HP DV6-3225DX instruction

Notebook PC User Guide

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HP DV6-3225DX manual

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Identifying hardware FeaturesSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Components Select Mouse settingsTop components TouchPad Description Function TouchPad buttons Lights Options Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models only Esc key Keys Right-side components Front components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modem Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantClick Properties Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboard Turning the TouchPad on and off Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Rotating Pinching Calibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models only Performing clicks Performing actions on the touchscreen Connecting an external mouse Using the action keysSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Adjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functions Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi device Click Playback devices Webcam Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Click Customize notification icons Viewing the current power plan Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Click Change advanced power settings Calibrating a battery Select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Shutting down the computer Switching between graphics modes select models onlyClick Shut down Page Handling drives Drives Using optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Select Start Computer Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Administrator password Setting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Power-on password Managing a power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus software Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Locating the Fingerprint Reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Cannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting Network icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Selecting Start Control Panel System and Security Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive CD, DVD, or BD does not play Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tab Select 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 erratically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers USB Index Icons Maintenance