Multimedia | HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us specification

Component		Description

(1)	Webcam light	Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.

(2)	Webcam	Records video and captures still photographs.

(3)	Internal microphone	Records sound.

(4)	Decrease volume action key	To decrease the volume, press the f9 action key.

(5)	Increase volume action key	To increase the volume, press the f10 action key.

(6)	Mute/restore volume action key	To mute or restore the volume, press the f11 action key.

(7)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

(8)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
		speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.
		WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
		volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
		For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety
		and Environmental Notices.
		NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
		computer speakers are disabled.

(9)	Audio-in (microphone) jack	Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
		array microphone, or monaural microphone.

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Contents

HP Pavilion Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 104 Top components FeaturesIdentifying the hardware TouchPad Component Description Power light White Power is on Lights Power button and fingerprint reader Panel System and Security Power Options Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Left-side components Display components Wireless antennas Bottom components Component Description Labels Additional hardware components Component Description Networking Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Using the wireless controls Using the wireless action keyUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using a Wlan Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Network icon is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Connecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboard Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the action keys Connecting an external mouseIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Icon Function Hotkey Description Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keysMultimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other multimedia software Audio Installing multimedia software from a discConnecting external audio devices Checking your audio functions Using the external monitor port Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the audio-in microphone jack Video Connecting an Hdmi device Identifying the installed optical drive Configuring audio for Hdmi select models onlyOptical drive CD-R discs Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs LightScribe CD or Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Preventing playback disruptions Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Device driver must be reinstalled Movie is not visible on an external display Webcam Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Adjusting webcam properties Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Viewing the current power plan Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plans Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapterIdentifying batteries Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the batteryPage Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Calibrating a battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Switching between graphics modes select models onlyConserving battery power Disposing of a used battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Page Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Security Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityPassword Function Administrator password Managing an administrator password Using antivirus software Power-on password Using firewall software Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader Locating the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows HP QuickWeb Disabling and enabling QuickWeb Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menu Diagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self Test Software updates Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and driversPage Backup and Recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information When to create restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points Create a system restore point Performing a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM SIM SSD