HP Pavilion Dm1 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased
separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference
from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer.
To connect the network cable:
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem
cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).
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Multimedia features
Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view
pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components:
●Integrated speakers for listening to music
●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio
●Integrated webcam that allows you to capture photographs and videos
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and
pictures
NOTE:Your computer may not include all of the components listed.
The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your
computer.
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							Identifying your multimedia components
The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer.
Component Description
(1) Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.
(2) WebcamCaptures still photographs and videos.
NOTE:To capture videos, you must install additional
webcam software.
(3) Internal microphoneRecords sound.
(4)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.
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.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
The audio component must have a 4-conductor connector.
(5) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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							Component Description
(6)Volume mute hotkeyMutes speaker sound when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(7)Volume down hotkeyDecreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(8)Volume up hotkey Increases speaker sound when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
●Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f8 (2), f10 (3), or f11 (4)
function key:
◦To mute or restore volume, press fn+f8.
◦To decrease volume, press fn+f10.
◦To increase volume, press fn+f11.
●Windows volume control:
a.Click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b.Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the Mute
Speakers icon to mute the volume.
– or –
a.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.
b.In the Volume Control column, you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider
up or down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute Speakers icon.
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							If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:
a.Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
b.Click Customize notification icons.
c.Under Behaviors, select Show icon and notifications for the Volume icon.
d.Click OK.
●Program volume control:
Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.
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							Multimedia software
Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,
and view pictures.
Using HP MediaSmart software
HP MediaSmart turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center. Enjoy music and DVD and BD
movies, view Internet and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
NOTE:Use an optional external TV tuner (purchased separately) to watch, record, and pause live TV
on the computer.
MediaSmart includes:
●Listen to Internet radio stations, such as Pandora Internet radio (North America only).
●Photo and video upload support
◦Upload photos to Internet photo storage sites, such as Snapfish.
◦Upload home videos to YouTube.
●Internet TV—With an Internet connection, play music and watch television or the HP-TV channel.
To start MediaSmart, click the MediaSmart icon in the task bar.
Using other preinstalled multimedia software
To locate other preinstalled multimedia software:
▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example,
if you want to use Windows Media Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player.
NOTE:Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from the Internet
▲To install multimedia software from the Internet, go to the software manufacturer’s Web site and
follow the instructions.
NOTE:Software downloaded from the Internet may contain viruses. Refer to the “Security” chapter
for more information.
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							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.
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.
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							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.
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 ATI HDMI Output.
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 use the webcam, click the HP MediaSmart icon on the taskbar, and then click the Webcam icon on
the MediaSmart SmartMenu.
For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:
●If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside
your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and
then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as
necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems.
●Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area.
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