HP Pavilion Dm1 4400 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using video
Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your
favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer, without needing to
access a network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an
external monitor, projector, or TV. Your computer has an high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV.
IMPORTANT:Be sure that the...

Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor
To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition
device according to the following instructions.
To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, sold separately.
To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to your computer:
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 high-definition TV or monitor.
3.Press f4 to alternate the computer...

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1.Tap or right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and
then select Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, select Speakers and Headphones.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
Managing your audio and video files
CyberLink PowerDVD helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections.
▲To open CyberLink Power DVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then
select...

5 Navigating using touch gestures,
pointing devices and the keyboard
Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in addition to the
keyboard and mouse. Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen
(select models only).
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the computer.
Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on
common tasks using the...

To view a demonstration of each gesture:
1.From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select
Hardware and Sound.
2.Select Synaptics TouchPad.
3.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn a gesture off or on:
1.From the Synaptics TouchPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that
you want to turn on or off.
2.Click Apply, and then click OK.
Tapping 
To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function on the TouchPad.
●Point to...

Pinching/zooming
Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom in or out on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
apart.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
together.
Rotating (select models only)
Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos.
●Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone. Using your
right hand, slide your forefinger in a sweeping...

NOTE:Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate
may not be functional for all apps.
2-finger click (select models only)
2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for an object on the screen.
●Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the
selected object.
Flicking (select models only) 
Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents.
●Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone...

Edge swipes 
Edge swipes allow you to perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.
Right-edge swipe
The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms.
Top-edge swipe 
The top-edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available on the Start screen.
IMPORTANT:When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Swipe your finger...

Left-edge swipe
The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps so that you can switch to them quickly.
●Swipe from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between apps.
Using the keyboard and mouse 
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do by using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
Using the keyboard and mouse 29 

TIP:The Windows logo key  on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen
from an open app or the Desktop. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the
previous screen.
NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
Using the keys 
Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with certain keys
and key combinations.
Using the action keys 
An...