shut down on -screen instructions. Save your work. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by sliding the power switch. Follow the on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer...
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... Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Critical security updates from a variety of the computer Power-on the computer. 9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is essential to record each password you...
... Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Critical security updates from a variety of the computer Power-on the computer. 9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is essential to record each password you...
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..., BIOS and other identifier. b. Make a note of the path to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is connected to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for example, filename.exe). 74 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. When the Main menu is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power...
..., BIOS and other identifier. b. Make a note of the path to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is connected to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for example, filename.exe). 74 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. When the Main menu is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power...
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... of the computer. Under Protection settings, select the disk for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information. You may be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. 78 Appendix B Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using them for which you want to...
... of the computer. Under Protection settings, select the disk for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information. You may be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. 78 Appendix B Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using them for which you want to...
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... 73 boot order 73 buttons TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 wireless 6 C cables LAN 23 USB 61 calibrating battery 47 caps lock light, identifying 3 CD drive 60 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 charging batteries 45, 47 checking audio functions 35 compartments memory module 8 WLAN module 8 WWAN module 8 components additional hardware 11 bottom 8 display 9 front 5 left-side 6 right-side 5 top 2 connection, external power 42 connector, power 6 conservation, power 49 cord, power 11 critical battery level 46 critical security updates, installing 68 D default settings, restoring 71 Diagnostics menu...
... 73 boot order 73 buttons TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 wireless 6 C cables LAN 23 USB 61 calibrating battery 47 caps lock light, identifying 3 CD drive 60 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 charging batteries 45, 47 checking audio functions 35 compartments memory module 8 WLAN module 8 WWAN module 8 components additional hardware 11 bottom 8 display 9 front 5 left-side 6 right-side 5 top 2 connection, external power 42 connector, power 6 conservation, power 49 cord, power 11 critical battery level 46 critical security updates, installing 68 D default settings, restoring 71 Diagnostics menu...
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... 12 service tag 11 SIM 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 language support 72 latch, battery release 8 lights battery 5 caps lock 3 drive 5, 58 mute 3 num lock 3, 30 power 5, 6 TouchPad 2 webcam 9 wireless 6 local area network (LAN) cable required 23 connecting cable 23 low battery level 46 M Main menu 72 maintenance Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter 55 managing a power-on password 67 managing an administrator password 66 media activity keys 33 media controls, keys 28 MediaSmart starting 34 using 34 memory module inserting 52 removing 52 memory module compartment cover removing 51 replacing...
... 12 service tag 11 SIM 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 language support 72 latch, battery release 8 lights battery 5 caps lock 3 drive 5, 58 mute 3 num lock 3, 30 power 5, 6 TouchPad 2 webcam 9 wireless 6 local area network (LAN) cable required 23 connecting cable 23 low battery level 46 M Main menu 72 maintenance Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter 55 managing a power-on password 67 managing an administrator password 66 media activity keys 33 media controls, keys 28 MediaSmart starting 34 using 34 memory module inserting 52 removing 52 memory module compartment cover removing 51 replacing...
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...ports external monitor 6, 36 HDMI 7, 36 USB 6, 7, 61 power connecting 42 conserving 49 power connector, identifying 6 power cord, identifying 11 power lights, identifying 5 power switch, identifying 5 power-on password creating 67 entering 67 managing 67 primary hard disk self test 73 Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 11 programs, updating 75 programs, using 34 projector, connecting 36 Q QuickLock key 28 QuickWeb disabling 69 enabling 69 R readable media 39 recovering a program or driver 76 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 79 recovering using the recovery discs...
...ports external monitor 6, 36 HDMI 7, 36 USB 6, 7, 61 power connecting 42 conserving 49 power connector, identifying 6 power cord, identifying 11 power lights, identifying 5 power switch, identifying 5 power-on password creating 67 entering 67 managing 67 primary hard disk self test 73 Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 11 programs, updating 75 programs, using 34 projector, connecting 36 Q QuickLock key 28 QuickWeb disabling 69 enabling 69 R readable media 39 recovering a program or driver 76 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 79 recovering using the recovery discs...