HP DV6-3225DX instruction

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HP DV6-3225DX manual

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Features Identifying hardwareSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Top components Select Mouse settingsComponents TouchPad TouchPad buttons Description Function Lights Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models only Options Keys Esc key Front components Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsClick Properties Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Connecting to a local area network Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboard Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Pinching Rotating Using the touchscreen select models only Calibrating the touchscreen Performing actions on the touchscreen Performing clicks Using the action keys Connecting an external mouseSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Multimedia See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector Video Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Click Playback devices Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Click Customize notification icons Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Click Change advanced power settings Select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Disposing of a used battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Switching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Drives Handling drives Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Select Start Computer Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Blu-ray discs BD Configuring 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 Using an eSATA device Removing a USB device Connecting 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 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Managing an administrator password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the Fingerprint Reader Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Troubleshooting Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive Selecting Start Control Panel System and Security Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tab CD, DVD, or BD does not play CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Index USB Icons Maintenance