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HP Pavilion dv3-4300 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Maintenance And Service Manual, Supplementary Manual
HP Pavilion dv3-4300 User Manual (122 pages)
User Guide - Windows 7
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.48 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Notebook Tour
11
Identifying the Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
12
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
13
Keys
14
Front Components
14
Right-Side Components
15
Left-Side Components
16
Display Components
17
Bottom Components
18
Wireless Antennas
18
Additional Hardware Components
19
Identifying the Labels
20
2 Wireless and Local Area Network
22
Using Wireless Devices
22
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
23
Using the Wireless Controls
23
Using the Wireless Action Key
23
Using HP Wireless Assistant Software
24
Using Operating System Controls
24
Using a WLAN
25
Setting up a WLAN
25
Protecting Your WLAN
25
Connecting to a WLAN
26
Roaming to Another Network
27
Using HP Mobile Broadband
28
Inserting a SIM
28
Removing a SIM
29
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices
31
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
31
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
32
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
32
Cannot Connect to a Preferred WLAN Network
33
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
33
Current WLAN Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
33
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
34
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
34
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
35
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
36
Using Pointing Devices
36
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
36
Using the Touchpad
36
Turning the Touchpad on and off
36
Scrolling
37
Using Touchpad Gestures
37
Pinching
38
Rotating
38
Using the Action Keys
40
Using the Hotkeys
42
4 Multimedia
43
Multimedia Features
43
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
43
Using the Media Activity Functions
45
Using the Media Activity Action Keys
45
Multimedia Software
45
Using HP Mediasmart Software
46
Using Other Multimedia Software
46
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
46
Audio
47
Connecting External Audio Devices
47
Checking Your Audio Functions
47
Video
49
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
49
Connecting an HDMI Device
49
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
50
Webcam
51
Adjusting Webcam Properties
51
Troubleshooting
51
The Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a Disc
51
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
52
A Disc Does Not Play
53
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
53
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
54
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
54
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
54
A DVD or BD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
55
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
55
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
55
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
56
5 Power Management
57
Setting Power Options
57
Using Power-Saving States
57
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
57
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
58
Using the Battery Meter
58
Using Power Plans
58
Customizing Power Plans
59
Selecting a Different Power Plan
59
Viewing the Current Power Plan
59
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
59
Using External AC Power
59
Connecting the AC Adapter
60
Testing an AC Adapter
61
Using Battery Power
61
Identifying Batteries
62
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
62
Using Battery Check
62
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
62
Inserting or Removing the Battery
62
Charging a Battery
63
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
64
Managing Low Battery Levels
64
Identifying Low Battery Levels
64
Resolving a Low Battery Level
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
66
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
66
Calibrating a Battery
66
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
66
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
67
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
67
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
69
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
69
Conserving Battery Power
69
Storing a Battery
69
Disposing of a Used Battery
70
Replacing the Battery
70
Shutting down the Computer
70
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
72
6 Drives
73
Identifying Installed Drives
73
Handling Drives
73
Using an Optical Drive
74
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
74
Using Optical Discs
75
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
75
Blu-Ray Disc
76
CD-R Discs
76
CD-RW Discs
76
DVD±R Discs
76
DVD±RW Discs
76
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
76
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
77
Configuring Autoplay
77
Changing DVD Region Settings
78
Observing the Copyright Warning
78
Copying a CD or DVD
79
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
79
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
80
Improving Hard Drive Performance
80
Using Disk Defragmenter
80
Using Disk Cleanup
81
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
81
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
81
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
82
Replacing the Hard Drive
83
7 External Devices
85
Using a USB Device
85
Connecting a USB Device
85
Removing a USB Device
85
Using an Esata Device
87
Connecting an Esata Device
87
Removing an Esata Device
87
8 External Media Cards
88
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
88
Inserting a Digital Card
88
Removing a Digital Card
89
9 Memory Modules
90
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
90
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
90
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
93
10 Security
96
Protecting the Computer
96
Using Passwords
97
Setting Passwords in Windows
97
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
98
Administrator Password
98
Entering an Administrator Password
99
Managing an Administrator Password
99
Power-On Password
99
Entering a Power-On Password
100
Managing a Power-On Password
100
Using Antivirus Software
101
Using Firewall Software
102
Installing Critical Security Updates
103
Installing an Optional Security Cable
104
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
104
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
105
Registering Fingerprints
105
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
106
Appendix A Setup Utility
107
Starting Setup Utility
107
Using Setup Utility
108
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
108
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
108
Displaying System Information
109
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
109
Exiting Setup Utility
109
Setup Utility Menus
111
Main Menu
111
Security Menu
111
System Configuration Menu
111
Diagnostics Menu
112
Appendix B Software Updates
113
Updating the BIOS
114
Determining the BIOS Version
114
Downloading a BIOS Update
114
Updating Programs and Drivers
116
Index
117
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HP Pavilion dv3-4300 Maintenance And Service Manual (116 pages)
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Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.06 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
1 Product Description
11
2 External Component Identification
15
Top Components
15
Display Components
15
Wireless Antennas
16
Power Button and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
17
Keys
18
Lights
19
Touchpad
20
Front Components
20
Left-Side Components
21
Right-Side Components
22
Bottom Components
22
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
24
Serial Number Label
24
Computer Major Components
25
Display Assembly Subcomponents
30
Bracket Kit
32
Cable Kit
33
Plastics Kit
33
Mass Storage Devices
34
Miscellaneous Parts
34
Sequential Part Number Listing
35
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
41
Preliminary Replacement Requirements
41
Tools Required
41
Service Considerations
41
Plastic Parts
41
Cables and Connectors
41
Drive Handling
42
Grounding Guidelines
42
Electrostatic Discharge Damage
42
Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
44
Component Replacement Procedures
45
Serial Number Label
46
Computer Feet
47
Battery
48
Memory Module
49
WLAN Module
52
RTC Battery
55
Hard Drive
56
Optical Drive
60
Top Cover
61
Power Button Board
63
Keyboard
65
Bluetooth Module
67
Speakers
69
USB Board
70
Power Connector Cable
71
System Board
72
Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
75
Processor
78
Optical Drive Connector Board
80
Display Assembly
82
5 Setup Utility
88
Starting Setup Utility
88
Using Setup Utility
89
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
89
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
89
Displaying System Information
89
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
90
Exiting Setup Utility
91
Setup Utility Menus
91
Main Menu
91
Security Menu
91
System Configuration Menu
92
Diagnostics Menu
92
6 Specifications
93
Computer Specifications
93
13.3-Inch, SVA Display Specifications
94
Hard Drive Specifications
94
Blu-Ray ROM with Lightscribe DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive Specifications
95
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive Specifications
95
7 Backup and Recovery
97
Creating Recovery Discs
97
Backing up Your Information
97
Using Windows Backup and Restore
98
Using System Restore Points
99
When to Create Restore Points
99
Create a System Restore Point
99
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
99
Performing a Recovery
99
Recovering Using the Recovery Discs
100
Recovering Using the Partition on the Hard Drive
100
8 Connector Pin Assignments
101
Audio-In (Microphone)
101
Audio-Out (Headphone)
101
External Monitor
101
Hdmi
103
Network)
104
Universal Serial Bus
104
9 Power Cord Set Requirements
105
Requirements for All Countries
105
Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions
106
10 Recycling
107
Battery
107
Display
107
Index
113
HP Pavilion dv3-4300 Supplementary Manual (2 pages)
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.09 MB
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