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 external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturers instructions if you have questions.
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation,
connect a monitor or projector to the computers VGA port.
To connect a monitor or projector:
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as
shown.
2.Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:
●PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.
●Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE:Adjust the screen resolution of the external device, especially if you choose the
“Extend” option. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the
list of apps. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen
resolution for best results.
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							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 screen image between 4 display states:
●PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.
●Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE:Adjust the screen resolution of the external device, especially if you choose the
“Extend” option. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the
list of apps. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen
resolution for best results.
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)
HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. After you connect an
HDMI TV to the computer, you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps:
1.Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click the name of the digital output device.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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							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 CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps. For more information about using CyberLink
PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help.
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							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 TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.
Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform
routine tasks.
Using the TouchPad 
The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements.
You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and
pointer options. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and
then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
Turning the TouchPad off or on
To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.
The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to
manipulate items on the screen.
Using TouchPad gestures 
A TouchPad allows you to control the poiner on the screen using your fingers.
TIP:Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on
a external mouse.
NOTE:TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps.
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							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 an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make a
selection. Double-tap an item to open it.
NOTE:Tap and hold your finger on the TouchPad to open a help screen that provides information
about the selected item.
Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image.
●Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or
right.
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							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 motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the
rotation, move your forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
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							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 and flick your fingers in a light, quick motion up,
down, left or right.
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							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 gently from the top edge to display available apps.
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							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.
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							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 action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 keys and f6
through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS).
See 
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 63 for instructions on opening
Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.
To activate the assigned function after you have disabled the action key feature, you must press the
fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
Icon Key Description
f1Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows
operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your
computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to
support.
f2Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f3Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f4Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the
screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous
display on both the computer and the monitor.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external
VGA video standard. This action key can also alternate images among other devices
that are receiving video information from the computer.
f6Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
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