HP Pavilion Dm1 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							1 Getting started
Your computers main operating system is Windows®. Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb
(select models only).
●The Microsoft®. Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your
computers hardware, peripherals, and software programs.
●If your computer includes QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse the Internet, view digital
photos, listen to music, or keep in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype, without having
to start your main operating system.
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							Starting HP QuickWeb
To start HP QuickWeb:
1.Select Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb. Then click HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool.
2.Click Go to shut down Windows and go to QuickWeb.
If you enabled QuickWeb to launch upon computer startup, to start HP QuickWeb:
1.Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb screen opens.
2.Click an icon on the HP QuickWeb screen to start a program.
To start HP QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows:
▲Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer
restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb home page.
NOTE:You can access the software Help when you are in HP QuickWeb by clicking the Help icon in
the notification area of the system tray.
NOTE:Although fn+f12 enables or disables the TouchPad, the system does not display TouchPad
icons in the notification area of the system tray, while you are using HP QuickWeb.
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							Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb
To disable or reenable HP QuickWeb from within the Windows operating system:
1.Select Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb. Then click HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool.
2.Select the Status tab.
3.Select the Enable HP QuickWeb to automatically launch upon computer start-up check box.
4.Click OK.
NOTE:The HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool can also be accessed by selecting Start > Control
Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Select Large icons or Small icons to locate the HP
QuickWeb Configuration Tool.
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							2 Hardware features
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter
identify the standard features on most computer models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
1.Select Start > Control panel > System and Security.
2.In the System area, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
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							Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPadMoves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(2) Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
(4) TouchPad scroll zoneScrolls up or down.
This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
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							Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
(2)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3)Wireless light
●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device
and/or a Bluetooth
® device, is on.
●Off: All wireless devices are off.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is
amber when all wireless devices are off.
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							Buttons
Component Description
(1)Power button*●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
(2)Wireless buttonTurns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE:To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
*This table describes factory settings.
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							Keys
Component Description
(1) esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2) fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when
pressed in combination with a function key.
(3)Windows® logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
(4)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
pointer.
(5)  Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
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							Front components
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(2)Battery light●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level.
When the battery reaches a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external
power source, the light turns off when all
batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the
computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery
reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or flash drive is being
accessed.
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							Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Digital Media SlotSupports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MS/Pro)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture card
(2)Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)
jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio. Also connects an optional headset
microphone.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
The audio component cable must have a 4-conductor
connector.
(3)USB ports (2)Connect optional USB devices.
(4)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(5)RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
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