HP Pavilion Dm1 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							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.
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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							6 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 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 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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							7 Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers > Mouse. Then, right-click Mouse
to access Mouse settings.
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. 
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							Using the keyboard
Using hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and one of the function keys (2).
The icons on the keys f1 through f4, f6, f8, and f10 through f12 represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey
functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.
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
Enable or disable the TouchPad.fn+f12
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							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.
When Sleep is initiated, your information is stored in memory, the screen is cleared, and power is
conserved. While the device is in the Sleep state, the power light blinks.
The device must be on before you can initiate Sleep.
CAUTION:If a critical battery level occurs while the device is in the Sleep state, the device initiates
Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive. The factory setting for
critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can be changed using Power Options in Windows
Control Panel.
To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button.
The function of the fn+f1 hotkey can be changed. For example, you can set the fn+f1 hotkey to initiate
Hibernation instead of Sleep.
NOTE:In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the fn+f1
hotkey.
Switching the screen image
Press fn+f2 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example,
if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f2 alternates the screen image from computer
display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
NOTE:You must 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.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video
standard. The fn+f2 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices receiving video information
from the computer.
The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the
fn+f2 hotkey:
●LCD (computer display)
●External VGA (most external monitors)
●HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports)
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							Decreasing screen brightness
Press fn+f3 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level
incrementally.
Increasing screen brightness
Press fn+f4 to increase screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level
incrementally.
Initiating QuickLock
Press fn+f6 to initiate the QuickLock security feature.
QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating system Log On window. While the Log
On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows
administrator password is entered.
NOTE:Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password or a Windows
administrator password. For instructions, refer to Help and Support.
To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the
instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator
password and access the computer.
Muting and restoring speaker sound
Press fn+f8 to mute speaker sound. Press the hotkey again to restore speaker sound.
Decreasing speaker volume
Press fn+f10 to decrease speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound
incrementally.
Increasing speaker volume
Press fn+f11 to increase speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound
incrementally.
Enabling the TouchPad
Press fn+f12 to enable or disable the TouchPad. The system displays a TouchPad icon in the notification
area of the system tray.
NOTE:You can also enable or disable the TouchPad through the use of the Device Manager. Select
Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the System area, click Device Manager.
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