HP Pavilion Dm1 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Audio
Your computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to:
●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers.
●Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone.
●Download music from the Internet.
●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images.
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.
Connecting external audio devices
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on...

NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
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Video
Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:
●Watch movies
●Play games over the Internet
●Edit pictures and video to create presentations
●Connect external video devices
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Use a VGA cable (purchased separately) to connect an external display, such as a monitor or projector,
to the external monitor port on the computer.
To connect an external monitor or projector:
1.Connect the optional VGA cable to the external monitor port on the...

To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.Press fn+f2 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the
computer.
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your...

Webcam
Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an input
device that allows you to capture and share video.
To access the webcam:
1.Select Start > All programs > ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 > WebCam Companion 3.
2.Click Capture > Take pictures.
NOTE:The picture is automatically saved in the My Documents folder.
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4 Drives and external devices
Drives
Identifying installed drives
Your computer includes a hard drive (with a rotating disc) or a solid state-drive (SSD) with solid-state
memory. Because an SSD has no moving parts, it does not generate as much heat as a hard drive.
To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
Handling drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions
before handling drives. Additional cautions are...

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information,
observe these precautions:
Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the
screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.
Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop...

Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the computer to run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay
CAUTION:To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove...

10.Pull the hard drive tab (2) up and lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay.
To install a hard drive:
1.Grasp the hard drive tab (1) and insert the hard drive (2) into the hard drive bay, until the rubber
stops slide into place.
2.Reconnect the hard drive cable (3).
3.Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer, and then close the cover
(1).
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4.Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (2).
Using external drives
Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 
USB drives include the following types:
●1.44-megabyte diskette drive
●Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
●DVD-ROM Drive
●DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
●DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive
●DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive
●DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
●Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti...