HP DV6-3225DX manual Maintenance

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Disk Cleanup 63 Disk Defragmenter 63

managing a power-on password 83

managing an administrator

password 82

 

 

 

media activity keys

34

media controls, keys

28

memory module

 

 

inserting

76

 

 

removing

76

 

 

memory module compartment

cover

 

 

 

 

 

removing

76

 

 

replacing

77

 

 

memory module compartment,

identifying

9

 

 

 

microphones, internal

32

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label

13

 

 

 

 

minimizing interference

91

modem approval label

13

monitor port, external

8

monitor, connecting

37

mouse, external

 

 

 

connecting

27

 

 

setting preferences

22

multimedia components,

identifying

32

 

 

multimedia software

35

mute key

 

 

 

 

identifying

28

 

 

using

33

 

 

 

 

mute light, identifying

 

4

N

 

 

 

 

 

network cable

 

 

 

 

connecting

21

 

 

noise suppression circuitry 21

network icons

 

15, 90

 

network key

90

 

 

network security codes

 

network key

90

 

 

SSID

90

 

 

 

 

noise suppression circuitry network cable 21

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating system

 

 

 

Microsoft Certificate of

 

Authenticity label 13

 

Product Key

13

 

 

 

optical disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

playing

57

 

 

 

 

removing

 

61

 

 

 

optical drive

 

7, 55, 62

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

passwords

 

 

 

 

 

 

administrator

81

 

 

 

power-on

 

82

 

 

 

set in Setup Utility

81

 

set in Windows 80

 

 

pinching TouchPad gesture

24

pointing devices, setting

 

 

preferences

22

 

 

 

ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eSATA/USB

8

 

 

 

external monitor

8

 

 

HDMI

8, 38

 

 

 

 

USB

7, 8, 69

 

 

 

ports, external monitor

37

 

power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connecting

44

 

 

 

conserving

51

 

 

 

power button, identifying

5

 

power connector, identifying

7

power cord, identifying

12

 

power lights, identifying

4

 

power-on password

 

 

 

creating

83

 

 

 

 

entering

 

83

 

 

 

 

managing

83

 

 

 

primary hard drive bay,

 

 

identifying

 

9

 

 

 

 

primary hard drive, replacing

66

Product Key

 

13

 

 

 

product name and number,

 

computer

13

 

 

 

 

projector, connecting

37

 

public WLAN connection

19

 

Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QuickLock

80

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

readable media

40

 

 

 

region codes, DVD

58

 

 

registering fingerprints

 

87

 

 

regulatory information

 

 

 

 

modem approval label

13

 

regulatory label

13

 

 

 

 

wireless certification labels

13

RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rotating TouchPad gesture

24

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen brightness keys

 

27

 

screen image, switching

27

 

scrolling TouchPad gesture

23

security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

features

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

passwords

 

80

 

 

 

 

 

security cable

 

85

 

 

 

 

 

security cable slot, identifying

7

security, wireless

18

 

 

 

 

serial number, computer

13

 

service tag

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

setup of WLAN

17

 

 

 

 

Setup Utility, passwords set in

81

shutdown

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

shutting down

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

SIM label

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exiting

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

initiating

40

 

 

 

 

 

slots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

security cable

7

 

 

 

 

software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

antivirus

84

 

 

 

 

 

critical updates

85

 

 

 

 

Disk Cleanup

63

 

 

 

 

Disk Defragmenter

63

 

 

firewall

 

84

 

 

 

 

 

 

installing

35

 

 

 

 

 

multimedia

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

Windows Media Player

35

 

Wireless Assistant

16

 

 

speakers

7, 32

 

 

 

 

 

storing battery

51

 

 

 

 

SuperMulti LightScribe DVD±RW

and CD-RW Combo with DL

 

support

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switchable graphics 52

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature

51

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Features Identifying hardwareSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Components Select Mouse settingsTop components TouchPadDescription Function TouchPad buttonsLights Options Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models onlyEsc key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsClick Properties Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Rotating PinchingCalibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models onlyPerforming clicks Performing actions on the touchscreenUsing the action keys Connecting an external mouseSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi deviceClick Playback devices WebcamSetting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Click Customize notification iconsViewing the current power plan Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Click Change advanced power settings Calibrating a batterySelect Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Handling drives DrivesUsing optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Select Start ComputerSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDConfiguring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the Fingerprint Reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerSelecting Start Control Panel System and Security Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveCD, DVD, or BD does not play Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tabSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsCD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers USB IndexIcons Maintenance