HP Pavilion Dm3 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1)Power cord*Connects the AC adapter.
(2)AC adapterConverts AC power to DC power.
(3)Battery*Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
●Service tag—Provides important information including the...

◦Model description (4). This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers,
and support for your notebook.
◦Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration of the warranty period for this
computer.
Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed
to the bottom of the computer.
●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating...

3 Wireless and local area networks
Using wireless devices
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices,
your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities.
In a WLAN,...

HP Connection ManagerOpens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create
a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select
models only).
Wired network (connected)Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are
installed and one or more network devices are connected to
the network.
Network (connected)Indicates that the following conditions exist:
●One or more of your network drivers are installed.
●One or more network devices are connected to a
wireless network.
●One or more network...

Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or
turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through
Wireless Assistant software.
Using Wireless Assistant software
A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is
disabled in Setup Utility, it must be reenabled in Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using
Wireless Assistant.
NOTE:Enabling...

For more information, select Start > Help and Support.
Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other
computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
NOTE:The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.
●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories...

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your
network from unauthorized access. The common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-
Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Because wireless radio signals travel outside the
network, other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals and either connect to your network
(uninvited) or capture information being sent across it. However, you can take precautions to protect
your WLAN:
●Use a...

HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies:
●HSPA (High Speed Packet Access), which provides access to networks based on the Global
System for Mobile Communications (GSM) telecommunications standard.
●EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which provides access to networks based on the code division
multiple access (CDMA) telecommunications standard.
You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to activate mobile broadband service.
The serial number is printed on a label inside the...

7.Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated.
8.Replace the battery.
NOTE:HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is not replaced.
9.Reconnect external power.
10.Reconnect external devices.
11.Turn on the computer.
Removing a SIM
To remove a SIM:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on by sliding the power switch. Then shut down the computer through the operating...

7.Press in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).
8.Replace the battery.
9.Reconnect external power.
10.Reconnect external devices.
11.Turn on the computer.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable
connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:
●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices...