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 headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a headset microphone, refer
to the information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:
●Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
●Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable
connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.)
●Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE:A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the
programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel.
2.Click Hardware and Sound.
3.Click Sound.
4.When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under
Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the arrow button to
check the sound.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
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							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 computer.
2.Connect the external monitor or projector to the other end of the cable.
NOTE:If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not display a screen image, press
fn+f2 to transfer the image to the external display. Repeatedly pressing fn+f2 alternates the screen
image between the external display and the computer.
Connecting an HDMI device
The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects
the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible
digital or audio component.
NOTE:To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased
separately).
The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously
supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display.
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							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 computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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							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 included with the procedures to which they apply.
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							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 a drive or place items on it.
Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer
is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it down through the
operating system.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.
Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive (select models only) is writing
to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.
When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before
writing to media.
Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.
Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.
Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or
storing a drive.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging
and label the package “FRAGILE.”
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-
through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as
conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.
Improving hard drive performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates
the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.
2.Click Defragment now.
NOTE:Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
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							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 the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To remove the hard drive:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the computer and close the display.
3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6.Remove the battery from the computer.
7.With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1).
8.Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).
9.Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
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							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 DL Drive 
●Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive
●HD DVD drive
NOTE:For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
To connect an external drive to the computer:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure
that the AC power cord is unplugged.
1.Connect the drive to the computer.
2.If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.
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