HP Pavilion Dm1 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Connecting optional external drives
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 drive is turned off and 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.
3.Turn on the drive.
To disconnect an unpowered external drive, turn off the drive, and then disconnect it from the computer.
To disconnect a powered external drive, turn off the drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then
unplug the AC power cord.
Sharing optical drives
Although your computer does not have an installed optical drive, you can easily access software, as
well as install applications and access data, by sharing an optical drive from another computer that has
an optical drive and is on the same wired or wireless network. Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows
operating system that allows a drive on another computer to be made available for other people to use
on a network.
NOTE:For information on setting up a home network and sharing a drive, refer to Help and Support.
NOTE:Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy-protected and therefore
unusable through DVD or CD sharing.
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							External devices
Using a USB device
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external
device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Devices can be connected to
the system, an optional docking device, or an optional expansion product.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
The computer has 3 or 4 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional
USB hub, optional docking device, or an optional expansion product provides additional USB ports that
can be used with the computer.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
▲To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB
port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE:When you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to let you
know that the device is recognized by the system.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the USB device.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
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							To remove a USB device:
1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of in the notification area).
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE:You are informed that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Remove the device.
Using Digital Media Slot cards
Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often
used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.
The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MS/Pro)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
Inserting a digital card
CAUTION:To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into
the Digital Media Slot.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.
1.Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
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							2.Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed.
Removing a digital card
CAUTION:To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely
remove the digital card.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
NOTE:To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
2.To remove a digital card:
a.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show
Hidden Icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).
b.Click the name of the digital card in the list.
NOTE:You are informed that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
c.Click Stop, and then click OK.
3.Press in on the digital card (1), and then remove the card from the slot (2).
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							5 Memory modules
The computer has one memory module slot, which is located inside the hard drive bay. The memory
capacity of the computer can be upgraded by replacing the existing memory module.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord
and remove all batteries before installing a memory module.
CAUTION:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any
procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
To replace a memory module:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the computer and close the display.
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.
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.Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1).
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							8.Lift the hard drive cover (2) away from the computer.
9.Remove the existing memory module:
a.Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module.
The memory module tilts up.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the
edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module.
b.Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and gently pull the module out of the memory
module slot.
To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
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							10.Insert a new memory module:
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges
only. Do not touch the components on the memory module, and do not bend the memory module.
a.Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot.
b.With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the hard drive bay, press
the module (2) into the memory module slot until it is seated.
c.Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges
of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into place.
11.Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1), and then close the
cover (2).
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							12.Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3).
13.Replace the battery.
14.Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.
15.Turn on the computer.
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							6 Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device
representing your computer, and select Mouse.
Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
Using pointing devices
Using the TouchPad
To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer
to go. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and
down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines.
NOTE:If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the TouchPad
before moving it to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will
not activate the scrolling function.
Connecting an external mouse
You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the
computer. 
Using the keyboard
Using hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and one of the function keys (2).
The icons on the f1 through f4, and f6, f8, f10, and f11 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey
functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.
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							Function Hotkey
Initiate Sleep.fn+f1
Switch the image.fn+f2
Decrease screen brightness.fn+f3
Increase screen brightness.fn+f4
Initiate QuickLock.fn+f6
Mute or restore speaker sound.fn+f8
Decrease device volume.fn+f10
Increase device volume.fn+f11
To use a hotkey command on the device keyboard, follow either of these steps:
●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.
– or –
●Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then
release both keys at the same time.
Initiating Sleep
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
Press fn+f1 to initiate Sleep.
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