HP Pavilion Dm1 4300 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using HP Recovery media to recover
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your
system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into the optical drive on your computer or into an
optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.
– or –
Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created into a USB port on your...

12 Specifications
Input power
The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the
computer.
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The
AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered
from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power
source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer.
The computer can operate on...

13 Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for
example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob.
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic
components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe
these precautions:
●If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the...

Index
Symbols/Numerics
2–finger click 27
A
AC adapter 5
action keys
decrease screen brightness
30
Help and Support 30
identifying 10
increase screen brightness 30
next track or section 31
play, pause, resume 30
previous track or section 30
switch screen image 30
volume down 31
volume mute 31
volume up 31
wireless 31
airport security devices 48
antivirus software, using 60
audio functions, checking 20
audio-in (microphone) jack 4
audio-out (headphone) jacks 4
B
back up
personal files 67
backing up...

HP Recovery partition 70
recovery 70
removing 71
hubs 41
I
input power 72
installing
critical updates 60
optional security cable lock 61
integrated webcam light,
identifying 6, 18
internal display switch,
identifying 6
internal microphones, identifying
6, 18
Internet connection setup 15
Internet security software, using
60
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 4
audio-out (headphone) 4
network 4
RJ-45 (network) 4
K
Keyboard and Mouse
using the keyboard and
mouse 29
keyboard hot keys, identifying 31
Keys
using...

serial number 12
serial number, computer 12
service door
identifying 11
removing 49
service labels
locating 12
setting password protection on
wakeup 34
setup of WLAN 15
Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
59
shipping the computer 56
Shortcut keys
Windows 8 shortcut keys 31
shutdown 40
SIM slot 11
Sleep
exiting 33
initiating 33
slots
Digital Media 4
security cable 5
software
Disk Cleanup 52
Disk Defragmenter 52
software updates, installing 60
speakers, identifying 3, 19
supported discs
recovery 67
system...