HP Pavilion Dm1 4300 Notebook Pc Series Manual

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most
out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with
your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we
recommend the following steps:
●Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore your new Windows®...

More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product
details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features.
Windows 8 Basics guide
●Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type help, and then select Help and Support from
the list of apps. For U.S. support, go to...

2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer.
Locating software
▲To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using
the mouse or swipe from the top...

Right side
Component Description
(1)  Digital Media Slot  Reads data from and writes data to digital memory cards
such as Secure Digital (SD).
(2)
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
NOTE:When a device is...

Component Description
(1)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter light●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●Off: The computer is using DC power.
(3)
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(4)  Vent Enables airflow to cool internal...

Display
Component Description
(1)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
NOTE:The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
(2)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLAN).
(3)WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWAN).
(4)Internal microphone Records...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(3)  TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light
●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Standby mode,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
(2)
Mute light●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(3)
Wireless light
●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local...

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.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®...

Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the b key or the esc key.
(3)
Windows logo key Displays the Start screen.
(4)
Windows applications key Displays options for a selected object.
(5)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
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