Table of contents | HP DV6-3225DX manual

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HP DV6-3225DX manual Table of contents

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Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Select Start Control Panel System and Security FeaturesIdentifying hardware 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 key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Click Properties Using HP Wireless AssistantUsing operating system controls 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 Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesTurning the TouchPad on and off Rotating Pinching Calibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models only Performing clicks Performing actions on the touchscreen Setting touchscreen preferences Using the action keysConnecting an external mouse 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 Resolving a low battery level Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels 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 Click Shut down Switching between graphics modes select models onlyShutting down the computer 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 Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Copying a CD or DVD Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoObserving the copyright warning Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsExternal media cards 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 Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed 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