HP DV6-3225DX manual Safety warning notice

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Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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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 TouchPad Select Mouse settingsComponents Top componentsDescription 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 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadUsing 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 Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder AudioVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi deviceClick Playback devices WebcamInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesClick Customize notification icons Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckInserting 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 Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Handling drives DrivesSelect Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical driveSelecting 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 tabDVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab CD, DVD, or BD does not play automaticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers USB IndexIcons Maintenance