HP DV6-3225DX guide

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures:

1.Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then press the Power button.

2.Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds.

3.Disconnect the computer from external power, and remove the battery.

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HP DV6-3225DX manual

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Select Start Control Panel System and Security FeaturesIdentifying hardware TouchPad Select Mouse settingsComponents Top components 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 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad 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 Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Audio Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi device Click Playback devices Webcam Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving states Click Customize notification icons Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check 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 Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used battery Click Shut down Switching between graphics modes select models onlyShutting down the computer Page Handling drives Drives Select Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical drive 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 DVD 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 automatically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers USB Index Icons Maintenance