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HP Pavilion DV6-3257 User Manual (108 pages)

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Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Identifying Hardware
7
Top Components
8
Touchpad Buttons
9
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
11
Front Components
13
Right-Side Components
13
Left-Side Components
14
Bottom Components
15
Display Components
16
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
17
Additional Hardware Components
18
Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem
20
Using Wireless Devices
20
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
21
Using the Wireless Controls
21
Using the Wireless Key
21
Using HP Wireless Assistant
22
Using Operating System Controls
22
Using a WLAN
23
Setting up a Wlan
23
Protecting Your WLAN
24
Connecting to a WLAN
25
Roaming to Another Network
25
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
26
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
26
Connecting to a Local Area Network
27
Pointing Devices and Keyboard
28
Using Pointing Devices
28
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
28
Using the Touchpad
28
Turning the Touchpad on and off
29
Using Touchpad Gestures
29
Using the Touchscreen (Select Models Only)
31
Calibrating the Touch Screen
31
Performing Actions on the Touchscreen
32
Setting Touchscreen Preferences
33
Connecting an External Mouse
33
Using the Action Keys
33
Using the Hot Keys
35
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
36
Multimedia Features
37
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
38
Adjusting the Volume
39
Using the Media Activity Keys
40
Using HP Mediasmart Software
41
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
41
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
41
Connecting External Audio Devices
42
Checking Your Audio Functions
42
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
43
Connecting an HDMI Device
44
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
44
Power Management
46
Setting Power Options
46
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
46
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
47
Using the Battery Meter
47
Using Power Plans
47
Viewing the Current Power Plan
48
Selecting a Different Power Plan
48
Customizing Power Plans
48
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
48
Using External AC Power
49
Connecting the Ac Adapter
50
Using Battery Power
51
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
51
Using Battery Check
51
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
51
Inserting or Removing the Battery
52
Charging a Battery
53
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
53
Managing Low Battery Levels
54
Identifying Low Battery Levels
54
Resolving a Low Battery Level
54
Calibrating a Battery
55
Conserving Battery Power
57
Storing a Battery
57
Disposing of a Used Battery
57
Replacing the Battery
57
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)
58
Shutting down the Computer
58
Handling Drives
60
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
61
Using Optical Discs
61
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
62
DVD±RW Discs
62
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
62
Blu-Ray Discs (BD)
63
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
63
Configuring Autoplay
64
Changing DVD Region Settings
64
Observing the Copyright Warning
65
Copying a CD or DVD
65
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
66
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
67
Using External Drives
68
Improving Hard Drive Performance
69
Using Disk Defragmenter
69
Using Disk Cleanup
69
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
70
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
70
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive
70
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
71
Replacing a Drive in the Primary Hard Drive Bay
72
External Devices
75
Using a Usb Device
75
Connecting a Usb Device
75
Removing a USB Device
76
Using an Esata Device
76
Connecting an Esata Device
77
Removing an Esata Device
78
External Media Cards
79
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
79
Inserting a Digital Card
79
Removing a Digital Card
80
9 Memory Modules
81
Protecting the Computer
85
Using Passwords
86
Setting Passwords in Windows
86
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
87
Administrator Password
87
Power-On Password
88
Using Antivirus Software
90
Using Firewall Software
90
Installing Critical Security Updates
91
Installing an Optional Security Cable
91
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
92
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
92
Registering Fingerprints
93
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
94
Troubleshooting
95
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
95
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
96
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
96
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
96
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
97
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
97
The Computer Does Not Detect the CD, DVD, or BD Drive
98
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play
99
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play Automatically
100
A DVD or BD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
100
A DVD or BD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
100
The Process of Burning a CD or DVD Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
100
A DVD or BD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
101
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
101
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
101
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
102

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