HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. ✎ Double-layer discs and read-write discs, such as your full factory image if you use CDs, up your important system files. ■ Creating system restore points (operating system feature). The software allows the creation of... computer. All these discs after software setup. Use these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to help you experience serious system failure or instability. DVDs and BDs have a partition. If you...
...required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. ✎ Double-layer discs and read-write discs, such as your full factory image if you use CDs, up your important system files. ■ Creating system restore points (operating system feature). The software allows the creation of... computer. All these discs after software setup. Use these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to help you experience serious system failure or instability. DVDs and BDs have a partition. If you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you create. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without...
... system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you create. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to the Bluetooth...
...-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to the Bluetooth...
HP Mobile Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may vary, depending on select remote controls only. Press the button to switch the computer image between the computer display and an external display. The Windows Media Center button has no function with MediaSmart preinstalled) or QuickPlay (for information. Press the...
... computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may vary, depending on select remote controls only. Press the button to switch the computer image between the computer display and an external display. The Windows Media Center button has no function with MediaSmart preinstalled) or QuickPlay (for information. Press the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... external mouse ...2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ...3 Displaying system information 4 Opening Help and Support 4 Opening the Print Options window 4 Opening a Web browser ...5 Switching the screen image 5 Initiating Sleep ...6 Initiating QuickLock ...6 Decreasing screen brightness 6 Increasing screen brightness 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD 6 Stopping an audio CD or a DVD...
... external mouse ...2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ...3 Displaying system information 4 Opening Help and Support 4 Opening the Print Options window 4 Opening a Web browser ...5 Switching the screen image 5 Initiating Sleep ...6 Initiating QuickLock ...6 Decreasing screen brightness 6 Increasing screen brightness 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD 6 Stopping an audio CD or a DVD...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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.... Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in the following sections. Initiate QuickLock. Switch the screen image. Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). Open the Print Options...
.... Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in the following sections. Initiate QuickLock. Switch the screen image. Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). Open the Print Options...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your Web browser. Switching the screen image Press fn+f4 to the system. Using hotkeys 5 Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using an optional docking device...if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer. The fn+f4 hotkey can also alternate images among display devices connected to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from computer display to monitor display to open ...
...set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your Web browser. Switching the screen image Press fn+f4 to the system. Using hotkeys 5 Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using an optional docking device...if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer. The fn+f4 hotkey can also alternate images among display devices connected to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from computer display to monitor display to open ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...brightness 6 initiating QuickLock 6 initiating Sleep 6 opening Help and Support 4 opening Print Options window 4 opening Web browser 5 switching screen image 5 using 4 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 8 K keyboard 3 keyboard hotkeys, identifying 3 keypad, external num lock 9 using...pointing devices identifying 1 setting preferences 2 Print Options window hotkey 4 Q QuickLock hotkey 6 S S-Video 5 screen brightness hotkeys 6 screen image, switching 5 scroll zone, TouchPad 1 Sleep hotkey 6 system information hotkey 4 T TouchPad identifying 1 TouchPad buttons, identifying 1 TouchPad light,...
...brightness 6 initiating QuickLock 6 initiating Sleep 6 opening Help and Support 4 opening Print Options window 4 opening Web browser 5 switching screen image 5 using 4 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 8 K keyboard 3 keyboard hotkeys, identifying 3 keypad, external num lock 9 using...pointing devices identifying 1 setting preferences 2 Print Options window hotkey 4 Q QuickLock hotkey 6 S S-Video 5 screen brightness hotkeys 6 screen image, switching 5 scroll zone, TouchPad 1 Sleep hotkey 6 system information hotkey 4 T TouchPad identifying 1 TouchPad buttons, identifying 1 TouchPad light,...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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3 Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs or receive FM radio signals (select models only) ● Create or "burn" audio CDs 11
3 Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs or receive FM radio signals (select models only) ● Create or "burn" audio CDs 11
Multimedia - Windows 7
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NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the external monitor port. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. Connecting an external monitor or projector 15 Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the device.
NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the external monitor port. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. Connecting an external monitor or projector 15 Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the device.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Right-click... the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 16 Chapter 4 Video Press fn+f4 on the computer...
... HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Right-click... the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 16 Chapter 4 Video Press fn+f4 on the computer...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... obscured by blooming or silhouetting. a lower saturation setting creates a more defined image; Adjusting webcam properties 31 A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image. ● Gamma-Controls the contrast affecting the mid-level grays or midtones ...what makes a color red, green, or blue). a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast-Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. For information about using the Properties dialog box, which measures the intensity of the hue. ...
... obscured by blooming or silhouetting. a lower saturation setting creates a more defined image; Adjusting webcam properties 31 A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image. ● Gamma-Controls the contrast affecting the mid-level grays or midtones ...what makes a color red, green, or blue). a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast-Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. For information about using the Properties dialog box, which measures the intensity of the hue. ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is not visible on any display designated as the secondary ...display. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on an external display 1. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. Specify a primary display ...
... the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is not visible on any display designated as the secondary ...display. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on an external display 1. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. Specify a primary display ...
